Worthwhile class 3 dealers?

I am tired of babysitting Select-fire during all of my class 3 paperwork stuff, not to mention that they really treat you like crap.

Can anyone recommend a better class 3 in the state of md for me to go through? (besides continental arms)

We have a few member FFLs that are class 3 that you should try. Some will offer discounts to members of MDShooters. Check out the Dealer Information posts to determine which are class 3.

http://www.mdshooters.com/forumdisplay.php?f=106

Hal at the Armory knows his shit. He is in Arnold (which is right outside Annapolis).

I think Rob at Christian Soldier (Parkville, MD) handles that stuff, but how far do you want to drive? (also Rob has odd hours.)

you may want to check my post on dealers, though I have still not updated it.

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=11310

Richard at GladeValley might fit the bill.
Located in Frederick.

The old Colonial arms in Glen Burnie on B&A Blvd, I think it's Gun & Pawn now. They used to be Class 3 when they were over by the firehouse?

Hal at The Armory in Annapolis. He does a great job, knows what he is doing and I have nothing but great things to say about each time I have done bussiness with him! He does a lot of class 3.

Go to Continental Arms in Timonium and ask Jeepdriver to handle your stuff. He knows all.

Topher said:

Richard at GladeValley might fit the bill.
Located in Frederick.

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I'm planning to use GV when my suppressor comes in. Have you, or anyone else here, used him for Class 3 stuff? Just curious what to expect from them.

novus collectus said:

Hal at the Armory knows his shit. He is in Arnold (which is right outside Annapolis).

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I thought I heard somewhere that he was giving up his title II/class 3 license or some such...am I just swallowing the Obama Koolaid or is everything "business as usual" at The Armory?

cerberus, take my opinion for what it is worth to you. i am a friend of Richard (owner/proprietor of Glade Valley) and he has always treated me well, even before he knew me from Adam. He was pretty patient with me on my Class 3 stuff (i actually own one of the suppressors he makes there at the shop) and since we have become friendly i've worked on a number of projects with him. I think he's great, but again, this is after a few years of knowing him personally.

take my words for what they are worth.

on the other hand, i dont know hal but hear good things. i still recommend GV or Continental Arms. Jeepdriver is a great guy to deal with. i like continental as a range and three (or more) of our fellow members work there. if you have any issues, you can always come to the people at the forums. i've had several people from the boards come to GV for stuff (i'm doing a custom 10/22 rework for one of our fine MSI comrades once his suppressor paperwork comes back) and if you go there and dont see me (i dont "work" there i just happen to hang around a lot) just tell richard that "the collector of fine .22s" sent you and he'll know exactly who you mean.

+1 for Richard Creager of Glade valley Sporting goods in Frederick. I live about 75 miles from Frederick but I dont mind the drive. Because I know that I am always going to get first rate service.

I have been collecting Class 3 for the last 20 years and have dealt with many dealers. Richard , I would rank #1 in the State.

SCARCQB

JCB003 said:

Go to Continental Arms in Timonium and ask Jeepdriver to handle your stuff. He knows all.

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Thanks for the recommendation!


But, I don't think he likes me.

mdsuave13 said:

Real slick move there buddy. I really thought that us MD shooters had to stick together as the MSP really sticks it to us everyday.

I am not sure why you had to say anything about the gsg-5pk, seeing as MSP was ok with the situation, until someone blew the whistle on it to a high ranking official.

It was unnecessary to call attention to this situation and purposely sabatoging gun owners and one of the best firearms stores in maryland is pretty low.

me and anyone i come into contact with will never visit your shop. Good call on ****ing maryland gun owners for your own personal reasons.

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He seems to think that since I posted that the GSG5-PK was not on the approved list here in Maryland I am evil and by extention that Continental Arms, who I only work part time for, and have no personal financial interest in, deserves to be boycoted.

That's OK though, those who are willing to break the law aren't the types of customers I personally want to deal with.

OH, and I'm not sure what "high ranking official" I contacted. Kinda makes me wonder if MSP is trolling the board sometimes. I guess pointing out the law in a public forum makes me an asshat.

I'm personally ok with that.

Scar & 4G ...thanks for the info ...I will definitely stick with my plan to have GV do my transfer.

I've purchased all of my class III at A&D pawn.

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I thought I heard somewhere that he was giving up his title II/class 3 license or some such...am I just swallowing the Obama Koolaid or is everything "business as usual" at The Armory?

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He said he is not renewing it in 2010.

JCB003 said:

Go to Continental Arms in Timonium and ask Jeepdriver to handle your stuff. He knows all.

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AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH....

that was a joke right? nice one.

I'd never go there again, unless of course i needed a TAC-65 on a walther p22...


I you guys reinforced what others have told me about The Armory. I will try there.

Also, i dunno if arundel firearms and pawn does class 3 stuff anymore, from last i heard, the owner was on his way out of the business to go into retirement... but thats from 3rd party sources.

Thanks for all the suggestions!

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I guess pointing out the law in a public forum makes me an asshat.

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No, picking on 1911s and disrepecting JMB makes you an asshat.

From not meeting you yet and just reading your posts, you seem like an honest and regular guy that a fellow MdShooter woulndn't mind sharing a range or having a beer with after the shoot is over.

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Thanks for the recommendation!


But, I don't think he likes me.




He seems to think that since I posted that the GSG5-PK was not on the approved list here in Maryland I am evil and by extention that Continental Arms, who I only work part time for, and have no personal financial interest in, deserves to be boycoted.

That's OK though, those who are willing to break the law aren't the types of customers I personally want to deal with.

OH, and I'm not sure what "high ranking official" I contacted. Kinda makes me wonder if MSP is trolling the board sometimes. I guess pointing out the law in a public forum makes me an asshat.

I'm personally ok with that.

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I don't boycott continental arms because of you being a prick. I boycotted them since the day i went there and found them to be first and foremost about making money, rather then helping out a customer with whats best for them.

When you ask a gun dealer a question about which products are better than others (Which of the .22lr semi-auto pistols are better then others and accept a silencer. And what kind of silencer do you recommend?) You would expect an intelligent answer. I got Walther p22 and Tactical innovations TAC-65. Two of the most poor products in their respective categories. They tried to sell me what they carry, instead of offering sound advice. I told the person i talked to what i thought of those particular products, based on unbiased comparative reviews which i had read, and that i was not interested and asked about other products which i was. The salesman was no longer interested in helping me or trying to see if those products were carried by continental arms.

I have no beef with you.(although i do think you are a prick) Its just sad that, for whatever reasons you may have, you feel the need to create more problems for others that are in no way affecting you.(just to be a prick)

With that said, i am not saying anything about my purchase or sale of GSG, as it in no way is anyone on this boards business unless all parties involved were interested in talking about it. Nothing illegal was done, and no laws were broken. As a Maryland gun owner, the fact that a very simple infraction could be the difference between gun owner and non gun owner makes it very simple for me to follow laws. I personally think many things in the maryland gun laws are passed by people who have very little knowledge or education about the subject and make decisions that have massive loopholes (assualt weapons) or are rather silly (10 round magazines for pistols)

I am not sure what happened (or who) in your childhood to cause you to be so ignorant to others (and act like a prick) but i can assure you one thing, i don't go to continental arms and will continue to not refer others there. Not because i think you are a prick, but because i felt like the salesman though i was a waste of time (although i eventually did order a pistol and silencer elsewhere, which brings me here to find a better class 3 to this day)

Oh and btw, I know who you are, i've talked to you in person, and i still think to this day that you are an asshat.

Good day to you.