Gander Mtn. humor

[grousemaster]

Stopped into GM today to spend the $10 gift card I got from Pheasants Forever. I was eyeing a nice used Kahr PM9, the only problem was it was listed for $799. I asked them if this was a mistake, as new ones go for much less. I was hoping they would offer it for $399 or something similar. I was told by the gun counter employee "that's Gander Mtn for ya, it's why I only work here one day a week". He went on to tell me the store manager does that on purpose as the stupid or "un-savvy" as he put it, will buy these guns. They also had a used LCP for $359, a used XD for $549.....the list goes on

As I was leaving I heard someone ask for a recommendation on his first pistol and saw another gun counter clerk explain that the Ruger SR9c was the best pistol in the $500 price range and to stay away from the Ruer LC9 as it's accuracy is only meant for "across a card table". I've witnessed guys dropping plates with authority with their little LC9's at my range. I had to bite my tongue not to help the poor guy getting swindled at the gun counter, figured it wasn't my business.

I won't be back to GM until I get another one of those gift cards. I bought a $13 box of .380 ammo with my $10 gift card and left shaking my head.

[Pezhead]

I have a gift card to. I need to remember to use this one.

[Thunder71]

Wow, that one is very high - they have a used PM9 down here (Rochester) for like $649, which is still high in my opinion. You'll never find a used PM9 for even close to $399 though, good to dream I guess.

I have a $75 gift card for that place, just can't decide what to spend it on... I could get a gun, but the $75 off would only make it comparable to other gun shops normal prices. Just waiting for a sale on something I want... I guess.

[Stradawhovious]

I have a $75 gift card for that place, just can't decide what to spend it on...

You could get a box of 50 .45acp,

Or 1,000 federal small pistol primers,

or Id bet they would give you a $25 gift certificate in trade for your $75 one.

[Thunder71]

I wonder if they sell Visa gift cards there... I'd much rather have a $75 Visa gift card.

[Rem700]

Guess if I overheard someone asking for a recommendation on there first gun I would open my mouth and recommend a different store with better priceing, But thats just me being me.

[Shipyard]

last time i was in a gander it was maple grove. some old guy came in with a screw he was looking for antoher one. the guy told him - Nope, we don't ahve a gun smith anymore. you better drive out to our woodbury store

i politely tapped the guy on the shoulder on his way out of the store and informed him of a nice little place about a 15 minute drive away called Bills gun Shop who has a very nice gunsmith and probably has a large assortment of screws.


**** SCREWS!!!! they told a 60 yr old man to drive to woodbury for a **** SCREW!!!!

[Stradawhovious]

**** SCREWS!!!! they told a 60 yr old man to drive to woodbury for a **** SCREW!!!!

And that's exactly what he would have gotten if he drove there. They'd have screwed him good.

[cobb]

Depending on the screw, one of the larger Ace hardware may even have want he wants.

[MNBlackjack]

I hope they keep it up. It drives business my way.

[solidgun]

What was the finish and sight type for the PM9? If it was DLC and night sight, it seems like the right price for a big box store. Not saying it is a great price, but correct price for their type.

Kahr prices vary greatly by model and options at these stores. I paid $654 shipped new with DLC and night sight. MSRP is $958.00. And this was the lowest price when I bought it from a group buy.

As for Gander, they have ridiculous prices, but when things are on sale or a deal, they seem to have low prices here and there. Too bad I only go in there during hunting seasons.

[goett047]

It's where I bought my last Taurus. $225 for a snubby with a msrp that I think well over $450...granted it was used ever so slightly

[solidgun]

It's where I bought my last Taurus. $225 for a snubby with a msrp that I think well over $450...granted it was used ever so slightly

I am not sure who they hire to grade their firearms at Gander. They base the price heavily on the grade for used firearms, yet the 2 firearms I purchased from Gander online was only stated to be Good - Very Good range and looked to be NRA excellent condition grade.

[goett047]

I'm not sure they grade them at all...I saw a rusty 870 express there for over 200 once...by that time I think they were used to me walking in picking up a gun looking at the tag and laughing out loud

[Lunchbox]

Guess if I overheard someone asking for a recommendation on there first gun I would open my mouth and recommend a different store with better priceing, But thats just me being me.

I would have done that and set em straight on different guns(assuming I knew anything about em)