I won't use anything but the USPS. My story: I had barrels damaged in shipping once and filed a claim. All i had to do was show proof that my Parker 1 frame barrels was worth X amonut of money and the claim was payed. I have shipped numerous guns through USPS from a larger town and sometimes they ask that you fill out a form stating this is a firearm bla, bla, etc.. etc.. and have never been turned away. But mostly i'll ship from my small town office where the clerk knows you and never have i had any trouble shipping a gun. Yes they know it's a gun too! I like it that i can track and see when it was delivered. Plus if it's insured, you have all the bases covered. GO USPS!