When will handguns be back in stock?

[Tcruse]

It seems that the most popular brands and models are a little harder to find. For example gen 3 Glocks seem to be available but gen 4s are harder to find. Range ammo in 9mm is also showing a shortage. Glock claims that they are at 100% in their manufacturing and have 100,000 guns in back order. This gives a really good chance for the less popular gun lines to get more business.
The best advice is to rent or borrow the gun to try out before buying. There is no one model that fits all.
In CA I would look for guns that single stack since you are limited on mag size.

 

[Ports]

Hey Ports.

Don't know which part of MN you abide, but there are several other options besides Gander Mountain. GM is overpriced and I have overheard clerks say the darnedest things. You may find your gift cards are a better value for other gear, and find a better value at Bills, Koscielskis, The Gun Stop, or the Frontiersman.

Fleet Farm in Burnsville was forced to impose a limit on ammo purchases because the Gander Mountain across the highway was sending clerks over there to buy ammo at their low price, just to mark it up and sell it at GM. That is the kind of people who run that place. Also, their new gun range is the most expensive in the state.

We also have gun shows about every month. Despite the commonly held opinion here on THR, I have gotten excellent deals at several of our local gun shows. There is a huge one at the State Fair grounds in the fall. There is a website you can bookmark that has the MN gun show calendar.

hey Lex,

i live in Minneapolis. i know Gander is ridiculous and their staff generally isnt as knowledgeable as other gun shops. i figure i can either spend my $710 gift cards on an overpriced gun or other overpriced stuff, so if i can get the gun now rather than waiting until April or whenever, i might as well get the overpriced gun.

TriTone,

you were right. they had 1 Phantom in stock. i bought it today and they are shipping it to the local GM here. I really appreciate your help.

 

[Bigbluebuckeye]

I emailed a local shop about the availability of a CZ75 Monday, had a reply in 10 minutes that they could get it for 479$ OTD, paid for it Tuesday, and it was delivered to their shop Wednesday, and I picked it up today. I was a little shocked.

 

[dampoo]

There are plenty available. You may have a dealer who does not want to take care of you. It is called customer service for a reason. Try here:

http://www.google.com/products/cata...a=X&ei=4WFRT5XsG8OBgAfJzvHeDQ&ved=0CDkQ_QgwAQ

 

[Ports]

There are plenty available. You may have a dealer who does not want to take care of you. It is called customer service for a reason. Try here:

http://www.google.com/products/cata...a=X&ei=4WFRT5XsG8OBgAfJzvHeDQ&ved=0CDkQ_QgwAQ

to be fair, just 2 of the retailers listed on that google search had 1 in stock... and 1 of them was over $600 before FFL fees. Anyways, doesnt matter... i bought it at Gander with my gift cards. Total cost to me: $1.39. Cant beat that.

 

[CountryUgly]

Where in the world did you get the PMR-30 I've been trying to find one for months...aarrgghh!