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noobwitha22 · October 22, 2017, 06:03 PM

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330 included the transfer and background. I support my local shop in other ways. Their firearms prices are just not competitive. Especially when it comes to handguns.

That's not a bad price. That means the gun was around 270 or so.

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Op, starting with .22 rimfire ammunition is a good plan. Have you ever considered getting a revolver as your first handgun instead of an auto? Ruger, Smith & Wesson and Taurus make some nice ones.
Unless you plan on carrying a handgun in your pocket or some other place for edc, where bulkier rear sights might snag on the draw, I prefer having adjustable sights on any handgun, revolver or auto-especially pistols dedicated for range or hunting purposes.

I don't plan on carrying a gun on me, since here in NJ you cannot. You have to transfer guns in a case, separate from the ammo. I haven't thought about a revolver because I plan on just using the gun to shoot targets and learn how to shoot. Not a revolver fan, not that I would be opposed to trying one, I just feel it would not be practical at the moment.

GarandTd · October 22, 2017, 08:38 PM

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That means the gun was around 270 or so.

It was $330. Where I've made my purchases, there is no transfer fee for in house purchases and no charge for the background check. If I were to order online and have a gun shipped, I would have to pay the FFL transfer fee and shipping on top of whatever the price of the gun is.

noobwitha22 · October 22, 2017, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GarandTd

It was $330. Where I've made my purchases, there is no transfer fee for in house purchases and no charge for the background check. If I were to order online and have a gun shipped, I would have to pay the FFL transfer fee and shipping on top of whatever the price of the gun is.

Oh that is a really good price. I guess while I am comparing guns, I need to do some price checking at different shops.

Areoflyer09 · October 22, 2017, 09:18 PM

Shopping around at different stores can be beneficial.

I have two shops I use for in-store purchases (depends on what I’m looking for, one shop tends to have more oddities) and a third shop that I use for on-line purchases ($15 transfer fees).

GarandTd · October 23, 2017, 09:10 AM

My local shop charges $35 for transfers of outside sales.

otasan · October 23, 2017, 09:11 AM

My NH gun store since 1978 is Riley's in Hooksett.

October 23, 2017, 09:10 AM	#55
GarandTd Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2016 Location: Rural PA Posts: 1,639	My local shop charges $35 for transfers of outside sales. __________________ 22lr, 20 gauge, 8mm Mauser, 35 Remington, 30-06, 5.56x45/223, 9mm, 380acp

October 22, 2017, 09:18 PM	#54
Areoflyer09 Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2017 Posts: 300	Shopping around at different stores can be beneficial. I have two shops I use for in-store purchases (depends on what I’m looking for, one shop tends to have more oddities) and a third shop that I use for on-line purchases ($15 transfer fees).

October 23, 2017, 09:11 AM	#56
otasan Junior member Join Date: April 17, 2005 Location: Hartford, Vermont Posts: 519	My NH gun store since 1978 is Riley's in Hooksett.