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I never find great gun deals and I’m starting to get ticked off.

Many years ago, I showed up at my brother-in-laws house to find he had just got a smoking deal on a shotgun from a garage sale. No luck for me.

A Walmart near us decided to liquidate their inventory of guns. I found out after they were gone. I wasn’t in the right place at the right time.

Now, this genius up in Michigan decides to rub his Glock purchase in my face. I think it’s deliberate and premeditated. I would not be surprised if he was in cahoots with Big PawnShops (tm).

Yes, it’s a great deal and good for him. I have several regrets regarding guns I didn’t purchase.

Like new Mark II — 1996 or 1997 $99. I waited too long and someone else got it.

Used S&W Model 19 (2 of them ) but great condition — 1998 or 1999 $199. I didn’t have the cash right at the moment, I was newly married, and I thought I could negotiate. Missed it by that much. I should have used my cc and got both of them.

What have you missed out on buying?


https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog...how-finds-the-interesting-144-99-9mm-glock-22
 
Jaywmustang

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I think I fair well on the discounted firearm front. Just remember there will always sale but u need to be proactive when looking for those no brainer deals
 
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I feel you. I waited for freaking ever for Springfield to run their rebate with all the free mags and holster and mag pouch again before I bought my EMP 4. Then they finally ran the rebate again on everything BUT the EMP. So I said hell with it and bought it. 2 months later they included the EMP. Same happened with my 229 legion. Right after I bought it, they ran a $200 Sig store incentive on it. I can't win either.
 
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FS1040 said:
I never find great gun deals and I’m starting to get ticked off.

Many years ago, I showed up at my brother-in-laws house to find he had just got a smoking deal on a shotgun from a garage sale. No luck for me.

A Walmart near us decided to liquidate their inventory of guns. I found out after they were gone. I wasn’t in the right place at the right time.

Now, this genius up in Michigan decides to rub his Glock purchase in my face. I think it’s deliberate and premeditated. I would not be surprised if he was in cahoots with Big PawnShops (tm).

Yes, it’s a great deal and good for him. I have several regrets regarding guns I didn’t purchase.

Like new Mark II — 1996 or 1997 $99. I waited too long and someone else got it.

Used S&W Model 19 (2 of them ) but great condition — 1998 or 1999 $199. I didn’t have the cash right at the moment, I was newly married, and I thought I could negotiate. Missed it by that much. I should have used my cc and got both of them.

What have you missed out on buying?


https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog...how-finds-the-interesting-144-99-9mm-glock-22
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1919 parts kit when they were in the $200-300 range.

I wanted one for quite a long time, but always just said "maybe later", then next time I looked they were $1300 instead of $300.
 
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Pre safe act I stopped at a yard sale and found nice Springfield 1903 all complete and original, I didn't have much cash on hand and the old guy selling it looked real ill. I was admiring it and he kept saying make an offer, I told him I was short and wouldn't insult him. He finally admitted that he didn't have anyone that he wanted to leave it to and he wanted someone that would appreciate it. It resides in my safe and goes out to the range Memorial Day, Independence Day and sometimes veterans day, she's a fine shooter too!
 
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Saltwater60 said:
I’m hopefully getting a great deal tonight on a gun. I’ll let you know later. $1000 gun for $650.
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Its brand new from a retailer. I just have to see if they are in stock and the on line price matches the store price. Then I have a coupon that’s good for firearms as well. 20% off.
 
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I recently picked up 15 guns for $1500 from a family friend who was moving, and needed to liquidate his collection. 2 Rem 700, 1 Win 70, one Win "94, early 40's vintage, 2 Marlin 336, Mosin 91-38, Yugo SKS, are the most notable. Couple of .22, and a couple muzzle loaders mixed in. All in great physical shape, except they had been in a house fire. No heat damage, but the acid in the smoke had washed off most of the bluing. I refinished them all, and they look great now.
 
