Author Topic: Gander Mountain Guns (Read 1048 times)

oldhunter · « **on:** October 17, 2003, 09:02:13 AM »

I am shopping at a new Gander Mountain Store this weekend and am looking for anyone's experiences at trying to buy new or used guns from this organization. My first preference would be T/C Encore pistols or barrels.

ghostZ · « **Reply #1 on:** October 17, 2003, 09:13:52 AM »

If you are asking if Gander Mountain is a good place to buy a gun from...then I say yes. They are good as anyone. The local store has some good guys working there. They know their stuff. My father purchased from them a few months ago...had no problems.
As far as TC handguns from them...I have no idea. They don't carry them at my local store.

Gregory · « **Reply #2 on:** October 18, 2003, 02:56:11 PM »

Quote from: ghostZ

If you are asking if Gander Mountain is a good place to buy a gun from...then I say yes. They are good as anyone. The local store has some good guys working there. They know their stuff. My father purchased from them a few months ago...had no problems.
As far as TC handguns from them...I have no idea. They don't carry them at my local store.

ghostZ

I used to shop at the Merrillville store when I lived in Valparaiso IN, they had a guy in the gun dept who hunted Africa several times, he was very knowledgeable. I've purchased barrels from them but never guns. The used guns seemed overpriced to me.

flyfisher · « **Reply #3 on:** October 20, 2003, 04:07:03 PM »

I agree with Gregory...I have been to our new Gander Mtn. store in Harrisburg, and have enjoyed my experience each time I was there. They have a huge selection of both new and used guns, BUT, upon checking out the prices, I believe that the place is a huge rip-off when it comes to purchasing both new and used guns. My small, local gun shop can get me the same guns for much less (yeah, I might have to wait a couple of days more for them, but they're still worth the money saved), and is willing to part with used guns for a fair, competitive price.

Just saw a used (but in very good shape) Contender with 2 barrels at Gander Mtn. 2 14" barrels in the deal, normal decelerator grips, etc. 1 barrel was .22 lr, the other a .44 Mag. Both looked nice...price...$725!
I don't know about you, but I think I can do better.

Not trying to bad mouth Gander Mountain...I love the place, but gun prices are too high.

Just my opinion.

Camel 23 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 20, 2003, 11:47:21 PM »

Same here in upper Michigan, the price of their used guns is crazy. They aren't giving you much for your used trade-ins either.

jcsabolt2 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 21, 2003, 06:19:12 AM »

They are alright from what I have seen. Their used guns are awfully pricey I think. I don't know if the prices are fixed or not. However, I will never purchase one from them in Columbus, Ohio where I work. The City of Columbus forces all gun dealers within the city limits to have perspective buyers go downtown, get finger printed, background checked, etc. just like a criminal or teacher. My wife by the way is a teacher and they are also treated like criminals throughout the state. Funny, the students don't have to have background checks. Last time I saw the news it was students bringing guns into schools.

ftstinyc · « **Reply #6 on:** October 24, 2003, 03:27:55 PM »

I bought a Encore in 308 from them two years ago. this is the only one
that I ever saw there. I think I paid $275 for the frame and $250 for the
barrel. this is on the high side but it was there and I wanted it. They were
nice to deal with but I didn't think they knew anything about the Encore.
They have lowered their prices on most new guns to where they are
now in the ballpark. I agree with the other members that their used gun
prices are out of site. Some of the new guns are better than most dealers.
I bought a stainless Beretta 92FS from a gun shop for $559 that I thought
was pretty good. I stopped at Gander and saw the gun for $549. Some of
their new guns are still high but they are much better. I also found out
that you can deal a little if you talk to the manager of the dept on both
new and used guns. They were willing to knock off $75 dollars off of a
kimber that I was interested in.

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myronman3 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 25, 2003, 04:12:09 AM »

they are high. go to aa local shop, check out prices, go to gander and compare. you will see what i (and others) mean.

ftstinyc · « **Reply #8 on:** October 25, 2003, 08:04:28 AM »

I did that when I bought my beretta, Gander was $10 dollars cheaper.

Geno · « **Reply #9 on:** October 26, 2003, 11:47:35 AM »

At first glance they may appear pricey, but, they will match anyones prices, at least the local dealers that is. one thing I like is their huge selection and the ability to look at and compare to lots of others before buying.