Where to buy? and what?

[Superman]

There is a pawn shop here in town who's tagged prices are about the same as Bud's. You can always get the price down from the tagged price. There customer service isn't the best, as they only have a couple people that know anything about guns plus they are super busy most of the time.

[Guest Guntotn]

There is a small gun shop called Fugates Guns in Calhoun Tn. they have a fair selection of handguns and the best part is they are cheaper than anyone else around here I have bought four handguns from them and have no complains.

[Guest Ae-35]

This is something I just don't understand........... I mean i understand saving money and all but you have to support your Local Gun Shop. If you don't then where are you going to have your Xfers shipped to??? Plus the guy on the internet can't help you break your gun down show you how to put it back together and answer any questions you have. Plus if you have a problem with your new firearm try getting them to call S&W or Sig or whoever to get your problem resolved, they will say the number is in the back of your owners manuel. Thanks for calling.

I say shop around local and find a Dealer that will work with you and one you feel comfortable with. I think you will be a lot more satisfied in the long run and you might just make a new Friend!

That alone has got to be worth an extra 2 or 5%

+1 !!!

[SkunkSlayer]

In my original comment I had keep your money in Tennessee if you can, but took it out thinking alot of us think alike, spend local and support your own area.

But before I spend several hundred of dollars extra around here, I'll read the manual, go to my local gun store buy bullets/powder... and ask questions about a weapon problem ask a friend, or post on TGO.

And the Paris, Ky store will help you if you have a problem and even throw in a extra mag. if your a unhappy customer (friend did). S.S.

Edited December 31, 2009 by SkunkSlayer

[SkunkSlayer]

Yes, that makes good sense.. I understand where your coming. Im putting my chips in that, you own or work for a firearms shop in town, as your status is of vender..

But fact of the matter is,

A profile gun store in Kansas has the same similar services as the one down the street and the one down the street has higher prices and you pay the state more money in taxes. This is what I love about the "free" market.

Buy through a distributor. Most distributors will be more than happy to get the problem solved with your pistol within the agreed terms of purchase, just like your (local) gun store. Ive had fine experiences talking with Les Baer on the phone, as well as, my family has, 20 years ago. Also, Im not insinuating that Ive had problems with any Les Baers.

Sorry, but i disagree you insinuating prices are 2 and 5% higher locally. I wish that was in reach, otherwise Id spend more of my dollars here in town. I respect your effort to promote good efforts from your shop. I really do. Although Ive never been to the Gun Depot, I can say other places around jack their prices up, more-than-likely, on ((most)), of their merch. Otherwise I wouldnt have bought any firearm I own online.

But you cant beat walking into a gun store wanting to walkout with a firearm in your hand, smelling the gunpowder down range, shooting with some buddies, and call it an afternoon.

[Guest Bluemax]

You are only a few miles from Sevier Indoor Range, Good folks better prices than anyone in the area IMO

[RD3]

Budsgunshop.com

hard to beat their prices and the include shipping to your ffl

[Guest Jack Brickhouse]

I would also recommend Tri-Cities Gun Depot in Elizabethton. Those guys will also definitely deal with you...and they are a supporter of TGO. PM them for a price for whhatever you're looking for.

I agree with Baddawg865 100%. I used to drive all over the place and look forward to gunshows that would come to Kingsport and Gray Station. After about the third "tire kicking" trip, I found that Tri-cities Gun depot beat everbodys price. They beat prices even when they have to speacal order it. The old saying goes put your money where your mouth is... My father and I have bought 5 guns from them in the last six months. The first four we shoped around. The fifth I didn't even bother shoping around. They have proved to me that they can't be beat. Call these guys and ask them about whatever you plannning on purchasing. I bet they will be worth the drive.