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JimmyR · February 1, 2013, 02:45 AM

I had a positive experience with buying from out of state via Armslist. the guy I dealt with was selling a Beretta Minx with the 4" barrell. He and I ended up paying via paypal, which worked for both of us. We talked a bit, and we initially agreed on my paying part up front, and part upon reciept of a tracking number. I ended up sending the full payment while he was in the FFL, and I got the weapon as described, with no snafus. I still consider it a good transaction.

February 1, 2013, 02:45 AM	#22
JimmyR Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2012 Posts: 1,273	I had a positive experience with buying from out of state via Armslist. the guy I dealt with was selling a Beretta Minx with the 4" barrell. He and I ended up paying via paypal, which worked for both of us. We talked a bit, and we initially agreed on my paying part up front, and part upon reciept of a tracking number. I ended up sending the full payment while he was in the FFL, and I got the weapon as described, with no snafus. I still consider it a good transaction.