Went to Jim's today out of desperation
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That actually was what sucked me in the 2nd time at Donovans (.380 ammo).
They posted "we have. 380 ammo in stock" on their sign, so I stopped and went in (back when. 380 ammo was completely unavailable and I had a craving to shoot my Walther PPK-S)
They won't get me a third time. I'm slow and stupid, but eventually I can be taught.
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My only problem with Jim's is the prices on used guns, which are absurd with zero/near-nil negotiation (but my solution is not to buy). New prices (for what I have looked at) have been reasonable. Some things have been on the high side of market value, but not scandalous.
In terms of experience, I wonder if some posters caught someone on a bad day, or the other half of the story explains why the salesman acted accordingly. I have never had attitude, or unprofessional service. When I bought a Colt WWI Repro (one of their two remaining ones), I was permitted to buy pistol A with the grips from pistol B on it upon request (Colt in it amazing consistency installed ambi-notched stocks on one). Moreover, the gunsmith (Scott, the tall, younger smith) has always been personable and helpful. He adjusted my front sight at no charge in an Inglis Hi-power, and helped me before rummaging through their parts bin. Once, Jim himself took my Remington Rand and restaked a loose plunger in 10 min while I waited, and charged about $15 or $20 (I think $15), which was fair IMO based on time and convenience.
I am a bargain hunter. If Bowie, Hebert. or LA Reloading has X for $50 less, I'm there with cash. If I want a Colt that I can actually inspect before buying (I was burned on a Bud's Guns lemon before -no fault of Bud's), then Jim's is useful (hence my purchase of a Delta and WWI). I consider Jims a decent, if not good establishment, with a great selection (particualrly for a place that doesn't make 75% of its revenue on kayaks and fishing rods). What holds it back from being a "great" store IMO is the unwillingness to work w. the customer on price and the absurdly-priced used guns, but that won't keep me from setting foot there or cause me to curse their name.
In terms of experience, I wonder if some posters caught someone on a bad day, or the other half of the story explains why the salesman acted accordingly. I have never had attitude, or unprofessional service. When I bought a Colt WWI Repro (one of their two remaining ones), I was permitted to buy pistol A with the grips from pistol B on it upon request (Colt in it amazing consistency installed ambi-notched stocks on one). Moreover, the gunsmith (Scott, the tall, younger smith) has always been personable and helpful. He adjusted my front sight at no charge in an Inglis Hi-power, and helped me before rummaging through their parts bin. Once, Jim himself took my Remington Rand and restaked a loose plunger in 10 min while I waited, and charged about $15 or $20 (I think $15), which was fair IMO based on time and convenience.
I am a bargain hunter. If Bowie, Hebert. or LA Reloading has X for $50 less, I'm there with cash. If I want a Colt that I can actually inspect before buying (I was burned on a Bud's Guns lemon before -no fault of Bud's), then Jim's is useful (hence my purchase of a Delta and WWI). I consider Jims a decent, if not good establishment, with a great selection (particualrly for a place that doesn't make 75% of its revenue on kayaks and fishing rods). What holds it back from being a "great" store IMO is the unwillingness to work w. the customer on price and the absurdly-priced used guns, but that won't keep me from setting foot there or cause me to curse their name.
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Pawn shop prices..........High as Giraffe ass on used guns !!!
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Sig Forum .
To Hades with the mods on Sigforum. They are about as competent as Sig's new reputation for quality...
You've got my hackles raised, dan. I had gone 2 yrs without even thinking about them...
Tomorrow is Day One.
The Jim's experience I had may not compare to some of yours but none the less drove me to 1.) never shop there and 2.) tell anyone that will listen about it.
I was home on leave from my 3rd overseas deployment and in Jim's to spend some of my hard earned money. Without asking, I had a kid (approx 21y/o) start telling me about how much of a bad ass he was and what his job in the military was. To my amazement, it was the exact job I had and had just conducted on my 3rd combat deployment. Being a little skeptical about this young mans experience, I began asking questions about his qualifications. None of his answers were even close to accurate. I was standing face to face with a fraud. I explained with as much restraint as possible that I knew he was completely full of s**t and turned my back on him and Jim's.
I was home on leave from my 3rd overseas deployment and in Jim's to spend some of my hard earned money. Without asking, I had a kid (approx 21y/o) start telling me about how much of a bad ass he was and what his job in the military was. To my amazement, it was the exact job I had and had just conducted on my 3rd combat deployment. Being a little skeptical about this young mans experience, I began asking questions about his qualifications. None of his answers were even close to accurate. I was standing face to face with a fraud. I explained with as much restraint as possible that I knew he was completely full of s**t and turned my back on him and Jim's.
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Snap, Crackle, Pop.
That's hardly a reason to hold something against Jim. Personally I would have told him about it directly.
SimpleGreen
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Stopped by there yesterday. I needed a grip screw for my EMP. Handed it off to a guy behind the counter who in turned handed it to the smith. Had a friendly chat about carry weapons, etc, and was out the door in a couple minutes. No complaints as of yet. Staying open minded.
Thank you for sharing your experence after Visiting Jim's. I have recieved the exact type of treatment during my last and final visit a couple of years ago.
But most of all thank you for your service to our country allowing me to be free and enjoy the freedom of speech some take for granted.
Jim did not want to hear my complaint back then and you Sir confirm my thoughts that that crappy service continues.
Thanks again for helping me confirm I made a good decision not to trade with Jims
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TomTerrific
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Mac did my first CHP renewal class. We are about the same age and he spent some time in Connecticut so we had a lot to talk about.
Did he retire from the Army a full bird? Or am I thinking of someone else?
That question, I can't answer. I am much younger than Mac. We shared the passion of competitive pistol shooting. He did a fine job of shooting the bull too.Mac did my first CHP renewal class. We are about the same age and he spent some time in Connecticut so we had a lot to talk about.
Did he retire from the Army a full bird? Or am I thinking of someone else?
