I'm not much of a price shopper when it comes to guns. Oh, I try not to OVER pay, of course. However, deals can be found. Probably my best deal ever (proportionately) was getting a very good condition Ruger SP101 for $350 at Gander Mountain of all places. They couldn't get the dirty carbon ring off the front of the cylinder
I a very light buffing with some Barkeeper's Friend and it was satin again. I cringe at what they paid the guy who had it before me.
Anyway, I buy most all of my guns from a local gun shop. The gentleman does business with me as well. I don't get these screaming internet deals, but I get a fair shake. He'll order something in without requiring me to pre-pay, he'll give me the scoop on what resells the best (I'm a chronic gun trader
), and he gives me VERY fair pricing on my trade-ins.
I don't really care if I could have saved $50 or $75 jumping through the hoops to get a "better" deal. To me, the relationship of having someone I can trust and do multiple business dealings with.
But yeah, there is always that one guy that can get a gun cheaper than you can and has to make sure you know it