Online retailers who will send +10 mags to ffl

[Justincase]

Does anyone know of any online retailers who will send firearms with over 10 round magazines to an FFL, so the FFL can send them to the manufacturer to be swapped for 10 rounders? I'm asking cuz the gun I want to get isn't available anywhere with 10 round magazines. I called Walther, and they said they would swap out the 15 rounders for the 10 no charge. I just need to find a retailer willing to send the gun (PPQ M1) with the mags to be swapped.

In case anyone wants to prove me wrong that they're not available, here's the part# 2795401 Walther PPQ classic M1 - and yes, I know the M2 is ubiquitous, but I like doing things the hard way.

 

[GOYABEAN]

Walther PPQ M1 Classic Magazine 9mm Luger 10 Rounds Anti-Friction Coating Polymer Base Plate Steel Body Matte Black 2796406 - 723364200397

 

[GOYABEAN]

PPQ M1 Classic 9mm 10 Round

 

[GOYABEAN]

Are those the 10 rounders your posting about ?

 

[Justincase]

Walther PPQ M1 Classic Magazine 9mm Luger 10 Rounds Anti-Friction Coating Polymer Base Plate Steel Body Matte Black 2796406 - 723364200397

I can find those all day, but then I'm paying nearly $100 more by having to by them separately. Totally negates the $100 rebate they have right now

Edit for clarity and proper use of the English language. Sorry, after rereading, it sounds like I'm talking about just the magazines, but I meant the gun WITH the magazines. Yeah, that little detail makes a difference. My fault. Thanks for the lightning quick finds though, lol

 

[GOYABEAN]

I can find those all day, but then I'm paying nearly $100 more by having to by them separately. Totally negates the $100 rebate they have right now

shit in the long run another excuse to get the fuck out of Dodge and kingdom

 

[Calculon]

Would they allow your FFL to do a "one off" order and ship directly vs through distributor?

 

[Justincase]

Walther said they don't do direct sales, nor do they keep track of what inventory goes where, apparently.

 

[togmaster]

Does anyone know of any online retailers who will send firearms with over 10 round magazines to an FFL, so the FFL can send them to the manufacturer to be swapped for 10 rounders? I'm asking cuz the gun I want to get isn't available anywhere with 10 round magazines. I called Walther, and they said they would swap out the 15 rounders for the 10 no charge. I just need to find a retailer willing to send the gun (PPQ M1) with the mags to be swapped.

In case anyone wants to prove me wrong that they're not available, here's the part# 2795401 Walther PPQ classic M1 - and yes, I know the M2 is ubiquitous, but I like doing things the hard way.

@Bullet Guy

 

[MikeyCNY]

Some FFLs will pin the mag for a small charge.

 

[Justincase]

Some FFLs will pin the mag for a small charge.

But finding someone to send them the 15rd mag in the first place is the tricky part

 

[Calculon]

@Bullet Guy

+1 for BG but may be a hike for you.

 

[Justincase]

@Bullet Guy

I don't know how far he is from Buffalo, but maybe I'll ask him. My local place was out to lunch price wise. If they were even remotely close, I'd get it through them, but they're almost $200 over online pricing.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

I'd get it through them, but they're almost $200 over online pricing.

Here in lies the rub.

i have no issues getting guns and mags in. that is what i do........legally find a work around on anything i can so us peasants can have cool shit.

the battle i fight is i can not match the online prices MOSTLY cause of sales tax......SO, i am able and willing to get people almost anything they want if i can make it legal, but people want it as cheap as possible.

so, do you want it cheap? or do you want it?

you are 6 hours from me. once i get some sheckles for me, deal with shipping mags, and the gun, having you pay your local transfer etc etc you are gonna be pretty close to what you are gonna pay your local shop (who probably PAYS wholesale which is what online sellers sell at).

support your local guy, get what you want and dont worry about the "small" vig you have to pay, remember transfer fees, shipping etc etc. (remember he needs to make some money, then he has to do extra work with shipping mags, talking on the phone etc etc.)

 

[Saltwater60]

I called blue tuna gun smithing, dds ranch, and Wolcott guns. Both were willing to get me the gun I wanted, but I ran into the same dilemma. They wanted $100-$150 more than if you were to just buy it off the street. No one wanted to order me the gun I wanted.

