How many of you bought airguns at a physical store vs online?
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Online, since no gun stores seem to carry Pardini 10-meter air pistols, nor the similar Olympic rimfire pistol, for that matter. Seems Bullseye is an old fogey’s sport, going the way of the dinosaurs. I feel old
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Luckily I live close to Pisa 33km/20,5miles from Pardini Armi S.r.l. in Lido di Camaiore - Lucca, the reason why I bought for the daughter of my girlfriend a GPR1 Pro.Online, since no gun stores seem to carry Pardini 10-meter air pistols, nor the similar Olympic rimfire pistol, for that matter. Seems Bullseye is an old fogey’s sport, going the way of the dinosaurs. I feel old
The company is small but WOW!!! As we say in Tuscany: "in the small barrell there is the good wine"!
Me and the daughter of my girlfriend whent there to have a look and, even tho the secretary told us that usually they prefer to be called before going there, a technician was sent us to give us all the explanation needed.
The technician had been very kind and showed us two GPR1 with diffrent setups and parts ready to ship for two different customers.
I've been told they do assembly their gun on request.
The unbiliveable thing I found visiting the factory is that there was a customers from Malaysia to collect personally his new pistols!
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Something akin to your story . I'd thinned out most of my "handcannon " pb's this past fall . I've had my eye on a certain well known handgun for decades . A new improved model came out 2 yr.s ago for an obscene amount of $$$$ . Well I thought so much for that , then a store had it on sale close (40 mile) enough to make the drive and at a VERY good price ! I remarked about it to my Queen and she said " Well , you don't mind driving 100 + miles to shoot ,so go get it !" I think the dust has finally settled from my exit !! As far as airguns , half were from stores and half were online purchases . One was returned for defects/ issues ( wish I could have handled it ) one was returned for filling issue ( again wish it was at a dealer/ store for evaluation or exchange ). I prefer hands on before buying , just as w/ PB's. No airgun dealers in my area .
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I wish I could find another physical shop to buy stuff at. Only one I knew of is gone, owner passed away. Except for the stuff I can make myself like slugs I'm stuck buying online. Since I just can't go somewhere to replace even a mundane item I'm a firm believer/practitioner in buy once cry once and tend to buy in bulk.
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After reading this thread, its become obvious to me, that I need to move!
Where I live, I only have department stores that offer the very inexpensive .177 options, from Daisey and Crossman, etc.
I do not even know of 1 shop , that offers REAL airguns, let alone real airguns AND a indoor range.
So my only option is online, which is ok, but ....
Is anyone aware of a online "MAP" of retailers that offer REAL airguns?
It would be interesting to plug in a zip code, and see exactly how far one would have to travel, to visit such a shop.
Im going to start my own thread, as I have wandered off topic.
But for those who are fortunate to live near a brick and morter shop, where you can walk in, and actually touch and feel a product, prior to purchaase, I offer this advice:
YOUR VERY FORTUNATE, and dont forget it!
Dont visit such shop, and then purchase elsewhere online because you saved 10% !
Take advantage of the personal experience, by spending your money with them!
Where I live, I only have department stores that offer the very inexpensive .177 options, from Daisey and Crossman, etc.
I do not even know of 1 shop , that offers REAL airguns, let alone real airguns AND a indoor range.
So my only option is online, which is ok, but ....
Is anyone aware of a online "MAP" of retailers that offer REAL airguns?
It would be interesting to plug in a zip code, and see exactly how far one would have to travel, to visit such a shop.
Im going to start my own thread, as I have wandered off topic.
But for those who are fortunate to live near a brick and morter shop, where you can walk in, and actually touch and feel a product, prior to purchaase, I offer this advice:
YOUR VERY FORTUNATE, and dont forget it!
Dont visit such shop, and then purchase elsewhere online because you saved 10% !
Take advantage of the personal experience, by spending your money with them!
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"Don't visit such shop, and then purchase elsewhere online because you saved 10% ! "
This is so true i have had this experience . a friend owned a wonderful shop and spent a lot of time demonstrating items only to find the shopper ordered from out of state just to save the taxes . No more local shop, no hands on , no help with maintaining or parts .
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It’s a 30 minute drive to AoA, I’ll give them the business along with Penchetta who is 10 minutes away..
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What a shame to actually have an opportunity near them (in their own back yard) , and then completely loose it, because they saved $100 by buying cheaper elsewhere, via the internet.
Sad.
Im not sure what the answer is, other than "BUY LOCAL IF POSSIBLE".
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Being a geography fan it would help if you told us which Springfield you hang your hat, there are a number of states that have a Springfield.
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I have purchased all my air guns online. There was a Dunhams near where I lived when I was in Tennessee. They had some Hatsan and Crosman springer rifles next to their PB section. I only purchased a PB from them. Only other place I have seen airguns was Walmart.
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I have, within the last 6 weeks purchased 3 new air guns online. Umerx Legends Thompson M1A1, MP40 and a Beretta M92A1.
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100% online, was not interested in stuff available in the typical local chain stores. There are no specialty stores near enough for me to go to. A good forum(s) is #1 IMHO on making a final choice. Eventually, the pros and cons fall out over time from enough independent sources to say ... okay, yes or no. I have greatly appreciated the senior forum members helping out newer members in sorting out the options, even if it may get repetitive.
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there was no great option for airguns in idaho until recently. if anyone is in the lower idaho area i would highly recommend going to Idaho Air Gun in the Nampa area. indoor range, and you can handle and feel the airguns. i would've wasted a lot less money getting into this if they were around when i started
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I bought my airforce talon SS 25 cal at the big Tulsa gun show, bought my 25 cal avenger from Airgun classifieds and today ordered a 22 umarex notos online. My closest Airgun store is 60 minutes away.
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I have been shooting airguns since 1970 and other than early Daisy and crosmans there have never been any stores with European airguns near enough to go to. In the past I bought from paper catalogs like Beeman's etc. I have also bought a few cheap B3 rifles from the old Cummins Tool Truck when they traveled around to grange halls etc. now it's all online from classifides or places like Baker Airguns, Pyramid, AOA etc
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