I see them locally (central Cal) every now and then for about $550 or $600.
Nickel Plated 38 Super
How come these are so hard to find in stock? I really want one. There’s one on Gunbroker but I‘ve never purchased a gun off of there before. Do they have a list of FFLs like Classic Firearms does. My LGS is listed on file there. Not sure if they are on Gunbroker. The one on there is $700 which seems a little high for a RIA but maybe since it’s nickel plated it cost more. What do you guys and gals think?
EDIT: Just went through the buy it now process to see what the total price would come to and with shipping and tax it comes out to right at $800 plus the $25 transfer fee. But my LGS is listed on there and they have their FFL on file.
EDIT: Just went through the buy it now process to see what the total price would come to and with shipping and tax it comes out to right at $800 plus the $25 transfer fee. But my LGS is listed on there and they have their FFL on file.
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I just picked up one at my favorite LGS. Cost was $635 plus tax. This particular store sells on VERY low margins so it will be hard to find at that price so I would say anything under $700 is a great price. MSRP is about $850 for the new ones.How come these are so hard to find in stock? I really want one. There’s one on Gunbroker but I‘ve never purchased a gun off of there before. Do they have a list of FFLs like Classic Firearms does. My LGS is listed on file there. Not sure if they are on Gunbroker. The one on there is $700 which seems a little high for a RIA but maybe since it’s nickel plated it cost more. What do you guys and gals think?
EDIT: Just went through the buy it now process to see what the total price would come to and with shipping and tax it comes out to right at $800 plus the $25 transfer fee. But my LGS is listed on there and they have their FFL on file.
But you are correct, they are scarce as hens teeth. Don’t feel bad about paying $800 if that is what you want and don’t want to wait.
I will say, the finish isn’t a mirror. Mine came with very fine “scratches” on it. I plan on using some Flitz to try and get rid of those. Without those “scratches” it would be a mirror finish.
I have not shot it yet so can’t give a range report.
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