Test firing a firearm before purchase

[kidicarus13]

Has anyone done it? Of course not a new firearm, a used one purchased from an individual. I can imagine it going something like this... "I'll meet you at _______ and I'll bring my own 50rds of factory ammo. If I have any function issues I do not want your firearm. If I'm 50 for 50 I will buy it. Is this unreasonable?

[ray1970]

Slightly unreasonable in my opinion. Also, pretty sure this is a repost but I am too lazy to search to prove it.

If it was one of my firearms you were interested in and it wasn't inconvenient for me I would let you.

I imagine others feel the same but I would guess some would think your request was unreasonable.

[Great-Kazoo]

Yes. 1 mag will suffice, if that. Is it someone you know? if so your word should be good enough. Can i run 100 rds through itYou know just in case.




















unless you're dumping a lorcin to some homie in the hood.

[kidicarus13]

Also, pretty sure this is a repost but I am too lazy to search to prove it.

Me too so let's move on.

Is it someone you know?

Hypothetical

[def90]

Well.. In the case of buying an old Century FAL a simple test fire can tell you a lot as far as what to expect and what might need to be fixed. Running a magazine through one could potentially change a $1000 rifle into a $500 rifle.

[hatidua]

I've had two buyers ask to test fire the gun before purchase (one G30, on G26). In light of the particular firearms involved, I found the request odd, but I met them at a location where they could run a magazine of ammo through them and proceeded accordingly. If the request involves a firearm that's known to have a less than 100% record, I could see that request being understandable.

[ailachami]

if it's a brand new gun, I will not let them test it before buying. but if its used, what's another 10-15rds.

[buckshotbarlow]

NIB, no way...Used, lets run it into the dirt...

[clublights]

I think I agree if the round count is high enough already sure whats a few more ...but if brand new or really low round count I would shy away from test firing 50 rounds.

One thing I like about dealing on here is I figure I can buy it. and go test it with in a day or so and the seller will be a stand up guy. ( since most folk on here are ) if there is an issue. ( or same day .. I've gone from a deal to the range within 20 mins and that was all drive time LOL)

Of course that don't always work out .

The Moss 500 I got last year didn't get fired for 8 months! but of course it worked just fine as expected.

[BuffCyclist]

Surprised no one has mentioned it yet, but I would need them to prove to me that the ammo they were shooting is FACTORY loaded ammo. NO RELOADS!

What would prevent someone from intentionally reloading some hot rounds with an intention of having a KB in someone else's pistol, injuring themselves and then attempting to get money out of you with a law suit?

In my opinion, I would need cash in my hand before they could test fire it. If ANYTHING happened to the firearm, they would not get their cash back and it would now be their problem.

If they were simply wanting to shoot, say, .40S&W for the first time in MY pistol and then decide its too much recoil, absolutely not.