Yeah, I mean you have to have some limitations.
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You got used undies out of that. All I saw was used condoms. I mean who can afford a new condom everytime. I mean condoms can be turned inside out. Thatās got to be worth a quarter. 
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@Zavier_D well I could have said your word olā Buddy but this is the community and we have to keep it G Rating 
for the record I thought it was Funny
Sir, Happy Weekend
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To quote one of my favorite movies āA mans got to know is limitationsā
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No!! If I ever did would like to know the owner and know that could trust him or her! Otherwise I probably wouldnāt! You never know what could be wrong or if it would ever shoot!
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My first gun that I ever bought, a Smith & Wesson SW9VE full size 9mm, I got used from a pawn shop. I got a little history on it from the clerk who said the person that had it had not shot it hardly at all, and it didnāt look like it. I have put quite a few rounds through it over the last couple of years and it has worked flawlessly so far. Great gun for my first purchase and will probably have it for a few more years. I have since bought my everyday carry gun brand new from a dealer. Another great purchase!! My most recent purchase was an old J C Higgins bolt-action 3-shot 16-gauge shotgun that I got from a gun show for a steal of a price and it works like champ!!
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Iāve bought lots of guns used. If it is a pawn shop I take my feeler gauges and a micrometer. If itās my local gun shop I trust them.
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Yes, I have bought used guns. usually revolvers,
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Nahā¦unless of course it is a pre 86ā ban fully auto Fleming mp5
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Absolutely! There are some great deals out there and it helps the budget. Variety is the spice of life!
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How much do you have to spend?
With appropriate caution, Iād prefer a quality used over a cheaply made new if thatās all my finances allowed.
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My first handgun was used (Beretta PX4 Storm). I got lucky - it was a great gun, and I didnāt know anything about buying a handgun at that time. What really helped? The folks at the gun shop gave me the advantage of their knowledge.
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Sure! If Iām looking at a revolver Iāll take a feeler gauge with me to check cylinder gap etc. One time in a pawn shop I found a Kimber Custom II. The guy behind the counter said āit shoots like crap so Iāll make you a dealā
After checking it over I determined it had been dropped on itās muzzle but I kept my mouth shut.
I bought it for a song and the same day I sent the barrel out to be re-crowned. It has been a gas to shoot ever since.
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With the huge volume of firearms that are going to flood the market within the next few months a careful buyer should be able to get some great deals on guns that may not have ever been fired
Because Iām afraid after this virus scare is over most people who (panic) bought a gun will probably sell said gun āsince I donāt need it anymore ā
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I agree. I really wish they would all hang on to them, get trained and become part of the community, but the realist in me is putting back money for a spending spree.
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Iām not convinced weāre going that back to normal any time soon. They are talking āsecond waveā of infections, and if that turns out to be true, weāre talking late fall before this starts to really settle out. Thatās long enough for ānew normalā to really settle in and it may permanently change the way a lot of people think.
Iām sure youāre right for some folks, but I think for many, this is genuine life-path change.
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I actually have. About 2 years ago I bought a Stevens Model 954 from a pawn shop for $100. Just a little .22 to go plinking with. About the only thing I took into consideration was the caliber and overall condition of the gun. I ran the action to make sure it was still operational and inspected the stock and ran a bore light down the barrel. Had an issue with if feeding, so I took it apart for another cleaning and polished the feed ramp and some other parts. Been working like a champ ever since.
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Yes but only from a local or family dealer whom I know and take it back to if thereās a problem. Prefer very much to test fire.
Oh, please donāt let that happen!!
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Sadly, some very fine firearms are no longer produced or easily available so used is your only choice. There
s nothing wrong provided you know something about firearms. Every firearm I have sold (only two) was for a reasonāissues with the gun. I donāt have the patience to deal with an unreliable firearm.