Buying used guns

[Markuz2]

I’ve got a chance to buy some second-hand guns at a fair price. They’re not exactly showpieces. What’s the first thing you’d look into before deciding?

 

[Magus]

the bore.
bolt face.
firing pin.
extractors.
bolt wobble.
Stock cracks. in that order.

 

[Dino_squad]

When I’m checking out a used gun, I take my time working the action slowly and listen for any rough spots. If it cycles smoothly, that usually tells me the previous owner took decent care of it.

 

[Samie]

For me, it’s all about how a gun feels not just how it looks. I like to cycle it slowly, listen for any odd noises, and check the lockup carefully. Scratches and scuffs don’t bother me much but if something feels off mechanically, that’s a red flag.

 

[Brucer41]

Yes to all the above.