i am looking to buy a colt python 6" blue.. may or may not be able to find a good one locally..what are your experiences of buying online...anything in particular to watch out for or avoid??

 

Thanks

i am looking to buy a colt python 6" blue.. may or may not be able to find a good one locally..what are your experiences of buying online...anything in particular to watch out for or avoid??

 

Thanks

 

Alot of guys here use Buds. www.budsgunshop.com

 

All you need is your FFL's number and address. You should let him know too.

I have never had an issue buying a gun online. But I follow some rules and I think this has kept me safe.

 

If from a forum, always look for feedback on the seller from other people on the board. Most boards have a "Rate a Transaction" section... use it.

Avoid sellers with no or low # of posts or NO FEEDBACK.

If from a broker site (Gunbroker) then make sure they have good feedback #s.

 

Keep a running record of pictures of item being sold and the entire thread if negotiations are taking place.

Document document and document some more. Make sure seller "knows" your documenting. Do it in polite way, but make it known.

Get tracking numbers for shipments, demand them nicely.

Use USPS or Bank Money Orders only. Wachovia gives me free MO's becuase of my account status. Check with your bank.

 

I try to forge a personal relationship with the seller. I sometimes try to get a phone number so I can call.

 

Best advice.. pick your sellers wisely and dont get a hardon for the gun. Let it go if you dont get a good feeling.

i am looking to buy a colt python 6" blue.. may or may not be able to find a good one locally..

 

There are quite a few PA gunshows coming up. I believe this weekend is York. I think there is an Allentown show (Forks of the Del) and gunshows return to the Philly Armory in the NE (App Promo). The point is I almost always see Pythons offered at these shows. If you are looking on line you must already have the mechanism in place to have a gun shipped - you can do the same from a dealer at a gun show and have the advantage of holding/fondling it.

 

Just a note: Expect to pay $1200 to $2000 depending on condition and packaging, but you probably already know that.

 

Good luck in your quest.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

PS: I've purchased used and new on line and thus far have not had a problem. I'm pretty careful, but there is always that moment of doubt.

So far I have purchased a WASR 10, Taurus M66, Tokarev TT33 and a Nagant revolver online.

 

Nothing but good things. The Nagant and the Tokarev were from J&G. The Tokarev wasn't as good as I was expecting but I reblued it myself which took off all the old cosmoline and surface rust.

Gunbroker.com

The third largest auction site on the internet period! Have bought several of my guns there with great results. Have not had a problem there yet...(knock on wood)...

I used Auction Arms without any problems.