So I went to a gunshow yesterday. Amongst all the high priced guns I found what I thought was one good maybe great deal. It was a Smith 581 4 inch for $365. It was used, but from outward conditions looked in good shape. i wasn't looking for a 581 but for that price how could I not pick it up? The gun had a zip-tie over the hammer and cylinder release(as some guns do at shows). I asked the dealer if I could handle the gun, he obliged. This would be my first revolver, so I wanted to check out the lockup, cylinders and barrel. I read and loosely memorized the revolver checkout sticky on this site. When I asked the dealer if he'd remove the zip-tie he said "no". He said he didn't want any added turn lines to the gun. I told the dealer I was interested in buying the gun and it was well used anyway, so what's the difference? I just wanted to check the timing and lockup to make sure the gun wasn't abused. He simply said, "It wasn't abused." I handed the gun back and said, "Thanks, anyway." My buddy with me, wanted to argue with the guy, but I just said, "Hey, its his gun, he can try to sell it anyway he wants."
Was I unreasonable? I realize I may have missed out on a deal, but the dealer was a jerk. I work in retail, so 1) I know how to treat customers, and 2) $365 is still a lot of money for me.
Was I unreasonable? I realize I may have missed out on a deal, but the dealer was a jerk. I work in retail, so 1) I know how to treat customers, and 2) $365 is still a lot of money for me.