wally
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Houston storefront dealers are generally very easy to beat with on-line prices + FFL transfer fee + shipping. But our gun shows (rarely more than three weeks without one) are very competitive with on-line prices (often a bit lower even) and no extra shipping or xfer fees, although sales tax usually more than makes up for it. I say I never overpay as any minor $5-20 difference in total cost is more than made up for by being able to inspect what I take home instead of being stuck with what was shipped. Although I never hesitate to hit a local dealer when they have a good deal, most recently Carter's had Ruger MkII target slabsides for $238 -- I saw the ad, called to confirm stock, had them hold it for me with my cc number, and drove there immediately after work. Used MkIIs at gun shows have rarely been below this and I've not seen a NIB MKII in probalby the last six months.
--wally.
--wally.