SO, Carmike, when's the last time you bought a gun sight unseen?
My point is, I doubt you had a chance to inspect that merchandise, before you bought it, from a online store.
More than likely, you went to the brick and mortar LGS, had a look at that gun,
then scurried on home to find the best price, online. How much did you REALLY
save, after shipping, and paying your background check fee?[rhetorical question]
Now, some day, when all the LGSs are out of business, you'll have to buy
a gun based upon the leap of faith that you'll like it, the first time you actually see it. Which will be when you pick it up, as you get it, from wherever they will
ship it, for background checks, after all the LGSs are closed.
I'm certainly not advocating that all LGSs are good. I've seen shops selling used rifles ,still being manufactured, for more than the rifle retails for, new.
What I'm saying is, take the time to FIND a good LGS near you. Then
develop a good working relationship. You won't be disappointed.