Gun collecting

[Tornadoflame]

whats a SCAR go for these days?

Before the price hikes I seen one locally for $1350.

 

[wofford29]

I've seen them anywhere from $2200 to $2800.

 

[wofford29]

Anyone have any advice on selling a pistol online? Sites? Protocol? Etc.

 

[csi]

Anyone have any advice on selling a pistol online? Sites? Protocol? Etc.

You live pretty close, there are a couple of GA Facebook pages dedicated to buy/sell/trade guns I could send you to. In GA, there isn't any transfer requirements as long as you sell/trade in state. Personally I would still do the transfer through a gun store. Most only charge $20 or less.

What are you selling, XDS?

 

[wofford29]

You live pretty close, there are a couple of GA Facebook pages dedicated to buy/sell/trade guns I could send you to. In GA, there isn't any transfer requirements as long as you sell/trade in state. Personally I would still do the transfer through a gun store. Most only charge $20 or less.

What are you selling, XDS?

My brother in law is buying the XDS. The one I'm looking to list is the HK 45 and all the goodies I got for it. I'd love the links if you wouldn't mind.

 

[csi]

My brother in law is buying the XDS. The one I'm looking to list is the HK 45 and all the goodies I got for it. I'd love the links if you wouldn't mind.

sent them via pm

 

[wofford29]

Thanks. You have any experience on any of them?

 

[csi]

Thanks. You have any experience on any of them?

I personally have only bought ammo and accessories off of them, haven't pulled the trigger on a gun. I did sign up my father in law and he has sold a couple on there with no problems.

 

[wyattroa]

I guess what I mean is if I have no experience with rifles, are there better, simpler options to start with?

The scar is nice. But, if you can afford it and are going to be shooting 5.56/.223 which would be the same as other rifles, unless you got .22. But shooting the scar will be comparable to shooting regular rifle, just better.

 

[wofford29]

I personally have only bought ammo and accessories off of them, haven't pulled the trigger on a gun. I did sign up my father in law and he has sold a couple on there with no problems.

Thanks. Listed my HK on one of the links. We'll see what happens.

 

[Centurion]

Before the price hikes I seen one locally for $1350.

That's a steal!

I've seen them anywhere from $2200 to $2800.

That's the correct range for a 16s.

Expect $3,100+ for the SCAR 17s.

 

[hairlesswookiee]

Anyone have any advice on selling a pistol online? Sites? Protocol? Etc.

My brother in law is buying the XDS. The one I'm looking to list is the HK 45 and all the goodies I got for it. I'd love the links if you wouldn't mind.

I think it would be a good idea for you to list it on the www.hkpro.com forums. I've bought a couple from guys on the site, and it was a painless transaction. I recommend doing a face to face of course, but with the internet available it makes it easier for you to sell quickly. Legally speaking you would need to send it to a FFL dealer to transfer it to the buyer after doing a background check. For payment I'd suggest going with a USPS money order.

 

[wofford29]

That's a steal!



That's the correct range for a 16s.

Expect $3,100+ for the SCAR 17s.

17s are all over for as low as $2400. The only reason I'm considering it is because it's within the same range, to only a hundred more in some cases. I don't know enough about the difference in rounds to make a decision. I know one is more expensive, but does it offer really any other benefit? Or is this another 9 vs 45 debate? I'm assuming the 7.62 has more felt recoil?

 

[wyattroa]

More recoil and .308 ammo is going to be more expensive then .223.

 

[hairlesswookiee]

17s are all over for as low as $2400. The only reason I'm considering it is because it's within the same range, to only a hundred more in some cases. I don't know enough about the difference in rounds to make a decision. I know one is more expensive, but does it offer really any other benefit? Or is this another 9 vs 45 debate? I'm assuming the 7.62 has more felt recoil?

I love my 17, and honestly it doesn't feel like it kicks much more than any of my .223 rifles. I say go for it. Worst case scenario is that you don't like it, but I"m sure you won't have much problem trading it or selling it for what you paid.

 

[wofford29]

I decided on the 16. For my purposes it made more sense. Any recommendations on optics and mods?

 

[hairlesswookiee]

I decided on the 16. For my purposes it made more sense. Any recommendations on optics and mods?

Anything 1-4x, or if you're feeling extra spicy jump on a nice 1-6x optic. Vortex makes some solid scopes, but I ended up putting a 1-6x SWFA on my Scar 17. If/when I get a 16 I might pick up another one for it.
Spend some time on here:
https://fnforum.net

I'd recommend getting an EACH charging handle.
https://fnforum.net/forums/scar-acc...085-scar-e-c-h-update-eye-candy-included.html

 

[wofford29]

I actually spend a lot of time there. The FNX was the second handgun I ever purchased. Thanks for the advice. I'll look into the charging handle.

 

[wofford29]

Vortex HD gen 2, Trijicon ACOG, or Aimpoint T1 with magnifier. Any thoughts?

 

[Centurion]

Vortex HD gen 2, Trijicon ACOG, or Aimpoint T1 with magnifier. Any thoughts?

I never was a fan of the ACOG sights, however, they're proven to hold up. The T1 is awesome. No questions there.

The Vortex HD gen 2 is the new kid on the block, but has already been getting a lot of great feedback. Honestly, it's the scope I would have mounted on my 17, but I needed more magnification. On the 16, they will make a great pair.