Do You Buy New Or Used?
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It's a mix. Here's the lineup of my handgun purchases:
USED:
NEW:
USED:
- Beretta Couger 8000F
- Dan Wesson Patriot
- Sig Sauer 226
- S&W K-22 Masterpiece, model 17
NEW:
- Beretta Stampede
- H&K USP 45C
- Ruger GP-100
- Ruger Super Single Six
- Sig Sauer 228
- Sig Sauer Trailside
- S&W 642 alloy
MikeIsaj
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Mostly used. It's worth a 50% discount if you are patient. Lots of hardly used handguns out there for a whole variety of reasons. Most are in excellent condition but dirty.
Here's the scenario; Boy thinks he's a man. Boy buys gun. Boy shoots gun. Boy finds out there is a lot more to shooting gun than he realized. Boy gets tired of feeling like s*#^ at range. Wife finds out boy spent $900.00 on a gun he can't shoot. You get a good deal on a dirty used gun!
Here's the scenario; Boy thinks he's a man. Boy buys gun. Boy shoots gun. Boy finds out there is a lot more to shooting gun than he realized. Boy gets tired of feeling like s*#^ at range. Wife finds out boy spent $900.00 on a gun he can't shoot. You get a good deal on a dirty used gun!
aguyindallas
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I buy both. I have to admit, probably more used than new. I just look for what I want, if its in good shape, I go for it.
That being said, I have purchased 4 different hand guns online, sight unseen. Well, I saw pics of two of them. Anyway, 4 guns purchased without seeing them in my hot little hands first. Some say risky, I say I got good deals. I wont ever forget the SW 5906 I got for $215.00 in VG condition.
That being said, I have purchased 4 different hand guns online, sight unseen. Well, I saw pics of two of them. Anyway, 4 guns purchased without seeing them in my hot little hands first. Some say risky, I say I got good deals. I wont ever forget the SW 5906 I got for $215.00 in VG condition.
Mako25
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I've bought both in the past.
Right now I've got 1 new, 1 used and 1 'pre-owned-but never shot'.
Right now I've got 1 new, 1 used and 1 'pre-owned-but never shot'.
firesafety3
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I've bought new and used. Up until a year ago, I never bought a used gun I didn't shoot first.
Since then I've bought three guns from THR members and have been happy with every transaction. I don't care for the gun auctions, don't even browse them.
If I've made up my mind to buy a particular gun used, I'll start with the "Buy, Sell, Trade" forum here.
Since then I've bought three guns from THR members and have been happy with every transaction. I don't care for the gun auctions, don't even browse them.
If I've made up my mind to buy a particular gun used, I'll start with the "Buy, Sell, Trade" forum here.
nico
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I'm in school and live with my parents, so I often refer to my dad's guns as "mine." My two personal guns, a bolt rifle and a shotgun, were purchased new. My dad's S&W 910 was very gently used and had 4 factory 10 round mags.
I'm looking to buy a 1911 over the summer and will probably buy new, but if anyone has a good, lightly used Springfield Loaded or Series I Kimber Custom that they want to sell in 3 months or so I'd definitely consider it. When I was last looking at them at a local gun shop, the guy told me that they rarely get used Loaded Springfields or Kimbers.
I'm looking to buy a 1911 over the summer and will probably buy new, but if anyone has a good, lightly used Springfield Loaded or Series I Kimber Custom that they want to sell in 3 months or so I'd definitely consider it. When I was last looking at them at a local gun shop, the guy told me that they rarely get used Loaded Springfields or Kimbers.
Duke of Lawnchair
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I've purchased all of my handguns, new. However, I am not opposed to a used purchase. In fact, my next buy might be a used item.
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P5 Guy
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Most of my rifles are Military Surplus, so they are used some very used. Most of my handguns I bought new.
FPrice
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The same could be said for new guns also.
Stratford Holdings
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I do both. I usually buy new if it's something that's going to be an investment. Also, there are some guns that are more difficult to find used, so new is the answer. Then there are those impulse buys where I just have to have it.
But used is fine in my opinion as I'm going to throw at least 500 rounds through it during the first week.
But used is fine in my opinion as I'm going to throw at least 500 rounds through it during the first week.
sturmruger
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I prefer to buy used and save a few bucks, but it isn't that big of deal. It is fun to shoot a brand new gun occasionaly.
Augustwest
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Never really thought about it before, but all but one of my handguns were purchased used, and all but one of my long guns were purchased new...
Rick Blaine
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Most of my guns were bought used except for my P-3AT. Most things I buy for myself I buy used. Even my wife was a trade-in, but I got a really good deal on her. Rick
I buy both. I prefer to buy used from "reputable" people. What I mean by that is that I wouldn't be too concerned with buying a used gun from a THR or AK-47.net member with 6000 posts who has been wheeling and dealing for three years.
I usually am a little more concerned with buying an automatic used at a shop than I am with a revolver. If you know what to look for on a revolver you can get a pretty good idea of whether or not you are getting a solid gun (I know a little about them). Maybe you can with an automatic too, but I don't really know what to look for.
Something else I look for is a no BS return/refund/repair policy at the gun store.
My last purchase was a used Security Six from a THR member and it positively rocks.
I usually am a little more concerned with buying an automatic used at a shop than I am with a revolver. If you know what to look for on a revolver you can get a pretty good idea of whether or not you are getting a solid gun (I know a little about them). Maybe you can with an automatic too, but I don't really know what to look for.
Something else I look for is a no BS return/refund/repair policy at the gun store.
My last purchase was a used Security Six from a THR member and it positively rocks.
Spieler
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When I was younger I always wanted my guns new and shiny. I didn't want someone else's used, abused and unwanted stuff. However, as I now have domestic responsibilities that have put a crimp on the gun fund, I have been buying more used guns - mostly handguns. They save on the $$ for sure, but now I find that I like the idea of a particular piece having some history behind it. This is especially true since I usually buy mil surp or LE trade-ins.
klover
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New Winchester 70's in SS with polymer stocks might be better than the pre-64 ones?
Can you find the amazing blue on old Smiths on a new one?
Gotta love Model 10, 19, and recessed 29s!
Milsurp m38s as new for $75 bucks.
Many guns need to wear the fine machining burrs through use to become smooth. I'm perfectly happy to let someone else do this work.
Saw a new 629 with damn near perfect lockup and .003 cylinder gap. Only $650.
Told 'em I'll take the above Winchester for just a little more.
Can you find the amazing blue on old Smiths on a new one?
Gotta love Model 10, 19, and recessed 29s!
Milsurp m38s as new for $75 bucks.
Many guns need to wear the fine machining burrs through use to become smooth. I'm perfectly happy to let someone else do this work.
Saw a new 629 with damn near perfect lockup and .003 cylinder gap. Only $650.
Told 'em I'll take the above Winchester for just a little more.
Mastrogiacomo
Member
I buy both, though most of my guns are new. My 686 4" was used and I'll be getting a S&W model 10 Hong Kong Police model so, used again. If it's in good condition I go for it.
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