gunsmith
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I hang out and chat
and give all kinds of advice....all stuff I heard here and now everyone thinks I'm a genius!
and give all kinds of advice....all stuff I heard here and now everyone thinks I'm a genius!
People who hangout at gun shops.
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Big Mike
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To answer your questions:
1. Absolutely NOT!
2. N/A
3. I do not frequent shops often down here in So. Oregon, but in WA when I went to shoot at the range or buy ammo, I always saw a couple there who seemed to be fixtures of the shop. I asked one a question once thinking he worked there and got an earfull of jibber/jabber about not having to work, etc. My limited experience is they are kinda weird.
Mike
1. Absolutely NOT!
2. N/A
3. I do not frequent shops often down here in So. Oregon, but in WA when I went to shoot at the range or buy ammo, I always saw a couple there who seemed to be fixtures of the shop. I asked one a question once thinking he worked there and got an earfull of jibber/jabber about not having to work, etc. My limited experience is they are kinda weird.
Mike
MountainPeak
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GunPacker, and my only point was, that there are times customers have good reason to be angry about gun shop services/experiences. Obviously, if the guy was threatening or violent he was totally out of line.
AirForceShooter
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I cannot count the times I've walked into a gun shop and the guru behind the counter is shooting the breeze with his "buddy". Usually I'll wind up wanting to caress something and I'll look over at the guru. He's just way too involved with his bud to talk to me.
You want my money? Pay attention.
I'm gone.
AFS
You want my money? Pay attention.
I'm gone.
AFS
WayneConrad
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I spend money so fast that a clerk that makes me wait for the end of a joke or anecdote before I can spend more of it is doing me a favor. He's the only thing slowing down my race towards bankruptcy.
Radagast
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Yes I occasionally stop and chat after work if there is time before closing, it was a way to find out if anything new had come in. I tended to help sell guns through enthusiasm, if someone wanted advice I was a relatively unbiased opinion.
End result was one dealer put me on his books as a casual employee so I could sell guns for him to my club members, another uses that to have me hold the desk if he needs to go to the post office.That took a lot of the fun from it, I haven't dropped in in almost six months.
Ken
End result was one dealer put me on his books as a casual employee so I could sell guns for him to my club members, another uses that to have me hold the desk if he needs to go to the post office.That took a lot of the fun from it, I haven't dropped in in almost six months.
Ken
When I got my first pistol I took it up to get myself a holster. I didn't really know the appropriate way to do this so I just carried in my entire $20 sentry safe.
I opened it up and the stooge that was just hanging out said:
"Sentry eleven-hundred huh? I could pick that with a bobby pin."
Me: Well my three year old can't.
Oaf:
I guess you have a point.
My brother in law was with me and he thought it was hillarious.
I opened it up and the stooge that was just hanging out said:
"Sentry eleven-hundred huh? I could pick that with a bobby pin."
Me: Well my three year old can't.
Oaf:
I guess you have a point. My brother in law was with me and he thought it was hillarious.I bump into these guys and they often times thinks they are some sort of gun genius. So when they start spouting off I correct them. They always take it hard. 
They see a young dumb kid and think that I don't know anything. Man they are usually sorry for opening their condescending mouth.
They see a young dumb kid and think that I don't know anything. Man they are usually sorry for opening their condescending mouth. CombatArmsUSAF
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The tacticool ninjas bother me, but on the other hand they are always good for a laugh.
kframe357
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I just bought a new (to me) Sig at a shop that I have bought ammo and leather at before yesterday, guy behind the counter (owner) was too busy to help me (bs'ing w/hangers out). I asked the "register girl" (a workers wife, pretty cute) who the newest shop guy was and had him sell it to me. Owner suddenly got interested and said he could help me. I told him no thanks, I want the kid to, owner wasn't happy with response, I said if it was a problem I could start shopping at Gander Mountain or Cabella's.
I don't mind hanger's out as long as they don't affect my shopping. And I don't have time to waste trying to get someone to help me.
I don't mind hanger's out as long as they don't affect my shopping. And I don't have time to waste trying to get someone to help me.