Try this place never been there, but they are new so maybe worth a shot.
Home

 

[Justincase]

that part number is not showing in my distributor search. please check.

i only see this one:

WAL 2795400

looking on gunbroker most of the buy it now prices are around $625 plus your local transfer fee. so that is gonna run you about $665? plus tax.

Sooooooooo i would sell it for $625 plus tax. and that is cutting it pretty close to not worth the effort........ (and 3% credit card fee if you chose CC). you will need to pay me a bit form my time dealing with walther and shipping the mags out and possibly shipping the mags to you, if they wont. ($25) now add shipping from me to your local FFL....($20) and his transfer fee ($40?).

so you are looking at $778.75....OR SO.

OR spend 12 hours in the car and drive down.....

so how much does your local shop want?

I got the part number from the Walther rebate form that includes the M1 with 10 round mags.
I have no problem supporting the local stores. Actually, I'd much rather buy things locally. I know paying tax on things locally handicaps the brick and mortar stores so I am willing to pay more for things locally. If nothing else, to support them for doing business in such a shitty state. The local guy wanted $775 plus tax. Like I said, I am willing to pay more than what I could get it for online, but not more than 1/3 the guns cost online. I like to support local, but I'm not made of money. If I can't find a retailer to send the 15 round mags with the gun, I'll have to just buy them, in which case the local guy is much more in line.

 

[Justincase]

I called blue tuna gun smithing, dds ranch, and Wolcott guns. Both were willing to get me the gun I wanted, but I ran into the same dilemma. They wanted $100-$150 more than if you were to just buy it off the street. No one wanted to order me the gun I wanted.

Try this place never been there, but they are new so maybe worth a shot.
Home

Well, I did only try one place. I haven't called Wolcott or Blue Tuna. Perhaps I should. I already have guns waiting for me at 4 different places until I actually get my permit, didn't want to spread it around even more. Perhaps patience is in order. These damn rebates are getting me antsy

 

[Frankly]

How many years has it been so far?

Why not just buy used, either online or LGS? Avoids a lot of hassles.

 

[Justincase]

How many years has it been so far?

Why not just buy used, either online or LGS? Avoids a lot of hassles.

$100 rebate negates any savings from a used one, plus they're hard to find used. Seems people like these things. Understandable, since the trigger is incredible. It does create complications though, you're right

 

[Justincase]

I called blue tuna gun smithing, dds ranch, and Wolcott guns. Both were willing to get me the gun I wanted, but I ran into the same dilemma. They wanted $100-$150 more than if you were to just buy it off the street. No one wanted to order me the gun I wanted.

Try this place never been there, but they are new so maybe worth a shot.
Home

I'll have to stop by that place. It's not far from me at all.

 

[Podmonkey]

I kinda regret opting for the M2 PPQ over the M1. Sucks that having the two models splits the mag availability. Its nice of Walther to swap you out for free though.
I really, really like my PPQ.

 

[Justincase]

I kinda regret opting for the M2 PPQ over the M1. Sucks that having the two models splits the mag availability. Its nice of Walther to swap you out for free though.
I really, really like my PPQ.

Why do you regret your choice? I just broke down and got the M2. Anyone who could have gotten me the M1 locally wasn't sure if they'd get it by the 15th when the rebate ends. I figure if I don't like the M2, with the $100 rebate, I won't be out much if I sell it.

 

[togmaster]

The PPQ is a great shooter. Almost bought one myself.

 

[Podmonkey]

Why do you regret your choice? I just broke down and got the M2. Anyone who could have gotten me the M1 locally wasn't sure if they'd get it by the 15th when the rebate ends. I figure if I don't like the M2, with the $100 rebate, I won't be out much if I sell it.

I would have liked to have tried the trigger guard mag release. But I have no difficulties with the button release.

 

[Justincase]

I would have liked to have tried the trigger guard mag release. But I have no difficulties with the button release.

I prefer the trigger guard mag release, but I also bought the VP9 a while back, so I've got that feature on that one.

That wasn't a deal breaker with the M2, but the widened mag release guard on the right side of the base of the trigger guard is a bit of an annoyance. Perhaps it can be Dremeled down. We'll see.