[TNT.45]

Lets post up our best buy of 2007 with a pic. Did ya find a gem through a friend? Sniff one out at a gun show? Auction? Pawn shop? Retail?

Here is mine.

Gun: Sig Sauer 210.

Where: Gibraltor trade center in Michigan

Paid: ??? bucks

Story: I would have bought a 100 of them if he had more. I love it when gun dealers dont know what they have for sale. So I ask a dealer if he had any old Sig Sauer's for sale? He says...hmmmm how old he asks? I reply old as you have. He digs around under the case then in some large boxes for a few minutes and pulls this Excalibar out and blows a 1/4 inch of dust off it and hands it to me. I see its a Sig 210 and almost faint. I ask what he wants for it and he says I dont know I have had it forever. I havent put it out in the case in a long time. I say why not? He says its old and every one wants the rails and high cap mags...We both laugh. So again I press how much? He adjusts his hat and says will ya give five hundred for it. I ask him if he takes Visa? He answers yes and 5 minutes later its mine.

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p291/TNT-45/SigP210sanssn.jpg

[CWL]

I hate you in a most jealous way!

Great find & buy!

[45 nut]

no pics but best deal in 2007 can also be had in 2008 .what i bought is a new saiga 7.62x39 for 292.00 OTD. thats a pretty good deal and you can always buy ammo for it for 25 cents a pop. approx.

[MustangHowie]

I don't think anyone can top TNT.45

[Floppy_D]

Let me try. I saw an ad for "reloading gear" on craigslist. I called up the guy, he wants $250 for a progressive press and some other junk, said he hadn't touched it in 10 years. Remarried and his new wife wants the stuff gone. I had to unbolt and haul everything out myself. I wound up with a used Dillon 450 upgraded to 550, 6 die sets, Dillon tumbler, RCBS RS2 single stage, RCBS 5-10 scale, RCBS powder measure, and a large rolling lockaway FULL of tools and gadgets, as well as 40lbs of brass, thousands of primers and bullets, and several pounds of powder. All of the original documentation including several books were there, all the receipts were from 1984. Got it home, cleaned it up, it runs like a dream. On top of that he handed me several ammo cans full of ammo.

I asked if he wanted more for it, and he said he'd rather see it get a good home and see some use. He even called me a few days later to see if I got it set up right. Hell of a guy. :)

[Big Boomer]

Let me try. I saw an ad for "reloading gear" on craigslist. I called up the guy, he wants $250 for a progressive press and some other junk, said he hadn't touched it in 10 years. Remarried and his new wife wants the stuff gone. I had to unbolt and haul everything out myself. I wound up with a used Dillon 450 upgraded to 550, 6 die sets, Dillon tumbler, RCBS RS2 single stage, RCBS 5-10 scale, RCBS powder measure, and a large rolling lockaway FULL of tools and gadgets, as well as 40lbs of brass, thousands of primers and bullets, and several pounds of powder. All of the original documentation including several books were there, all the receipts were from 1984. Got it home, cleaned it up, it runs like a dream. On top of that he handed me several ammo cans full of ammo.

I asked if he wanted more for it, and he said he'd rather see it get a good home and see some use. He even called me a few days later to see if I got it set up right. Hell of a guy.

DAMN! :eek: I'm freaking jealous! I am going to have to start hunting craigs list now! Ooop off I go!

[Floppy_D]

I scan it once or twice a day, usually in the sporting good section. Earlier this year I traded a JLD PTR-91 for a NIB P229 in 40sw, an SA-85 and $300. I found a couple 22s under $100, and a nice bow as well. Best way to find deals is doing a lot of looking.

... and make sure you sit on a small chunk o' change just in case. I found a Taurus 6" 357, 7 round cylinder, like new for $250, and had to pass the deal to a buddy because I didn't have the cash at the time. I kick myself whenever he offers to let me shoot it.

[loop]

Hard to say. Made three purchases at $300.
Same day I bought a Sig P220 and a CZ27 that is in mint condition with Nazi proofs. Turned out the CZ had a very low serial number and books at three times what I paid.
One I like best and carry all the time now is a Tanfoglio (EAA Witness) .45 that is a tack driver. Even came with three hi-cap mags.
Think they tied for best buy of '07 for me...

[Firepower!]

Stichken APS!
and
USAS-12 Fully Auto Shotgun

[bakert]

TNT.45, you got one helluva buy. Congrats on a fine gun. Why can't I ever find a deal like that?

[pablo45]

Hk Usp Ss. Nice

[Chrome]

My P99.

Later,
Chrome...

[critter]

Colt Delta Elite (10mm)
S&W Pinned and Recessed .41 Mag
Freedom Arms .454
All consignment guns at good prices.

[CajunBass]

I had a couple that I thought were good.

A Ruger 10/22 DSP (Walnut Stock) very lightly used with a Simmons 4x scope. About the same price as a NIB 10/22 carbine with a birch stock.

And three Chinese type 53 Mosin-Nagants for $51.00 each ($35.00 + $16.00shipping).