Ala Dan
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I Will Field Question #2
As a firearms sales rep, NO potiental customers DO NOT annoy me. Lots of
times, you have to let all the BS roll off your back; and decide between
truth and fiction as laid out by customers. For example, I had an older
gentleman tell me one time that he didn't want NO .357 magnum as it
was just too dad burn powerful. I ask him what he meant by that, and
he replied "Hell, it will knock a motor out of a car".
What would he think about such cartridges as the .460 or 500 S&W magnums?
As a firearms sales rep, NO potiental customers DO NOT annoy me. Lots of
times, you have to let all the BS roll off your back; and decide between
truth and fiction as laid out by customers. For example, I had an older
gentleman tell me one time that he didn't want NO .357 magnum as it
was just too dad burn powerful. I ask him what he meant by that, and
he replied "Hell, it will knock a motor out of a car".
What would he think about such cartridges as the .460 or 500 S&W magnums?
mustanger98
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I just remembered another instance or two and how the "sporting goods manager" and a sales rep (for some accessories/equipement manufacturer) both ignored my presence when I was wanting to see about something I was needing at the time. But, that was that other place I've talked about that I no longer do business with as I can neither hang out, nor can I get a straight answer or check stuff out to my satisfaction. Most of the time, those idiots acted like their time was more important than my time and money.
I never get the above feeling with the shop I frequent now.
I never get the above feeling with the shop I frequent now.
The_Antibubba
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Yes, I've hung out at a shop a few times. I always make sure to step back when a customer comes in-i don't want to interfere in someone's moneymaking. The worst shops are the "Old Crony Clubs", where selling a gun does not seem to part of the description, especially if you've never been in before. His loss really, not mine.
I didn't come from a shooting background, so I had to learn the culture, and the first place was at gun shops.
I didn't come from a shooting background, so I had to learn the culture, and the first place was at gun shops.
gunsmith
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sometimes ya gotta open your mouth
I was at a local gunstore and a college kid was sitting jabbering on a stool to one of the shop workers.
Her finger on the trigger of a SW.38 snubby & it was pointed at the dog laying on the floor....
I interrupted and asked "could you please take your finger off the trigger?"
she said "oh ,it's not loaded"
I told her with a smile that every gun is loaded.
She took her finger off the trigger and I patted the dog on the head and told it (real loud)
"you know , doggy, some one is pointing a gun at you.
The owner called the dog over and the girl bought the gun and thanked me for reminding her what her "firearms instructor" told her about how every gun is loaded...
I was at a local gunstore and a college kid was sitting jabbering on a stool to one of the shop workers.
Her finger on the trigger of a SW.38 snubby & it was pointed at the dog laying on the floor....
I interrupted and asked "could you please take your finger off the trigger?"
she said "oh ,it's not loaded"
I told her with a smile that every gun is loaded.
She took her finger off the trigger and I patted the dog on the head and told it (real loud)
"you know , doggy, some one is pointing a gun at you.
The owner called the dog over and the girl bought the gun and thanked me for reminding her what her "firearms instructor" told her about how every gun is loaded...
Randy in Arizona
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1] Not for the last 40 years.
2] N/A
3] Only if I can not get service when I want it.
What has annoyed me was a shop owner that did not keep a deal one of his employees had made.
I was in a store when a man came in and sold a couple of pistols.
One interested me so little I can no longer recall what it was.
The other was an engraved Browning Challenger that I made a deal for that suited both the buyer and me. I came in the next day and the owner had sold it out from under me.
*&%$@# him and the horse he rode in on! Yes it was his store, but his trusted employee had made a deal in the shop's name.
Well, as far as I was concerned the shop had no reputation from then on.
A friend spotted a Model 92 44-40 of his that had been stolen in that shop, didn't say a word - just walked out, called the police and waited for them to show up and seize the rifle.
I used to hand out at a Yellow Mart (sporting goods store) when I lived in El Centro, CA many years ago; I hung out over at the gun counter. Don't know if it is the same thing because I had an ulterior motive. As it turned out, I am pretty sure I did not annoy the folks who worked there especially the three gals who worked there. One of them set me up with one of the others and I set myself up with the third. Two out of three was not too bad - back in my bachelor days! I also got some good advice there about guns, and got some fair to good deals on them.
