in ___________ we trust; vendor props

870pilot · **Posted:** Sat Jan 28, 2006 7:38 pm

in th4e midst of a recent thread, one SGW member expressed his displeasure with a certain vendor of SG related gear and thus, a few of us chimed in as to vendors we have bought from, and foud to be trustworthy... any company can make an error, but a great company makes it right, no hassles, and earns our business again... but having the list hidden in that thread does others no benefit... so...

over the years i have come to trust:

cabelas,
cheaper than dirt,
brownells,
knoxx,
midway usa,
specter gear,
optic planet
GA Precision rifles
sportsman guide
green mountain tactical
cops plus...

i won't buy from Botac Tactical

care to add your +++ vendors or those who rated a :evil:

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soonerpgh · **Posted:** Sat Jan 28, 2006 7:44 pm

Add Island Tactical to the list of good guys.

MadMex · **Joined:** Sun Jul 25, 2004 5:32 am **Posts:** 70

Botach sucks big time. They’re a classic bait and switch operation. The first transaction or two goes fine, and then they fail miserably. They are now on my junk mail filter list.

To the trusted list add PRI, Mesa Tactical, The Wilderness, Wilson Combat, Cop Quest, J&L Self Defense Products, ASP, Meridian Tactical Supply, Accuracy Systems Inc, Vang, Badger Ordnance, GG&G, and the National Target Company.

Donnie · **Joined:** Wed Dec 28, 2005 4:42 am **Posts:** 308

Again , i can vouch for :

Wilson Combat
G.A. precision
Cabelas
Glockmeister
Brownells
Galls Police Supply

870pilot · **Posted:** Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:47 pm

jeeeze, all we have to do is hit "print" and we'll be 99% safe in finding the next item we need... and you don't want me to rant on Botac

woody870 · **Joined:** Sat Jan 14, 2006 11:25 am **Posts:** 421

Good companies I've dealt with and will buy from again:

jeepinjakear15 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 28, 2006 9:04 pm

i ordered two remote pressure switches from botach and got them when they said so whats the horror story so i can avoid it

870pilot · **Posted:** Sat Jan 28, 2006 9:37 pm

[quote="MadMex"]Botach sucks big time. They’re a classic bait and switch operation. The first transaction or two goes fine, and then they fail miserably. They are now on my junk mail filter list. quote]

same thing for me jeep... bait and switch, poor or no communication on a problem that was their fault... it's a lot easier to go with a company that hasn't messed me up... glad you got good service on your order, tho

BobDaHam · **Joined:** Mon Jan 02, 2006 2:11 am **Posts:** 210

Good experiences with:
Choate Machine & Tool
MesaTactical (amazing customer service & deliver)
Galls
Quartermaster
Ammoman.com

Thus far no complaints on anyone... knock on wood.
/Happy shopping!

ron73644 · **Joined:** Fri Nov 04, 2005 7:58 am **Posts:** 1442

Riverview Sales is a no no!

MadMex · **Joined:** Sun Jul 25, 2004 5:32 am **Posts:** 70

jeepinjakear15 wrote:

i ordered two remote pressure switches from botach and got them when they said so whats the horror story so i can avoid it

After my first two “test the waters” purchases Botac embarked on their bait and switch MO. They eventually flat out lied to me. I have an email trail that substantiates my claim. They are not worth the time or hassle after the first two purchases.

syf0n · **Joined:** Wed Jan 25, 2006 3:11 am **Posts:** 68

My bad experience with Impact Guns, as mentioned in my other thread, caused me to write several paragraphs on my displeasure. You can imagine how frustrated I am!

Island Tactical, on the other hand, provided me with some of the best service I have ever had from ANY online retailer, guns or otherwise! A+!

byf43 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 28, 2006 10:48 pm

870pilot wrote:

over the years i have come to trust:

cabelas,
cheaper than dirt,
brownells,
midway usa,
sportsman guide

?

I echo 870Pilot on the above quoted text.
I've not purchased from Knoxx, YET, but, their time is coming.
EDIT: Since I first posted this, I now own two SpecOps stocks and forend from Knoxx. Customer Service and Support second to NONE.
Highly recommended!!

To 'Pilot's list, I'll add:

Natchez Shooters Supply
Mid-South Shooters Supply
Remington
Glock
QuarterMaster Sales (actiongear dot com, I believe it is)
Springfield Sporters (for all of your K98k needs!)

That's it for now.

Keith

OlDirtyJohn · **Joined:** Sun Aug 28, 2005 12:47 pm **Posts:** 80

ive had plenty of good experiences with OutDoorMarksman.com, and of course knoxx.

Chaser · **Joined:** Thu Nov 24, 2005 11:21 pm **Posts:** 87

I have had good experiences with

Top Gun
Choate
Red diamond
cdnn
Hogue
cheaper than dirt

Slider · **Posted:** Sun Jan 29, 2006 8:41 am

Just limiting myself to recent shotgun related purchases:

Number one has to be Mesa Tactical!! Answered a customer service e-mail on the weekend. That is unheard of in my experience. Also sent out free replacement screw after I over torqued it. Would not accept payment. Great products and great service.

Also great experiences with:

Vang Comp
Brownells
Choate

zombie · **Posted:** Sun Jan 29, 2006 3:29 pm

Props to:

Triple Aught Design
ADCO Firearms
Choate Machine and Tool
GG&G
The Wilderness
Specter Gear
Tactical Tailor
Brownells
Midway
Ken Farrell
Mesa Tactical
Sidearmor

webbee · **Joined:** Sat Oct 01, 2005 4:10 pm **Posts:** 190

I would add Arizona Gunrunners to the list. Most of you have noted all the others I have had experiance with.

http://www.arizonagunrunners.net/index.html

Chaser · **Joined:** Thu Nov 24, 2005 11:21 pm **Posts:** 87

webbee wrote:

I would add Arizona Gunrunners to the list. Most of you have noted all the others I have had experiance with.

http://www.arizonagunrunners.net/index.html

While I can't complain obout AZ gun runners over all, I can say that I have ordered from them on three different occasions and it always made me feel like they thought they were doing me a favor. Just my opinion.

grundel2286 · **Joined:** Sun Apr 17, 2005 10:41 pm **Posts:** 11

cheaper than dirt is the sh!t

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