Whats your best handgun buy?
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In 1957, I bought a new 1911A1`for $39 and a refinished to like new S&W model 10 for $29. I also bought a 1911A1 for $17 thru the NRA and a M1 carbine for $20 and a 1903A3 springfield for $14.50 Brand new M1 Garands were $97, but I could not afford one. Being an old man has its advantages. By the way, I still have all of the above firearms and no they are not for sale.
I have two:
The best assembled gun was a Dan Wesson 715, in near mint condition, in the original box, custom sights, with 3 grips, the wrench, and a pistol rug, for $269.
My all time best deal, period was when I went to a gun shop that was closing up and there was a box with "Dan Wesson parts" on it. It was heavy, and I asked, without even opening it up, how much did the old guy want for it. He said "$50!" I handed it over without even a second thought. When I got out to my car, I opened it up and I had hit the jackpot. While parked at BK eating lunch, I took the parts in it and assembled a complete Model 15-2 that I later sold for like $300. I had almost every part needed to make several more, less the frame itself, a bunch of barrels and shrouds, and a half dozen grips. I kept enough parts to fix two guns, along with 2", 4", and 6" barrels and shrouds. I sold all the rest and made about $600 profit, not counting the gun I had put together! I kind of think that's a once in a lifetime deal.
The best assembled gun was a Dan Wesson 715, in near mint condition, in the original box, custom sights, with 3 grips, the wrench, and a pistol rug, for $269.
My all time best deal, period was when I went to a gun shop that was closing up and there was a box with "Dan Wesson parts" on it. It was heavy, and I asked, without even opening it up, how much did the old guy want for it. He said "$50!" I handed it over without even a second thought. When I got out to my car, I opened it up and I had hit the jackpot. While parked at BK eating lunch, I took the parts in it and assembled a complete Model 15-2 that I later sold for like $300. I had almost every part needed to make several more, less the frame itself, a bunch of barrels and shrouds, and a half dozen grips. I kept enough parts to fix two guns, along with 2", 4", and 6" barrels and shrouds. I sold all the rest and made about $600 profit, not counting the gun I had put together! I kind of think that's a once in a lifetime deal.
BarkSlayer
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Not a handgun, but my best buy would be my 1986 Remington 870 12 gauge Wingmaster (the real one, not the Express) for $300. It had maybe 10 shells through it.
loose_holster_dan
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just got it last week. brand new cz p-07 duty with all the usual accessories for $280.
SadistAssassin
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1970 Smith model 36 Chief's Special for a Hundred bucks..
cougar gt-e
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Colt woodsman AND a Colt 1903 hammerless pocket pistol for $200. Both in good condition, not stellar.
Next would be a "trade" -a years hunting privilege on an 80 acre plot for an XDm
Next would be a "trade" -a years hunting privilege on an 80 acre plot for an XDm
About 10 years ago I purchased an almost new Glock 19 along with a case of Corbon 115gr JHP ammo from a friend for $500. It worked out that I paid somewhere around $100 for the gun after deducting the cost of the ammo.
Didn't have a problem with the wife with that purchase. She actually encouraged it!
Didn't have a problem with the wife with that purchase. She actually encouraged it!
sammyspizza
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CZ-75b SA. Got it for 500 or so, but everytime I shoot it I realize how amazing it is. Tack driver!