As for the real hard core gun store flunkies; I have seen a few who have annoyed the heck out of me with their whispered (just loud enough so I can hear it) jabbering when I am trying to buy a gun or make an inquiry. Some of them are the all knowing expert types.
There have also been others who are nice regular folks who mind their own business when I am making a purchase or asking for info. If they have an opinion they politely tell me outloud. That does not bother me.
One other thing that tends to get annoying is when the gun store clerk or owner ignores me when I am looking for help while he jabbers with a regular gun shop groupie. I have walked out of a few stores like that already and brought my business elsewere.
As for the real hard core gun store flunkies; I have seen a few who have annoyed the heck out of me with their whispered (just loud enough so I can hear it) jabbering when I am trying to buy a gun or make an inquiry. Some of them are the all knowing expert types.
There have also been others who are nice regular folks who mind their own business when I am making a purchase or asking for info. If they have an opinion they politely tell me outloud. That does not bother me.
One other thing that tends to get annoying is when the gun store clerk or owner ignores me when I am looking for help while he jabbers with a regular gun shop groupie. I have walked out of a few stores like that already and brought my business elsewere.
I dobn't mind folks hanging out... usually fall into one of several categories: window shoppers, retired folks having a cup of coffee, or waiting on a background check.
Imagine, just a few years back you didn't have the chance to make so many friends, thanks ATF.
Just kidding, but honestly the last handgun purchase I made I had to wait a LONG time for an 'instacheck' to go through, in the meantime the shop owner showed me every darn rifle/pistol/shotgun in the store.
Pretty neat guy that Rob.
On another occasion, at his shop I walked in with cash in hand to buy a gun the three guys smoking and drinking coffeee were all 'talking about' buying.
That Colt Magnum Carry still remains in my collection.
I try not to 'hang out and gab' but i sure do like to window shop... thank goodness we have gunshows so I can get my 'fix'.
Imagine, just a few years back you didn't have the chance to make so many friends, thanks ATF.
Just kidding, but honestly the last handgun purchase I made I had to wait a LONG time for an 'instacheck' to go through, in the meantime the shop owner showed me every darn rifle/pistol/shotgun in the store.
Pretty neat guy that Rob.
On another occasion, at his shop I walked in with cash in hand to buy a gun the three guys smoking and drinking coffeee were all 'talking about' buying.
That Colt Magnum Carry still remains in my collection.
I try not to 'hang out and gab' but i sure do like to window shop... thank goodness we have gunshows so I can get my 'fix'.
EddieCoyle
Member
I had an experience this weekend. On Saturday morning I went into a shop nearby to buy a S&W 500 Mag (4"). I've wanted this gun for a while, and just got a bonu$ from work. I waited somewhat patiently for about 10 minutes while the owner gabbed with one of the regular groupies. The other people working at the shop were busy with customers. Only when I was walking out the door did he look over and say, "Can I help you." I said, "Not right now."
I went to another shop that was VERY service oriented. Great guys. The owner's son excused himself from the groupie-fest and came right over to help me. I asked to see the 4" S&W 500. As I was looking at it, he even tried to talk me out of it -not real hard mind you, he just wanted to know what I was expecting to do with it because there might be another gun that would fit my needs better. I told him that I had some disposable income and I wanted to be the first one at the range to have one. I ended up buying the gun and three boxes of ammo (I think I need to start handloading).
On my way home, I stopped at the first shop and walked in with my new purchase. I waited for the owner and said, "Now you can help me. I just bought this and realized that I need some bigger cleaning patches. Do you have any?" You should have seen the look on his face.
I went to another shop that was VERY service oriented. Great guys. The owner's son excused himself from the groupie-fest and came right over to help me. I asked to see the 4" S&W 500. As I was looking at it, he even tried to talk me out of it -not real hard mind you, he just wanted to know what I was expecting to do with it because there might be another gun that would fit my needs better. I told him that I had some disposable income and I wanted to be the first one at the range to have one. I ended up buying the gun and three boxes of ammo (I think I need to start handloading).
