The places I referenced online were free shipping and no sales tax so I would gladly pay the extra $25 FFL difference for a new gun versus a used one.
1. Me too, but I was new and not as aware as I am 10 months later.
2. Totally unaware of the Taurus being that inexpensive at the time. I laugh when I see people asking as much as $400 (really) for them used.