{"id":56087,"date":"2016-04-21T16:15:21","date_gmt":"2016-04-21T20:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=56087"},"modified":"2016-04-21T16:15:21","modified_gmt":"2023-08-19T14:47:58","slug":"blannelberry-gets-his-concealed-carry-permit-ep-3-buying-the-gun-on-gunsamerica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/blannelberry-gets-his-concealed-carry-permit-ep-3-buying-the-gun-on-gunsamerica\/","title":{"rendered":"Blannelberry Gets His Concealed Carry Permit: EP. 3: Buying The Gun On GunsAmerica"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"ColtDetectiveSpecial10\"<\/a>

My Colt Detective Special, chambered in .38 Special.<\/p><\/div>\n

So, awhile back I started a series called “Blannelberry Gets His Concealed Carry Permit.” If you haven\u2019t read the first two articles in the series, you can click on the links below to catch up. For those that just want a quick recap, after leaving the anti-gun states of California and New York and moving to the pro-gun state of Kentucky, I finally had the opportunity to obtain a concealed carry permit. So, that\u2019s what this series is. A soup-to-nuts chronicling of my quest to get a permit to carry in the beautiful Bluegrass State.<\/p>\n

I took a bit of a hiatus from writing the series because we were updating the GunsAmerica user experience and I wanted to wait until the new features were implemented before I wrote this particular article, which as the title implies, discusses buying a new carry gun on GunsAmerica. Since I want this to be a reference for anyone else out there looking to obtain a permit, I wanted to make sure that the information I was providing about GunsAmerica was as current and as accurate as possible.<\/p>\n

Well, a few weeks back, the revamped version rolled out and I took to the boards to buy my concealed carry firearm. I had done a lot of research into revolvers and settled on one particular model. It then became a game of watching and waiting for the right deal to come along. Eventually, it did. I scored my dream concealed carry gun, and I couldn\u2019t be more excited.<\/p>\n

THE SERIES<\/h2>\n
\"When<\/a>

When buying this Detective Special, one thing I was concerned with was the ejector well, which has a tendency to patina quickly if it’s not cleaned carefully after each use. You can also see the serial number, aka the year of its birth.<\/p><\/div>\n

Ep. 1: Introduction Why Carry<\/a> \u2014 Introspection on why I want to join the 12 million Americans who have taken the plunge and obtained a license to carry concealed.<\/p>\n

Ep. 2: What Gun to Carry<\/a> \u2014 A look at various options for concealed carry. What handguns I\u2019m leaning toward, pricing, cost\/benefit of each platform.<\/p>\n

Ep. 3: Buying the Gun on GunsAmerica \u2014 Sure, a shameless plug for the GunsAmerica retail site. But I\u2019m going to go step-by-step to show how easy it is to purchase a gun through our website.<\/p>\n

Ep. 4: Accessorizing \u2014 Options for holsters, belts, magazines, etc., and a discussion of what type of carry works for me, e.g. appendix, behind the hip, shoulder holster.<\/p>\n

Ep. 5: Kentucky State Law \u2014 What are the gun laws here in Kentucky. What are my rights as a concealed carry permit holder? What are the self-defense laws in the state, e.g. Stand Your Ground.<\/p>\n

Ep. 6: Application Process \u2014 The paperwork, the background check, the fee, etc., all the stuff you need to get together in order to get the permit.<\/p>\n

Ep. 7: Training Class \u2014 What does a concealed carry class in Kentucky entail? What are the shooting requirements? How many hours of training? How much does it cost? My experiences going through the class.<\/p>\n

Ep. 8: Final Thoughts \u2014 After filling out the paperwork, completing the training and submitting the application, what are my final thoughts about the process. How does it compare with other states?<\/p>\n

THE PURCHASE<\/h2>\n
\"I<\/a>

I really like this gun. Really like it. Except for the grips. I’m going to have to change those out at some point.<\/p><\/div>\n

Okay, is the suspense killing you? Are you dying to know what revolver I opted to buy (even though the pictures indubitably gave it away)?<\/p>\n