Handguns. A Glock 19 NIB and a Colt 1991A1 Commander. $1,000 for both.

[MASTEROFMALICE]

I bought four stripped AR recievers (two Rock River, two DPMS) for $100 each. All were purchased as pistols recievers and one is currently being built into a .50 Beowulf pistol.

[usp9]

We all dream of a deal like TNT's. My best find of 2007 had to be the P7 PSP I found at Gander Mountain. There it was sitting in the display marked $550. What made the deal so unexpectedly sweet was the four magazines that came with it. It is in perfect condition, KF dated (1995), the piston looked new. It made my year.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/ripley16/P795003.jpg

[bond007]

wow usp9, that's a steal! congratulations.

[TAB]

A very abused Delta elite... I won't say how much, but lets just say the cost of the Private party transfer and the DROS fees were more then what I paid for the gun.


I'm going to spend a little bit more on it...

[james_bond]

I had vever thought of that master "o" malice, making ar pistols out of the newer "thumper" rounds.

[tbreed725]

my p3at i never leave home without it !

[romma]

No guns last year... Ammo though!

[kd7nqb]

My only gun last year was my M&P .40, its great I love it and it is the first gun I bought myself. I have promoted it on so many threads its getting old now.

[3fgburner]

I think I snagged my P3AT last year. Best buy, though, was at the Chantilly gun show in July.

Got a Mossberg Maverick with a 28" trap barrel, full choke. Private / off-paper sale. Paid less than $250 for it, cash. It's the black polymer version, so if I ever want to throw a tacticool barrel on it, I can be properly Bubba.

I did have a couple of trappers at Bull Run give me some crap about the full choke for wobble-trap. Comments ran along the lines of, "So... You bringing a rifle, next week?". :D

[EdLaver]

I have to say my best buy in 2007 was a Sig 2022 9mm with Siglite Nite Sights. The pistol has been my go to home pistol, I have carried it a few times, and its definetly a shooter. I use it more than any of my other pistols, its the sleeper in the Sig line-up thats for sure.

[ZeSpectre]

Pair of CPO Sig 229 pistols (one in 9mm one in .40 S&W)

[possum]

sa mc opertaor 1911, a true dream gun that i have wanted forever, was on leave from iraq went into the local shop and there it was. btw i love it.
bought at mission essential in hinesville ga,

price: over 1 grand, which i don't even care, it is what i wanted and i had the money!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/rollins_joshua/mcsagroup1-3.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/rollins_joshua/mclight2.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/rollins_joshua/mcsacarbon.jpg

[spyderdude]

Beretta 92FS

[tydephan]

Well, my best purchase came from fellow THR member Frandy.

A few years ago I traded off a Sig P230 for an evil black pistol. I bought the little P230 for about $300 and after some cleaning and polishing, sold it back to the same store for about $375.

But I soon found that I missed it badly and realized I had made my first gun mistake - selling off a gun that I thoroughly enjoyed carrying and shooting.

So when Frandy posted one of his beauties up for sale, I begged him to ship it to me, even though it was a FTF only sell.

He did. And I've been tickled pink since:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k40/tydephan/Sig_232_on_vest_1_640.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k40/tydephan/232CloseUp640.jpg

It might not have been a screaming deal like TNT's (what is?), but I was happy with the sell and I think Frandy was too. Can't beat that. :D

In addition, I've taken great advantage of Smith and Wesson's charity as well. In 2007 I purchased 3 M&Ps and received, in total, 6 free magazines, two nice free range bags, and a $50 rebate. :D

[Waldo Pepper]

I'm not sure which is the best buy, my CS45 or the 1006. I guess my like new 1006. :cool:

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x245/oldnavy6393/SW10mm01.jpg

[Frandy]

Whew, tyde, that 232 sure is a beauty!!!!

Gimme back... Gimmeeeee back... :evil:

[Magnuumpwr]

Best deal, a co-workers brother passed away and while clearing his home out, found an L1A1 Sporter Cal. 308. The receiver made by Imbel in Brazil. Gun was in a zipper case that had obviously gotten wet at some time or another and a what appeared to be heavy rusting on the receiver. To make a long story short, I paid $225.:neener: Cleaned it up and what do you know it shoots like a new gun. Sorry forgot where I was, best auto-loader deal a NOS in box Beretta 92FS with 3) 15 rd L/E Gov't marked mags for $425 OTD.

[DENALI]

My best of 07 was the CZ-75 PO1 which I picked up at TG. $489.00 out the door at Sportsmans Warehouse no tax sale. Just a hell of a buy and easily the equal of my 225 or 228. In all honesty I'd never even heard of one until the clerk pulled it off the peg, and I'm in position to pretty much buy whatever I want these day's. I'd put it up against any other european pistol currently in production and there's a lot of really good 9mm pistol's out there.

[denfoote]

So, by default, it qualifies as the best!! ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/denfoote/KTPF91small.jpg

[JBP55]

Gen. 3 Glock 27 for $300
Gen. 3 Glock 22 for $300
Both guns excellent with low round count.

