Try-n-Buy handguns ??
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Every single firearm I have was purchased without having fired it.
Biggfoot44
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- Aug 2, 2009
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Even when you rent handgun(s) to test , you won't be purchasing that specific handgun . The main way that could happen is if one of your friends has something that you have fired before , and some point subsequently they decide to sell it .
The more relevant question is about purchasing firearms without having done hands on examination .
Lots of people do that , but I personally prefer to be able to inspect in person . Most online / print sellers of used firearms will have an inspection period, typically 48 or 72 hrs , for you to return if not as advertised . Online sellers of current production NEW firearms might deal with any problems themselves , or may tell you to have the Mfg deal with it under warranty .
The more relevant question is about purchasing firearms without having done hands on examination .
Lots of people do that , but I personally prefer to be able to inspect in person . Most online / print sellers of used firearms will have an inspection period, typically 48 or 72 hrs , for you to return if not as advertised . Online sellers of current production NEW firearms might deal with any problems themselves , or may tell you to have the Mfg deal with it under warranty .
Guntry has a gun rental counter and they offer hourly instruction. It is a bit far from you, up in Owings Mills. The website makes it easy to schedule time and they had 35ish guns to rent last week when I was there.
Oh, and you can rent as many as you want for the hour. I took a friend up there last week and helped her try 4 different guns so she could get a feel for different sizes, weights, etc. They will let you use your own ammo if it is factory.
Dalebert
Active Member
I could be missing the point here, but if I were in this situation I think I could turn it into a reason to buy a few more handguns, just so she'd have choices.
