Cabela's Hartford Story

[97serpent]

So, I was in Hartford the past few days for work, and figured I would check out Cabelas. So I type in "cabelas hartford" in google, and the first item is the map of it's location. I click get directions to here, and proceed to type in my hotels address. The address it brought me to was in a a residential section of in most likely the worst neighborhood in the city. Once I realized there was no Cabela's in the area and there were a number of people staring at me as I drove by, I just hauled a$$ out of there. When I typed the same thing into my blackberry, it gave me the correct address. Turns out it's a really nice store with really nice handguns that we can't get here in the commiewealth.

 

[bmach]

I think I know what your problem was

I thought you put in the address and Cabela's is in East Hartford not Hartford. When I checked the google map like you did it even had you on the wrong side of the river. I wonder what really happened there.

 

[SecondAmdFirst]

If only the law allowed us to buy them from Cabela's at their prices and register them in MA

 

[Sbh87]

I bought my Ruger Single Six from Cabelas. I paid their price but I also had to pay shipping and the $25 transfer fee at AAA Guns in West Springfield. So it is not as good as just buying it there then registering it when we get it back to MA w/o shipping or transfer fees but it still worked.

 

[KenK]

Same problem at Hoffmans in Berlin

I stopped at Hoffmans in Berlin also and the same problem.
Great prices till you factor in the shipping and transfer.
We just cain't get a break in Mass.
Pete's Gun Shop In Adams Mass has very good pricing on new guns as well as a great assortment of used guns.
It is well worth the ride over.

 

[dcmdon]

If only the law allowed us to buy them from Cabela's at their prices and register them in MA

Register them!!?? Oh you poor MA people.

 

[MassMark]

I stopped at Hoffmans in Berlin also and the same problem.
Great prices till you factor in the shipping and transfer.
We just cain't get a break in Mass.
Pete's Gun Shop In Adams Mass has very good pricing on new guns as well as a great assortment of used guns.
It is well worth the ride over.

Tom is a good guy....I have only purchased odds-n-ends from him, but he has always done right by me. I had a gun on consignment that did not sell here or at any other gun shop. Tom got me more than $100.00 over my expectations. I know most gun dealers despise Dicks Sporting Goods, but I send numerous customers looking for specifics his way and to Pats in Lanesboro as well...

As to Cabelas, I had the same Google experience and finally gave up. May try again next time I get down that way, (I was pressed for time).

 

[SecondAmdFirst]

Okay, perhaps someone can clarify the law for my. My understanding is that there are certain guns that must be registered here...IN MA...prior to the 1998 ban. Is this correct? I ask because I was looking for a nice Colt 1911 in polished stainless. In MA they were running $1200 - $1500. When I asked the reason, the dealers would say because they were in the state prior to the ban (this was numerous dealers). Now I go to a shop in NH and they have one in mint condition for $650. However, the NH dealer says he cannot transfer that to MA, even via an FFL for the aforementioned reason. Is this actually true, or just a bunch of crap???

 

[Tweed]

you will find it here:

http://northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=37553

 

[GLOCK.Perfection]

Okay, perhaps someone can clarify the law for my. My understanding is that there are certain guns that must be registered here...IN MA...prior to the 1998 ban. Is this correct? I ask because I was looking for a nice Colt 1911 in polished stainless. In MA they were running $1200 - $1500. When I asked the reason, the dealers would say because they were in the state prior to the ban (this was numerous dealers). Now I go to a shop in NH and they have one in mint condition for $650. However, the NH dealer says he cannot transfer that to MA, even via an FFL for the aforementioned reason. Is this actually true, or just a bunch of crap???

the "ban" you are referring to does not exist. In 1998, a series of laws were passed that, among other things, prohibitied DEALERS from selling firearms that were not on "the list"

If a firearm is not on "the list" it must have been in state before 1998 for a dealer to sell it.

That means you can move into the state with a "banned" gun or buy a "banned" gun through a private transfer.

 

[SecondAmdFirst]

Thanks for the good information guys. Do I avoid those high "MA compliant" prices if I go private, or do most people just sell them around the same price? Case in point, the Springfield XDc .45 seems to be pricey around here.

 

[Horrible]

Cabella's in East Hartford is a GREAT store. They have a ton of great guns that we can't buy here in MA. I drool and consider moving everytime that I am there.

But they also do have a lot of great stuff that we Ma**h***s can buy, like hard to find ammo.

 

[Rob Boudrie]

Thanks for the good information guys. Do I avoid those high "MA compliant" prices if I go private,

Sure.... all you have to do is find someone willing to sell you a gun for less than market value.

 

[red87930]

Tom is a good guy....I have only purchased odds-n-ends from him, but he has always done right by me. I had a gun on consignment that did not sell here or at any other gun shop. Tom got me more than $100.00 over my expectations. I know most gun dealers despise Dicks Sporting Goods, but I send numerous customers looking for specifics his way and to Pats in Lanesboro as well...

As to Cabelas, I had the same Google experience and finally gave up. May try again next time I get down that way, (I was pressed for time).

I just went tonight. The best land mark to use is Pratt and Whitney. The Cabela store is in a development off the main enterance road to PW off Silver Lane, Once you head down that road you can not miss it. I think it is Airport Road.