I bought a nickel-plated third generation Colt Detective Special, chambered for .38 Special. For those of you not familiar with this six-shot snubbie, it has a rich history of being a go-to gun for the higher ranks of law enforcement \u2014 hence the name \u2018Detective Special\u2019 \u2014 as well as serving as a backup gun for beat cops.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t plan on getting into too much of the history of this gun as I\u2019ll eventually do a review that covers all of that stuff. In case you\u2019re curious there were several versions of the Detective Special made over the years. The first generation,which ran from 1927 until 1946, the second generation, which ran from 1947 to 1972, the third generation, which ran from 1973 to 1986, and the fourth generation which started in 1993 and ran only until 1995 when Colt released a stainless steel version called the SF-VI.<\/p>\n

The gun I bought was made in 1975. Now, I was born in 1982. This gun is older than me! Why did I purchase a revolver that was made seven years before I arrived on this planet? Well, for several reasons:<\/p>\n

\"My<\/a>

My first trip to the range with my new Detective Special. I went through a box of American Eagle. It’s a bit ironic that it’s sitting on a Smith&Wesson mat.<\/p><\/div>\n

Shooting Is A Dream<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you haven\u2019t shot a Detective Special, you should. I think shooting one is a dream. Although I didn’t mention it specifically in my previous article on finding the right gun, I sorta fell in love with it by happenstance. \u00a0When trying out various wheel guns, a friend\u00a0said I should definitely try a Detective Special, especially since I’m a bit of a Colt fanboy.<\/p>\n

So I did.\u00a0 I loved it.<\/p>\n

There is very little recoil, the action and timing are on point, the trigger pull is smooth and clean in both double action and single action. The gun is a bit heavier than some of its competitors, but I also found it to be more accurate. It\u2019s just a joy to shoot and it was by far and away the gun I was most comfortable using. To me, this reason and this reason alone was enough for me to go out and purchase one.<\/p>\n

Value<\/strong><\/p>\n

I paid a premium for this gun. Maybe even a bit too much. And carrying it daily and using it to practice at the range is certainly going to bring down the value of the gun, there are no two ways about it. But the reality is, with a little TLC this revolver should last me the next 20 years or more. If I take care of it properly, there\u2019s no reason it shouldn\u2019t hold some of its value. It\u2019s a classic. And it will always be a classic. So, even though I\u2019ve invested a good deal of money into it, I believe I\u2019ll more than get my money\u2019s worth while also owning piece of history to show for my investment.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>

A look at the dancing pony on the gun. What a beautiful pony. So happy. \u00a0So free.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Gun You\u2019ll Carry<\/strong><\/p>\n

My boss Paul Helinksi \u2014 you may know him as the author of the Prepping 101 series \u2014 is filled with good advice on just about everything, from gas masks to rocket stoves to sewing machines to canning equipment to gold and silver to guitars to, well, you name it \u2014 and of course, he knows a thing or two about firearms. One piece of advice that he mentioned in one of his articles on concealed carry really rang true to me, which was buy the gun that you\u2019ll actually carry. It\u2019s a simple piece of advice but one that often gets overlooked in the hunt for \u201cthe best carry gun.\u201d You have to buy a gun that you\u2019ll carry. Otherwise, what\u2019s the point? A gun sitting in a drawer will do you no good should you encounter a situation where you need one on your person.<\/p>\n

\"Six<\/a>

Six rounds of .38 Special ought to be enough, right?<\/p><\/div>\n

Capacity<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let me start by saying, I typically don\u2019t get hung up on the capacity debate. Sure, more is always merrier, but capacity isn\u2019t the end all be all. The way I see it, five rounds in the hands of Jerry Miculek is better than 10 rounds in the hands of an average shooter or 20 rounds in the hands of an inexperienced shooter. At the end of the day, it\u2019s the skill and training of the workman that matters \u2014 not so much the tool. That said, a lot of revolvers in this smaller-framed class have a five-round cylinder. With the Detective Special, I get an extra round. I like that. Again, it\u2019s not a huge deal in my mind but, hey, six is better than five.<\/p>\n

Reliability<\/strong><\/p>\n

Revolvers are renowned for being reliable. You pull the trigger and they go bang. Autoloaders or semi-autos have all sorts of issues that one doesn\u2019t encounter with a wheel gun. You can\u2019t limp wrist a revolver, or get a failure to feed or a stovepipe or a wonky magazine that won\u2019t work. And from a functionality standpoint, you don\u2019t have to rack the slide to chamber a round. Though, like the capacity debate, I don\u2019t spend too much time jumping into the reliability fray \u2014 a subcategory of the pistol versus revolver debate \u2014 but I do like knowing that I have a gun that will perform consistently, especially during exigent circumstances when fine motor movement may be compromised.<\/p>\n

