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January 13th, 2018, 07:22 PM #31
Re: More appealing gun shops are more expensive
I got a Cabelas gift card for Christmas. I just got back with one of those Outfitters XL cots, damn this thing is XL!
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January 13th, 2018, 07:46 PM #32Grand Member
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Re: More appealing gun shops are more expensive
My mistake, I missed the last part of your post where you said;
“even when you do add in the transfer fee that the gun shop will charge you when you go to pick it up.”
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January 13th, 2018, 10:48 PM #33Grand Member
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Re: More appealing gun shops are more expensive
Tanner's is the most appealing shop I've been to. It's appealing because of the selection, the service, and the internet level pricing. Sometimes I drive by, and I think, "maybe I'll just stop in".
"No, don't do it. You don't have the cash, and there will be at least one thing(probably a few) that the price is so low, you can't say no. Just keep driving."
New RIA 1911 for $360
New Remington V3 Shadow Grass $430 after rebate
Used Kimber Solo for $4xx something
It's very hard to walk out empty handed. It's not real pretty from the outside, but it's beautiful inside. Go there at 11 am on a Wednesday (or monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, ) there will be 30 people in there shopping.
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January 13th, 2018, 11:44 PM #34
Re: More appealing gun shops are more expensive
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January 14th, 2018, 11:37 AM #35Senior Member
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Re: More appealing gun shops are more expensive
I have never purchased a firearm from any of the big box stores. Once in a while I might buy some ammo when they run a special sale, but that's about it. The employee's attitudes and "company policies" just turn me off. Luckily, I have two LGS that get 99% of my firearms business. About the only time I don't use one of them is when I'm buying a used gun at a show, or something I stumbled across online. One of the shops charges me $20 for a transfer/receiving a gun, and the other charges $25, a fair deal either way. And yes, I know that there are times I've found a slightly better price on a gun online, but if you run the numbers and compare the total price when you factor in shipping, etc. the difference is rarely more than $10-$20. I recently bought a new Ruger MKIV. Comparing the best online deal I could find and buying it from my LGS, I ended up paying less than $5 more. I'll take that any day for the ability to inspect the gun beforehand, and the benefit of supporting a local business that has, in turn, taken good care of me for many years! Any time I hear someone lamenting the passing of a good LGS the first thing I ask is "Where did you make your last firearm purchase?" All too often the response is Buds, Gunbroker, Cabela's, etc. That's when I say "Just look in the mirror for the reason too many good/great LGS are gone."
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January 14th, 2018, 02:08 PM #36Senior Member
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January 15th, 2018, 02:04 PM #37
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January 16th, 2018, 05:58 AM #38Senior Member
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Re: More appealing gun shops are more expensive
So I know not too many people here like to buy guns at Cabela's including myself. If you buy guns at Cabela's you will be paying way too much. But, I must say I still do love Cabela's. I like to buy other stuff at Cabela's besides guns. Cabala's is good for buying ammo and for buying camping supplies and survival gear. I got some really great flashlights from Cabela's as well as a smoker and a vacuum sealer. I have not bought any fishing supplies from Cabela's and Im not an authority on fishing. I haven't fished much since boy scouts so I wouldn't know what the good brands are with fishing gear and I wouldn't know what a good price is but their fishing department is very big and they've got what looks like a really good selection. So there is lots of other good stuff besides guns that is good to get at Cabela's.
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January 16th, 2018, 06:45 AM #39
Re: More appealing gun shops are more expensive
Cabela's, Bass Pro, Field and Stream and others of that ilk aren't for folks like us. While (sometimes) fun to wander around, I suspect most on this forum are like me: blown away by the prices (and not in the good way). Those stores are for the person that decided that today is the day I buy my gun. They will buy it with the necessary accessories and ammo, shoot it once or twice then into the drawer. We aren't those folks. I am not saying that one can't find a good deal at those stores, may have to kiss a few of frogs first.
My favorite stores come in two varieties:
1) Small steel frame warehouse type of structure on a concrete slab. I can think of 3 within 50 miles. Reasonably well stocked, some used guns, good prices and friendly staff. One more in the same vein built out of shipping containers and a concrete bunker, seriously fun place to visit (Altra Firearms).
2) Old building crammed to the gills with all manner of guns and sporting gear. Sometimes smells of bait and old cigarette smoke. There are more than a few around Pittsburgh, mostly friendly staff, sometimes good prices and always interesting.
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January 17th, 2018, 01:06 PM #40Senior Member
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