Cosner's Gun & Knife Shop in Bedford - "you know what happens when you assume?"

[model1994]

Because I live/work over an hour away, I called today looking for a revolver I'm after (S&W Bodyguards). Whomever I spoke to said he had a Model 638. I simply asked if it was an older one or new - to which he responded that it was new, and continued on to tell me I am wasting my time looking for an old one although I never said I was. Before I could respond he followed up with informing me I could go online and pay double what they're worth for an old one, because "they're all gone". He followed that with an 'alright' and promptly hung up on me.

I didn't even get more than 10 words in, or get to apologize for bothering them with my business. I'll just take it somewhere else next time and save them the hassle of an inquiry/sale.

 

[snapping turtle]

I can imagine a smith dealer trying to sell revolvers with the Hillary hole. “Does it have a Hillary hole?” Does it have a Hillary hole?”

Same thing with older gun show guys in the 1976-80’s. They would not buy a Japanese made browning rifle and if they got stuck with one you could get a deal on it. “No Japanese made car sits in my driveway no Japanese TV in my living room and the only jap gun in my safe I took off his body when I shot him.”

 

[model1994]

I empathize, for sure. If my tone was expressed negatively when I said "...or new?" when I asked, I'd understand the reaction I received.

But hell, lol I mostly just wanted to know if I needed to track down some magna grips or if they were already on it

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I live close to Bedford. Nearly all of my guns were bought online. There’s a reason.

 

[Glock22]

I live in Bedford but I’ve not been in that place for years, you feel very unwelcome when you walk through the door.

 

[ghitch75]

Because I live/work over an hour away, I called today looking for a revolver I'm after (S&W Bodyguards). Whomever I spoke to said he had a Model 638. I simply asked if it was an older one or new - to which he responded that it was new, and continued on to tell me I am wasting my time looking for an old one although I never said I was. Before I could respond he followed up with informing me I could go online and pay double what they're worth for an old one, because "they're all gone". He followed that with an 'alright' and promptly hung up on me.

I didn't even get more than 10 words in, or get to apologize for bothering them with my business. I'll just take it somewhere else next time and save them the hassle of an inquiry/sale.

that's Cosner's

 

[rhslover]

Haven't been in that s***hole for years, for a reason. I can't believe they're still in business. Kind of like American Arms down there. It's like they hate customers

 

[Glock22]

Haven't been in that s***hole for years, for a reason. I can't believe they're still in business. Kind of like American Arms down there. It's like they hate customers

I haven’t had any problems with American Arms.

 

[model1994]

I haven’t had any problems with American Arms.

I’ve been a few times and it’s not a bad place. I had a weird experience recently tho - I was simply told “good luck” after I asked about finding an uncommon Henry. They’re a premium dealer according to Henry but that made me feel like it wasn’t worth their trouble. Found it on GB 10min later while still in their parking lot.

Also I was in the area and went in Cosners again weeks ago, but left with the same impression as when I wrote this post a year ago.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

I went to a service call right around the corner from there one day this summer.
I was like cool when I get done here I'm gonna go check that shop out. I Google them just for the days and hours they are open. I then read the reviews they have...wow....I didn't even go 4/5 reviews were highly negative. It was the most disappointment "not" going somewhere ever.

 

[indyk]

Cockyness from the other side of the counter will close up a shop 100%

 

[Win52C]

I’ve been a few times and it’s not a bad place. I had a weird experience recently tho - I was simply told “good luck” after I asked about finding an uncommon Henry. They’re a premium dealer according to Henry but that made me feel like it wasn’t worth their trouble. Found it on GB 10min later while still in their parking lot.

Also I was in the area and went in Cosners again weeks ago, but left with the same impression as when I wrote this post a year ago.

Cosner is pretty old (Vietnam vet) has more money than he could ever spend and just doesn’t care anymore. At least that’s what I get from him. American Arms is just straight douchebaggery. They are so much better and more knowledgeable than you could ever hope to be, don’t you understand who they are ?? If you need your azz powdered just because you walk in a retail store these are not the places to visit

 

[shibumiseeker]

I haven’t set foot in there in 20 years even though I drive right by all of the time.

 

[Win52C]

I haven’t set foot in there in 20 years even though I drive right by all of the time.

It hasn’t gotten any better my friend. Wise choice.

 

[Nazgul]

Was in Cosners several years ago and was negotiating a deal on 2 handguns. They got the owner to approve $100 off the sale. They applied it to both guns, so $200 off. After paying I hung around awhile realizing it was wrong. Had every intention of telling them just waited awhile.

There was panic and pandemonium when they realized it. It was funny watching them correct it.

Even with idiots I can't bring myself to cheat.

Don

 

[mausermadness]

Found myself and my wife in Cosners last year. My wife asked if they even tried to sell guns or just act off