Need to know if it's worth it or not

[cmgee67]

I am going to buy a sig P226 in 9mm. I had found one brand. New for 799$ and I didn't jump on it. So while I try and see if I can find another for that price my local gun shop has several used ones ranging from 675-brand new at 915$. It must have a rail so that limits me some. I'd rather have brand new but would a used one be just fine? I have only bought two used guns ever and both were great from that shop. I just don't know. What say you all?

[C-dub]

It depends on why they were sold in the first place. There could be nothing at all wrong with a used gun or it could need to be sent back to the manufacturer for repairs or whatever related to some sort of recall. IDK

I have only sold two firearms (Glock 22 and 27) and both were in perfect working order. I was just switching from .40 to .45.

It would be cool if the place were you were buying it from had a range and would let you fire a few rounds to check it out.

[cmgee67]

They do have a range. I have never asked if they would let me test the gun or not. I know what to look for to tell if it's well used or not. If it's in great shape I don't have an issue. I just like to be the first owner. Sig has the reputation of the "to H.LL and back" reliability and function but I want to make sure it's ok. Both guns I bought that were used had less than a couple hindered through each and I knew one of the owners personally. I will buy the new one if price is decent but if not used is probly ok.

[Pawpaw]

It also depends on how much you figure the warranty is worth to you.

You have to register a Sig to get the warranty. They don't warrant used guns.

When I had problems with my P938, I called Sig. Since I had bought it used, it didn't have a warranty. I had to pay a bit less than $100 for round trip shipping plus a service charge to evaluate the pistol. They made sure I understood that I would have to pay for any repairs.

A week after they received it, I got a return shipping notice. When the pistol arrived, they had replaced the sear pin, replaced the barrel, adjusted the sights and test fired it. They never did charge me.

[cmgee67]

That's excellent! Yes if I buy a brand new one you can bet your bottom dollar it will be registered

[Jketchum]

I've bought lots of used guns, of the sig variety my beloved 229, 239, 250 and ultra compact 1911 were all used guns. The only new sig I've purchased was a 938. All have been 100% flawless as to be expected from sig.
my brother has a well used 226 that has served him well.

Knowing what to look for, I would consider a used one.

Good luck!