TADCO in Burlington?

[masochusetts]

Does anybody know anything about TADCO Enterprises, LTD in Burlington, MA?

Google has a few references to them, but it looks like their web site is dead. I've lived in the area for a while, but never heard of them until I stumbled across a hyperlink the other day...

 

[Len-2A Training]

What do you want to know? I've known the owners for many years and feel that you can trust them as a good dealer.

The shop is small, doesn't have a tremendous amount of stock and their hours are extremely limited, to the point that I only see them at gun shows these days.

Tom & Valerie are very nice folks. They do all the MA/NH gun shows and both have full-time jobs in other professions as well, which accounts for the limited hours of operation.

Location is the left side of a white commercial building, on the left, just before the traffic light at the town square as you would be heading to Building 19.

 

[masochusetts]

What do you want to know?

Pretty much what you've provided; thanks. Was just wondering if they were still in business, and if so, do they sell retail (the Google references implied that they might have been on-line only) and if anybody had good or bad experiences to relate. I typically give all my business to Four Seasons, and I'm perfectly happy with them, but was surprised to hear that there was another shop so close.

 

[Len-2A Training]

Yes, they are retail. They aren't any competition to Carl due to little stock and few hours of operation.

Usually when I'm at a training event on a late afternoon I would stop in Tadco, but last time I did that I found that they had cut back hours and wouldn't be open that particular evening any more.

 

[Adam_MA]

Could you post their hours for the rest of us?

Thanks
Adam

 

[Len-2A Training]

Adam,

I wish I knew his hours!

All that I know for sure is that they are evenings only (maybe Saturday if no gun show).

You might give Tom a call at (781) 993-9243 and then post any results.

If they don't have any message on the phone with hours, you might try Faxing them to ask: (781) 993-9162

THeir address is: 135 Cambridge St., Burlington, MA 01803

 

[masochusetts]

LenS: based on your earlier comments, I called the TADCO number last week and left a message on the machine. I also checked out the store site and noted a sign on the door which states that he has been doing business strictly on an "appointment-only" basis since last December. Tom returned my call the next next day and I had a very nice conversation with him about 1911s. He's not doing much business in them right now, but I get the impression that IF he has access to an item that you need, he'll be happy to get it for you. He left a very favorable impression, and I'm glad to know that he's in the area.

In my own case, I decided to visit Four Seasons this morning to check out a Colt Series 80 MK IV that popped up on their Used page yesterday. While there, I decided to also look at a brand new S&W 1911.
I liked it MUCH more than I was expecting to. So much so, that it followed me home, along with 250 rounds of .45 ACP.

 

[Len-2A Training]

I think that the AG and "List" pretty much killed Tadco's gun business in MA. I wouldn't be surprised if they were concentrating on gun shows and online sales instead (avoiding MA to a large degree).

I was pleasantly surprised with the S&W 1911 myself. That's how one followed me home last October! Enjoy.