r/MTGuns • u/ShefCrl • Nov 01 '24

18M Purchasing Handgun at Sky Blue Show

Hey y'all, Im recently 18 and looking to buy a handgun, I know that I cant buy from an FFL and that I can do a private sale on MT gun trader or in some other similar forumn. However I want to buy a new gun because I dont have enough experince with firearms to know what to look for and what fair prices are. I was thinking about going to a Sky Blue show in Helena tommorow but I dont want to make the drive and pay the entry fee to find out no one will sell to me. Do you think people would do a private sale with me?

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u/ShefCrl Nov 02 '24

do you think mt gun trader is a better bet?

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u/[deleted] Nov 02 '24

I think it's a lot less expensive than making trips and paying entry fees, so it's what I would go with if I was set on buying an OEM gun. Are you looking for a carry gun or a range pistol? Homemade pistols, 3D printed or P80s are good enough for the range and don't involve a transfer.

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u/ShefCrl Nov 02 '24

Im a little intimidated by the homemaking process, Im mostly looking for a carry.

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u/[deleted] Nov 02 '24

Yeah gun trader is probably your best bet then. Good luck!

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u/ShefCrl Nov 02 '24

Thanks for all the help!