[mugs79]

I didn't purchase any handguns on 07, but I did grab an 870 I found on this forum. I'm pretty damn happy with it, though I can't say the same for the ducks and pheasants it's taken.

[SA Friday]

STI Edge w/Dawson Precision Custom Tune

[vernic82]

Colt Combat Python

[Kman]

I visit quite a few gun shows, some of my keepers, Trophy II from Mitchell Arms, it's more accurate than I, $175, Do you know your AK's? pre-ban Poly-tech, $500, the N-frame 29-2 came with the case $500, the nickel version was $400, both are a strong 95%, The last purchase of "07" was this monster AMT Automag .50AE, box, 2 mags and 35rnds. $500

[TNT.45]

Waldo,

What did you give for the 1006 if you dont mind me asking. I have been looking to get a S&W 10mm for a long time.

[ldp4570]

A P7PSP, and a Ruger #1RSI in 7X57. Both for under 500.00. The Ruger even though sold as used had never been fired!

[tydephan]

Whew, tyde, that 232 sure is a beauty!!!!

Gimme back... Gimmeeeee back...

Sorry man. You already have too many pretty toys. In the name of public service I will not be able to return this one to you. :D

[brasskeeper]

NIB Glock 23 $350

[azhunter12]

Cz 82

[robctwo]

A couple of used 1911s

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e186/robctwo/IMG_2786.jpg
Les Baer PII with 1 1/2" guarantee and Ed Brown Executive Target

[ranger58]

H+K p2000 9mm.:) S+W 642:) and a lot of ammo:)

[Guitargod1985]

Best purchase of 2007? HMMMMM....

Probably my Romy Kalashnikov in 7.62. I've had a lot of fun at the range with that one.

Or possibly the Romanian in 5.45.

But it could be the HK P200SK. It's my first 9mm since my very first pistol (which I sold), so ammo is cheap. And it's a good carry gun.

Or maybe the Ruger P90DC. It's a tack driver and handles recoil very well.

But perhaps it is the Taurus 605. It's my first .357 magnum and I really get a kick out of it.

Nah, forget those. My favorite is probably the Sig P232 I picked up a few months ago. Great carry gun. Disappears when carried and is a natural shooter.

[10-Ring]

I started the year w/ my blue Colt Python circa 1969 :cool: and ended the year w/ my S&W mod 17 circa 1964 :D :D :D

[UnTainted]

Mine was a SIG P229 ST elite in .40

I'd wanted a stainless framed sig for a while, and didn't mine the "rail" that some hate because its my HD gun next to the 870, so I won't mind a light/laser combo on it.

What made it the best purchase, though, was that I ordered a Bar Sto 9mm conversion barrel and had it check for a proper fit by the dealer that sold the gun (Jerry @ Ordnance Outsellers). The 9mm barrel is as accurate as the .40 factory, but the recoil of the 9mm in the stainless frame really makes for more enjoyment of the short reset trigger. Feeds my 228 mags flawlessly, the 13, 15, 17, and 20 rounders.

I've put hogue rubber panels on her now, but this was her new in 2007:
http://i17.tinypic.com/4mbwi6w.jpg

[Seotaji]

UnTainted, if you don't mind me asking, how much was your stainless 229?

Mine is my first pistol - 229 Elite .40 Nitron Coated.

[mainebear]

Got my wife a nice little Remington 660 chambered in 243. No pix, but she loves it.

[Scratchy]

?????

[UnTainted]

I don't mind at all. I believe I paid about 995 for it + shipping/insurance + FFL + 199 for the 9mm barrel. I think prices have changed in the last little bit.

[h0ss]

My best and only purchase in 2007: My Glock 30 :)

[makarovnik]

Polish P64 brand spankin' new $150 + tax. Dropped in a wolff spring kit to help double action and tame recoil, ground down finger extension on mag base and put a bicycle inner tube on the grip as a sleeve. Nice flat carry pistol in 9x18 and deadly accurate.

[AndyC]

It's a tie between my RIA Tactical 1911 and my DSA FAL receiver (so I could finally build my FAL rifle).

[Storm]

Tough question. To choose one it would be my Walther PP Super in 9x18 Ultra. The price was darn good and it turned out to not be an ex-police gun and in outstanding condition (Gunbroker buy). My Steyr GB would have to give it a run for its money as well as my Brugger & Thomet TP9

[MICHAEL T]

New Colt Agent . Got first one in my town .

[DennisE]

Kimber Pro Aegis II in 9mm. Amazing gun...far better than the Springfield EMP I had. Dennis

[byf43]

Best purchase?
TWO (2) $30.00 raffle tickets to support a fire dept.

Why?
From that raffle, I won:
Mossberg 500 'Crown Grade' Trophy Slugster Combo 12 ga. w/slug barrel and 26" choke tube barrel.
Mossberg 500 .410 bore
and. . .
for a separate drawing for a $1.00:
Thompson Center Omega .50 caliber kit.


Best 'straight-up' firearm purchase in 2007 was a NIB Glock 19 for $459.00 OTD.

[Autolycus]

My Sig P228.