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Gun Talk Media
Published on November 18, 2019
Category: General
Duration: 43:55

This episode of Gun Talk Radio features a discussion with Johnny Dory of Duries Guns about selling gun collections and the used gun market. Dory explains their process for appraising and purchasing used firearms, emphasizing fair pricing based on the Blue Book of Gun Values and condition. He also highlights Duries Guns' commitment to customer service, including a lifetime guarantee on all firearms sold and their expansion into a new, larger facility in San Antonio, Texas. The conversation touches on the current market for collectible firearms and the importance of trust and transparency in the gun business.

Tags

Used Gun Market
Gun Collection Sales
Firearm Appraisal
Consignment Sales
Gun Broker
Duries Guns
San Antonio Texas
Blue Book of Gun Values
Firearm Condition
Family Gun Business
Lifetime Guarantee
Ruger No. 1
Smith & Wesson Revolvers
Collectible Firearms
Personal Protection
Ranch Guns
Range Guns

Quick Summary

Johnny Dory of Duries Guns explains that they purchase used firearms at 30% below the Blue Book of Gun Values, ensuring fair pricing. They also offer consignment sales at full retail and provide a lifetime guarantee on all firearms sold, covering parts, labor, and shipping for any issues.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Crimson Trace Laser Saddle Ad
  2. 00:13Introduction to Gun Talk Radio
  3. 00:20Guest Introduction: Johnny Dory of Duries Guns
  4. 00:24Topic: Selling Your Gun Collection
  5. 00:45Host's Range Report & Upcoming Topics
  6. 01:13New Guns and Cool Stuff
  7. 01:23Interview with Johnny Dory Begins
  8. 01:41Duries Guns' New Location & Grand Opening
  9. 02:06Reason for the Move: Outgrowing Space
  10. 02:23New Location Details
  11. 02:32Duries Guns Business Model: Retail & Online Sales
  12. 02:43Family History in the Gun Business
  13. 03:13Current Market Conditions & Host's Find
  14. 03:36The Appeal of Used Guns
  15. 04:03Duries Guns' Used Gun Business Volume
  16. 04:10Sourcing Used Guns
  17. 04:37Online Presence of Used Guns
  18. 04:50Uploading Used Guns Online
  19. 05:02Process of Acquiring Used Guns
  20. 05:08Why People Sell Their Guns
  21. 05:25Ease of Selling Through Duries Guns
  22. 05:34Methods of Selling Guns to Duries Guns
  23. 06:21Pricing Process for Used Guns
  24. 06:29Using the Blue Book of Gun Values
  25. 06:35Purchase Pricing Strategy
  26. 06:42Consignment Sales
  27. 07:00Fair Pricing Philosophy
  28. 07:09Host's Personal Experience Selling Guns
  29. 07:42Importance of Firearm Condition
  30. 08:04Transparency and Fair Pricing
  31. 08:14Ease of Transaction and Trust
  32. 08:42Duries Guns' 60th Anniversary
  33. 08:54Honesty in Valuing Firearms
  34. 09:11Explaining Valuation Methods
  35. 09:16Showing Real Market Value
  36. 09:28Buying Process for Customers
  37. 09:30Customer Purchasing Experience
  38. 09:44Shipping Process for Purchased Guns
  39. 09:58Lifetime Guarantee
  40. 10:06Details of the Lifetime Guarantee
  41. 10:27Business Model of Lifetime Guarantee
  42. 10:42New Facility Description
  43. 10:55Facility Decor and Theme
  44. 11:24Gunsmith Facility and Staff
  45. 11:36Customer Reaction to the Facility
  46. 11:47Facility Ambiance: Apple Store Meets Hunting Lodge
  47. 11:57Location of Duries Guns
  48. 12:01Specific Address and Landmarks
  49. 12:10Accessibility for Visitors from Out of Town
  50. 12:36Ease of Access for Travelers
  51. 12:43Current Market for Used Guns
  52. 12:52Collectible Market Trends