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twisted said:
I recently picked up 15 guns for $1500 from a family friend who was moving, and needed to liquidate his collection. 2 Rem 700, 1 Win 70, one Win "94, early 40's vintage, 2 Marlin 336, Mosin 91-38, Yugo SKS, are the most notable. Couple of .22, and a couple muzzle loaders mixed in. All in great physical shape, except they had been in a house fire. No heat damage, but the acid in the smoke had washed off most of the bluing. I refinished them all, and they look great now.
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Wow wow wow
 
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Saltwater60 said:
Its brand new from a retailer. I just have to see if they are in stock and the on line price matches the store price. Then I have a coupon that’s good for firearms as well. 20% off.
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And you're totally not going to tell us what or where it is, are you?






I dont blame you one bit! These people are whores for a good gun deal!
 
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Ive found a couple good deals.
Recently a friend sold me a Beretta 92, a Ruger Blackhawk 357 and a Ruger Security Six in like new condition for less than $350 a piece.
He was short on cash.
I offered him a loan but he didnt want to owe afriend money.
 
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BDinPutnam said:
And you're totally not going to tell us what or where it is, are you?






I dont blame you one bit! These people are whores for a good gun deal!
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I will now because I bought one. The only one in stock. It’s gander outdoors.

I bought a Benelli monfeltro 20 gauge. They are 999.99 everywhere been waiting for a sale or rebate for a year and a half. Never go on sale not even $20 off. I got a 20% off coupon emailed to me so I went on their web site to see if they had the new camp version that I wanted no dice. Said see price in cart so I said let me see. $999.99 to $859.14 I said wow on sale. Go to gander after work and say here’s the gun I want he said you know about the 20% off I said yep I got one. Also they are $859 on your web site you’ve price matched before let’s do it again. Heck’s with manager and says no dice. I said if you do it I’ll buy it and why won’t you it’s your web site. Says you can’t combine offers. I said there’s no offer on your web site it’s just the price your offering it for. Guy said yeah it’s 15% off or whatever. I said show me where it says that and why don’t you send the manager over. Comes back 2 minutes later and says we die Oded it’s not our money and we will do it. From $999.99 to $687.31. 31-32% off. You can’t beat that.
 
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Saltwater60 said:
I will now because I bought one. The only one in stock. It’s gander outdoors.

I bought a Benelli monfeltro 20 gauge. They are 999.99 everywhere been waiting for a sale or rebate for a year and a half. Never go on sale not even $20 off. I got a 20% off coupon emailed to me so I went on their web site to see if they had the new camp version that I wanted no dice. Said see price in cart so I said let me see. $999.99 to $859.14 I said wow on sale. Go to gander after work and say here’s the gun I want he said you know about the 20% off I said yep I got one. Also they are $859 on your web site you’ve price matched before let’s do it again. Heck’s with manager and says no dice. I said if you do it I’ll buy it and why won’t you it’s your web site. Says you can’t combine offers. I said there’s no offer on your web site it’s just the price your offering it for. Guy said yeah it’s 15% off or whatever. I said show me where it says that and why don’t you send the manager over. Comes back 2 minutes later and says we die Oded it’s not our money and we will do it. From $999.99 to $687.31. 31-32% off. You can’t beat that.
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Ok here’s a picture. You want a picture of the price I paid too? Sorry it’s in The safe already.

Nice light gun. Fast to shoulder nice sights too. Smooth action great finish. It’s sexy.
Picked out an Andersen lower too. They had a ton of them.
 

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My best steal was a auction buy @ auction arms. Back in the days when you could snipe auctions just before the time ran out on further bidding I scored a mint condition JM stamped, and ported .450 Marlin guide gun for something like $ 425.
 
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Recently where I worked in Florida - LNIB Glock 19 gen 3 - $125 with std cap mags, XDM 4.5 9mm with (5) 19 round mags - $200, new Beretta LTT -$660, brand new, shipped from the factory P365 - FREE, ZIP, ZERO, NADA, NOTHING! Part of the Sig Rewards program for retail sales. Sometimes it pays to be in the right place at the right time!
 
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