On my way home, I stopped at the first shop and walked in with my new purchase. I waited for the owner and said, "Now you can help me. I just bought this and realized that I need some bigger cleaning patches. Do you have any?" You should have seen the look on his face.
ZenMasterJG
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I ocassionally hang out at the gunshop near my house, but usually just when im there to use the range. The best dumb thing i've heard from a customer there was this gangsta kid telling his friends that the part of the barrel that extends past the slide on a berreta 92 was a silencer.
I could be one of those guys that hangs out at a gun shop (I've hung out in a few camera shops in my time, indulging my other hobby), but I've never had an experience that made me think I'd want to hang out in a gun shop.
The shop where I purchased my Glock was happy to take my money, and was polite about it, but it was clearly more hunting-oriented than anything else, and I've never hunted. (Dad didn't hunt - I wish now that I'd had that experience.) I didn't seem to have much in common with the guys there. The upside of that shop is they did a decent job cleaning up my grandfather's horribly neglected Winchester model 94 30-30.
My wife bought a couple of .22 pistols at another store. The Ruger Mark II was bought on a sale day so busy that you could hardly get up to the gun counter. Not conducive to hanging out.
The S&W .22 revolver was purchased from a sales guy who wouldn't listen, which is one of the tings that ticks me off more than anything else. Wife says she's looking for a .22 revolver, because she wants something small and lightweight. Response: "You aren't planning on using it for self-defense are you? The .22 is too small to use for self-defense." We both assure him it's just for target practice, that the Glock we already have is for self-defense. He starts talking about the gun, but keeps coming back and trying to talk her into a larger caliber, because the .22 isn't good for self-defense. Every time the wife brings up that she want something small and light (she gets tired of holding the 6.875" bull-barrel Mk II), he keeps deciding that she's planning on carrying it. We insisted on buying the gun, but he seemed to be muttering the whole time about how it was a bad idea. That made me rather disinclined to return there.
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The shop where I purchased my Glock was happy to take my money, and was polite about it, but it was clearly more hunting-oriented than anything else, and I've never hunted. (Dad didn't hunt - I wish now that I'd had that experience.) I didn't seem to have much in common with the guys there. The upside of that shop is they did a decent job cleaning up my grandfather's horribly neglected Winchester model 94 30-30.
My wife bought a couple of .22 pistols at another store. The Ruger Mark II was bought on a sale day so busy that you could hardly get up to the gun counter. Not conducive to hanging out.
The S&W .22 revolver was purchased from a sales guy who wouldn't listen, which is one of the tings that ticks me off more than anything else. Wife says she's looking for a .22 revolver, because she wants something small and lightweight. Response: "You aren't planning on using it for self-defense are you? The .22 is too small to use for self-defense." We both assure him it's just for target practice, that the Glock we already have is for self-defense. He starts talking about the gun, but keeps coming back and trying to talk her into a larger caliber, because the .22 isn't good for self-defense. Every time the wife brings up that she want something small and light (she gets tired of holding the 6.875" bull-barrel Mk II), he keeps deciding that she's planning on carrying it. We insisted on buying the gun, but he seemed to be muttering the whole time about how it was a bad idea. That made me rather disinclined to return there.
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Working Man
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bubbaturbo
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Last Saturday at C&J Sporting Goods in OKC, an older guy and his wife are leaning side by side on a display case blocking anyone else from seeing. Not really talking, just standing. This Saturday, same people blocking different case. Just leaning and totally oblivious to other customers.
Turtle Club
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You know those old retiered men that hang out at McDonald's from like 7:30am-whenever their wifes come and get them on Saturday Mornings?
Well, that's me at the gun shop/range. Free coffee cake made by the owner's wife is a Saturday Morning MUST! Not to mention the cofee and home grown fruit they bring in. I am trying to get my girfriend to join me but she feels its more inportant to sleep in ,
Well, that's me at the gun shop/range. Free coffee cake made by the owner's wife is a Saturday Morning MUST! Not to mention the cofee and home grown fruit they bring in. I am trying to get my girfriend to join me but she feels its more inportant to sleep in
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