Jlowes in Cecil County is good . John at Gymratz is very customer friendly. Gary (Hog Sniper) at High Rock Outfitters has a good reputation with many of us here!
New fella, new store experience.
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Wow I am surprised to hear this. I have called,PM'd and bugged John and never received anything but friendly help. I recently went down to pick up a transfer he did for me, and met his "Uncle" who was very friendly. While it is an hour away, I plan to do more business with him based on my interactions.
I'm sorry to hear you had a bad experience, I'm curious if this has to do with the LWRC Rifle you purchased and didn't like the color...that you mentioned in another thread ??
Fonzy
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- Jun 9, 2018
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It started with the LWRC. I’ve inquired about another rifle, hoping it was just a one time bad experience, but, it’s not. Again, everything was great at the first visit, and the others in the store were very friendly. John must not like me. It’s ok.
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jollymon
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My go to LGS was "That" one in Silver Spring but ever since I saw that they were keeping the Glock Blue Box deal that Glock is offering to All Vet till labor day quite because they make less on a Blue Box sale , So you have to ask before they'll tell you about it , I don't think that's Respectful to a Veteran and it's only one gun it's not like your tapping a golden vain .
When the last of the Old crew left ,Dale and Carl so went there integrity and a lot of knowledge , So now I just do a walk through on my way to eat . I've been going to United to buy anything , Next June my contact is done at work and it's back to Tennessee to retire early .
When the last of the Old crew left ,Dale and Carl so went there integrity and a lot of knowledge , So now I just do a walk through on my way to eat . I've been going to United to buy anything , Next June my contact is done at work and it's back to Tennessee to retire early .
iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
Gymratz's prices are so low, they can kick me, spit on me, and call me names.
And my Mama too.
And my Mama too.
Dave
Ultimate Member
Lot of good shops mentioned. Personally, I don't like Free State and stopped going there, but others recommend so ymmv.
No love in this thread yet for 2A Sales? Mark and the boys are first rate. I'd drive past a dozen shops to spend my $$ there.
I tend to like the person selling out of the snowball truck near MLK blvd , lots of flavors and sizes .
But seriously i have not bought a gun in a year or so , just have not had the need and desire to spend money . I know i am not well
But seriously i have not bought a gun in a year or so , just have not had the need and desire to spend money . I know i am not well
Bolts Rock
Living in Free America!
I never had a problem with Atlantic but I'd been shopping there since old George was running the place and I shot with a bunch of the employees. There was a period when I lived much farther from the Rockville store than I had before and only got over there once a year or so. Eventually staff changed and I got a little ignored by the new staff until I'd ask for Bill or Bob then the tune would change.
Gun Rack, never had a use for them. Corey was a know it all that actually knew dick and the fat **** that sniffed at everything that wasn't his cup of tea were complete turn offs.
Only went to Engage a few times, just wasn't convenient to me but in general they seemed cool. The last visit the former Gun Rack fat **** was working there.
2A Sales on the other hand always treated me well and everyone I saw in there was treated well. I was admittedly GOBC in that store but that's pretty much going to happen when you drop $15K/year in one store. That said if I was just BSing with one of the guys and another customer wanted to plunk down his money, by all means help that guy spend his money.
Gun Rack, never had a use for them. Corey was a know it all that actually knew dick and the fat **** that sniffed at everything that wasn't his cup of tea were complete turn offs.
Only went to Engage a few times, just wasn't convenient to me but in general they seemed cool. The last visit the former Gun Rack fat **** was working there.
2A Sales on the other hand always treated me well and everyone I saw in there was treated well. I was admittedly GOBC in that store but that's pretty much going to happen when you drop $15K/year in one store. That said if I was just BSing with one of the guys and another customer wanted to plunk down his money, by all means help that guy spend his money.
Biggfoot44
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GymRatz !?! If I had to name one LGS , it is the one most praised by New Wave gun buyers for the customer service . In every one of my frequent visits, everone through the door is bombarded by friendliness and helpfulness .
From the post in this thread , the gripe seems to be about email primarily . Multiple times John has mentioned the best means of rapid communication is thru PM, and email would likely be delayed in response .
While it is overall a family business , John is the de facto proprietor of the firearms half of the store . Without John starting up the gun counter , Gym Ratz would have remained a vitamin store .
From the post in this thread , the gripe seems to be about email primarily . Multiple times John has mentioned the best means of rapid communication is thru PM, and email would likely be delayed in response .
While it is overall a family business , John is the de facto proprietor of the firearms half of the store . Without John starting up the gun counter , Gym Ratz would have remained a vitamin store .
Fonzy
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- Jun 9, 2018
- 134
Told you guys you’d be surprised! Again, I can call the first bad experience maybe just a bad day. But the VERY short email responses? It really sounded like I was bothering him. If he doesn’t need $1100 for another rifle, it’s fine. I’ll be sure to buy from the next place.
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Czechnologist
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- Mar 9, 2016
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I guess there's a first time for everything, even something silly as feeling slighted by, perhaps, the one IP that has NEVER had anything but positive feedback from the MDS community. Pardon me, OP, if I have a hard time taking you seriously. There have just been too many reports of the exact opposite.
My one and only purchase from John at Gym Ratz was fast, easy, painless and he even took the time to let me sample some of the nutritional products he also sells. I rate Gym Ratz 10 out of 10 - would shop there again!
CrabcakesAndFootball
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- Jun 14, 2017
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Seconded. I literally drive past a store to go there.
Fonzy
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- Jun 9, 2018
- 134
Did he special order it for you as a certain color, then when it arrives as a different color say “ you looked at the picture “ ??
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Czechnologist
Concerned Citizen
- Mar 9, 2016
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You gonna rehash this again?
Squaregrouper
Kragaphile
Out of curiosity (not against you or GymRatz) was it the wrong color or shaded slightly different from brochures/advertisements? If you ordered FDE and it arrived as OD or black, you totally have reason to complain. Conversely, if you ordered FDE and it was a shade darker than what was shown in their literature, I dunno, as they ordered what you asked for and your beef should be with the manufacturer, not the dealer.
Fonzy
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- Jun 9, 2018
- 134
Nope. But if you can't take me seriously, and that incident wouldn't have bothered you, then I don't know what to say. I'm not out to make this all against them, but I've had my worst experience with them. Come to think of it, I guess most of my issues with stores comes down to when they need to order something. Had a few issues with a store in Waldorf too. When a store has something in stock, it usually goes well.
Fonzy
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- Jun 9, 2018
- 134
The color that arrived in the store, was not what was supposedly ordered. Though it was a few shades off, there's names for the different shades, and the shade I was told, did not arrive.
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