I've had buyers back out after hitting commit to buy. This sort of backing out of buying/selling in the classifieds happens more than you think. Though I agree, it's bad form.
j_h_smith, check with Duffy's on a 10/22. They were running a deal on some Takedowns on Memorial Day.
Here's something interesting. Last year 70k applications done, average 5833 per month, brings us to 46,666 by end of August. Current applications processed through August 46,924 (MSP website 8/30).
"Sgt. Black said officials have processed 46,942 of this year’s applications. He said...
He's defnitely pro 2A. You don't see a whole lot of moderates come out pro 2A. When he was running for Senate he got a bunch of Tea Party endorsements.
If you're not picky about your handgun, there are plenty in the classifieds. If you're looking for something specific reach out to one of the IP's. There are several that will do an early release.