  53. 13:06Specific Firearm Trends
  54. 13:21General Used Guns for Various Needs
  55. 13:34Value Proposition of Used Guns
  56. 13:40Specific Firearm Interest: 44 Specials
  57. 14:05Desire for Specific Collectible Revolvers
  58. 14:14The Thrill of Finding Rare Guns
  59. 14:18Customer Loyalty and Frequent Visitors
  60. 14:29Special Requests from Customers
  61. 14:39Example of a Long-Term Search Success
  62. 14:48Host's Reaction to the Story
  63. 14:56Duries Guns Website and Social Media
  64. 15:01Congratulations on the New Place
  65. 15:05Appreciation for Customers
  66. 15:19Closing Remarks with Johnny Dory
  67. 15:27Black Hills Ammunition Ad
  68. 16:00Brownells.com Ad
  69. 16:35First Person Defender Ad
  70. 17:00Crimson Trace Ad
  71. 17:32Sig Sauer Ad
  72. 18:00Call to Action: 866 Talk Gun
  73. 18:18Host's Range Experience Recap
  74. 18:37Training with Former SEAL/SWAT Instructor
  75. 18:58Discussion on School Shootings & Media Coverage
  76. 19:43Reality of Media Coverage on Gun Types Used
  77. 20:11Identifying Potential Shooters
  78. 21:22Politicalization of Gun Violence
  79. 21:47Linking Incidents to "Ghost Guns"
  80. 22:02Call to Action: 866 Talk Gun
  81. 22:27Mission Statement for Gun Talk
  82. 22:46Call to Action: 866 Talk Gun
  83. 22:52Origin of the Term "Assault Weapon"
  84. 23:03Josh Sugarman Quote on Assault Weapons
  85. 23:41Effectiveness of Media in Confusing the Public
  86. 23:45Misleading the Public on Firearms Issues
  87. 23:52Caller: Tom from Rockledge, Florida
  88. 24:01Topic: Prescription Glasses and Scopes
  89. 24:24Progressive Bifocals and Shooting
  90. 24:33Single Vision Glasses for Shooting
  91. 25:06Adjusting Head Position for Progressive Lenses
  92. 25:23Progressive Lenses as a Challenge for Shooters
  93. 25:44Small Lined Bifocal Option
  94. 25:53Bifocal Lens Placement for Handguns
  95. 26:09Optics 20/20 Stick-On Bifocals
  96. 26:25Effectiveness of Stick-On Bifocals
  97. 26:33Recommendation for Shooting Glasses
  98. 26:55Cost of Prescription Glasses
  99. 27:16Caller: Mark from Moscow, Idaho
  100. 27:19Topic: Uphill/Downhill Shooting
  101. 27:23Rifle Used: Remington 700 270
  102. 27:31Missed Shots Uphill
  103. 27:40Rifle Zeroed, Still Missing
  104. 27:46Changes in Bullet Impact Uphill/Downhill
  105. 27:51Angle of Uphill Shot
  106. 28:13Elevation Not the Cause of Missed Shots
  107. 28:22Possible Cause: Trigger Control
  108. 28:27Difference in Impact: Uphill/Downhill
  109. 29:00Bullet Impact on Steep Slopes
  110. 29:06Cutoff Angle for Concern
  111. 29:16Aiming Adjustment for Uphill/Downhill Shots
  112. 29:27Aiming Point: Hair
  113. 29:40Gresham's Rule of Big-Game Hunting
  114. 29:52Long-Range Shooting Aiming Techniques
  115. 30:00Personal Experience with Long-Range Aiming
  116. 30:19Rule: Always Aim at Hair
  117. 30:27Break Announcement
  118. 30:44Gallery of Guns.com Ad
  119. 31:14Gun Talk.com/Win Giveaway Ad
  120. 31:45Ducks Unlimited Ad
  121. 32:46Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Rebate Ad
  122. 33:25Host's AR Training Experience
  123. 33:36Reality Check on Shooting Proficiency
  124. 33:50Consequences of Shooting Different Guns Constantly
  125. 34:02Class Setup: Half-Size Silhouette Targets
  126. 34:11Distance: 25 Yards
  127. 34:15Purpose of Half-Size Targets
  128. 34:28Instructor's Analogy: Movie Theater Distance
  129. 34:45Carrying a Tool for All Possibilities
  130. 35:02Considering a Change in Carry/Practice Gun
  131. 35:17Red Dot Sight on Pistol Experience
  132. 35:29Caller: Shawn from Liberal, Kansas
