Wow, where do I start with this one…
You could start my telling us how Jim's firearms ass tastes, you should know
First of all to bravo3, CAM_TECH_ARMS, Jub Jub and all of the other keyboard warriors in this thread complaining about prices, service, inconsistent policies… Why don’t you show some testicular fortitude when you are treated poorly and speak the f up. Spend an extra two minutes of your oh-so-precious little lives to speak to one of the managers about your poor experience. How the hell do you expect them to improve if no one has the guts to call them out on the service? Do you honestly think they monitor this joke of a forum looking for customer feedback?
I did talk to a manager, why do you think I ended up not paying for the BS charges. Why say I don't have guts? You weren't there, or you probably were trying to sweet talk someone behind the counter that you must have a crush on or something.
Now about the customer service, I have been to Jim’s multiple, multiple times and have been treated with nothing but complete respect and courtesy. Sure, they employ some part time college kids who are there for a few months and could not give two hoots about the customers as long as they get paid. All of the older guys who were mentioned earlier, as well as the other older gentleman (think his name is sid), provide awesome service and will literally drop their lunch to help you. As far as time, I’ve literally seen people walk straight through the door and interrupt an employee with another customer because they claim “they can’t get any help.” I’ve also witnessed on one Sunday (they are notoriously understaffed on Sundays) a guy walk up to the checkout, waits for about thirty seconds, and then goes get the manager telling him he’s been waiting for twenty minutes. The manager that day (think his name is Jarred) was nothing but kind and professional although this guy was a total douche. So is summary, at least ½ of you guys bitching about service are probably tool bags like the previously mentioned customers.
If you have been to Jims and liked it, then fine by you. Some people have higher standards as to where they choose to shop. If you don't mind getting ripped off, then go right ahead.
As far as prices go, I do agree that they are a bit steep on some fronts; however, like someone else mentioned, this is a small business with an enormous inventory so naturally the overhead is going to be high. They do have great deals on a lot of their custom guns (Wilsons, Ed Browns wayyyyy under msrp) and occasionally put items on sale, I’m talking $899 for $1100 Rock River and $299 for LCPs. If some of you would stop trolling this forum and read this magical invention known as a “newspaper” you would see some of these sales. Also, they often have some stuff in stock that is unavailable anywhere else in the state.
How can you say they are a small business? They are one of the largest privately owned firearms dealers in the Gulf South. Far from a small business. And if you think 299 is a good price on a LCP, then no wonder you dont mind their prices. Accurate regularly sale prices them at 279. May only be 20 bucks, but thats around 7% less
Now for jmanrogers, Skinny, and again the cesspool of poorly structured cells known as CAM_TECH_ARMS (I mean seriously dude, were you oxygen deprived in the womb or something?). I have seriously seen more mature behavior on Honda civic forums than what you three people display. Honestly, did you guys just turn 13 or something? You plan on toilet papering Mr. Jim’s car after you bring all of you illegitimate dumpster babies into his store? How do you three even qualify to own a firearm, oh wait, it’s because there is no IQ test. To everyone reading this thread, do you honestly believe these three guys are reputable enough to believe their stories about how they were mistreated, when in fact they are nothing but ill-tempered redneck trash?
You are a doosh for even saying all this.
Peace!
People who bitch, whine, plot… but do nothing to actually support the firearms industry.
+1 on that!!!!That's because they hear, dozens of times a day... "I can get that for $___ less at ______".
Fine... go to _______.
Look, I'm not defending the place, as I have no stake in it nor a dog to protect. But I go in there a few times a month, and it NEVER fails... there is always some nimrod in there wanting a brother-in-law deal, and then getting pissy when they refuse; or an "expert" pontificating on his prowess/collection/whatever while the counter guys struggle to politely listen; or someone wanting some work done to his 1898 Rast-Gasser, and is amazed that they actually want to charge a fee for the work.
I worked part-time (off duty) in a small gunshop in Monroe for over a year. IOW, I have experience on both sides of the counter. Deal with enough tools (and their numbers are legion), and soon you'll be making yourself be polite.
I didn't say it was right... but its real.
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Many times over the years the problems with service have been brought to the attention of Jim's managers and to Jim himself. There has been no improvement to date. Voicing your opinion of the topic of discussion on this thread is perfectly acceptable. Insulting the members and calling this forum "a joke" is not. I think i can safely speak for everyone here and ask you to be man enough to insult us directly, FACE to FACE, not while hiding behind your mothers computer.
Haha, give me an answer for the other stuff. Cmon man I wanna see what you can make up
I don't believe Jim's, Heberts, Bowies forces you to hang around or buy anything.
Let's see, you said I kiss ass, sweet talk the employees, called me a "dooch," said I have low standards, and quoted one gun that is priced lower at one other store. I don't see how I can possibly refute that brilliant rebuttal.