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  1. Thanks everyone for the input. That gives me a much better sense of what to expect % wise from going through a dealer. I would love to sell them on here, but I will need to research the law. What makes me nervous is accounts I hear of different local PD's telling people different things. In THIS state and with the current extra scrutiny concerning all things gun related I just want to be SUPER cautious that my selling them is, of course, to the absolute letter of the law. Thanks again for all the help. Carl
  2. I'm looking to sell my [pistols]. I have never sold any of my firearms before and I'm wondering what I can expect to have a dealer offer me. Both guns are in excellent condition with no visible blemishes, kept clean after shooting, and have around 500 rounds on either. For reference I was looking to go to Heritage Guild (Rahway). I know I can get more from a private sale, but I'm scared as hell of not having my I's dotted and t's crossed and some BS coming back to bite me legally. Thanks for your help!
  3. I think I know the older gentlemen you are referring to. I've given him a few chances, and while he isn't a jerk he just seems to rub a lot of people the wrong way. Don't throw in the towel! He is one individual. Anyplace you buy anything can have "that" guy. I recommend seeing when Matt is available and speaking with him. I think its impossible not to have a good experience with him. Plain nice guy and very knowledgeable.
  4. I understand this feeling, and I'm not criticizing. However, in my opinion, I am willing to pay more to a store that is willing to put out the capital to have an enormous selection of product. Many people shop locally, and then buy on the web, or from a discount store, and this is one of the reasons local stores go out of business, or don't carry a lot of inventory. I am willing to pay more to a store who is willing to show me a big inventory. (I feel this way about NJ Firearms Guild; when I bought my Kimber they have over 10 Kimber 1911 models, including 5 or 6 custom shop models. I paid perhaps $100 more than some other stores, but I was able to compare, in my hands, 10 different versions). I used to do a lot of auto racing, and the same thing happened with helmets. The few local dealers that would carry a bunch of models of racing certified helmets (with Snell SA certs, not the Snell M motorcycle certs) in different sizes had a terrible time with window shoppers. Guys would come in, try a bunch of models and sizes, and then go home and order the helmet over the internet. Eventually it became hard to ever try anything on, because no one stocked anymore. Finally, the racing community realized what was happening, and now when a newbie asks on a forum where to buy helmets, we tell them who has them in stock, and tell them to spend the extra 10% and buy where they tried them out. I understand that for many, saving a few bucks is really important, and I respect that, but for me I'd rather support a local dealer who is willing to keep 200-500 handguns in stock so I can try them out, and then I'll return the favor by spending a bit too much. Those are my sediments exactly and the reason I was so so sad to see Ray's close. For me, browsing Ray's was the classic "kid in a candy store" analogy. That gun room was a real place to be. It had atmosphere and was busting with guns and shooting supplies from all walls and aisles. From the weird main entrance and long hallway just to get in, to the creeky stairs going up with the bell to announce your presence at the top, the place had character. I'm a young guy, but from the moment I first walked into that place as a kid I knew it was a throwback to a different time. Now days I go to Cabelas once or twice a year. I first went for the "experience" (which it is), but now I go because it is the place where I can get my hands on things....lots of things. Internet opinions are no substitute for my hands on impressions. Regarding the gun staff at Ray's they were not that bad. There was one guy who just had an abrupt personality. Apart from him I remember a few gentlemen there who spent lots of time with me going case to case so I could handle pistols. I would tell them up front I wasn't buying that day and there were more than happy just to talk all-things-guns while I tried on gun after gun. And I too was more than happy to pay a bit more. To have the vast selection, to be able to hold things in my hand, and frankly to keep money in the community and particularly in an old school brick and mortar sportsman store. The internet has ensured that we can research guns 100x more thoroughly than ever before. We have the unfiltered opinions of a million Jon Doe's (for better or worse) to assist our decision as well. And while the internet provides for competition which allows us to save money on our gun purchases, it comes at the cost of the demise of places such as Ray's. What we have left are the little guys, who the market ensures will stay little, and the giants such as Cabelas, Bass Pro, Sportsman's Guide, etc who as national and regional companies, together with the internet, ensure charismatic days-of-old stores such as Ray's have no place anymore. I know its simply a matter of the times, but I for one am sad at the loss of such cool places.
  5. As I mentioned in another thread, NJ Firearms Guild is expensive, but they have far more handguns than any of the other stores I've visited in NJ. They had 2-3x what Cheyenne has, a lot more than BH, etc. They sell near MSRP, but they have a lot. Thanks for this information. Time to pay this place a visit.
  6. Soooooooo awesome! Those sharks are sweeeeet. Where is this place you speak of, I haz never been On rt 28 in Bridgewater. http://www.efingersports.com/ Yes...definitely a good visit for the overall look and feel. Kind of feels like a micro mini Cabelas in their "homey" lodge approach. As a shooter though, don't go on account of their dogfish shark in said tank...you can browse their entire handgun offerings in about 30 seconds flat. So Ray's was the last of its kind huh? My god...what a shame.
  7. I didn't realize how good I had it until they were gone. Not only for firearms, but as a sportsman's superstore for everything! For those who are familiar with the place (now closed)...can anyone tell me if there is anyplace in NJ that carries the sheer number of models/choices that Ray's offered (handguns). I went to Bullet Hole a few weeks ago to shoot. It was perhaps the most depressing day I've had as a NJ gun owner. Impossibly small, shoulder to shoulder. Looked like a basic "hit or miss" on what pistols they were carrying at the moment. Never even shot as it required standing in the range for 2+ hours to wait my turn. Isn't having 16 people in ADDITION to all the shooters cramped shoulder to shoulder in a firing range against some code? Beyond the inconvenience it just felt downright unsafe. Please tell me there is yet a shop in NJ that provides a real selection of arms. I can always go to PA for incredible selection...but its absurd to travel so far just to handle a few guns. By the way...I'm specifically trying to get my hands on a Kahr CW9 / P9. If anyone has seen someplace stocking these I'd be much obliged. Thanks so much! Carl
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