Any of you bought a gun without holding/testing it out?

[nm0369]

I'll have my first 1911 in 2 days...sight unseen or tested (SA LW Champion Op) I think it's a generational thing....I'm 27 and have grown up buying things online (eBay etc). My dad is also a gun enthusiast, but doesn't have a clue how to use a computer. Everyday I scan armslist for both my interest and his. I feel like you can make almost any kind of new item purchase "sigh unseen" with adequate research.

 

[wagyu52]

I haven't yet, but I will next year, when my name comes up for a Boberg XR9.

Dibs on fondling it when you get it
Seriously, I think that looks like a cool handgun. Do tell us about it when you get it.

 

[BEBOATS]

I don't think this what you mean by not seeing or holding first. I have bought new guns off of Bud's and Davis and have been very satisfied with them. I've also bought used guns off of SOG and have been satisfied. Myself I wouldn't buy off of a individual without checking it out in first person.

 

[spyder]

I've bought a lot of guns without holding them in person.

 

[Tydeeh22]

Any of you bought a gun without holding/testing it out beforehand?

i generally do this quite often with INGO purchases.. not a problem though, as guns are like conservative investments. (they never loose too much value.) or at least some of them.

 

[1942 K98]

I bought both my K98 and my P38 without first handling them, and they have been awesome purchases.

 

[squirrelhntr]

I have never heard anyone say bad things about a Sig Sauer pistol. Maybe the price. Check out some you-tube reviews on it. IMO you can't go wrong with a P226. BUT, being lazy is a bad habit.

 

[cj7jeep81]

I've purchased a few mail order. Got an SKS, Sig P6, mosin, and built my AR from parts, so I guess that counts. But they're also all pretty cheap, and if I was spendign a decent chunk of money, I'd want to check it out first.

 

[rimfire_crazed]

at least a dozen. Only been dissatistfied once. Still have it, so I guess i wasn't *that* disappointed to begin with.

 

[Tamara]

When CDNN was blowing out Mateba Unica 6's back in '01, I ordered one without ever having seen one in real life, just because I wanted to know what they looked like in the steel.

 

[dbrier]

Dibs on fondling it when you get it
Seriously, I think that looks like a cool handgun. Do tell us about it when you get it.

My name came up today and sent my payment.

 

[jaybird_123]

So I really want to buy a gun (Sig P226 Elite Stainless), but I don't really have enough time (and I'm kind of lazy lol) to go check it out (and I missed the gun show). I don't need it immediately, so I'm gonna try and get a hold of it before I buy, but I've been wanting this gun for a while and I know I'll eventually get it anyway (it's to be my first gun.

Have any of you bought a gun without holding/firing it, and if so, how did your purchase turn out (good, bad, meh)? How irrational would it be if I did actually buy it? lol

Yes, I bought a Ruger Mark lll without seeing it or touching it. I love it, it is wonderfully accurate with no problenms. Also bought a Herritage cowboy 22LR, love it and it also is aCCURATE. Also bought an NAA 22LR mini derranger that way. Love it and will never sell it. Also bought a Bond Arms 45LC/410 the same way. Loved it, but traded it because it was too heavy for CC. PleASE dont gripe at me but also AM Buying a Hi-Point 9mm the same way. I have not got it yet so I dont knoe about it, Sorry, the typos are due to too much burbon.

 

[sht4brnz]

All of the guns ive purhased were never shot and very few were handled prior to purchase. That doesnt mean i didnt do my best to research, handle, and examine similar guns to help acquire a personal opinion. I rarely have found myself regretting a purchase, with the exception if when the desire to own out ways paying a good price.

 

[churchmouse]

NO

 

[T4rdV4rk]

Not the best idea unless youre collector or don't intend to shoot for whatever silly reason.

 

[Grizhicks]

I would NEVER buy a gun without having played with it (or its twin) first. That's one of the reasons I go to gun shows; to handle/play with different guns. I've purchased guns without firing them, but had played with enough of that model to know what I was getting. -- Greg

 

[wizard_of_ahs]

Ever check out GunBroker.com ??
They do a pretty good business on listing up guns for sale.
I have bought a "Few" of them that way+had them shipped here to my FFL Dealer.

I have had good luck in this process..Bill.

I've bought a few off Gunbroker and have been very satisfied

 

[Cpt Caveman]

I bought an ar-10 offa guy that lived near the In/Mi line.( I'm an hour south of Indy) Had pics but never handled it before I bought it. Little scary really but the price was right.

 

[Speedybruin4]

I bought my GP100 and Savage 110 both without looking at them and I have not been disappointed.

 

[parkerj112]

Without firing but with extensive time in hand at the local gun store. But most of my purchases are based on what I have read about the gun, then holding and then buying and confirming that I like how it fires. Good luck so far but I read a LOT!

Parker