Ya, no doubt. I had a want ad out for a stainless gp100. I ended up seeing an ad go up that was 1 minute old, sent a message as quickly as I could possibly type, and I landed it for a fair market value, mid -800's I believe. I forgot to take the ad down, and was getting pm's from people offering me the same gun for nearly twice what I paid. Ignore list grew a little.
Getting stuck with a handgun you don't want
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Ya, no doubt. I had a want ad out for a stainless gp100. I ended up seeing an ad go up that was 1 minute old, sent a message as quickly as I could possibly type, and I landed it for a fair market value, mid -800's I believe. I forgot to take the ad down, and was getting pm's from people offering me the same gun for nearly twice what I paid. Ignore list grew a little.
I agree whole fully on the above statement.
I always thought guns should be free and you pay for ammo.
Much like the free razor and you buy the blades.
Now that we have had time to think about the mayhem that was caused this summer I think there are a few people who got caught up in the "they are going to ban it so i better get it" mode. I will admit that it happened to me. I bought guns that i probably would have never bought just because they may not be available in the future. Doing a bit of the same with long guns now.
In the end I have a couple regrets when I size it up because I ended up with up with duplicates in a sort of way. Except for the revolvers, each are in the end a bit different in style, but in function a bit of duplication that I could have done without. I fear that I will probably end up liking one of each the most and the rest will see little action.
3 .22 single action revolvers
Chiappa 1873
Heritage Rough Rider
Ruger Wrangler (still in que)
3 semi auto .22
GSG 1911
Glock 44 (still in que)
Norinco Olympia TT (still in que)
1 semi auto 9mm
Glock 17 gen 5 fs
1 semi auto .45
Tisas 1911 Duty (still in q)
The one I regret not getting would be a double action revolver in .357, .44 etc. If they ever open up transfers again that is one type that will be on my radar.
In the end I have a couple regrets when I size it up because I ended up with up with duplicates in a sort of way. Except for the revolvers, each are in the end a bit different in style, but in function a bit of duplication that I could have done without. I fear that I will probably end up liking one of each the most and the rest will see little action.
3 .22 single action revolvers
Chiappa 1873
Heritage Rough Rider
Ruger Wrangler (still in que)
3 semi auto .22
GSG 1911
Glock 44 (still in que)
Norinco Olympia TT (still in que)
1 semi auto 9mm
Glock 17 gen 5 fs
1 semi auto .45
Tisas 1911 Duty (still in q)
The one I regret not getting would be a double action revolver in .357, .44 etc. If they ever open up transfers again that is one type that will be on my radar.
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I got lucky - I got into a bidding war on an ISSC M22 .22LR semi-auto at auction to the tune of like 800 bucks, because I really wanted a .22LR semi-auto. Watched reviews on it after and found it I likely bought a piece of junk, and immediately regretted it. Found a P09 Kadet shortly after and bought it, and then a week or so after that the auction contacted me to say there was a serial number issue with the ISSC I overbid and they wouldn't be able to transfer it to me. Out of the 13 pieces I scooped up, that ISSC was the one that I really didn't want to get.
I bought 15 since getting my RPAL in August and I cannot afford ammo
but try buying a handgun today
TRUTH.
You can always work into reloading .... if you can find primers.
WHY would you pay for a gun for your BIL? At this point your BIL owes you $800 and thank him very much for buying you a spare G17.
Friend of mine had this same deal with a family member. He told the guy up front that if the rules changed and transfers stopped, thanks for the CZ75.
Worst, worst case scenario, strip the gun and sell for parts. You will easily recoup your $800 and you will have an empty receiver you can hand in to the govt for a buyback fee.
You got lucky! They are lemons, I owned two and sold two.
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yes this is what I purchased.
it was the only 44 mag I could find.
i have no issues with the recoil, the Hogue grip makes this pistol feel like I'm shooting a 9mm.
i just don't like how light the pistol feels, cheap and light.
I'm pretty sure my Ruger Single Six is heavier.
It was designed to be lighter and smaller than the Model 29. Easier for carry, that was the point. - dan
WHY would you pay for a gun for your BIL? At this point your BIL owes you $800 and thank him very much for buying you a spare G17.
Friend of mine had this same deal with a family member. He told the guy up front that if the rules changed and transfers stopped, thanks for the CZ75.
Worst, worst case scenario, strip the gun and sell for parts. You will easily recoup your $800 and you will have an empty receiver you can hand in to the govt for a buyback fee.
Why would you ever contribute to their garbage buyback?
If you don’t want it sell it to the US and export.
WHY would you pay for a gun for your BIL? At this point your BIL owes you $800 and thank him very much for buying you a spare G17.
Friend of mine had this same deal with a family member. He told the guy up front that if the rules changed and transfers stopped, thanks for the CZ75.
Worst, worst case scenario, strip the gun and sell for parts. You will easily recoup your $800 and you will have an empty receiver you can hand in to the govt for a buyback fee.
Why would you ever promote compliance?
Uhhhh .... where did I PROMOTE compliance? I said "worst, worst case scenario". You know, like where one has no choice in the matter? That's not compliance, that's making the best out of a bad situation.
