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

[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.

[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.

[jerrymrc]

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.

They all are 1moa guns so why the bother. I learned from here about $500 guns. Buy it, talk nice and get jerry to fix it and then sell it for $1000 and disappear.

[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.