So, where does a guy find a store that sells a good assortment of good air guns, you know, like a regular gun store. I am a touch and feel and ask questions guy.
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Depends, use that new thing called the Internet, then fire up your jet and fly there. There may be one in OK or a state over. Bass Pro sells Hatsun's.
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Airguns of Arizona
Utah Airguns
Pyramid Air Ohio
Trenier Airguns Michigan?
Probably a few more that I'm not not familiar with.
Pretty much stuck to the internet around my neck of the woods (WA State)
Utah Airguns
Pyramid Air Ohio
Trenier Airguns Michigan?
Probably a few more that I'm not not familiar with.
Pretty much stuck to the internet around my neck of the woods (WA State)
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Maybe find some air gunners close to you and check out their choices. Utah Airguns and Airguns of Arizona are probably the biggest store vendors open to traffic. Other than that, airgun101 or youtube are great sources for information. Good Luck!
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Airgun brick and mortars ain’t like PB brick and mortars. If your local gun stores carry any air guns they’re going to be Gamo’s or Crosman’s. Nothing against those but they’re in a completely different category.
There is nothing near me. Although Pyramyd Air is 20 minutes away, they just have a pick up only counter, no showroom.
I scour the web for info, check specs, watch reviews, peruse AGN and take a chance on my pick. Hopefully it’s all I thought it would be, because if it isn’t I’m going to lose 25 to 30 percent selling it, even if I don’t fire it.
Do your research or plan a vacation near UA or AoA. Then, if you didn’t drive there, hope the idiot in airline baggage
doesn’t beat the livin’ snot out of the gun case. Me, I’d plan a road trip if touchy feely is the only option.
There is nothing near me. Although Pyramyd Air is 20 minutes away, they just have a pick up only counter, no showroom.
I scour the web for info, check specs, watch reviews, peruse AGN and take a chance on my pick. Hopefully it’s all I thought it would be, because if it isn’t I’m going to lose 25 to 30 percent selling it, even if I don’t fire it.
Do your research or plan a vacation near UA or AoA. Then, if you didn’t drive there, hope the idiot in airline baggage
doesn’t beat the livin’ snot out of the gun case. Me, I’d plan a road trip if touchy feely is the only option.
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AOA is the biggest store i know of , more brands on display but 15 hours drive from you ROAD TRIP !!!!
the more i think about this it seems like a great idea , AoA has a range in back IF not to busy you can shoot a decision between 2 guns ? maybe more ? IF you can take the time off of other duty's
the more i think about this it seems like a great idea , AoA has a range in back IF not to busy you can shoot a decision between 2 guns ? maybe more ? IF you can take the time off of other duty's
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I know a couple guys in the area, no one has top tier guns but maybe someone has something you’re looking. What gun are you interested in?
Beau
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It's tough for everyone, not just those starting out, to have no access to s showroom where you can hold and touch. Feel is so much a part of the purchase that we all make bad decisions.
Start thinking about some of the following:
- What format do you like? Bullpup/Rifle
- What do you plan to do with it? Backyard Plinking/BR/Target/Hunting
- What calibers are you thinking and why? 177/22/25/30/etc
- Does it need to be quiet, or sound not a concern?
- What power source? Pump/CO2/Springer/PCP
- Price range?
Keep in mind all the extra costs involved too. Ammo, scopes, mounts, bipods, tripods, PCP fill equipment if going that route. They add up quick and can be as much or more than your first purchase.
Start thinking about some of the following:
- What format do you like? Bullpup/Rifle
- What do you plan to do with it? Backyard Plinking/BR/Target/Hunting
- What calibers are you thinking and why? 177/22/25/30/etc
- Does it need to be quiet, or sound not a concern?
- What power source? Pump/CO2/Springer/PCP
- Price range?
Keep in mind all the extra costs involved too. Ammo, scopes, mounts, bipods, tripods, PCP fill equipment if going that route. They add up quick and can be as much or more than your first purchase.
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I live in Michigan and there's nothing close to me now. Precision Airguns and Supplies was an hour drive from me but they closed the doors. Man I sure miss Jim and Nancy, not to mention their store. High Pressure Pneumatics is about 2 and a half hours away.
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You don’t want to live near a store. I just got back from visiting one which drive I drive by weekly. Today I got off real easy only spent $210. Gets worse got my eye on a Diana 340 now. Vicious circle. Bet I didn’t miss 10 weeks in the last two years. Crow
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I do. Started with a Marauder. That thing was HUGE!
I learned to pay close attention to overall dimensions before buying.
Dave
I learned to pay close attention to overall dimensions before buying.
Dave
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I don’t have any other choice with respect to where I live. My friends that are getting interested in them at least have the opportunity to see, hold and try my airguns. Big plus for them if they’re interested in any of those models.
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