[Lightsped]

Some of you may or may not remember. I was torn between buying a Kimber Ultra Carry (3 inch barrel) or a Glock 30.

Well, I went to Galyans, opened up a credit card which allows 10% off of your first purchase (firearms included) with 0% interest for a year, and bought BOTH a Kimber Pro Carry (4 inch barrel) and a Glock 30.

I saved over 120 bucks by buying both guns at the same time and getting 10% total purchase price. Price for the Kimber Pro Carry was 611.00 and the G30 was 494.00.

I really could not decide which gun I wanted/liked more so that is what I did. This is my first gun purchase since 2001. I figured I deserved both of them. I hope I got a good deal because I sure did shop around long enough....

[Ringer]

I bought my USP45 that way a couple months ago. I don't see how you could find a better price on a new firearm than 10% off Galyan's already reasonable prices.

Congrats on the purchases! Interesting combination too:)

[rock jock]

You done good. I hope you bought about 500 rounds of ammo on the first purchase too.

[Beav]

When your card comes in you should get a coupon for $15 off of a $75 or more purchase. Could come in handy for ammo, especially since my local Galyans already offers 5% off of 5 or more boxes of white box.

[TheOtherOne]

Good information to have. The 10% off would be nice, I just need to keep the will power to stay away from the 12-months same as cash part! :) Hmmm.... Does Galyan's have AR-15's? I've been wanting to get one for quite awhile and this would be a nice discount!

Since they didn't have much info listed on their web page, I tried doing a google to see what I could come up with and found out that they give in to the anti-gun lobby without much problems: http://www.ichv.org/topstories.htm

[Mike Irwin]

Hum...

I may have to do this and get a shotgun...

How long does the sale last?

[Lightsped]

Not sure how long the sale lasts, and I am not sure if Galyans has any AR-15s. I was focused on handguns last night... I think the 15 dollar coupon will go towards one of those plastic molded holsters for the G30.

[JohnBT]

Hey, I like the sound of this. They're opening a store here in a month or two - whenever the multi-gazillion-dollar mall gets finished. Actually, we're getting 2 new monster mega-malls and I even don't know which one gets the Galyans.

John

[El Tejon]

10% was the employee discount on firearms.

The, yes, when I worked at Galyan's we sold ARs, however that was in its state of origin (Indiana). I'm sure it's a lot different on the East Coast.:(

[mtnbkr]

I may have to do this and get a shotgun...

Do it. You know you want to. Buying a new 28g SxS and attempting to wear it out at the Trap range will pull you out of your gun funk. :D

Chris

[Mike Irwin]

I want to handle the Stoeger 28 before I buy it, and Galyans doesn't seem to be interested in carrying the damned thing, just special ordering it, for which they charge a niftly little special order fee and a few other zingers on top of charging the frigging MSRP.

No thanks.

[Lightsped]

I pre-ordered my Kimber. No "special order" fees are charged to me.

[TheOtherOne]

The, yes, when I worked at Galyan's we sold ARs, however that was in its state of origin (Indiana). I'm sure it's a lot different on the East Coast.Good to hear. I'm in Utah, so there's probably a good chance the one here will carry them too. I'm going to have go on a drive to Salt Lake and find out for sure.

P.S. I hate good deals when you really should keep your money for something else! :D :D

[mtnbkr]

I want to handle the Stoeger 28 before I buy it

I've never ordered a gun through them, only bought off the shelf. Do they make you pay when you order or when you take delivery?

Chris

[Mike Irwin]

Beats me. After the guy started rattling off all of the extras, and then tried VERY hard to sell me a Beretta that I specifically told him that I didn't want, I got pissed and left.

[Oracle]

That sounds a little weird, Mike. The Galyans around Atlanta do charge an order fee, but it's usually less than the other FFL's around here charge to recieve something (I think it's $10 or $15), and I've never had them charge MSRP, not even close. In fact, they usually have the best prices in the area. Strange, maybe it's a regional thing.

[mtnbkr]

Just noticed you said MSRP. They've never quoted MSRP to me. Except for the Winchester I bought this winter, they've had the same price or slightly better for various guns. The only problem is getting a quote from them. They always seem to have a reason they can't call right then. I'd involve a manager if you're interested at all.

Chris

[Ringer]

They charged me $10.00 to order a USP 45 because I didn't want the one in the case. I don't think they normally charge anything if it is a normally stocked item that just don't currently have. I have the same problem with price checks at my store. They are usually "too busy" to call right then. I leave my phone number and it's hit or mis on the follow up, sometimes I have to call back. My understanding is they have an 8% markup on their guns which means they are losing money to firearms sales on the 10% off card. Gues they make it up elsewhere or maybe the finance company of the card eats some of it for the anticipated interest?

[Lightsped]

Interesting. My Galyans (Kennesaw) did not charge many anything to order my Kimber. My Kimber is a regularly stocked item, so maybe that is why....