\"Yikes.<\/a>

Yikes. I’m a horrible shot. I’m right handed but left-eye dominant. It’s going to take me awhile to break in this wheel gun, as it does with every other gun I’ve shot. Those wayward headshots were a result of trying to shoot left-handed. \u00a0I could see better, but had difficulty stabalizing the gun.<\/p><\/div>\n

.38 Special<\/strong><\/p>\n

The one knock I\u2019ll probably get from you guys is buying a gun chambered in .38 Special. I get it. .38 Special is not 9mm nor is it 45 ACP, the preferred rounds for most concealed carriers. Heck, one can even throw .40 S&W in there as well and say they\u2019re all superior ballistically (in terms of energy and energy transference) to the .38 Special. Agreed. However, when one considers the option of overpressure ammunition then the supremacy of the other rounds isn\u2019t quite so distinctive. Although the Detective Special isn\u2019t made to handle the hotter +P round for the lifespan of the gun, Colt has authorized limited use of it.<\/p>\n

BUYING ON GUNSAMERICA<\/h2>\n

Now that I\u2019ve walked you through why I bought the gun that I bought, let me go over how I bought my Detective Special. But first, allow me to just say that some folks get bothered by the fact that I shill for GunsAmerica. As the news and political editor, they argue I should stay in my lane and focus on news and politics and leave the gun buying and selling component of the website alone.<\/p>\n

But I\u2019m proud of what we do. I\u2019m proud of the services we provide to users. It\u2019s my considered opinion that not only do we offer the best news and reviews in the gun industry but we also have the best platform for buying and selling guns. And I\u2019m not afraid to brag about it.<\/p>\n

How Does One Buy A Gun on GunsAmerica?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy. I broke it down into these steps, which are more theoretical than technical: Create an account. Start shopping. Find the gun. Contact the seller. Agree to terms. Wait for the gun to arrive.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t want to over-complicate the process. It is that easy. The essential service that GunsAmerica provides is that it brings verified buyers and sellers together to conduct safe, legal transfers. While no system is 100 foolproof, we do our best to weed out the bad apples and ensure that one\u2019s experience on the sales boards is intuitive. You should have no problems navigating the site or finding the right gun for your needs.<\/p>\n

Create an Account<\/strong><\/p>\n

Creating an account is easy. As a buyer, you don\u2019t have to create an account to browse. But when it comes time to pull the trigger (pun intended), you\u2019ll need to set one up. I recommend signing up from the get go; it doesn\u2019t take long, maybe five minutes. You can click here to set up your account<\/a> if you haven\u2019t already.<\/p>\n

\"Here's<\/a>

Here’s a screenshot of what the account setup looks like. It’s pretty straightforward. You can go to the GunsAmerica.com homepage and just click on “Register” or “Quick Register” to get setup.<\/p><\/div>\n

To verify yourself as a seller, you need to enter your credit card information. We ask that you do this because it helps to eliminate the grifters that are out there. Most swindlers, con artists, and Internet cheats don\u2019t have legitimate credit card information to enter. So, again, this is a way to help filter out the cheats.<\/p>\n

Start Shopping<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shopping for me is basically searching. There are several ways to search on GunsAmerica. You can do it by category, by FFL, by FREE LOCAL<\/a>, by recent listings or more simply by typing in keywords. For me, I just typed in \u201cDetective Special\u201d in the search box<\/a>, which yielded not only all the revolvers but accessories for them as well, mainly grips.<\/p>\n

\"Here<\/a>

Here is part of my wishlist. I get this sent to me daily via emali. It lets me know what new colts have come up for sale. Once you set up your account, you can set up your wishlist very easily by clicking on the “Wishlist” button in the buyer’s menu.<\/p><\/div>\n

What I\u2019d also recommend doing is setting up a wishlist. It\u2019s a real easy way to have new listing come to you. That\u2019s right: instead of you having to search each day, perhaps multiple times a day, you can set up your wishlist and have the new listings emailed directly to you. It\u2019s a great way to see what\u2019s out there and stay ahead of the other shoppers to score the best deal possible.<\/p>\n

