Anyone here into firearms?

MacCool

This is an area of obfuscation commonly used by gun control alarmists. It's not like buying something from Amazon. If the seller ships it to you then it has to go to an FFL, in which case you have to fill out a 4473, show a PTC and maybe a NICS check (depending on state law). Alternatively, he can sell it to you face-to-face, but if he's smart he'll want to see your DL and PTC/PTP before selling it.

faya

Thanks for the clarification. Is it safe to say that all guns that we buy online or even gun shops are authentic? thanks!

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SouthArk370Z

Caveat emptor. Use the same precautions you would for any purchase.

And remember that the person/shop with the FFL on your end is just accepting the shipment and is not responsible for any problems you might encounter.

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MacCool

If we're talking about a new-in-box gun, probably. If we're talking a used gun, that's true of the frame only, with its rollmark and serial number. More importantly, you have to beware of accessories or added parts. It's not impossible to get some really crappy aftermarket parts as add-ons or as "enhancememts", and this could be especially problematic on 1911's, probably the most "customized" firearm on the market. And it's not just parts quality you have to worry about, but also the possibility that it's been "worked on" by someone with less-than-stellar gunsmithing skills. I'm certainly not a 1911 fan, but if I were to buy one, I would be very leery of buying it from someone I didn't know to be honest and reliable.