I support local shops when it is feasible but I hate to say it, some don't know very much and/or are grossly overpriced. Some are downright hostile to certain customers (Carter's Country, I'm looking at you). I understand the need to cover overhead and make a profit but in this market, you need to find a way to justify the premium.fannypacker wrote:Cheap isn't always the best route. Purchase from your local gunshop. If you don't give him business he will fold. Can you get advice from Cheaper than Dirt? Don't think so. They are clerks. Not gun guys.
As an example, I purchased my Glock from Tomball Pawn because the counter staff was friendly, made useful suggestions, didn't treat me as a bother to them, let me hold numerous types of guns, dry fire them and even stick them in my pocket. That's service worth paying for.