Sportsworld beats these box stores, and they have great prices on tons of guns.
+1000 Love that place!
I was really hoping that having one in such close proximity to BPS would help drive prices down but looks like that's a pipe dream. How do they not have the Benelli Nova? That's one of their top selling guns for cryin' out loud.
I agree, and they even stock Filson
But for a box place, I think Academy does pretty well. Way better than a Dick's or Gander Mountain. I even like them more than Cabela's and Bass Pro in most instances, ad the prices are usually better. I think Dick's will find it hard to compete.
Well I was less than impressed , the gun counter is in the far back corner. The counter person has to climb a 2 foot stool to get to the second row of guns . Needless to say it is hard to tell what is what. Ammo was very limited albeit this was a soft opening. Worst of all no reloading supplies at all. Did I mention they had NO, Nada handguns .....
Good thing I only buy golf stuff there then....
at least academy has pistol ammo and some handguns. but honestly.... i wont buy another gun from a store than i can get from B.A.N.G.
i probably wont be going into dicks, and if i do, it will be because i happen to be with a group of people that want to go check it out. i kind of figured it was basically a shoes, running, biking, ball playing store.
i probably wont be going into dicks, and if i do, it will be because i happen to be with a group of people that want to go check it out. i kind of figured it was basically a shoes, running, biking, ball playing store.
Just another reason to support our local retailers. Let these national stores know that we keep our money with those that support us!
Assuming that every guy working behind the counter at a big box store participates or specializes in what he sells is only setting yourself up for disappointment. Not every guy who works in building materials at Lowes is a carpenter or guy or works in produce at Wal Mart is a farmer. Im a plumber, and hold a masters license in 2 states and worked at a Lowes on nights and weekends a few years ago while my wife was going to school to become a realtor. I was a dream to those people. But the only one in the whole store that actually had mastered any trade, much less in the department I worked in. You want expertise and specialists, go to a store that specializes in hunting and shooting sports.
That being said I am simply playing devils advocate. I could care less where you shop or dont shop. In fact I dont buy any guns at a big box store. Im ok with paying a slightly higher price for the knowledge, expertise and service I get at local or online gun stores. I havent even been into Bass Pro since the counter guy treated me like a gang banging thug for inquiring about a big bad scary "black" gun that they wont sell, because in his words "they only specialize in hunting." I asked what they hunt with the Glocks they sell and walked out and havent been back.
Just my 2 cents..
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