How to get good deals on new firearms?

[user11230706]

I'm planning on purchasing a full-sized Smith and Wesson M&P M2.0 pistol. It will be my first pistol (I've tried it at the range and liked it), but I'm wondering how to get a good deal on it. I spoke to my local gun shop and they said they could give it to me for $600, which is better than what I saw online (online had $600 as well, but after shipping to an FFL and the $40 fee, it would make it more expensive).

I was looking back at some older threads and saw someone mention a Black Friday sale (just this past year) where they got an M&P for $500. Now, I don't remember/know if they were referring to the exact same handgun (maybe it was the shield?), but it got me wondering about sales and deals.

Do people have suggestions on how to get good deals on new firearms? (This being my first pistol I want to get it new. I'll consider "used" in the future.) Is it worth waiting or just "pull the trigger" and get it for the $600 I've been offered?

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Anytime you can give your LGS Some business thats what I prefer. If its just a little More expensive than online I will still try to help out the LGS.

 

[user11230706]

Anytime you can give your LGS Some business thats what I prefer. If its just a little More expensive than online I will still try to help out the LGS.

It's my best option and what I currently plan to do. But that said, I wouldn't mind saving some money...

 

[awames76]

do like i did and get a part time job at a gun store. most of the money i make goes to guns and ammo

 

[WebSnyper]

https://gun.deals/

Search for the SKU, upc, etc #'s

No matter where you buy it, it's good to know what a good price is.

 

[10mm]

https://gun.deals/

Search for the SKU, upc, etc #'s

No matter where you buy it, it's good to know what a good price is.

Came to suggest this. Remember to factor in tax and transfer fee when you buy online though. It could be only a few dollars difference to support local guys. Often I've found it's much cheaper to go this route though.

 

[user11230706]

https://gun.deals/

Thanks for the suggestion. I see one place is selling it for $548, though after the transfer fee I'd probably only save around $15. Might still be better off going to my local dealer.

 

[user11230706]

Came to suggest this. Remember to factor in tax and transfer fee when you buy online though. It could be only a few dollars difference to support local guys. Often I've found it's much cheaper to go this route though.

That's what I'm seeing. Maybe $15 savings to get from somewhere online, but might be worth supporting my local dealer instead.

 

[penguinship]

I spoke to my local gun shop and they said they could give it to me for $600

Is that including tax or not? Also, not sure where you are, but a $40 transfer fee seems high

 

[user11230706]

Is that including tax or not? Also, not sure where you are, but a $40 transfer fee seems high

That's before tax. And I'm in Northern Indiana. I'm pretty sure they said a $40 transfer fee. What would you say is a more typical transfer fee?

 

[blain]

That's what I'm seeing. Maybe $15 savings to get from somewhere online, but might be worth supporting my local dealer instead.

I'm assuming you're going to train with your new weapon. In which case it will mean burning through ammo and $$.
Why sweat a few bucks in the initial purchase? In the long run it will be inconsequential.
If cash is tight, why not find a good used pistol, that's been loosened up with a break in period?

 

[Patched]

That's before tax. And I'm in Northern Indiana. I'm pretty sure they said a $40 transfer fee. What would you say is a more typical transfer fee?

Within a 30 minute drive from me, I've seen transfer fees of $100, $45 and $30.

 

[penguinship]

What would you say is a more typical transfer fee?

I'm not in your area, but I would think that you should be able to find something in the 15-20 range, which I'd expect to be a kitchen table FFL (vs a store). I know GunBroker has a list, you might be able find others elsewhere.

Not sure what site you're looking at for the gun itself, but there are some that don't charge sales tax. You might also consider waiting a few weeks/months for a good deal to pop up.

 

[penguinship]

I see one place is selling it for $548,

Not sure if this is what exactly what you're looking for, but it's 480 + 20 shipped

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Not sure why the link says used, doesn't mention it in the description. Might be worth double checking if you're actually interested

 

[user11230706]

I'm assuming you're going to train with your new weapon. In which case it will mean burning through ammo and $$.
Why sweat a few bucks in the initial purchase? In the long run it will be inconsequential.

Yes, I will be burning through ammo and money. Really, my question is more about trying to make sure I don't overpay. Whatever money I save would probably go towards ammo.

If cash is tight, why not find a good used pistol, that's been loosened up with a break in period?

Do pistols have a break-in period? Remember, this will be my first pistol.

 

[user11230706]

Not sure if this is what exactly what you're looking for, but it's 480 + 20 shipped

Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 9mm 5" 17rd FDE 11537 - GUNPRIME %

buy Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 9mm 5" 17rd FDE 11537 for sale best price

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Not sure why the link says used, doesn't mention it in the description. Might be worth double checking if you're actually interested

Assuming the photo is accurate, that looks to be the older version of the 2.0. The newer version has a flat-faced trigger. But I will search that site and see if they have the one I am looking for. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Route 45]

Do pistols have a break-in period? Remember, this will be my first pistol.

Nah, M&Ps generally don't. They'll smooth up a little as you run them, but they should run fine out of the box.

 

[DadSmith]

I'm planning on purchasing a full-sized Smith and Wesson M&P M2.0 pistol. It will be my first pistol (I've tried it at the range and liked it), but I'm wondering how to get a good deal on it. I spoke to my local gun shop and they said they could give it to me for $600, which is better than what I saw online (online had $600 as well, but after shipping to an FFL and the $40 fee, it would make it more expensive).

I was looking back at some older threads and saw someone mention a Black Friday sale (just this past year) where they got an M&P for $500. Now, I don't remember/know if they were referring to the exact same handgun (maybe it was the shield?), but it got me wondering about sales and deals.

Do people have suggestions on how to get good deals on new firearms? (This being my first pistol I want to get it new. I'll consider "used" in the future.) Is it worth waiting or just "pull the trigger" and get it for the $600 I've been offered?

Best time to buy is around holidays. However, with this being an election year and the chances of getting Democrat's control of both houses and white house it might be wise to buy sooner than later. I expect there to be a rush on firearms and ammunition as usual on election years. Especially this coming one.

Is this the one you are looking for?

https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/m-p-9-m2.0-optics-ready-full-size-series

I'll keep my eye out for you just let me know which one you want. I post in the Gun deals thread usually. Keep an eye on that thread.

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[BigRed]

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[user11230706]

Best time to buy is around holidays. However, with this being an election year and the chances of getting Democrat's control of both houses and white house it might be wise to buy sooner than later. I expect there to be a rush on firearms and ammunition as usual on election years. Especially this coming one.

I have heard that election years might not be the best time to buy, but I guess it's better later than never, right?

Is this the one you are looking for?

https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/m-p-9-m2.0-optics-ready-full-size-series

Yeah, that's the one. SW's site lists it for much higher than my local dealer said they could get it ($600), but I assume that's common (like cars).

I'll keep my eye out for you just let me know which one you want. I post in the Gun deals thread usually. Keep an eye on that thread.

I didn't know about that thread--thanks for pointing it out. I'll be sure to pop in there occasionally to see what people are sharing.

But overall, in your opinion, should I take a month or two to keep an eye on deals or should I take the offer I have and start getting in some range time?