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[beb1954]

I would like to get some feedback from anyone that has first hand knowledge of doing PPT's at Blue Collar Firearms. I have heard both positive and negative stories regarding this FFL. As far as getting ammo through them it is a good thing. But I heard that someone bought an AR upper and paid $750 for just an upper but never verified the quality of the parts used in the build.( several catastrophic failures (broken bolt, Gasblock slipping off, Soft carrier, sheared gas key).
I know it is just a ppt that I will be doing but, as much as I hate to say it, not sure if I am completely confident in leaving the item l will be transferring there for 10 days and feeling that the gun being transferred had not been f'ed with for obsolete parts and replaced with aftermarket parts.
Thx

[tabascoz28]

Aren't there 2 issues? One is you are unsure of the store. The other is the person that you are doing the transaction with. If the person is a Calgunner you can see if they have a positive feedback score on their prior transactions.
I have never done it but you can ask if you can test fire at a local range that you pay for, no self made reloads. Take lots of pictures of the item while it is locked up. Take a knowledgeable friend with you for the transaction inside the store. Someone else will have to chime in on Blue Collar Firearms.

[norcalAF]

After the FFL verifies all the guns information, lock the case that you will be storing the gun in for the ten days, I can't imagine they would require access. Maybe call the store about it first though, they may have internal policies.

[beb1954]

Aren't there 2 issues? One is you are unsure of the store. The other is the person that you are doing the transaction with. If the person is a Calgunner you can see if they have a positive feedback score on their prior transactions.
I have never done it but you can ask if you can test fire at a local range that you pay for, no self made reloads. Take lots of pictures of the item while it is locked up. Take a knowledgeable friend with you for the transaction inside the store. Someone else will have to chime in on Blue Collar Firearms.

Not concerned about the "other party" at all. Not even thought of. My only thought is of what I had read about/heard Re: Blue Collar.
Not sure at all how my post would give the impression of any negative thoughts towards the selling party.
Thanks for the imput

[warbird]

i do not know about this particular FFL but it would be risky to change out parts while holding a gun for ten days. If the seller says those were not his parts and the buyer has doubts that could lead to a lot of ATF and civil grief if complaints are filed. a lot of money could be spent defending one's self on something like this. A lot of FFL 's will require locking guns up in cases after inspection just for this reason to protect themselves from unsavory customers and sometimes employees. just in time and grief alone if i was an FFL caught in this situation I would be more than happy to replace anything questionable to avoid the expense and trouble. i would also make sure i never got burned again for such a few bucks on a transfer. Just my personal opinion.