Am I missing something??

[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.

[DD977GM2]

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

[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?