No more Taipans at Utah Airguns?

[scubajeeper]

A buddy of mine is interested in getting the new Veteran II ADF so I looked on UA’s website and they no longer list Taipan. Taipan still list them along with Talon as the only suppliers in the USA. It’s got me scratching my head, surely their sales are good enough for UA to keep them in stock, I wonder what gives? Anybody heard anything?

 

[MOhunter]

No, I haven't but I have also noticed the same thing. I've been interested in getting a Taipan 'someday' though. I'll be following to see if anyone else has heard anything.

 

[WoodWelder]

Send off an email and ask why? Tariffs?

 

[Ranchibi]

Tony @ Talon Tunes carries Taipans FYI.....

 

[WoodWelder]

Tony @ Talon Tunes carries Taipans FYI.....

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Taipan Airguns are crafted with precision engineering and top-quality materials, ensuring reliable performance and superb accuracy for every shot. Known for having one of the nicest triggers in the airgun world. Whether its filling, loading or maintenance you cant go wrong with a Taipan.

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[scubajeeper]

If you’ll notice in my original post, I mentioned Talon as one of the two suppliers in the USA.

 

[JaceSpace1369]

If you’ll notice in my original post, I mentioned Talon as one of the two suppliers in the USA.

Check with Charlie frear at Georgia Airguns.

 

[igolfat8]

Charlie no longer carrys them

 

[Trucker3573]

Seems Tony is getting some exclusivity?? Isn’t it the case with agt as well? Seems he’s about the only one that has them.

 

[JaceSpace1369]

Charlie no longer carrys them

Gotcha, I knew he was going to only carry and service as of soonish, but I didn't know he didn't carry Taipans anymore, thanks.

 

[Joekrooz]

Don’t think twice about ordering from Tony at TT, he’s a solid guy.

 

[MOhunter]

Don’t think twice about ordering from Tony at TT, he’s a solid guy.

I don't know what the deal is with why UA isn't carrying them any more...could be anything. I'm not ready to pull the trigger on buying one right now; it's more of a timing and money thing. But I'd really love to have one. But I was just wondering about prices and competition. Why does it seem every dealer and every brand have the same prices unless there is a sale etc? To me, it's slightly disheartening. For instance I just pulled up a Air Venturi Avenger bullpup at The Pellet Shop, Pyramyd Air and AirGun Depot. All the same price; $399. It seems dealers 'must' sell at what the manufacturers list price is. Quite honestly unless there's a black friday sale, I've decided I'll probably never buy a new rifle from a dealer again. considering they're a lot like cars and lose value as soon as you unbox them, the presumed 'price lock' puts a bitterness in my purchasing and I shy away from it. So, maybe someone smarter than me can shed some enlightenment on this? Thanks. Or maybe Tony will read this and reach out and gimme a deal....ROFL

 

[newhobby]

MAP pricing is pretty standard across all industries. Otherwise retailers would always be fighting like gas stations. Maybe UA stopped carrying Taipan because the market has been saturated and the economy can't support it. Sometimes its better to specialize in a few products vs carrying every product.

 

[Joedirt199]

Probably since they took on the overload of FXUSA when it was disolved. Not enough time for guns that need no service when you are constantly servicing FX guns. Just look at the piles of "refurbished" FXs they have in the used section.

 

[WorriedMan]

I don't know what the deal is with why UA isn't carrying them any more...could be anything. I'm not ready to pull the trigger on buying one right now; it's more of a timing and money thing. But I'd really love to have one. But I was just wondering about prices and competition. Why does it seem every dealer and every brand have the same prices unless there is a sale etc? To me, it's slightly disheartening. For instance I just pulled up a Air Venturi Avenger bullpup at The Pellet Shop, Pyramyd Air and AirGun Depot. All the same price; $399. It seems dealers 'must' sell at what the manufacturers list price is. Quite honestly unless there's a black friday sale, I've decided I'll probably never buy a new rifle from a dealer again. considering they're a lot like cars and lose value as soon as you unbox them, the presumed 'price lock' puts a bitterness in my purchasing and I shy away from it. So, maybe someone smarter than me can shed some enlightenment on this? Thanks. Or maybe Tony will read this and reach out and gimme a deal....ROFL

Convinced around Black Friday is best for airgun-related savings, even Talon Airguns dropped 5%! Personally will only use Krale (Netherlands) for airgun purchases, if they don't carry, I'm not buying. WM

 

[MOhunter]

Probably since they took on the overload of FXUSA when it was disolved. Not enough time for guns that need no service when you are constantly servicing FX guns. Just look at the piles of "refurbished" FXs they have in the used section.

Excellent observation. Thanks!

 

[JaceSpace1369]

Convinced around Black Friday is best for airgun-related savings, even Talon Airguns dropped 5%! Personally will only use Krale (Netherlands) for airgun purchases, if they don't carry, I'm not buying. WM

As of recently buying a Vulcan 3 from Talon Airguns is cheaper than Krale at check out. This was like 4 weeks ago mind you when I made the order through Krale. I think TA had 15% off plus free shipping.

 

[WorriedMan]

As of recently buying a Vulcan 3 from Talon Airguns is cheaper than Krale at check out. This was like 4 weeks ago mind you when I made the order through Krale. I think TA had 15% off plus free shipping.

Important to check price differences prior to each purchase, I've saved $1,250 using Krale for three AGT airguns. WM

 

[JaceSpace1369]

Important to check price differences prior to each purchase, I've saved $1,250 using Krale for three AGT airguns. WM

I know, and I agree that Krale is honestly the best way to go right now. With just about any air rifle. For whatever reason they like giving great discounts if you buy more than one rifle

 

[HubenK1Sniper92]

Probably since they took on the overload of FXUSA when it was disolved. Not enough time for guns that need no service when you are constantly servicing FX guns. Just look at the piles of "refurbished" FXs they have in the used section.

I will never own another FX, overpriced and over rated junk, im sure all the fanboys will chime in a couples seconds on how they are the best lol