  133. 35:36Thank You for Rifle Giveaway
  134. 35:45Winner of Brownells BRN-177E2 Rifle
  135. 35:50First AR Owned, Gifted to Parents
  136. 36:03Parents' Shooting Experience
  137. 36:13Local Range Issues
  138. 36:17Enjoying the Rifle
  139. 36:23Congratulations on Winning
  140. 36:27Current Giveaway Details
  141. 36:34"I Never Win Anything" Mentality
  142. 36:42Shawn's Previous Wins
  143. 36:51Blaming Shawn for Wins
  144. 37:13Caller: Jim from Nebraska
  145. 37:16Topic: Remington Supreme Court Case
  146. 37:28Remington/Bushmaster Lawsuit Details
  147. 37:40Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA)
  148. 37:53Connecticut's Legal Strategy: False Advertising
  149. 38:15Supreme Court's Initial Ruling
  150. 38:31Relaxing About the Case Outcome
  151. 38:51Future Updates on the Case
  152. 39:00Call to Action: Range Reports
  153. 39:18Caller: Ryan from Perry, Missouri
  154. 39:25Rifle Acquired: Pre-64 Model 70 (1953)
  155. 39:31Rifle Condition: Bluing, Stock
  156. 39:54Scope: Weaver K-2.5x (period correct)
  157. 40:07Scope Mount: No Turrets, Adjustments on Mount
  158. 40:15Desire to Hunt with the Rifle
  159. 40:23Range Trip and Ammunition Testing
  160. 40:40Accuracy with Remington 165 Grain Ammo
  161. 40:52Scope Adjustment Method
  162. 41:00Scope Mount Adjustment Explanation
  163. 41:11Aesthetic of the Scope Mount
  164. 41:17Zeroing at 25 Yards
  165. 41:32Estimated Zero at 200 Yards
  166. 41:38Hunting Range Limitations
  167. 41:44Appreciation for the Rifle
  168. 41:52Acquisition Story: Gun Show Retirement
  169. 42:13Call to Action: Hunting Report
  170. 42:18Hunting Trip with Daughter
  171. 42:36Daughter's Hunting Success
  172. 42:49Host's Range Experience: Sig Romeo 8 Optic
  173. 43:00Zeroing the Sig Romeo 8
  174. 43:26Red Dot Sight Performance at 300 Yards
  175. 43:36Learning New Shooting Techniques
  176. 43:45Closing Remarks and Break

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Duries Guns determine the price for used firearms?

Duries Guns uses the Blue Book of Gun Values to establish a real-world retail value for firearms. They then offer to purchase guns at 30% below this value, ensuring a fair price for sellers while accounting for their business costs and profit margin.

What options are available for individuals who want to sell a large gun collection but cannot bring it to Duries Guns?

Duries Guns offers to travel to the seller's location if they are within a reasonable distance (e.g., one to two hours). For larger collections or those further away, they will travel anywhere in the country to appraise and purchase the firearms.

Does Duries Guns offer consignment services for selling firearms?

Yes, Duries Guns offers consignment sales where they sell firearms at full retail price. This allows sellers to potentially achieve a higher return on their firearms compared to selling them directly to the dealer.

What kind of guarantee does Duries Guns provide on firearms they sell?

Duries Guns offers a lifetime guarantee on all firearms they sell. This guarantee covers all parts, labor, shipping, and handling if there is ever a problem with the gun, ensuring customer satisfaction and long-term support.

What is the current market like for collectible firearms?

The collectible firearm market is currently strong, with sustained interest in models such as the Winchester Model 70, Winchester 61, and various single-action Colt revolvers. Smith & Wesson revolvers are also gaining collectible interest and offer good value.

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