I looked at the gun Mark and it is near new. I wish I knew a place in Alabama where I could buy an Interarms Walther with all the paperwork and box like new for $350 or $375. I've had mine for at least 20 yrs. and have never had a ftf or a pinch from the slide. I guess every person holds their gun differently and the ones who have problems are always ready to tell the bad points. Try to get them to go lower on the price if they will but if you really want one, buy it. You know you will eventually end up with one anyway!!