Building Confidence

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by FfNJGTFO

For cheaper pricing?



I dunno. I've always felt the need to get NIB stuff. I've been reluctant to buy "used" because, just my luck," I'll get one that was used in a Federal bank robbery where three LEOs were killed with it. I know, I have the ability to vet the weapon and check the serial #, but I'd still be a little concerned. Besides, half the fun is breaking in a new piece and fixing the kinks in it. More expensive? Yes. But a price I'm willing to pay.


That, and I'm also concerned that they actually *might* get some Anti-2A stuff passed. I want to ensure I have all my "acquisitions" complete before any of that happens.

There will be a ton of guns for sale at cheap prices once everyone feels “safe” again.

I always require a bill of sale with DL # or a CCL when buying used. I don’t buy used from dealers as they ask way too much.


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[RKP]

Originally Posted by Caleb

Congratulations. I haven’t been shopping for any firearms since this whole crap started. Waiting for the surge of used (never shot) guns to go up for sale when this passes.

I'm the same way^^ although just recently I finally came across a Mossberg 590 that's been damn near impossible to find due to the 'whole crap thing', a good friend found one and I jumped on it.

[FfNJGTFO]

Originally Posted by RKP

I'm the same way^^ although just recently I finally came across a Mossberg 590 that's been damn near impossible to find due to the 'whole crap thing', a good friend found one and I jumped on it.

Regular or Shockwave?

[RKP]

Originally Posted by FfNJGTFO

Regular or Shockwave?

590 A1 w/black furniture, heat shield, ghost ring sites, metal trigger guard/safety switch & the bayonet lug.

[BlackKnight]

When I buy used it's from people I know or where I can personally inspect the items. Picked up many good pieces that way. In one instance three from an estate sale.

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by RKP

590 A1 w/black furniture, heat shield, ghost ring sites, metal trigger guard/safety switch & the bayonet lug.

Excellent scatter gun.


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[FfNJGTFO]

Quick Question. I'm cleaning up my Watch list on GB, now that most of my activity on there is pretty much done... (until the next time)...


I had this one item on my watch list that I was curious as to whether or not I needed it. It's described as an "Accuwedge Tension Pin" for AR-15 Receivers.





Supposedly, it helps tighten up the upper and lower receivers by applying spring tension to each. I guess it takes the place of the rear pin.



Necessary? I don't have any "looseness" issues with my 1st build. But it seemed interesting enough to put on my watch list.





Thanks!

[Caleb]

Nope, not needed. If you have a sloppy fit then just get one of those “wedges” that sits in the lower. Adds enough tension to stop the rattle.


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[FfNJGTFO]

Another Update: Unfortunately, the deal for the TAC-OPS Delta-51 LR rifle fell through. Simply enough, the TAC-OPS guy refused to quote me the full price for the weapon in writing. He always wanted me to contact him "by phone" to conduct all the price negotiations and, each time I did, the price went up another $1000.00. First time I called it was (roughly)$6000.00. At the next call, it was $7200.00. And he would never put in writing what that price covered (i.e weapon itself, options, optics, shipping, etc.). For all I know, I could fork over all that cash only to have him say (before final delivery), "Sorry.... it will cost another $3000.00..." And then where would I be?



I killed the deal. Too many red flags. So, now I'm looking at some other "stock built" LR rifles. Much less expensive (i.e. in the $1-2K range) and readily available. I see items from such brands as "Savage Arms," "Tikka," "HS Precision" and others. I'd appreciate your thoughts on which brands you'd recommend. I'm also seeing a caliber with which I'm not familiar (260 Remington). Is that a recommended caliber?


Thanks all! "When one door closes, another opens."

[Caleb]

Good choice in bailing on that cluster.

What max range are you looking at shooting?

I have one of my LR rifles for sale in the classifieds. It’ll shoot out to 900yds and hit with >10mph crosswinds if you do your part.


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