Am I missing something??

[JIMUSMC]

This guy is selling a GEN 3 G19 for $250???? Kinda suspect.

http://www.armslist.com/posts/550638/colorado-springs-colorado-handguns-for-sale--glock-9

Or am I missing the deal of the century? LOL

[Rooskibar03]

I'm going with stolen or found.. Either way the little red warning light is blinking on this one.

[Ronin13]

I'm going with stolen or found.. Either way the little red warning light is blinking on this one.

I'm gonna go with this too- unless he has 2 mags, the case, and barrel cleaning kit (all comes standard when you purchase) then it's stolen or found.

[DD977GM2]

Its gotta be legit, after all its on the "internet"

[Sharpienads]

I wish I just found guns.

[tmckay2]

he calls it a clip, so its either stolen or the serial number is worn off and hes a gangsta

[rockhound]

stolen

[Great-Kazoo]

Flip side is the wife walked in on her husband humping the babysitter and she is getting even by selling his shit cheap, real cheap.
I scored 2 revolvers years back when the spouse found out her husband was screwing everyone but her. Being the kind and under appreciated lady she was sold me 1) SP101 and 1) Colt DS for $400.00 Her old man was a useless dead beat who felt everyone owed him. I had no issue making sure he was "owed"

[birddog]

So how would a guy go about buying something like this and still protect yourself? I'm sure a BOS does no good right?

[Ronin13]

So how would a guy go about buying something like this and still protect yourself? I'm sure a BOS does no good right?

Good question. Technically, if it is stolen, and you don't know that it is, I don't believe you can get in trouble for receiving stolen property. I would, however cover your ass and check the serial if you plan on buying and you suspect it may be stolen.

[HoneyBadger]

Who cares if it looks sketchy! It comes with a G-17 clip! (G is for Gangsta!)

[Rooskibar03]

The old adage "if it seems too good to be true" would be a good thing to keep in mind here.

[exxonv]

I thought the same thing (stolen), but heck, at $250, it's a great deal! I just bought a G19 G3 w/NS (new in box) or I'd be hitting him up for details...

But, carry two guns, meet in a public place, cause ya never know... :)

[DD977GM2]

So how would a guy go about buying something like this and still protect yourself? I'm sure a BOS does no good right?

If its stolen, its stolen and the transaction is null and void due to the fact that it was not the sellers property to sell to you.

No good can come of buying that pistol. [Stooge]

[DD977GM2]

You guys can all miss out on the deal, Im headaing down to the springs right for that sweet lil gem [M2]

[2nd amendment]

Stolen... Or god forbid they might have a body on it. To risky for me

[Scanker19]

I think it's a military guy. Out of state area code. Joe sells shit cheap. My buddy got an AR a while ago for $450, cause the guy needed money.

[exxonv]

It's gone, somebody bought it (and got a heck of a deal I'm sure)...

Somtimes folks just need cash quick. I've gotten some exceptional deals in the past. Guy was selling a Steyr M9A1 for $500 and I offered $400 and he gave it to me.

After we met, I felt bad - he needed money cause he was out of work - offered to add some cash, but he said a deal is a deal. Great guy, great deal.

Of course, that dang Steyr is gone now, felt great in my hands, but everyime I drew from the holster, my front sight was pointing up too far :)... Traded that babe for a sweet M&P 40 w/Meprolights...

There are good deals to be found - you just have to be careful. On Armslist, check to see if they have other weapons listed, and also check a few other city listings to see if they've duplicated it in several states.

F2F - cash only, and break down that weapon and check it for problems. One guy recently bought a weapon that had no firing pin... ;)

[WillysWagon]

I purchased a M11/9 SMG (local Form 4) a few years ago for $800, a real "to-good-to-be-true" type deal, but it was true and I got it.

Always worth looking into it !!

[Sharpienads]

Good question. Technically, if it is stolen, and you don't know that it is, I don't believe you can get in trouble for receiving stolen property. I would, however cover your ass and check the serial if you plan on buying and you suspect it may be stolen.

How do you check the serial number? Is there a "GunFax" type program or something?

[exxonv]

How do you check the serial number? Is there a "GunFax" type program or something?

No Gun Fax - and I hope there never is... The last thing we need is more Federal $(@)#( :).

I do ask for pics and serial number, and I do call the manf for a "born on date" from time to time. Depends on the investment though - north of $500 and I do the research.

F2F and if they won't let you break the gun down, then walk away. Most people are on the up-and-up - at least that has been my experience. I've gotten some great deals from folks that I thought were way in my favor, but I'm guessing they thought the same.

