ORIGINAL: stalkingbear
Pnut-don't get excited. I'm pretty sure what Rugermike is trying to tell you is this: if it sounds too good to be true,it usually is. In other words, if someone offered you a Colt Python for 300$, you know SOMETHING is wrong somewhere. or say if somebody tries to sell you a Remington model 700 for 100-150$ you KNOW it's probably stolen. See what we're saying? All you have to do is have your local LE run it's number, and even if it is reported stolen the next day or week, YOU are in the clear and won't be charged with stolen firearms.
ORIGINAL: pnut
ORIGINAL: RugerMike
Rule of thumb!
If you have to ask or are unsure? Then it is probably is HOT and or defective in some way?!?
Good advice to stay away of a purchase!
How in the world could you say that?
If I'm wanting to buy a gun from a stranger (which usually is the case) and I want to know if it's stolen/or been involved in a crime then in your opinion is that it "probably is HOT or defective in some way"?
That's absurd, I'm going to ask just to make sure before spending my hard earned money on a gun..
I'm a contractor for Missouri State Highway Patrol so I can have serials ran through NIBRS at a request.
I understand the whole " if it sounds too good.....", his post just made it sound like you should avoid anything in question which isn't true. I've found deals from total stangers several times.
I'm looking for that deal on an XDm 9mm right now........Prolly end up buying a new package as soon as the wife signs off on it though .