Find the Gun<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a rare gun or a gun that isn\u2019t all that popular, finding the gun can be a time-consuming process. It may take days or weeks before the gun you want pops up for sale. Be patient. It\u2019ll happen. It took me at least two weeks before I found the right deal for me.<\/p>\n

\"This<\/a>

FREE LOCAL in 72901.<\/p><\/div>\n

One thing I want to mention is that we now have FREE LOCAL <\/a>on GunsAmerica, which means that all gun listings within a 50-mile radius of your address are free \u2014 no listing fee for the seller, no after sale fee for the buyer. If you\u2019re not in a hurry, this is the optimal way to buy a gun on GunsAmerica. Why? Because it\u2019s free! Plus, there are a whole bunch of other advantages to shopping local. Click here<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n

Contact the Seller<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"When<\/a>

When you’re logged in, and viewing a specific listing, you’ll see this little box. You type in your message to the seller, and click “Contact Seller.” This should get the ball rolling.<\/p><\/div>\n

As the old saying goes, buyer beware. I don\u2019t trust anyone, especially when money is involved. Buying a gun online is a big deal for me. I get nervous. When I contacted the seller of Detective Special, I didn\u2019t just do it over email. I texted him. And called him several times. I actually made him send me photos of the gun in front of a TV showing a live NCAA basketball game just to prove to me that the gun was in his possession and that he wasn\u2019t a scammer. He obliged, though he probably thought I was nuts.<\/p>\n

Bottom line, I don\u2019t think you can do too much due diligence on the seller. Protect your wallet. Go the extra mile. For more on how to do this, check out this article: DON\u2019T GET SCAMMED: FIVE TIPS FOR ONLINE GUN BUYING, SELLING<\/a><\/p>\n

Agree to Terms<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"On<\/a>

On the main page you’ll see this dropdown. It gives you a quick orientation as to how to get started. \u00a0Guns Near Me is FREE LOCAL. \u00a0Advanced Search is a more exact way to find a specific gun. \u00a0Browse Categories is searching by Category. \u00a0New Today is guns that were recently posted. \u00a0Auctions Ending Soon is a direct link to various auctions. \u00a0And FFL Search is a way to find specific FFLs. \u00a0Pretty self-explanatory.<\/p><\/div>\n

Negotiate! Just because the sale price of a firearm is listed as \u201cx\u201d doesn\u2019t mean the seller has to sell it for \u201cx.\u201d And if you don\u2019t ask for a lower price, the chances of you getting a better deal is zero. So, always ask. Because if you don\u2019t ask, you don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n

I put out a few offers on a several different Detective Specials. I try to be respectful with my offers. No lowballs. Lowballing is a waste of time for you and him (or her), plus it rubs some people the wrong way. Make a reasonable offer and see what happens.<\/p>\n

With my Detective Special, I got a pretty good deal. Not great but good. I was happy. He was too. Probably the best way to pay for the gun is by money order. What we agreed to do was for me to send the money order to his local FFL who would hold the gun until the check was received. I also spoke to his FFL on the phone, he verified both the condition of the gun and that it was in his brick-and-mortar storefront.<\/p>\n

The next thing we had to do was to figure out how to ship the gun from West Virginia to Kentucky, and terms of who would pay for what part of the shipping. Being the kind gentleman that he was, he paid for the shipping on his end, and from his FFL in W. Va. to my FFL in Kentucky. All I had to do was pass a background check and pay for the transfer fee on my end. $25. Not too bad.<\/p>\n

Wait for the Gun to Arrive<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arguably the hardest part of the process. Once you\u2019ve purchased the gun, and money\u2019s exchanged hands, now the wait begins. I wish I had an antidote to help with the wait but I don\u2019t. It\u2019s hard.<\/p>\n

CONCLUSION<\/h2>\n

Buying a gun on GunsAmerica is easy. Chances are many of you have already done it. For those of you who are new the\u00a0website or new to the gun industry, I\u2019d suggest you start by figuring out what gun it is you want and then setting up an account and a wishlist on GunsAmerica so that you can track new listings and get a sense of what the market value is for that gun. Once the right deal comes along, you\u2019ll be able to contact the seller and hopefully agree to terms. Again it\u2019s easy. If I can do it, anyone can do it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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