Would you buy a handgun that was on display?

[GunsBehindBars]

Upon trying to purchase my Glock G27, I was told that it was currently unavailable (backorder). I had two options:

1) Wait 2-8 weeks for a new one; or
2) Take the display piece

Naturally, I said I'd wait 2 weeks and take it from there.

Meaning: if I can't wait any longer, I'll take the display. If I still have patience, I'll continue to wait it out.


I know we all want something NEW/UNUSED. But let's for one second say you don't mind an used gun. Would you take the gun on display? Would you have any safety-concerns being that it was likely handled by various different hands.

If it means anything: I'm still waiting. I don't see myself taking the display piece (at least not right now).

 

[redlevel]

The display piece is a new gun.
It might have been handled, but that doesn't make it "used."
Used means that it has been owned, carried, and shot, or at least taken into possession by someone.
I have bought a bunch of display guns.
Really, you must not want a gun real bad if you won't take the display piece.

What's the big deal anyhow?
It's just a Glop. (I couldn't resist.)

 

[arjay]

Ive bought one based on a good discount for handling marks and passed on another because they wouldn't discount it.

 

[Fishinfool]

As long as it has no surface damage, I would take the display model. So what if it has been dry fired a couple dozen times, or had the slide worked now and then. That would about equal the amount of dry firing I would do on the first evening of ownership, just getting used to it.

If you really want new and untouched, there are plenty of 27's on sites like GunBroker available NIB for shipment to your dealer.

Larry

 

[CajunBass]

I so seldom buy a new gun I don't think much about it. It's just a gun.

So would I? Sure...why not?

 

[jaykellogg]

Yes, I have. One, at least, is in my avatar.

 

[Jswiney9]

I dont understand the problem. Any reputable gun dealer wont let their merchandise be mishandled anyway. All of the new guns ive bought have been display guns.

 

[blujax01]

Two years ago our range had a Memorial Day sale of guns used in their CC Classes. They had never been fired but were used in class to teach how to load and unload magazines (using snap caps). This gun was handled by dozens of classes over a 5 year period.

When I say never fired, I mean since it left the factory. Since all guns are test fired, does the mean they're all "used" before they even arrive at the LGS? It was sold by S&W to the LGS at the range and no one else had owned, carried or taken possession of it

Don't know what you call it but I say it was a new-old-stock 5906TSW for which I paid the princely sum of $279.

 

[Waywatcher]

Would you buy a handgun that was on display?

Yep, and I have. It's really not a big deal.

 

[fdw]

Most of what I've bought was on display.

 

[mr-mom]

Add me to the "yes" line.
Dave

 

[Arik]

99% of my guns are used. Some more then others. All my Glocks, my H&K USP9, S&W 5946 and 4563 are former police guns. My S&W M13 revolver is a Puerto Rican police gun.

I have others that are used but are not PD guns. So as you can see i have absolutely ZERO problems with used guns.....as long as they are in good shape, functional and priced accordingly. I dont really care if it new new, i just like to save money. I have yet to pay over $400 for a Glock and the HK came with night sights, LEM trigger, (2) 18rd mags, jet funnel ($75 extra) and a HK light ...all for $475.


Strictly speaking about new display guns ....ive never given much thought. When i say "ok I'll take it" i never really payed attention if i was getting that one ir one from the back room. I remember a few occasions when the salesman said "i'll go get you one from the back" but honestly i dont know how many floor models i bought vs back room storage. Its a non issue to me


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[S. Hammer]

Doesn't bother me at all to take one that's been on display in the counter. Also got a real good deal on this 870 at Gander because it was on display and was the only one they had left.

 

[UncleEd]

Except for one gun, everything I own are used guns to start with. And they all work perfectly and don't look too bad either,
considering the age of some of them--one is 64 year old, a
.38-44 HD.

When it comes to a Glock, how can you tell, really, how "used" it is?

 

[williamlayton]

My first thought is, not if I don't have to. But that needs a little explanation. I like used guns and prefer to buy them. I do have a couple that were not used but it wasonly because I could not find one of them used.
YES----I would buy a display gun.
Blessings

 

[DeadAye]

...


I know we all want something NEW/UNUSED.

....

No sir, not all - Almost everything that I own was bought used - Even our house.
I prefer to let someone else pay for the deprecation and get the bugs worked out on most things.

I did buy a brand new Bronco II when they first came out - Ford had it way longer than I did *trying* to make it right.
New doesn't necessarily mean trouble free....

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

I know we all want something NEW/UNUSED. But let's for one second say you don't mind an used gun. Would you take the gun on display? Would you have any safety-concerns being that it was likely handled by various different hands.

If it means anything: I'm still waiting. I don't see myself taking the display piece (at least not right now).

Substitute woman for gun and then answer the question.

 

[Jdavis]

Of course I would. I have done it many times and have no regrets. Just because a gun has been handled by the shop keeper and a few customers doesn't mean that it isn't a new gun. The warranty begins after you make the purchase. If after I examine the weapon and if there are no obvious flaws, I will gladly make the object of my desire mine.

 

[Alpo]

Certainly I'd buy the display gun. Have many times.

But I have to disagree with this.

I dont understand the problem. Any reputable gun dealer wont let their merchandise be mishandled anyway. All of the new guns ive bought have been display guns.

No matter how reputable the dealer is, if Joe Customer has the gun in his hand, he might open the cylinder to verify and then do the Bogie Flip. Dealer might snatch it out of his hand, yelling, "Don't do that", but the damage is done. Dry-firing 22s. Flipping the cylinder shut. Locking the slide back and then hitting the slide stop. Trying to spin that new SAA and dropping it to the floor. If the customer is holding the gun, anything can happen.

 

[pharmer]

I bought a Springfield Loaded SS Champion from Shoot Straight 10 years ago that was one that was a demo for the NRA convention in 2003. It was cosmetically flawless, bright nitesights with all accessories. Paid $600 for it, shot it regularly. Very accurate and I liked the bushingless barrel. I misplaced the "halfpipe" that locks onto the recoil spring guide and since it is necessary for proper takedown/cleaning, I was stuck till I found it. Sold it last year for $740 because of this, but yes I would buy a display gun. Joe