ManOwar ,welcome . Boy have you asked an open question ! I guess the replies and advice will go on for weeks . My best advice is to go carefully ,there is a lot over over priced junk out there. Auctions may seem a good idea but then a lot of people put guns in auctions to get rid of them as they do not want to sell them themselves . Think long and hard pick two or three guns you like and get every thing checked before you part with money . Every one is your friend when they want to sell but not many are if you want it back . Gook luck .