Originally Posted by
bigbulls
Keep in mind when you buy a hand gun through the mail you will have about $30 shipping because it's going to be sent air and not regular ground. Then add to that the fee that your local FFL dealer is going to charge you for taking the time to accept the gun, log it in, do the 4473, log it out to you, and be responsible to the ATF for making sure it is done correctly.
It rarely is worth it to buy a new firearm through the mail. Buy it from your local gun shop.
You didn't mention which SBH you are looking at but I just looked up wholesale on a stainless 44 mag with a 7.5" bbl (#0804) and your local dealer should be able to sell it to you for $580 or less plus what ever your tax rate is.
The cheapest price I found locally was $599 ... then add $50+ tax to that .... I can order it thru GunForAll.com for $586 and not pay shipping or tax and the FFL dealer right down the street will only charge me $20 ....