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Cash for HANDGUN Clunkers

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http://www.sigsauer.com/CustomerService/klunker.aspx

http://www.wired.com/dangerroo...ash-for-clunkers-deal/

Handgun manufacturer Sig Sauer has proposed its own twist on the government?s ?cash for clunkers? program (the taxpayer-subsidized effort to boost the automobile industry get more fuel-efficient cars on the road). It?s offering a $200 discount to gun owners who turn in their old pistols and buy a brand-new Sig Sauer.

And no, you can?t get a rebate by turning in a zip gun or a rusty old .22. According to the rules, a qualifying ?Klunker? handgun ?must be operational and free from cracks in frame or other key components ? [and] must be a semi-auto pistol 9mm or larger, or revolver of .38 caliber or larger.?
 
Hmmm.

Not that I can afford anything right now but would be a nice way to replace my wifes .38 for something she can manage a little better.
 
The firearms industry is the LAST market that needs any stimulation! Prices have been ridiculous since November, only recently have they started to come back down to reasonable levels.
 
While I'd love to own a Sig, the only problem I can see with this is that you're eating into your $200 cash, unless you're an FFL licensee. Otherwise, you're going to get charged at least $25 to legally ship this from an FFL holder to Sig Sauer, plus the cost of the shipment (probably at least another $10). Pretty much means you're only going to get $160-165, max, out of this deal.

Too bad, as I have a Hi-Point 9mm, that only cost me ~$140 a couple years ago, that I'd gladly trade for value on a Sig! 😉
 
Originally posted by: JDub02
son of a ....

i have a .380 auto that i'd love to dump because it's a piece of junk.
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Depending on what they mean by larger.

A .380 and a 9mm are the same diameter bullet, aren't they?
 
Originally posted by: marvdmartian
While I'd love to own a Sig, the only problem I can see with this is that you're eating into your $200 cash, unless you're an FFL licensee. Otherwise, you're going to get charged at least $25 to legally ship this from an FFL holder to Sig Sauer, plus the cost of the shipment (probably at least another $10). Pretty much means you're only going to get $160-165, max, out of this deal.
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Incorrect. You do not need to have an FFL to ship a firearm to a dealer or to a manufacturer. Since you will be shipping to a licensed manufacturer, you will not need the shipment to go through an FFL.

From FedEx's website (Note bold portion):

Firearms:

FedEx Express will transport and deliver firearms as defined by the United States Gun Control Act of 1968, between areas served in the U.S., but only between:
Licensed importers; licensed manufacturers; licensed dealers; licensed collectors; law enforcement agencies of the U.S. or any department or agency thereof; and law enforcement agencies of any state or any department, agency or political subdivisions thereof; or

Where not prohibited by local, state and federal law, from individuals to licensed importers, licensed manufacturers or licensed dealers (and return of same).
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As long as you are shipping to someone who has a license, you do not need to have a license yourself (unless your state or locality has enacted additional laws).

Originally posted by: BrunoPuntzJones
380 is .355 and 9mm is .356 or 57
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.380 ACP is known in Europe as 9mm Kurz. And yes, technical bullet diameter is 0.355" while 9mm Parabellum is .356". Still, I think it would be possible that the .380 ACP would be acceptable, though I would contact SigSauer first to be sure. If they said yes, I'd want to get it in writing though.

ZV
 
Originally posted by: LTC8K6
Originally posted by: JDub02
son of a ....

i have a .380 auto that i'd love to dump because it's a piece of junk.
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Depending on what they mean by larger.

A .380 and a 9mm are the same diameter bullet, aren't they?
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Essentially the same bullet. The 9mm has a bigger casing and more powder.

I really doubt they'd accept that logic, otherwise they would have said .380 or larger.

Their loss, I guess. I'm a Glock guy, but I would have bought a Sig for this offer.
 
Originally posted by: Triumph
The firearms industry is the LAST market that needs any stimulation! Prices have been ridiculous since November, only recently have they started to come back down to reasonable levels.
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😕

It's just a sale on guns. It's not like there's tax money being handed out.
 
Originally posted by: JDub02
Originally posted by: Triumph
The firearms industry is the LAST market that needs any stimulation! Prices have been ridiculous since November, only recently have they started to come back down to reasonable levels.
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😕

It's just a sale on guns. It's not like there's tax money being handed out.
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LOL. Thats like saying, "prices have been ridiculous! They are lowing their prices? How dare they!"
 
Originally posted by: JDub02
Originally posted by: LTC8K6
Originally posted by: JDub02
son of a ....

i have a .380 auto that i'd love to dump because it's a piece of junk.
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Depending on what they mean by larger.

A .380 and a 9mm are the same diameter bullet, aren't they?
Click to expand...

Essentially the same bullet. The 9mm has a bigger casing and more powder.

I really doubt they'd accept that logic, otherwise they would have said .380 or larger.

Their loss, I guess. I'm a Glock guy, but I would have bought a Sig for this offer.
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i'd bet they would accept it.

9mm kurtz isnt a bad round. the justification of 9mm or larger is to cut out .22's and such.
 
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