Possible P-3AT purchase

Discussion in 'P-3AT' started by MiamiE, Apr 20, 2011.

  1. Apr 20, 2011 #1
    MiamiE

    MiamiE New Member

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    Apr 18, 2011
    A friend of mine has an unfired P3AT he wants to unload. Comes with pocket holster, and 20 rounds of defense ammo. Purchased July 2010. The slide is showing slight rust, and the end is worn from holster wear. Again never fired. He wants $150 for everything. Worth it?
     
    MiamiE, Apr 20, 2011
    MiamiE, Apr 20, 2011
  3. Apr 20, 2011 #2
    rdemilt

    rdemilt New Member

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    Aug 5, 2010
    Sounds fair based on what I have seen in the LGS. Last weeked I looked at a hard chrome/ Green model and they wanted $225.00 for it, I was considering it until I notice a flaw in the frame I did not care for. If someone offered that deal I would take them up on it.
     
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  5. Apr 20, 2011 #3
    tomdickandharry

    tomdickandharry Member

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    Mar 7, 2011
    Orlando Fl
    carried but never fired?!
     
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  6. Apr 20, 2011 #4
    Elder51

    Elder51 New Member

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    Dec 29, 2006
    Box & Paperwork?
    Any other sign of lack of due care of pistol... RUST on slide :'(
    Barrel clean?
    If lack of care is not much worse than that.... Good price I'd say... But right to my Smith for a GOOD cleaning ;)
     
    Elder51, Apr 20, 2011
    Elder51, Apr 20, 2011
  7. Apr 20, 2011 #5
    rhinokrk

    rhinokrk New Member

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    Feb 20, 2008
    At $150 I'd be all over it. :cool:
     
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  8. Apr 20, 2011 #6
    MiamiE

    MiamiE New Member

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    Apr 18, 2011
    Weird I know, but it's not me carrying!
     
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  9. Apr 20, 2011 #7
    MiamiE

    MiamiE New Member

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    Apr 18, 2011
    Everything is clean. Never been fired before, just some slight rust on the slide. More than likely from sweat while carrying.
     
    MiamiE, Apr 20, 2011
    MiamiE, Apr 20, 2011
  10. Apr 20, 2011 #8
    CJP32

    CJP32 Active Member

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    Thats a pretty good deal, I wouldn't think twice and I already have a P3at and a P32. ;)

    As far as cleaning a quick field strip, cleaning and lube acording to GL's guide should be plenty. No way would I waste the money on taking it to a smith. The rust might come off with some very five steel wool and oil. Give it about 200 rounds to break in and try your JHP of choice.

    CJ
     
    CJP32, Apr 20, 2011
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  11. Apr 20, 2011 #9
    tomdickandharry

    tomdickandharry Member

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    Mar 7, 2011
    Orlando Fl
    I bought a new one online. Before I could even pick it up, A friend offered his that was sitting at the bottom of his safe for $150. Now I own 2.

    If you don't do the deal, I will ;)
     
    tomdickandharry, Apr 20, 2011
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  12. Apr 20, 2011 #10
    MiamiE

    MiamiE New Member

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    Apr 18, 2011
    Thanks for the advice guys. I may go shoot it this weekend a bit then send it out to GL for a tuneup!
     
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  13. Apr 20, 2011 #11
    nmusti63

    nmusti63 Member

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    Apr 1, 2011
    The P3AT is on my shopping list. If I found one for $150, I'd jump on that deal, everything I've been running across online has been closer to $200+ used.

    Enjoy!
     
    nmusti63, Apr 20, 2011
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  14. Apr 21, 2011 #12
    frankmako

    frankmako Well-Known Member

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    Mar 11, 2006
    Chattanooga TN
    i would be all over this.
     
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  15. Apr 21, 2011 #13
    CavMedic

    CavMedic New Member

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    Oct 7, 2009
    Hey MiamiE, I am assuming you are from Miami, Fl? If you are then I would jump all over that. You cant get a p3at down here for less than 300 brand new. I got mine for 310 out the door. More expensive than most places but we have to deal with what we have to deal with, where we are....
     
    CavMedic, Apr 21, 2011
    CavMedic, Apr 21, 2011
  16. Apr 21, 2011 #14
    mike_kitterman

    mike_kitterman Active Member

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    May 7, 2010
    I'd love to find an unfired one for $150. A little rust on the slide would be a good excuse to send it out for a $35 nickel plating.
     
    mike_kitterman, Apr 21, 2011
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