Frank, thank you for forwarding your gun dealer's phone number. J.D. is a pleasant guy to do business with. I appreciate you going out of your way to help me out.
First, the bad news. J.D. sincerely believed the Judge was chambered for 3" Magnum. He said, "it says right on the box, 'three inch Judge.'" However, when I asked him to verify it was the magnum version by placing a 3" 410 shot shell along side the cylinder, he could tell it was a 3" barreled Judge, chambered for 2-1/2" shot shells. No big deal, it was an honest mistake and both of us were glad to find out now, rather than after the transfer.
Next, the GOOD news. As long as I was on the phone, I asked him if he had any Ruger LCP's. He said he had several and was selling them for $265, plus $12 shipping. I ordered one from him on the spot. In fact, he said he would make a special trip to the Post Office so my new LCP would be shipped today. J.D. even offered to call me when he eventually does get the 3" Mag. Judge. I would definitely do business with him, again.
In the end, it all worked out to my favor, thanks to Frank. :thumb: