Just got my first scam/broken firearm deal through TGT

[IHaveAMustang]

I guess it is my own fault for not making him meet me at a range, but with the other 25 or so firearms I have purchased in the past 6 years, I have never had this issue.

Bought a Taurus PT-111 for a cheap pocket/console gun. Found it on TGT for $220. Buyer assured me it worked, even after I specificallly mentioned FTF or FTE's.

Well the extractor is broken. You fire one round, the shell stays in place and the next one wont feed.

I sent him an email about this, stating it would cost me around $50 to send it to Taurus to have it repaired, and I just don't think it would be worth it for the type of firearm it is and I get this response:

The Bill of Sale clearly states that the gun was sold with NO Warranty. If I had the money to give back, maybe but I don't. Maybe you should just try to sell it.

So, yeah...from now on I am mandating I meet at a range. Honestly I thought firearms owners had more integrity, but I guess I was wrong.

I shot back this email just to put a little guilt on him. It wont do anything, but it made me feel better as I am not going to dwell on this, just be the better man and move on with a lesson learned.

Wow, thank you so much for showing your true colors.

I honestly thought you were a man who was honest and had integrity. I am now proven wrong on both parts.

You clearly sold me a weapon that fails to eject and you knowingly sold it in this condition.

You are the first person to scam me with a broken firearm.I hope this never happens to you. God Bless you sir in the future and may he not let anything bad befall you, despite you doing the opposite to me.

Thank You,

So looks like it's going to the Taurus factory after all..hopefully they will toss in an extra mag or two for my troubles.

Anyone ever had this happen? Did you just move on?

[Broncojohnny]

I'd hate for you to post up more about this Byron Sims character. He may end up with a reputation much like Dan Bishop, project manager for GE who is a convicted goat rapist.

[Saleen781]

what an asshole, you responded the right way by hopefully guilting him a little.

[mustang_revival]

Taurus makes some very fine handguns, but some of thier lower end pistols seem to have issues like that or horrible triggers and balance.

Sorry you got burned.

[IHaveAMustang]

I'd hate for you to post up more about this Byron Sims character. He may end up with a reputation much like Dan Bishop, project manager for GE who is a convicted goat rapist.

I've already heard that Byron Sims of Arlington, TX can be reached at 972-748-1273 because he likes to be called when he dresses up at night wearing panty hose and crotchless panties. Now I don't know this to be fact, I just read this on the inside of the bathroom stall at a Denny's.

He also likes to sext and email erotic encounters (byronsims80@gmail.com)

[Craizie]

Sorry for the ignorance, but what is TGT?

[LS1Goat]

Sorry for the ignorance, but what is TGT?

texas gun talk

[lowthreeohz]

i've already heard that byron sims of arlington, tx can be reached at 972-748-1273 because he likes to be called when he dresses up at night wearing panty hose and crotchless panties. Now i don't know this to be fact, i just read this on the inside of the bathroom stall at a denny's.

He also likes to sext and email erotic encounters (byronsims80@gmail.com)

qfp.

[IHaveAMustang]

texas gun talk

This particular acronym is TexasGunTrader.com

But yes, it could be Texas Gun Talk as well, sorry bout that.

[CJ]

well, that's the cheapest of all fixes, just replace the extractor and move along. Make sure to inspect guns really well if they are used, I've inspected several that were damaged or misrepresented.

[Skidmark]

Byron Sims Arlington TX TEXAS 972-748-1273 9727481273 972.748.1273 (972) 748-1273 byronsims80 byronsims80@gmail.com scam scammer untrustworthy shady do not trust texasguntrader texasguntrader.com Byron Sims Arlington TX TEXAS 972-748-1273 9727481273 972.748.1273 (972) 748-1273 byronsims80 byronsims80@gmail.com scam scammer untrustworthy shady do not trust texasguntrader texasguntrader.com Byron Sims Arlington TX TEXAS 972-748-1273 9727481273 972.748.1273 (972) 748-1273 byronsims80 byronsims80@gmail.com scam scammer untrustworthy shady do not trust texasguntrader texasguntrader.com Byron Sims Arlington TX TEXAS 972-748-1273 9727481273 972.748.1273 (972) 748-1273 byronsims80 byronsims80@gmail.com scam scammer untrustworthy shady do not trust texasguntrader texasguntrader.com Byron Sims Arlington TX TEXAS 972-748-1273 9727481273 972.748.1273 (972) 748-1273 byronsims80 byronsims80@gmail.com scam scammer untrustworthy shady do not trust texasguntrader texasguntrader.com Byron Sims Arlington TX TEXAS 972-748-1273 9727481273 972.748.1273 (972) 748-1273 byronsims80 byronsims80@gmail.com scam scammer untrustworthy shady do not trust texasguntrader texasguntrader.com Byron Sims Arlington TX TEXAS 972-748-1273 9727481273 972.748.1273 (972) 748-1273 byronsims80 byronsims80@gmail.com scam scammer untrustworthy shady do not trust texasguntrader texasguntrader.com Byron Sims Arlington TX TEXAS 972-748-1273 9727481273 972.748.1273 (972) 748-1273 byronsims80 byronsims80@gmail.com scam scammer untrustworthy shady do not trust texasguntrader texasguntrader.com Byron Sims Arlington TX TEXAS 972-748-1273 9727481273 972.748.1273 (972) 748-1273 byronsims80 byronsims80@gmail.com scam scammer untrustworthy shady do not trust texasguntrader texasguntrader.com Byron Sims Arlington TX TEXAS 972-748-1273 9727481273 972.748.1273 (972) 748-1273 byronsims80 byronsims80@gmail.com scam scammer untrustworthy shady do not trust texasguntrader texasguntrader.com

[Dacotua]

That guy is a slimeball. Ive never been screwed by anyone trading or selling guns on this site or texas hunters.

[VaderTT]

I hope this guy isn't a friend of anyone who would take this as a "personal attack", cause that would be dumb.

Which one of the 5 is he?


1.BYRON J SIMS JR
BYRON JUSTIN SIMS
DOB: 6/xx/1988 (23)
DOB: 6/xx/1980 (31)
Gender: Male
Setup Alert 554-63-xxxx
1509 SANIBEL LN
ARLINGTON TX 76018-3044


2. BYRON SIMS
BYRON K SIMS
DOB: 1/xx/1964 (47)
Gender: Male
Setup Alert 431-37-xxxx
3417 ALLISON CT
ARLINGTON TX 76015-3567

3. BYRON SIMS
BYRON K SIMS
BYRON K SIMS SR
DOB: 1/xx/1964 (47)
Gender: Male
Setup Alert 431-37-xxxx
2214 E MITCHELL ST
ARLINGTON TX 76010-3209

4. BYRON K SIMS
BYRON K SIMS SR
DOB: 1/xx/1964 (47)
Gender: Male
Setup Alert 431-37-xxxx
2201 ASCENSION BLVD
ARLINGTON TX 76006-5587
.

5. BYRON K SIMS
DOB: 1/xx/1964 (47)
Gender: Male
Setup Alert 431-37-xxxx
1208 HARVEST HILL LN
ARLINGTON TX 76014-1414

[Jewrrick]

This needs to be in the Back Porch for MAXIMUM effectiveness =D

[KBScobravert]

That sucks. Hopefully Taurus will take care of you though. I think you handled it well according to your response.