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Hi allinh. There are as many ways to do this as you can imagine. I myself, like to educate myself as much as I can online about the particular models that interest me. Then I go to my favorite large gun store to see them in person, and check out their prices. If the price is right, I'll buy it then and there.

I'm a large fan of purchasing used guns, because the prices suit me better, and quality guns last a long time. In fact, I think I've bought only 3 guns that were brand spanking new in my entire lifetime, but gobs and gobs of used guns. But to each their own. And I'm unanimous in that decision. lol!

My most recent purchase of a Ruger P95 came from auctionarms.com. Got a great deal on it. $231.00 for a used one complete with box, 2mags, loader and 2 mags, instruction manual. My next purchase will be from auctionarms.com as well. Gunbroker.com is another common auction website and they have lots of new guns, but a little to pricey for me.

Gun shows are a great place to pick up guns, IF you know exactly what you are looking for, and have a VERY good feel for the value of it/them. Also, gun shows are a great way to negotiate a good deal for yourself, IF you have good knowledge of the gun you are looking at. Otherwise, there's every likelihood of you paying to much(if money is an object)

Hope that helps a lil' bit.