Mail Order Bride

[SixGunSancho]

Buying a handgun online, sight unseen, never held within one's gun hand must be similar to the risk cowboys took when they ordered mail order brides.

I bought my Model 66-8 2.75" online. I got my first look at it this morning. The totalitarian state of CA forces all gun purchasers to wait 10 days, right down to the precise second, before we're bureaucrat-cleared to take possession. I took about a minute to hold it and give it a quick glace. It looked pretty darn good. The DA trigger pull was heavy, but acceptable.

I competed paperwork and ht the road. I had and have a lot of chores to finish today.

10 days from now I'll be able to closely inspect it. Then I'll be able to give a better assessment of it.

 

[nate-dogg]

I've only ordered 2 guns online (28-2 6" and 17-4 6") and was happy with both. For me, it's important to only buy guns online if there are plenty of pictures and description as well as positive feedback from other buyers from that seller.

 

[Bayou52]

I've only bought on used revolver on-line - a 1984 Redhawk in 357. I really got lucky: the original bill of sale was in the box and it was a one owner gun. The functioning was 100% perfect, and the cylinder felt brand new - zero endshake. The advertisement was replete with plenty of photos.

However, I fully realize I got lucky. I really don't feel confident buying these items unless I can feel them first.

Bayou52

 

[kraynky]

Buying a handgun online, sight unseen, never held within one's gun hand must be similar to the risk cowboys took when they ordered mail order brides.

I competed paperwork and ht the road. I had and have a lot of chores to finish today.

Off to get things ready for that new "mail order bride"? Hmmmm?

You're right, that had to be a roll of the dice. Wonder how many were left standing at the station? Desperate times call for desperate deeds.

 

[BB57]

You can return a mail order firearm, or just sell it. A mail order bride not so much...

 

[mikerjf]

Had one lemon, they stood behind it so no problem.

And so far as mail order brides, Nicole Kidman fans should see "Birthday Girl". *Before* ordering a Russian bride.

 

[mbliss57]

I have bought dozens of guns on line and dozens FTF from dealer or privately. I have never had to return a gun or had a single issue with an on line sale. Good pictures, reputation of seller and read the entire ad is the formula for no anxiety on-line buying.

 

[FloridaFlier]

The most important thing is the seller's record. I buy almost all my guns online, but will not buy or bid on a gun from a seller with very little or no positive feedback. Likewise, I sell guns through my local dealer for the same reason. The buyer may not know me, but he knows the reputation of the online store he is buying from, and they will not damage their reputation for one sale.

 

[Sevens]

If every potential gun buyer was as willing to take exactly the risks we are all talking about (that absolutely exist) then there would be a LOT more guys competing and bidding for the guns that I like to buy.

So bless you folks for staying away!

(It got easier after the first... ummm dozen or two...)

 

[arjay]

I've met a couple of mail order brides
Those guys had no chance at all [emoji16]

 

[BigBill]

Online it's, Antique Handguns/Pistols & Rifles - Collectible Guns & Firearms For Sale | Down East Antiques

He's honest on his descriptions and decent on his prices. I've delt with him for many decades

 

[Justin T]

I've known a couple of mail order brides that were exactly as advertised. So far, knock wood, my online transactions have been too.

 

[sodacan]

The online marketplace is so immense, that it is generally much easier to search for and/or buy the types guns I collect (mostly post-war, pre-1957 S&W revolvers). If I were to buy any current production firearm (usually never), I would buy from a local dealer to avoid any shipping and transfer charges. Buying from well rated buyers who deal in quality stuff increases the chance of a positive outcome.

 

[Arquebus357]

My only problem with online gun purchases is having to deal with FFL's. I have not found one license holder in my area that I would trust with a gun of some value. That leaves the big dealers who don't have the time to let you know that your firearm has arrived.

I realize that most here have their own license or their best friend has one.

 

[ShootMeStraight]

My grandfather left my grandmother for a 30 year old mail order bride from the Philippines when he was 60. She got pregnant and left him a few years later! lol At least you don't have to worry about that happening with an online firearm. lol

 

[Texas40]

My only problem with online gun purchases is having to deal with FFL's. I have not found one license holder in my area that I would trust with a gun of some value. That leaves the big dealers who don't have the time to let you know that your firearm has arrived.

I realize that most here have their own license or their best friend has one.

So your worried a licensed FFL would steal your weapon. One that can be traced and verified it was delivered to him and risk it all over that.

Wow talk about mack of trust issues.

Done it a few times thru different local ffl's not once was I concerned about dealer. More concerned about ups/fedx drivers and employees with light fingers.


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[gman51]

Yep ordering guns especially used guns online does compare to a mail order bride I guess. LOL Like mail order brides in that they probably didn't get taken to the range when they first came in on the stage either.

 

[Protocall_Design]

At least with guns, it's a lot easier to trade an old 44 for a new 22...

 

[DonD]

You can return a mail order firearm, or just sell it. A mail order bride not so much...

I think that's not necessarily the case. If you as a private individual sell through something like Gunbroker, I believe you can tag the sale such that it's not returnable or the seller has to agree to take it back.

If I'm wrong, won't be the first time. Don

 

[THEmodelof1989]

So your worried a licensed FFL would steal your weapon. One that can be traced and verified it was delivered to him and risk it all over that.

Wow talk about mack of trust issues.

Done it a few times thru different local ffl's not once was I concerned about dealer. More concerned about ups/fedx drivers and employees with light fingers.


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I believe the OP was referring more towards many FFL's glaring lack of knowledge on firearm handling. Examples of what I believe the OP is talking include, but are not limited to FFLs dry firing .22lr revolvers, swinging the cylinder and slamming it shut, and handling old blue finishes with dorito fingers and not wiping them down. In short, being an FFL doesn't mean one is immune to dropping someone else's gun on the concrete floor.