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Go east young man, go east. On a better note: After visiting The Gun Zone on Interstate 30, I believe I have found a new local store. Good selection, fair pricing, knowledgable staff and very friendly. Bought a few holsters, some accessories and I think I am going to pick up some crimson trace grips from them soon.

Also while I was in there, I overheard them selling a first timer a weapon for home defense. They hit the target right on the mark. Didnt try to take advantage of the newbie, and led him into the direction he needed to go. Explained benefits and disadvantages of certain weapons in the real world, and allowed him to make a desicision based on his best judgement.

Thumbs up!

RAM4171 wrote:Hey Hotleadsolutions,
I see that you are in Rowlett, I'm a gunnut and live in Mesquite. I frequent the gunshows and all of the local gun shops, and look at pricing on all of the different models. For best price and service drive a little past B&S West bound on I30, take the Galloway exit, go through the light staying on the service road once you pass under 635 drive about another 1/4 mile or so and look to your right and you'll see Gun Zone, big red letters. It's in the same building as a Plumbing shop, if you get to Gus Thomason you've gone to far loop around and try it again. Next on the list would be S.A.W. in Sunnyvale, East bound on 80 from 635 exit Collins rd. turn right at the light and look to your left they are the fist lease in the stip center if you get to the light at Clay Rd. you went too far, their pricing is on the same level as the Gun Zone, just not quite as friendly, both shops have an amazing selection.The way I rate them, friendly service= Gun Zone, price=close to the same, selection=S.A.W. I hope this helps you in your quest, for the record I will never buy anything at B&S most of their stuff is priced full retail. FWIW both of the shops that I recomend do drop their prices buy about 5%-7% when they are at the gun show, there is one at Big Town this weekend and one at Market Hall next weekend. I know, I know, I am absolutely sick with my obsession.

Thanks for the suggestions. Since we are neighbors, drop me a line and we'll grab lunch...

The way I look at it is...

One has a need to for a gun they go to a gun store, but you shouldnt feel the need to carry a gun on your person to protect you from the crooks at the gun store. Ill give Ammo Depot a try. I am missing the old timey stores like we had back home.
Thanks for the suggestion.

C-dub wrote:I'm hoping you asked, but what did he say when you mentioned that you overheard him telling the other woman that they can hardly keep them in stock?

He simply had a dumb expression on his face, and kinda walked off...

Also noteworthy: He told me they sell new for 380.00...When I looked at the new tags they were listed for 479.00

I had a horrible experience today at the local gun shop. (B&S Guns in Mesquite) I was in the market for a new toy (.40 compact) and went in to do some dealing. I waiting patiently for the gentleman behind the counter to finish his sales pitch to the woman in front of me (which caught my attention because he was trying to sell her the same weapon I wanted to trade in... Ruger LCR .38+p)
Oh how he raved about the LCR. "We have a hard time keeping them in stock...yada yada yada" We very rarely see any used ones come in...yada yada yada"

After the lady left, I approached the counter and tried to make a deal. He offered a whopping 125 for my LCR (like new condition, box lock etc...) against a laser equipped .40 compact costing $849.00
As if what he was offering wasnt an insult enough, he tried to justify the low ball offer with "LCR's are hard to sell...We'll sit on that one for a long time....yada yada yada."

I know I do not have a new weapon. I know weapons depreciate as soon as you buy them. But when you are offering a full $160.00 less than others in the same area, something is wrong!

To make matters worse, I found out tonight while ranting to my wife, that she wanted to buy me a .40 compact for Christmas from this same shop. When she asked to see the .40 compact the salesman told her it was too much gun for a girl, perhaps she should consider a .380

The list of shops in the Dallas area that I am willing to spend my money at just decreased by 1.