Most likely getting a Stoeger (Beretta) cougar 45. I have the 9mm and know it inside/out and the 45 is the excact same thing.A new one is basically $500 but I may have the chance to get a used one(Beretta, not Stoegar but same thing,different label)for about 1/2 price. I've seen good pics of the used one and seems ok maybe even less wear than mine via pics.The new one has the underside rail which I dont really care for but not a concern reallyjust that the older one looks cleaner without it. And the older one will stretch my budget further for other prospects. Waddya think?

Go for the used, unless you know it's been abused!

I have no problem buying used firearms over new. When you by new you loose money right away and to me I would rather save a bit on used and spouted out on accessories our even ammo

I have no problem buying used firearms over new. When you by new you loose money right away and to me I would rather save a bit on used and spouted out on accessories our even ammo

 

 

+1.

 

I agree and the only thing I would add is if it was an expensive gun that is like a grail gun, I would buy it new. Also your first gun I would buy new.

for me i dont mind buying used but i wanna see and feel it, make sure it is as described. if i cant see it in person, it would have to come from somewhere that is very trust worthy. my description of like new might be different from yours, know what i mean?

First gun new I agree unless 1 you have some knowledge of firearms or 2 its bought from a friend. I bought my first from a friend and got a great dealon a great gun that was near new. Hk usp compact 40. Honestly I don't have a problem with buying over gun broker as long as its not your first and you check feedback.

There is no set rule. It depends on what you want. It depends on its current availability and your time-frame for acquiring it. It depends on its condition. It depends on its purpose. Is it for the range, home defense, etc? In many ways it is like buying a car in that you take a huge hit when you buy it. Not only has it lost value when it goes out the door, but then there was tax and NICs fees you were charged as well.

 

If I wanted a "safe queen" and/or if it was for a collection, then I might opt for a new one in a box. If I wanted something to shoot, then I might not care either way as long as it worked. Anyway, if you buy used, you might get some extra values such as an additional magazine, night sights, trigger upgrade, etc. Did an owner do any modifications to it? You might get a lemon that has been problematic since it was purchased.

 

The safest thing is to buy something from someone you know or trust, and to find out the reason that it was being sold. Was it just never used very much? Did someone want something else and wanted to apply the money from this sale toward it? Was someone not interested in firing .40 ammo, anymore, and he didn't want to stock it and had no need for a gun.

 

 

If I wanted something and had a good indication as to what it was and why it was being sold, and if it was in the condition that I wanted... then I would rather buy used and reap the savings. And, I might get something that is already broken in. That being said, some guns come with a lifetime warranty (whatever that means), and I don't know if it is transferrable, but if it is not, then the warranty might be nice with a new one. It would also depend on what I wanted and its availability, either new or used. Maybe it can only be found at a dealer. Maybe only a used one is available. Sometimes dealers cannot get things because they are out of stock at their distributors, or sometimes private sellers don't have something yet, or they would not be willing to part with something.

 

It seems that most are well-taken care of by their owners because they are expensive investments. Ask questions when buying used, but go for it. In the long run, I would rather get three used guns and ammo instead of two that I paid full-price for, as long as they work and are like new!

 

By the way, please let me know about the Beretta Cougar in .45 if you decide not to take it. These are nice for home defense. Just keep in mind that getting a used gun at half price that is $450, new, isn't the same as getting a $1000 one that is 1/2 price. The difference between a new and used one might not be that different. And, we need dealers, so we should try to support the ones that are fair and helpful.

First gun new I agree unless 1 you have some knowledge of firearms or 2 its bought from a friend. I bought my first from a friend and got a great dealon a great gun that was near new. Hk usp compact 40. Honestly I don't have a problem with buying over gun broker as long as its not your first and you check feedback.

 

 

LMK if u wanna sell the USP compact Chris

Sorry mikey but I won't sell it unless I desperately need the cash or its an offer I can't refuse. Stainless slide too. And I've got 6 or 7 mags for it. Sometimes I just sit and clean it making sure I have no fingerprints in the stainless even when I dont shoot it. I bought it with under 200 rds through and I would say now its at 800. But stil works like a charm.

Used. Let someone else take the depreciation.

 

If it is in person, not reason not to look at used. If online, it depends, gets a tad iffy.

If you are not comfortable checking out a used gun, bring someone who is.

 

Only 3 or 4 out of all my guns are new.... why?

 

1. New model that I needed to have, got a very good price on anyway, and was a very limited run and the used market was as much as new. (Smith Wesson 1911 Pro, )Eaa tanfoglio limited)

 

2. New model that was discontinued/being closed out, so was selling for used prices. (Glock 37 on buds)

 

All the rest were used, but about half were in like new condition. Keep in mind, the average gun owner, puts in under 500 rounds in the gun over it's lifetime.

 

Only 2 of my handguns get boxes and boxes of ammo through, the rest are safe queens.

Keep in mind, the average gun owner, puts in under 500 rounds in the gun over it's lifetime.

 

That seems pretty low. I have 1,000 rounds through the G19 and G21 each over 6 and 4 months respectively.

I tend to buy used. They can usually be bought for 30% to 50% of their new value, and usually don't have a lot of use. The guns that got used a lot usually are "keepers" unless someone falls onto hard times, then you can usually get a very good deal, 50% to 75& off the new value.

 

If you buy the "right" used guns, there are times you can actually sell them later for a profit.

I would normally say buy new but since it's a used Beretta I'd say go for the Beretta. I like buying new guns. I like to be the one breaking her in and learning it's likes and dislikes, but that's just me.

No problem with buying used here. Roughly half of the pistols I own were purchased used. As others have stated, buying used on site to touch and fondle is great. You can get a pretty good idea of how the pistol was maintained. As far as buying used off site, I've done it, but do find it becomes iffy and would rather not go this route if I can help it.

 

The used section at the Bullet Hole has provided me some gems at some pretty good savings.

 

Lastly, if you do decide to sell the pistol, you can pretty much get what you paid for it.

I have never purchased a new pistol, and am very happy with my stash.

While I do have plenty of guns I have purchased new, I also have many that were used and knock on wood I have had no problems. I won't shy away from a gun because it's been used, I will if it's been abused or there is something I really don't like about it, but for the most part guns are mechanical, they have parts that wear, part can be replaced and made as good as new.

 

While there aren't any guns I can think of that I would get that are in real bad shape, but I do think of them like I do older Harley's, they can be built from the ground up and rebuilt to last a life time.

 

Harry

I am a fan of used, good condition guns.

I have bought many many used guns on GunBroker.com and always had good experiences. Check the seller's feedback and don't hesitate to contact them to ask questions.

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/27241-wts-17vs-and-sw-5903/page__p__357245__fromsearch__1#entry357245

 

$350 with 6 14 round mags.

 

Ask around the forum I can be trusted. It is in excellent condition.

http://njgunforums.c...__1#entry357245

 

$350 with 6 14 round mags.

 

Ask around the forum I can be trusted. It is in excellent condition.

 

Wolfy's OK by me.