Ordering a S&W .44 Mag Revolver, Frederick Area, Which Dealer Would You Use?

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    MDHunter

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    Mar 12, 2007
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    Need to order a S&W Model 629 SA/DA Revolver in .44 Magnum, looking to go through a (somewhat) local dealer who doesn't mark up too steeply, and processes orders fairly promptly. Have never ordered a handgun before (always purchased from in-store stock), who would you guys recommend in the greater Frederick area?
     
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    1841DNG

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    If you are willing to drive a little bit down 70 so that traffic is not so bad, you could check out South Carroll Sporting goods in Woodbine, and industry partner here. I have had good experiences there. Otherwise in downtown Frederick you could check with Gunrunners. Not sure what they would charge to order it for you though.
     
    joppaj

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    Where are you ordering from? If you go through gun genie they'll give you dealer quotes for places near you.
     
    Smokescreen

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    If you are in Frederick you should visit Gunrunners in downtown. I've special ordered a few Smith revolvers from them. They normally came in with a week and prices were always below MSRP and within reason to online resources.

    Take a look at his website for his hours http://www.gunrunnersmd.com
     
    joppaj

    joppaj

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    A thirty or so minute drive down 270 will bring to to Engage in Rockville, one of our Industry Partners. They've built a strong following by treating MDS members well. It would be worth sending them a message with what you're looking for.
     
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    1841DNG

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    joppaj said:
    A thirty or so minute drive down 270 will bring to to Engage in Rockville, one of our Industry Partners. They've built a strong following by treating MDS members well. It would be worth sending them a message with what you're looking for.
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    I have been to Engage a couple times and I would agree with this. I would rate them highly. Though with traffic the drive from Frederick can be a lot worth than half an hour if you do not time it properly.
     
    Rack&Roll

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    Give United Gun Store in Rockville a call, where they recently posted one for sale on consignment—which is the unfluted cylinder model. They are an Industry Partner here on the MDS forum.

    There is a good chance they are offering the classic 629 model with no internal lock.

    I urge you to buy the pre-lock if you can find one because it will hold its value better.
     

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    Rack&Roll said:
    Give United Gun Store in Rockville a call, where they recently posted one for sale on consignment—which is the unfluted cylinder model.

    There is a good chance they are offering the classic 629 model with no internal lock.

    I urge you to buy the pre-lock if you can find one because it will hold its value better.
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    I love that unfluted cylinder. I have a blued 29-2 with unfluted cylinder I got from Lou that I love. Last gun I bought from him before he passed and it was a great deal. That’s one I’ll never sell. I’ve been toying with giving United a call about theirs.
     
    fidelity

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    Mtairy Biker said:
    Gun Center in Frererick . I bet they have one in stock. I have always been treated good there .
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    They used to have pretty high prices as well as transfer fees. Has this changed? Some nice folks behind the counter, but I stopped going there after discovering Gunrunners.

    OP, if you live near Frederick, should go downtown to check out Gunrunners when you get a chance. Nice friendly store which is on the other side of the road from Brainstorm Comics and the Museum of Civil War Medicine on East Patrick (easy parking in a city lot on that side). He has a lot of S&W revolvers in his display case at any one time, but won't take the least bit offense if you find a better deal online and (after giving him a heads up) have it shipped for transfer there. His transfer prices are reasonable, and quite low if one is a member of Monocacy Pistol Club. Worth a visit even if you end up going with one of the options in the posts above.

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    MDHunter

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    fidelity said:
    They used to have pretty high prices as well as transfer fees. Has this changed? Some nice folks behind the counter, but I stopped going there after discovering Gunrunners.

    OP, if you live near Frederick, should go downtown to check out Gunrunners when you get a chance. Nice friendly store which is on the other side of the road from Brainstorm Comics and the Museum of Civil War Medicine on East Patrick (easy parking in a city lot on that side). He has a lot of S&W revolvers in his display case at any one time, but won't take the least bit offense if you find a better deal online and (after giving him a heads up) have it shipped for transfer there. His transfer prices are reasonable, and quite low if one is a member of Monocacy Pistol Club. Worth a visit even if you end up going with one of the options in the posts above.

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    I should have thought of Bob (Gunrunners), been too long since I was there. He always had a nice selection of revolvers and is a great guy. I'll stop down and see him this week, thanks for the reminder. And thanks to all of you who responded with several great suggestions.
     
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