Question for You MEC Experts - Page 2

oneounceload · July 19, 2011, 01:10 PM

It's always possible to find good deals on used equipment - I have bought and sold used MEC's over the years - no issues

If you want to touch and feel first, then look to your local gun club - if there isn't a for sale sign on the bulletin board, put a Want To Buy one up and ask around. Craig's List, garage sales, even flea markets can all be good sources, but your club will usually be the best bet

Cary · July 19, 2011, 04:02 PM

Thanks for the good tempered advise on this subject guys. I may just decide to go the new route. New definitely has advantages and I'm finding that the used 20 gauge units are rare in my neck of the woods.
Cary

BigJimP · July 20, 2011, 02:10 PM

I think it comes down to how patient you are ....as soon as you buy one ...there will be a couple used ones around too ....its just the way it always works.

But yes, there are way less 20ga used loaders around ...than 12ga ...in my area too.

July 19, 2011, 04:02 PM	#27
Cary Member Join Date: November 18, 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 87	Thanks for the good tempered advise on this subject guys. I may just decide to go the new route. New definitely has advantages and I'm finding that the used 20 gauge units are rare in my neck of the woods. Cary __________________ Shooters. We are a community. United we stand divided we fall.

July 19, 2011, 01:10 PM	#26
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	It's always possible to find good deals on used equipment - I have bought and sold used MEC's over the years - no issues If you want to touch and feel first, then look to your local gun club - if there isn't a for sale sign on the bulletin board, put a Want To Buy one up and ask around. Craig's List, garage sales, even flea markets can all be good sources, but your club will usually be the best bet

July 20, 2011, 02:10 PM	#28
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 9,962	I think it comes down to how patient you are ....as soon as you buy one ...there will be a couple used ones around too ....its just the way it always works. But yes, there are way less 20ga used loaders around ...than 12ga ...in my area too.