I had a deal like this on a Parker some time ago with a person who I once considered a friend. He is no longer considered a friend, his name is Steve Meyers, and unfortunately, he has a "namesake" who may identify himself as an innocent bystander. The "bad" Steve Meyers is a Maryland-Delaware waterfowler who put the screws to me on a gun he offered for sale at a set price I was willing to pay but he would not accept my money. The reason I came out on my deal is that you described your guy as a "shooting buddy" which is how I once would have described my backout seller. There are no "shooting buddies" who will screw you on a gun deal. Bill Murphy in MD.