When you're purchasing a handgun do you ...

[mmcnx2]

New, I'm really picky and find most 'slighty' used handguns seem to have a little more 'wear and tear' on them than the stuff I've had for 30years. I know it costs me a few more bucks but the few times I tried used I was never happy. So now I do my research, try a rental if I can, I also buy mine in person - I want to see the actual gun I'm buying, no mail for me.

[EAJuggalo]

I've bought my handguns new since I shoot Glocks and finding great deals generally is difficult to come by in used. I have purchased two of my three long guns used.

[45usp45]

I have a few guns that I bought new..< a dozen, most I have acquired lightly used.

[David]

I don't care one way or the other. Like Chunkstyle, most of my guns are milsurp, so I guess I've been wired to think of used guns as having a lot of cool history.

If it's not milsurp, then I want it in excellent condition, but used or new doesn't matter. I got a great Colt Python a few months back that looks new but is from the 70s. I got a P226 Elite that looks absolutely new, and even came with a few extras that it wouldn't have if I'd purchased it new (extra mags, grips, etc.). As long as it looks nice and works properly, I'm happy.

I'd say two-thirds of my collection of nearly 90 guns were used when I bought them. They're all used now!

[lumbering.buffalo]

I bought my Sig 226 used-Crimson Trace grips-Trijicon night sights-3-15 rnd. mags, 2-20 rnd. mags, and 3-30 rnd. mags w/range bag. Same as LB, FLAWLESS!! Oh yeh, $290.00. There are very good deals on used guns out there.

Go ahead, rub it in!

[Pinnacle]

I have bought a lot of guns used - here is the thing - there are parts on them that need to be replaced as you would change oil in the car - do that and you have a fine gun. There are very few if any problems with newer guns of good quality to begin with.

[Ironbear]

I'm about half and half. There are good deals to be had used. I have one that I picked up for about 50% of new price and haven't had any problems with. If you want something specific, then you may need to get new. Unless of course, the something specific is a classic, then you'll have to get it used!