whao hoo, done!!! now I just need to find ammo!!! ( they were all out of .308 in worc ) drb
BOBBYG (bobs in webster)
Has a good supply of .308 last time I was in.
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whao hoo, done!!! now I just need to find ammo!!! ( they were all out of .308 in worc ) drb
It's like buying 100% American-made goods. I've no desire to enrich Chinese manufacturers. Given a choice I stay away from places that focus on those imports (walmart) But then again, if money is tight enough that I can't afford the extra few bucks, I'll go to the guy with the lowest price.
Confused by his question (not thinking someone who sells guns could be that stupid) I asked him what he meant. His response "All of these appear to be written in inches .40, .45, .22. I don't see any that have the metric conversion written on them."
My biggest beef with buying a gun from DSG is that they do all the paperwork on paper making an already convoluted process take far longer than it needs to. I understand they're not a gun store and I set my customer service expectations accordingly, but I would think that using some automation for gun sales, like most gun stores do, would actually cost them less in the long run.
I have a special order in for a rifle at Dick's because it was not available at a couple of gun shops that I do business with. So far my experience has been fair. The first person I dealt with overall seemed knowledgeable but some of the others although nice did not know how much was required for deposit and exactly what to do.
We shall see if the right gun arrives.
So I have my 1st pistol ( Ruger sr9 ) I have a "plinking" pistol on order ( Ruger MKIII 22/45 in 5.5 barrel ) Have my shotgun ( Fabarm Red Lion 12 ga, my favorite purchase yet!!!! ) I'm now after a bolt action rifle chambered in .308 I've been on the lookout for a Savage Arms w/ a accutrigger But I just shot a friends Remington 700 sps .308 that came with a cheap scope from Dicks. He paid $599.99 3 weeks ago, I just saw it on sale for $499.99. Any thoughts? Is it "wrong" to buy from Dicks and not support the local dealer?
1) Was told that there was no such thing as a 16ga shotgun, and even if there was - it'd be illegal because you can't hunt with anything bigger than a 12ga (I was too dumbfounded to mention the 20 gauges they sell)
Is it "wrong" to buy from Dicks and not support the local dealer?
Huh? Bigger bore = smaller gauge.
The special order process at Dicks Sporting Goods is one thing that should run correctly - it's pretty foolproof. That being said, if the associate or manager does not know the process, then things can get muffed up. One of the things I really like about Dicks Sporting Goods IS the special order book. There's no guesswork - no one sitting behind a computer screen saying: "I can get you this gun for X amount of money". The prices are right there and so far in my experience, they are better than quotes elsewhere.
The only thing that should make the process longer, is if the gun requested is not in the special order book. We can pretty much order anything, (rifle and shotguns), but if it's not in the book, then we need to call our distributor, check for availability, obtain a purchase order number, then send it to corporate to affix a price. The downside for the buyer, (if any), is that you must pay a 100% deposit. Some stores still abide by the 50% rule, but they shouldn't be. I advise all customers before they order that you'd better be sure this is the gun you want...
Time depending on firearm and availability should not be more than a week. If it is not in stock at the distributor and cannot be transferred in from another store, then it may take longer. I ordered my Benelli on a Thursday and it was in the following Wednesday. A customer who ordered a sweet stainless Ruger Hawkeye Ultralight, (what a killer gun), had a 2-week wait, as it was not a stock item. Take a look at the Special Order Book at Dicks sometime - it's pretty sweet.
I'll have to keep this in mind. I'll be looking for a certain new toy in another 4-5 months.Take a look at the Special Order Book at Dicks sometime - it's pretty sweet.
Mark, I did order it from the book but they still said 2 to 3 weeks. I did get a better price than elsewhere and they do have alot available in the book. I was tempted to order more but reality caught me before it was too late. LOL!
Jim
I'll have to keep this in mind. I'll be looking for a certain new toy in another 4-5 months.
The guys at Framingham and Dedham, or at least the ones that I've dealt with, have been very knowledgeable and I feel more comfortable with them than with the salespeople at some of the forum favorites such as FS or Riley's.
Ain't gonna go to Pittsfield unless I get externed there, but I hear that someone out there knows his shit too. Except when it comes to backup sights
My Remington R-15 came from Dicks.
I heard a horror story about some guy who bought a rifle at Dick's and it was the wrong one. They didn't let him see it until he bought it and then refused to return it or something like that. I think it was maybe 1-2 weeks ago.
If you buy it, make sure it actually has the trigger you want.
I have no problem buying from Dick's. I'd rather buy from a local dealer, but it doesn't make sense to spend a significant amount of extra money somewhere else.
So I have my 1st pistol ( Ruger sr9 ) I have a "plinking" pistol on order ( Ruger MKIII 22/45 in 5.5 barrel ) Have my shotgun ( Fabarm Red Lion 12 ga, my favorite purchase yet!!!! ) I'm now after a bolt action rifle chambered in .308 I've been on the lookout for a Savage Arms w/ a accutrigger But I just shot a friends Remington 700 sps .308 that came with a cheap scope from Dicks. He paid $599.99 3 weeks ago, I just saw it on sale for $499.99. Any thoughts? Is it "wrong" to buy from Dicks and not support the local dealer?