RK guns

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

I've bought online (Only rifles) from the Niles, MI store. It was all easy from start to finish for me. Some deals are just too good to pass up.

 

[skydelta34]

Rural king has sale on sig p365 right now, $399.99 plus free shipping to store or in store. I can put up with some inconvenience for that price.

 

[WebSnyper]

I was with a friend at the Frankfort store they would not let him touch the Ruger 57 he was buying!!! another man came in to by a long gun which did not have a box and he was told he had to purchase a gun case or bring one in in order to take it out of the store

Had the same experience on a handgun. Purchased from them online and went in when it was received. They said they wouldn't let me touch it without a trigger lock and they had none available. I walked the employee through a function check before I'd go any further (only because I had already paid for the gun online, etc) and then went through the rest of their miserable process (all their self serve PCs they use for the 4473 were not responding, so I took it upon myself to reboot one as they didn't seem interested in doing so, then had to wait a considerable time for a manager to be available to verify the numbers, and then complete the purchase before they did the perp walk out the door with me). Nope, can't say I'd subject myself again (definitely not have something transferred to one of their stores/purchase in store).

 

[xwing]

No issues with Rural King here (although I am slightly annoyed with them on something else.) The best price is the best price. (Although actually usually the best price is online somewhere, Rural King is usually better priced than most LGS.) If the process is slightly more annoying, you still walk out with the same gun in the end. I'd rather pay less for it.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

They said they wouldn't let me touch it without a trigger lock and they had none available.

I think I'd have told them that that was their problem and not mine. If they're going to make the policy, then they need to be able to comply with it themselves.

 

[Frosty]

I’ve bought from them once, no issues that would keep me from buying from them again. The 4473 process is annoying, I was there probably 45 minutes to an hour. It would have taken about 5 minutes at my lgs, but whatever. I did find the lady working the counter to be air-headed and annoying, but I find a lot of people annoying so take that with a grain of salt Other than the wait for the 4473, no issues.

 

[LEaSH]

Yeah same here.

I found a banshee they had online and I could not find it anywhere else at that time - least favorite cerakote color also - but I had to try one.

Just really really slow process.

But if I ever want something that they only have, I would consider doing it again.

 

[Ingomike]

I think I'd have told them that that was their problem and not mine. If they're going to make the policy, then they need to be able to comply with it themselves.

And some minimum wage worker would say, ok, I’ll send it back, good luck getting your refund…

 

[DoggyDaddy]

And some minimum wage worker would say, ok, I’ll send it back, good luck getting your refund…

I imagine their management makes more than minimum wage. I wouldn't be talking to the minimum wage worker behind the counter at that point.

 

[goob469]

"...I treat RK as a source to buy from and nothing more. If I go there and buy something I have already done my research and know what I'm getting and dont need their help or terrible opinions."

Great point! I'm of the same school of thought.

 

[Ingomike]

I treat RK as a source to buy from and nothing more. If I go there and buy something I have already done my research and know what I'm getting and dont need their help or terrible opinions.

Great point! I'm of the same school of thought.

I sure as heck hope you guys are not doing your research at the LGS, abusing their business, to then go buy it from a retailer that lacks the ability to educate you…

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I sure as heck hope you guys are not doing your research at the LGS, abusing their business, to then go buy it from a retailer that lacks the ability to educate you…

These days, when I hear "research" I think of online sources. But what if they were price shopping? Is it "abusing a business" to go in and see what multiple businesses are asking for a particular item in order to find the best price?

 

[DadSmith]

These days, when I hear "research" I think of online sources. But what if they were price shopping? Is it "abusing a business" to go in and see what multiple businesses are asking for a particular item in order to find the best price?

That's called capitalism.
I frequently buy from my lgs because the price isn't that much higher to sell out my lgs for.
Ammunition is a different story. Lgs prices have been 2x that of online sources and online sources deliver to your door.

 

[Ingomike]

These days, when I hear "research" I think of online sources. But what if they were price shopping? Is it "abusing a business" to go in and see what multiple businesses are asking for a particular item in order to find the best price?

There was quite a bit of grumbling about not being able to even function test the guns at RK. There is a fine line between abusing a small local business and shopping. I have my opinion and will call it out when I see it, others can do as they wish. The “shopping for the best price excuse is pretty ridiculous, everyone knows the the internet and big box stores are cheaper because of scale and cheap labor.

If one has Superior Mowers in Greenfield educate them, then buys from the big box guys, I have little respect for them. Go get the education you want to pay for. Same with the LGS. You want to buy a gun cheap, by all means go to RK (I have no issues with RK) and buy it. Just don’t expect the LGS to educate you.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

That's called capitalism.
I frequently buy from my lgs because the price isn't that much higher to sell out my lgs for.
Ammunition is a different story. Lgs prices have been 2x that of online sources and online sources deliver to your door.

No, I get that, but lets say you have 3 or 4 nearby LGS's (and maybe one is RK). And lets say you're looking for a Shield Plus 9mm, and they all have them in stock. IMHO it's not "abusive" to shop around to find who has the best price on what you're looking for.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

The “shopping for the best price excuse is pretty ridiculous, everyone knows the the internet and big box stores are cheaper because of scale and cheap labor.

So never ever go check out a gun in person then? Just buy it sight unseen?

 

[DadSmith]

No, I get that, but lets say you have 3 or 4 nearby LGS's (and maybe one is RK). And lets say you're looking for a Shield Plus 9mm, and they all have them in stock. IMHO it's not "abusive" to shop around to find who has the best price on what you're looking for.

I agree.
It's what makes America great. It helps keep the prices down and stores competitive.
If RK has Shield + for $20 less than my lgs I'm going to still buy at lgs. It would require a pretty substantial difference to make me buy from RK, Academy, etc. Then I also factor in driving time and fuel prices.

 

[Ingomike]

No, I get that, but lets say you have 3 or 4 nearby LGS's (and maybe one is RK). And lets say you're looking for a Shield Plus 9mm, and they all have them in stock. IMHO it's not "abusive" to shop around to find who has the best price on what you're looking for.

This is what caught my attention.

I treat RK as a source to buy from and nothing more. If I go there and buy something I have already done my research and know what I'm getting and dont need their help or terrible opinions.

He just uses RK as a source? He gets educated elsewhere, I cannot fathom that education does not include handling the firearms.

 

[Ingomike]

So never ever go check out a gun in person then? Just buy it sight unseen?

If you want the RK types price you should live with their policies on gun handling and the staff that has little knowledge of guns.

If you want knowledge and education on the gun as well as time handling, you should buy from the LGS.

This ain’t my first rodeo on this topic and the whole shopping excuse is just that, an excuse. For all the blather on INGO about markets and using one’s money to speak to and teach the corporations here is a place it actually would work, don’t buy from sources that don’t have handling and education, they will either respond with change, ignore it because it is not enough to bother them, or get out. But no, they are the cheapest, and many equate that with best.

 

[G192127]

Guess I'm just lucky, but my RK has some really knowledgeable sales clerks. While WM said "no more ar15 sales" RK stayed the course.