Buying Guns Online - Tombstone Tactical

[SixkillerEnterprises]

Hi, everyone. I'm giving serious consideration to buying a rifle online. I've never ordered a gun before, so I was wondering what your opinions were on the subject. Any downside to it? I think I've already found a trustworthy FFL holder on GunBroker. He lives two miles away from me and he sounded like a pretty decent person when I spoke to him. As far as I know, I'll save $50 if I buy the rifle from Tombstone Tactical instead of locally (Galveston/Houston area). Anyone ever deal with Tombstone? Here's a link to the gun I want to get:


http://www.tombstonetactical.com/catalog/arsenal/saiga-ak-47-rifle-7.62x39-16in-5rd-black/


I'm fine with the 5 round mag. I've already got some 30 rounders. Is that the best deal I'm likely to find on a new SGL21-61? Thanks for your anticipated replies.

[ZekerMan]

That does not sound like a bad price on a new rifle. I found some high prices on GunBroker when I was looking. $25 is a going price around here for FFLs recieving guns. I ended up running into a nice used one locally on Friday with some extras locally so I lucked out. Nice rifle but wind has been blowing crazy here all weekend so have not fired mine yet. Looks like they have pretty good reviews from customers. Good Luck!!

[SixkillerEnterprises]

That does not sound like a bad price on a new rifle. I found some high prices on GunBroker when I was looking. $25 is a going price around here for FFLs recieving guns. I ended up running into a nice used one locally on Friday with some extras locally so I lucked out. Nice rifle but wind has been blowing crazy here all weekend so have not fired mine yet. Good Luck!!

That's what the FFL holder that I spoke to charges as well. Thanks, Zeker. Hope the wind dies down soon for ya.

[Aceman]

Good price - great gun!

[TexAg]

I bought a 20 round FNAR mag from them and it got to me quick, no problem.

[CourtCop]

I have not ordered from them, but looking at their site they seem to get their guns through Davidson's who I have ordered from. Davidson's usually has decent prices and gives a lifetime replacement warranty. You may want to look at ordering directly from them.

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[SixkillerEnterprises]

I have not ordered from them, but looking at their site they seem to get their guns through Davidson's who I have ordered from. Davidson's usually has decent prices and gives a lifetime replacement warranty. You may want to look at ordering directly from them.

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Is their website called galleryofguns.com? I just spoke to someone from that site who told me that their company only sells to dealers now. Did I get the right Davidson's?

They did ,however, have a very neat price comparison tool for all the local shops that they supply to, so it was definitely worth the visit.

[CourtCop]

That's the site. You select a gun, enter your zip, they give you a price, you pay a deposit and they give you a list of dealers in your area that will accept delivery. You then go to the dealer to finish the transaction.

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[Z71bill]

Hi, everyone. I'm giving serious consideration to buying a rifle online. I've never ordered a gun before, so I was wondering what your opinions were on the subject. Any downside to it? I think I've already found a trustworthy FFL holder on GunBroker. He lives two miles away from me and he sounded like a pretty decent person when I spoke to him. As far as I know, I'll save $50 if I buy the rifle from Tombstone Tactical instead of locally (Galveston/Houston area). Anyone ever deal with Tombstone? Here's a link to the gun I want to get:


http://www.tombstonetactical.com/catalog/arsenal/saiga-ak-47-rifle-7.62x39-16in-5rd-black/


I'm fine with the 5 round mag. I've already got some 30 rounders. Is that the best deal I'm likely to find on a new SGL21-61? Thanks for your anticipated replies.

I could very well be wrong :dunno: - but for some reason I thought that these Saiga rifles used special mags - that you could not use "normal" AK mags unless you modified the rifle -

Not that the modification is all that hard -

I would at least check it out before I bought it.

[SixkillerEnterprises]

I could very well be wrong :dunno: - but for some reason I thought that these Saiga rifles used special mags - that you could not use "normal" AK mags unless you modified the rifle -

Not that the modification is all that hard -

I would at least check it out before I bought it.

Yeah. To my understanding, the "plain Saiga" uses some sort of special mag, but the "Arsenal Saiga" uses regular AK mags.

It has to do with import restrictions I believe. :dunno: Somebody else probably knows a lot more about it than I do.

[elde]

I've used Tombstone for both mags and firearms. Fast shipping & great communication. I'd recommend them FWIW.

[Danimal3805]

I would LOVE one of those! My Saiga-12 was the most fun I could have with clothes on! Now I realize the rifles are probably of much higher quality than the old WASR10s and Romanians and old commie junk like that. (They still always work anyway :tongueout:) I personally think 900 is a bit too steep for a full-stocked AK. Although I especially liked the wood stocked under(?)folder, it'll be a cold day in hell before I pay 2 grand for an AK:wow:

[SixkillerEnterprises]

I would LOVE one of those! My Saiga-12 was the most fun I could have with clothes on! Now I realize the rifles are probably of much higher quality than the old WASR10s and Romanians and old commie junk like that. (They still always work anyway :tongueout:) I personally think 900 is a bit too steep for a full-stocked AK. Although I especially liked the wood stocked under(?)folder, it'll be a cold day in hell before I pay 2 grand for an AK:wow:

With shipping and FFL fee this would come out to exactly $816.11, still pretty steep IMO. But I've convinced myself that, although it's something I had always been able to live without, it has now somehow become a necessity. :supergrin:
I'm sure the rest of you can relate in one way or another.

I might throw on a Texas AK trigger and be done with modifications from then on. I've never been big into customizing anything, but I like the look of his fire control group and I'm always happy to help out a local firearms related business.

http://texasaktriggers.com/

[SixkillerEnterprises]

I've used Tombstone for both mags and firearms. Fast shipping & great communication. I'd recommend them FWIW.

Thanks, elde. Hopefully, I'll have time to mail them a check today (checks save 3% over cards).

[oldman11]

Every once in awhile I find a gun online I would like to buy. Problem is shipping to an FFL. There are 3 gun shops withing about a 25 mile radius from where I live. I have asked all of them (I've bought guns from 2 of them) if they will accept shipment, and how much do they charge for accepting shipment. ALL OF THEM said they will not accept shipment. They wouldn't explain, but I assume it's "buy their guns only" attitude. This is the first time I've run across that issue. Other places I've lived had no problem with it.