is it ok to purchase a gun from the pawn shop or should i get it new?

Answer 1

There are many pluses and minuses to buying from a pawn shop. Price being the big plus. But you really need to know what to look for in the way of a used gun. You didn't say if you are looking for a rifle, shotgun or pistol so I won't attempt to go into a list of things to look at.

While you can get a good deal, you can also end up on the short end of the stick so have a care when buying used. If you know someone is knowledgeable about firearms take them with you to look the gun over before you buy it.

Good luck

Answer 2

Sure its ok to purchase a gun from a pawn shop if you know your guns. You would be better off to purchase one from a regular sporting goods store. Chances are you are not going to get a good deal at the pawn shop anyways. Most of the time they dont know the value of what they have and its way over priced. I would stay away from it. At your local sporting goods store they go thru every firearm that comes into there store. At the pawn shop its sold as is. At your local firearm store they will have the knowledge to know how to repair the gun and explain to you how to operate it. At the pawn shop no. There are a million reasons why not to. You have to come up with a few good ones why you would.

Answer 3

The short answer is yes, if it is in good shape and for a good price. Check it out completely and know what kind of wear or mechanical problems to look for.

I'm currently considering a "no longer made in that caliber" pistol at a pawn shop for a very nice price. It sold new for $500, gun shops sell it used for $400 and the pawn shop price is $270. You can get great deals at pawn shops if you know what you are doing.

Answer 4

I haunt pawn shops looking for deals. BUT, I know what I am looking for and I know what to look for in a used gun. It is real easy to pay too much for used gun.

For instance. I found a used Remington 1100 in a pawn shop several years ago. The stock was in good shape, the receiver was also good, and the action was smooth. The barrel had been shortened with a hack saw and badly done at that. Because of the damage I got the gun for about half what it normally would have been worth. I bought another barrel. I saved myself about $150 on the cost of a new shotgun.

Answer 5

If you know what you are looking at then yes.Otherwise buy it new.Most gun shops have some type of layaway program.a lot of it depends on what you are looking for,Shotgun,rifle pistol. You can find some good deals at a pawn shop but if there is a defect or other problem the warranty may not transfer to the new owner

Answer 6

pawn shop is a good way to buy a gun, some of the gun come in are like new,most of the shop got a 30 day return on them, i have bought a lot of gun threw them,,, but before you buy look around, look at their price then the price at the stores,

Answer 7

if you have experience with guns a pawn shop is a good place to get a deal. make sure you are dealing with a reputable company and try and take the gun to a range and test it out with an option on getting a full refund if you're not happy. most large cities have an indoor range and some of them also sell used guns.

Answer 8

Buying a second hand pistol from a pawn shop is a good idea if you know what to look for in a handgun. I have seen them run the gambit from NIB to ok, this is a few spare parts. So if you dont know your weapon for maintence, fit, and function, and current market value so you don't pay way too much. So you may want to take a gunsmith or someone who knows weapons with you.

Answer 9

Most large gun shops also sell used guns which they test fire and will be more likely to stand behind if you have problems. I would avoid pawn shops.

Answer 10

Unless you know the people at the pawn shop buy new.