Buying on line

[wcd]

OK I have searched high and low around here for a week. I made the decision but I am a bit weary about buying on line but that seems to be the only source to locate what I am looking for. It appears I can order from Buds or Kentucky Gun Company. Both offer free shipping is one any better than the other?


Thanks

 

[rhino400]

Of those two dealers I would recommend Kentucky Gun Company. You can also try using Gun Watcher. Search for the model of gun you're looking for and it will show you all the online stores that have it and their prices.

 

[Bapak2ja]

I have had good success with both Buds and Kentucky Gun. I also use https://www.wikiarms.com to compare prices and get the best ones.

 

[bulletsmith]

You might also go to your favorite LGS and tell them what you are looking for. Give them the chance to find it and shoot you a price. You may be surprised.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I've used KYGunCo 2-3 times and they're fine.

I second the suggestion of using Gun Watcher to check for prices. But sometimes they don't pick up some deals. I don't seem to have the same satisfactory results using WikiArms but others seem to be OK with them.

 

[Snipercop]

I like Buds, but I have never dealt with Kentucky Gun Company. Got a great deal. I was told that Bud's is so big that the smaller guys can't come close to their prices. I couldn't find anyone locally that could compete or match their prices so I bought it. With free delivery and a $15 transfer fee, I was $50 under what anyone locally could come close to. Great customer service as well. That means a lot these days.

 

[TCLe]

A few of my local friends have had issues with Bud's so I've steered away from them. Though from what I remember it had to do with their customer service on the off chance things go wrong. I haven't had any issues personally so take what I said with a grain of salt. I would recommend J&G Sales or Centirefire Systems though.

 

[BugI02]

Based on my limited experience I would rate KYGunCo over Bud's. Once received a gun from Bud's that had an obvious external blemish and it was apparent that the gun had been shipped and returned at least once before they sold it to me and no corrective action was taken at the warehouse. Also if you decide on Bud's check with your chosen FFL as some LGSs don't like doing business with them

 

[wtburnette]

I've used KYgunco without any problems, never used Bud's. Like Snipercop, most of the guns I've purchased online have been at least $50 savings over the same gun in LGS's.

 

[Bapak2ja]

I second the suggestion of using Gun Watcher to check for prices. But sometimes they don't pick up some deals. I don't seem to have the same satisfactory results using WikiArms but others seem to be OK with them.

I will start including Gun Watcher in research paradigm. Thanks for the alert.

 

[wcd]

You might also go to your favorite LGS and tell them what you are looking for. Give them the chance to find it and shoot you a price. You may be surprised.

Tried that, went to my former LGS in the middle of the day day were not busy at all basically said we don't have it they wouldn't even call over to their other location which is a little over an hour away. I left called them.... Yeah we have one its $..... Me can you transfer it to your other store so I don't have to drive for three hours round trip? No we don't do that. Is there any room for negotiation on the price? Nope

Online it is

 

[bulletsmith]

Tried that, went to my former LGS in the middle of the day day were not busy at all basically said we don't have it they wouldn't even call over to their other location which is a little over an hour away. I left called them.... Yeah we have one its $..... Me can you transfer it to your other store so I don't have to drive for three hours round trip? No we don't do that. Is there any room for negotiation on the price? Nope

Online it is

That's unfortunate. I doubt that a brick and mortar gun store can survive in the future without providing superb customer support. The online prices just blow them out of the water.
I always give my favorite lgs a chance to locate and quote a price, then I tell him what I found it for on line (he probably knows that's coming next anyway lol). Sometimes he simply tells me that I should buy it on line, other times he offers his best price and it's good enough. I don't mind at all paying a little more to the local guy for his effort and to help make sure he continues to exist, but they need to show he wants my business too.

I've only used Bud's for online gun purchases. No complaints other than the time from payment to shipping was way too long.

Good luck to you, and find yourself a new favorite gun shop.

 

[hoosierdaddy1976]

Bought a couple guns off Kentucky Gun Co. recently. Piece of cake, and would recommend them. I've never used Bud's so no help there.

 

[Tomc1947]

Can't recommend Bud's. I've ;purchased 2 guns from them, one with no issues, except slow shipping, and the last one was not what the web site said it was; took 2 months to get my refund, never again.

Don't know about Kentucky Gun Co.

 

[looney2ns]

I've bought from Buds, Sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com, Grabagun.com all without any issue's. SportsmanSS usually is cheaper then buds.

 

[Dirtebiker]

What is it that you're wanting to buy? I'd ask around at local sources first.
I purchased 4 pistols from Buds (all at once), no problem. Fast shipping. Good deal.
If you do use Buds or another online dealer, make sure your local shop will accept transfers from them and verify their fee FIRST!

 

[wcd]

What is it that you're wanting to buy? I'd ask around at local sources first.
I purchased 4 pistols from Buds (all at once), no problem. Fast shipping. Good deal.
If you do use Buds or another online dealer, make sure your local shop will accept transfers from them and verify their fee FIRST!

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I received a nice bonus so I have been given the ok to buy a Vbob.

 

[bigelowe]

I just made my first online purchase. Put gun in my cart, selected ffl, paid with cc, then went to ffl after they received my gun,filled out 4473,paid transfer fee and walked out with new rifle. It was quite easy. I used Grabagun.

 

[wtburnette]

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I received a nice bonus so I have been given the ok to buy a Vbob.

Nice choice. Are you going with stainless or duty coat?

 

[hps]

Buds!! gets ALL my business