Would you buy a range gun?

[hotSAUCE]

I'm in the market and found 3 options. Used or a range gun. The range gun is also about $150 cheaper than the used one.

1) range gun 600
2) used for 750
3) wait to find one less used and newer condition 750-850

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[misplacedtexan]

what kind of guns are we talking about? A glock? A 1911? A Barrett .50? The model would play into my choice between the two. Glock? Go for the range gun. 1911? I'd probably pass on the range gun.

 

[hotSAUCE]

what kind of guns are we talking about? A glock? A 1911? A Barrett .50? The model would play into my choice between the two. Glock? Go for the range gun. 1911? I'd probably pass on the range gun.

SW Model 686 .357mag

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[TwinStick]

If the used gun has a lot less use, for only $150 more, buy that one.

 

[coop44]

you would have to know how to check the revolver, barrel to cylinder gap, d/a & s/a timing, headspace. If you cannot perform these functions and find later it needs corrections the savings can be eaten up pretty fast.

I have bought lots of used revolvers, with many many rounds through them. some have needed work. It's always a pleasure to put them back to correct specs and give them new life.

The 686 is an incredible revolver, buy it.

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

would you buy rental car?

conditions may vary

 

[Capn Jack]

"Would you buy rental car?"

YUP I did. From Hawaii no less. Runs great, good rubber....I'm happy.

Same way with a used gun. Depends on HOW it was used.

Jack...

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

I personally would not buy a range 686 for $600. You can find them on here for that price and I am willing to bet in better condition with less rounds down the pipe.

 

[jbett98]

Personally, I would run a wanted ad on a bunch of different gun sites for that particular gun and see what shows up.

 

[hotSAUCE]

I ended up going with a virgin 686-6. WCA had a new one!

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[Jerry]

Sure, I'd buy a range gun or any used gun depending upon condition and price.

 

[Modeler]

"Would you buy rental car?"

YUP I did. From Hawaii no less. Runs great, good rubber....I'm happy.

Same way with a used gun. Depends on HOW it was used.

Jack...

Back in college I worked at a gas station in Central Oregon. We would regularly have folks with rental cars come in asking what it meant when the oil light was on.

And that's why I will never buy a rental car

 

[techiej]

Also depends upon the range and how they maintain they firearms. Have been to some where the rentals are in such bad condition I've had to exchange them to get one that I would be willing to fire let alone purchase.

 

[jbett98]

That's why "mint in box" used guns sell for a higher price then "Kept under truck seat" guns.