One man's trash is another man's treasure...

If it is stolen, that's unfortunately the chance you take w/the used market.

[Great-Kazoo]

I do ask for pics and serial number, and I do call the man for a "born on date" from time to time.



And how do you go about this?
Regarding breaking down, in a public place. I would send you pics of gun disassembled if that does not work, on to buyer #2. I had a "buyer' ask if he could break down a pistol, $%^& had no clue how to do it, thanks enjoy the day.
Sometimes you just have to trust the person you're dealing with.

[Ronin13]

How do you check the serial number? Is there a "GunFax" type program or something?

I would say contact LE and let them know you're planning on purchasing the gun but you wanted to make sure it wasn't reported stolen... You know you can do that, right?

[exxonv]

I do ask for pics and serial number, and I do call the man for a "born on date" from time to time.



And how do you go about this?
Regarding breaking down, in a public place. I would send you pics of gun disassembled if that does not work, on to buyer #2. I had a "buyer' ask if he could break down a pistol, $%^& had no clue how to do it, thanks enjoy the day.
Sometimes you just have to trust the person you're dealing with.

What I do if I'm looking to spend quite a bit on a weapon - I ask the seller for the serial number so I can check the date - if they say no, then I'm on my way to another buyer.

When I meet F2F, it's public (parking lot). It's easy to field strip a weapon in the parking lot (in your car) in a few seconds. If someone doesn't know how and asks me (when buying from me), I do it for them. If I don't know how, I research it before I show up. You can find quite a bit out about what to look for with a little research. With Glocks (for instance), I really only check the barrel for bulging, most everything else is easy to fix (cheap) anyway. If someone was willing to send pics of the weapon field stripped, even better!

Again, this is only if I have concerns (i.e. what this thread started about - a $250 G19).

I generally trust that people are telling me the truth, and you can pretty much tell if someone is trying to be deceptive.

[exxonv]

I would say contact LE and let them know you're planning on purchasing the gun but you wanted to make sure it wasn't reported stolen... You know you can do that, right?

Q: - have you done this in the past? I've never tried this route, so I'm curious. I know you can call them, but if you have, what is the timeframe for response, etc?

Thanks!

[Ronin13]

Q: - have you done this in the past? I've never tried this route, so I'm curious. I know you can call them, but if you have, what is the timeframe for response, etc?

Thanks!

I personally have never done this- I haven't ever purchased a used weapon before. But I do have a friend who has, no idea on the time frame though...

[SouthPaw]

I purchased a M11/9 SMG (local Form 4) a few years ago for $800, a real "to-good-to-be-true" type deal, but it was true and I got it.

Always worth looking into it !!

That is the way I look at it. Have found numerous deals whether it be firearms related or not just because everyone else thought "it's too good to be true."

[Great-Kazoo]

What I do if I'm looking to spend quite a bit on a weapon - I ask the seller for the serial number so I can check the date - if they say no, then I'm on my way to another buyer.

When I meet F2F, it's public (parking lot). It's easy to field strip a weapon in the parking lot (in your car) in a few seconds. If someone doesn't know how and asks me (when buying from me), I do it for them. If I don't know how, I research it before I show up. You can find quite a bit out about what to look for with a little research. With Glocks (for instance), I really only check the barrel for bulging, most everything else is easy to fix (cheap) anyway. If someone was willing to send pics of the weapon field stripped, even better!

Again, this is only if I have concerns (i.e. what this thread started about - a $250 G19).

I generally trust that people are telling me the truth, and you can pretty much tell if someone is trying to be deceptive.

I never give out serial numbers to anyone. I'm surprised sellers give you that info. A phone call and or e-m from an interested party is not enough for me to volunteer serial numbers. Now selling a pre-ban item to a ban stater i give the first few numbers to confirm date of mfg.

You still have not answered who you check the "Date" with. Who do you do this through, mfg of gun, police. atf, who??

[exxonv]

I never give out serial numbers to anyone. I'm surprised sellers give you that info. A phone call and or e-m from an interested party is not enough for me to volunteer serial numbers. Now selling a pre-ban item to a ban stater i give the first few numbers to confirm date of mfg.

You still have not answered who you check the "Date" with. Who do you do this through, mfg of gun, police. atf, who??

Sorry, I call the mfg directly. I've had great luck with everyone of them I've called in the past. I just ask if I can get information on a serial number - they transfer me to someone who looks up the information on when the gun was made, etc.