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awmp · 07-20-2008, 09:42 AM

This is my story. Currently deployed, upon re-deployment wanting to work Police Reserves as soon as I pass my state testing.

I currently have a XD45 Service Model, full Robar NP3 finish done (really really smooth shooter, slide and mag release, etc) with truglo night sights installed, less than 200 rounds, perfect condition, 3 mags, the frame was also stippled professionally, box etc.

What I need is the new XD45 with thumb safety so I can carry it for duty.

I wanting to sell my Robar NP3 XD45, whats it worth?

What is the going price for a XD45 with thumb safety?

Trying to weigh all my options, thanks in advance.

Lakotah · 07-20-2008, 10:21 AM

How much did you pay for Robar to do his services? Also, what was done, just the coating or any upgraded components/work? That would better help to put a price on it.

awmp · 07-20-2008, 10:28 AM

The Robar services were NP3 inside and out over all metal surfaces and installing the tru glo night sights, total cost for NP3 I believe was around $200.00, plus an additonal cost for the tru glo night sights ($110.00) .

eightmillimeter · 07-20-2008, 03:09 PM

From my experience in a gun store I can tell you first hand that you will probably be better of keeping it. The NP3 won't mean much on a trade in because most stores want to just look it up in the blue book and go from there. Plus they will want to figure in their mark-up. If it were me and I had to sell it I would go for a place that will let you sell it on consignment, you may do better that way. Usually guns like that you are just better off keeping. Personally, unless department policy required the thumb safety I would use the one you have, it sounds like you already have it where you want it.

awmp · 07-21-2008, 09:04 AM

True, I would be better off to keep it , but I will not be able to keep it and get another XD45 (thumb safety), if I want to get it approved for duty to carry.
What do you think is worth for private sale?

Railguner · 07-21-2008, 11:01 PM

How about post a pic of the Robar gun. I'd like to see the NP coating. Thanks.

eightmillimeter · 07-22-2008, 06:31 AM

I guess I am still wondering whether you are required to have a safety on your duty gun or you just want one? For private sale I would be happy if you got 450 out of it used. The problem is the night sights are "worth" more to people on a used gun, as to trying to pass of what you spent for the NP3 it's going to be a tough sell. The stippling WILL be a big turn off to most of your prospective buyers. Not that it isn't good but from my experience people just aren't that interested in other peoples custom add-ons.

The DRis · 07-22-2008, 07:43 PM

I don't know if I well ever sell any of my guns... Ever. Am I alone out there in this? Obviously you don't feel this way, but I've talked to many people who have regretted selling their guns. I'd just save up and buy another one with the Thumb Safety. I just like guns.

awmp · 07-23-2008, 09:38 AM

Requirement is for an external safety.

Sorry no pics with me currently deployed.

The best bet maybe just to keep it to be honest, I would rather not have two of the same, but was just curious to see what it would be worth to sell it privately.

Chapie+ · 07-23-2008, 11:11 AM

Do you have the same external safety requirement for off duty guns? If not, get a tactical XD with thumb safety for duty and keep what you have for off duty.

Chapie+

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Originally Posted by awmp

Requirement is for an external safety.

Sorry no pics with me currently deployed.

The best bet maybe just to keep it to be honest, I would rather not have two of the same, but was just curious to see what it would be worth to sell it privately.

07-20-2008, 09:42 AM	#1
awmp XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 146	xd45 robar NP3 worth it? This is my story. Currently deployed, upon re-deployment wanting to work Police Reserves as soon as I pass my state testing. I currently have a XD45 Service Model, full Robar NP3 finish done (really really smooth shooter, slide and mag release, etc) with truglo night sights installed, less than 200 rounds, perfect condition, 3 mags, the frame was also stippled professionally, box etc. What I need is the new XD45 with thumb safety so I can carry it for duty. I wanting to sell my Robar NP3 XD45, whats it worth? What is the going price for a XD45 with thumb safety? Trying to weigh all my options, thanks in advance. __________________ "when no one else can or will, U.S.Army MPs always answer the call"

07-20-2008, 10:21 AM	#2
Lakotah XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 50	How much did you pay for Robar to do his services? Also, what was done, just the coating or any upgraded components/work? That would better help to put a price on it. __________________ Mine - XD45 Tactical Hers - XD9mm Tactical

07-20-2008, 10:28 AM	#3
awmp XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 146	The Robar services were NP3 inside and out over all metal surfaces and installing the tru glo night sights, total cost for NP3 I believe was around $200.00, plus an additonal cost for the tru glo night sights ($110.00) . __________________ "when no one else can or will, U.S.Army MPs always answer the call" Last edited by awmp; 07-20-2008 at 10:37 AM.

07-20-2008, 03:09 PM	#4
eightmillimeter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 115	From my experience in a gun store I can tell you first hand that you will probably be better of keeping it. The NP3 won't mean much on a trade in because most stores want to just look it up in the blue book and go from there. Plus they will want to figure in their mark-up. If it were me and I had to sell it I would go for a place that will let you sell it on consignment, you may do better that way. Usually guns like that you are just better off keeping. Personally, unless department policy required the thumb safety I would use the one you have, it sounds like you already have it where you want it. __________________ Courage is control under adversity or fear and the ability to do what's right.

07-21-2008, 09:04 AM	#5
awmp XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 146	True, I would be better off to keep it , but I will not be able to keep it and get another XD45 (thumb safety), if I want to get it approved for duty to carry. What do you think is worth for private sale? __________________ "when no one else can or will, U.S.Army MPs always answer the call"

07-21-2008, 11:01 PM	#6
Railguner XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Posts: 34	How about post a pic of the Robar gun. I'd like to see the NP coating. Thanks.

07-22-2008, 06:31 AM	#7
eightmillimeter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 115	I guess I am still wondering whether you are required to have a safety on your duty gun or you just want one? For private sale I would be happy if you got 450 out of it used. The problem is the night sights are "worth" more to people on a used gun, as to trying to pass of what you spent for the NP3 it's going to be a tough sell. The stippling WILL be a big turn off to most of your prospective buyers. Not that it isn't good but from my experience people just aren't that interested in other peoples custom add-ons. __________________ Courage is control under adversity or fear and the ability to do what's right. Last edited by eightmillimeter; 07-22-2008 at 06:34 AM.

07-22-2008, 07:43 PM	#8
The DRis XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oceanside Posts: 709	I don't know if I well ever sell any of my guns... Ever. Am I alone out there in this? Obviously you don't feel this way, but I've talked to many people who have regretted selling their guns. I'd just save up and buy another one with the Thumb Safety. I just like guns. __________________ SA XD .45 Service - SA Carry Package, Trijicon Night Sights, Extended Mag Release Ruger 10/22 Mossberg 500 Mosin Nagant M91 SA Socom II Urban Camo "Out of every ONE HUNDRED men, TEN should not be here, EIGHTY are nothing but targets, NINE are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they the battle make." "Ah, but the ONE, ONE of them is a WARRIOR, and he will bring the others back." Heraclitus 500 BC

07-23-2008, 09:38 AM	#9
awmp XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 146	Requirement is for an external safety. Sorry no pics with me currently deployed. The best bet maybe just to keep it to be honest, I would rather not have two of the same, but was just curious to see what it would be worth to sell it privately. __________________ "when no one else can or will, U.S.Army MPs always answer the call"

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