Dumbest thing youve heard in a gun shop

I heard a guy in the pawn shop spouting wisdom the other day. He was in there pawning his Taurus semi auto and I could tell he'd been there before. He was telling them about his uncle had this big rifle that he had gotten for elk. He bought it back in the 1980's, it was a .416 Rigley and a 25 round box of ammo cost over $500 back then.
 
Edg890 said:
First time buying ammo a few years ago, "this is the best self defense ammo out there".

$18 and 5 years later its still sitting on my shelf. Cant give it away if I tried.





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It’s not that bad ... kinda like the old snake oil medicine thing ... keep it in the box in good condition it’s a good conversation piece and who knows what in the future.
 
NCFubar said:
It’s not that bad ... kinda like the old snake oil medicine thing ... keep it in the box in good condition it’s a good conversation piece and who knows what in the future.
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Yeah I’m half kidding while talking about it. It’ll stay in the box on the shelf. Been meaning to just shoot it but forget to pack it.
 
Edg890 said:
Yeah I’m half kidding while talking about it. It’ll stay in the box on the shelf. Been meaning to just shoot it but forget to pack it.
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I’ve got a box of Hornady Zombie Max in a couple different calibers sitting in the cabinet as “snake oil” but I think yours is more rare and I’d keep it and not shot it just because ...
 
I'd play with apx in 9mm. I have a box in .380 that i need to try out in an lcp

I also have zombiemax in 9mm and 5.56
Some day I intend to make an "break glass in case of emergency" shadow box with a beretta and an m4gery
 
NCFubar said:
I’ve got a box of Hornady Zombie Max in a couple different calibers sitting in the cabinet as “snake oil” but I think yours is more rare and I’d keep it and not shot it just because ...
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Good suggestion, I may just do that.

I tried grabbing some of those Zombie boxes a while back and now regret not getting any.
 
NCFubar said:
I’ve got a box of Hornady Zombie Max in a couple different calibers sitting in the cabinet as “snake oil” but I think yours is more rare and I’d keep it and not shot it just because ...
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Those are just the standard hornady rounds with a green tip instead of red More marketing mumbo jumbo than snake oil.
 
Gaston said:
This is actually one thing that bothers me. No, not dumb repair people, but having strangers in the house and them seeing firearm stuff. My eventual goal is to have it so that we can have anyone over and they'd never know we had guns. Also, before anyone says it, it's not about being in the gun closet, but simple OPSEC. No reason to make yourself a bigger target than you already are.
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Part of why i hate living in an apartment. My building had a pipe break while i was at work and i came home to find a half a dozen guys standing around my apartment looking through a hole in my wall, clear into my neighbor's unit. My couch had everything from a two gun match the day before on it. Luckily i had stuck the guns back in the safe but my belt, mags, ammo and all that other stuff was just sitting there for who knows how many to see.

Also stupidest thing in a gunstore. "It is illegal to have a any safe on the second floor of an residential building"

Not hey don't put a half ton safe on the second floor. But straight up its illegal for any safe to be on anything other than the ground floor.
 
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I bought this upper from Midway last year. Got the below email today:

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huh?
 
in=and
in the answer is no. No matter how long the barrel is, it's still a pistol until you change the stock.
Did I get it right sensai?
 
Catfish said:
in=and
in the answer is no. No matter how long the barrel is, it's still a pistol until you change the stock.
Did I get it right sensai?
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Yes! (In most cases, as long as there’s not a local ordinance that defines a pistol has to have a barrel less than some specific length).

I was going to just delete it...but sent this reply instead

That question doesn't make a lot of sense. It's a pistol upper because the barrel is under 16". Thus is has to be used with an AR pistol, or with an NFA-registered SBR. It does also happen to be a pistol length gas system. Changing the barrel might or might not change the gas system length...all depends on where the gas port in the new barrel is drilled.

I didn’t even address the pistol vs rifle classification, as I wasn’t even sure what the real question was.

maybe it helps...maybe it just causes more confusion, and I’m not sure if it goes directly to the person or shows up in the Q&A online
 
Not in a gun store, but in an unsolicited email I got yesterday. I would have thought Glock 18's would cost more than this. Am I wrong?

Post-86 Dealer Sample GLOCK 18 ( 2 AVAILABLE)
This gun is absolutely beautiful and has very, very low-mileage
Includes the original box, 1x 17rd mag, and has night-sights installed.
NO Demo letter required for "Glock, G18, 9mm"
$1500
 
beamernc said:
Not in a gun store, but in an unsolicited email I got yesterday. I would have thought Glock 18's would cost more than this. Am I wrong?

Post-86 Dealer Sample GLOCK 18 ( 2 AVAILABLE)
This gun is absolutely beautiful and has very, very low-mileage
Includes the original box, 1x 17rd mag, and has night-sights installed.
NO Demo letter required for "Glock, G18, 9mm"
$1500
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Did the letter smell like BAT FECES?
 
@Spartan01
Never heard heard of this person before. Anyone here recognize the name or email address? Says it has a Canadian IP address.

Below is what else it said he has:

Shane Michael <[email protected]>

  • Attached a few list of available items

    WE ACCEPT CASHAPP/PAYPAL



    GLOCK 17 GEN 3 USED GOOD CONDITION 1/17 RD MAG MO OR CHECK ONLY 300
    ( 4 AVAILABLE).

    Post-86 Dealer Sample GLOCK 18 ( 2 AVAILABLE)
    This gun is absolutely beautiful and has very, very low-mileage
    Includes the original box, 1x 17rd mag, and has night-sights installed.
    NO Demo letter required for "Glock, G18, 9mm"
    $1500

    GLOCK 21 .45ACP, 2/13rd Mags, Night Sights, Cleaning Tools & Manual
    Early factory GLOCK 21 .45ACP, BRAND NEW 3 DOT NIGHT SIGHTS, two 13rd
    factory magazines, mag loader, cleaning set, manual & original factory
    box. PRISTINE CONDITION THROUGHOUT. NOW: $400 shipped ( 3 AVAILABLE)

    NIB Glock 34 Gen 4 9mm
    I have one NIB Glock 34 Gen 4 9mm for sale... Has all original
    paperwork and box as came from factory... Includes 3 new high cap
    Glock mags...$400 shipped to your FFL... ( 7 AVAILABLE)

    LN Glock 19 4th with tritium and 6 mags, extras $400
    This a like new (50 rounds fired) Glock 19, Gen 4 with box and all the
    factory stuff. In addition this pistol has a stainless guide rod
    assembly and new tritium sights. It comes with 6 factory Glock mags
    and a nice IWB holster. I managed to collect a few extra pistols in
    the last year and Im trimming down $400( 5 AVAILABLE)


    Glock 21 Gen 3 $300 ( 8 AVAILABLE)
    Come with 1 magazine and no case


    Uzi IMI Model B in Case, Action Arms, $1,500

    S&W M&P22 Pistol with TAC 65 Suppressor Package, $400 ( 2 AVAILABLE)

    Pre Sample WWII Thompson M1A1, $7000


    Uzi Model A Carbine, 9mm, Action Arms Import, $1500

    New Custom Arsenal SAM7K Krinkov AK47 SBR $1500


    Rare Factory Smith & Wesson M&P-15 SBR, $800

    Like New Beretta (Umarex) ARX 160 22lr Rifle, $300 ( 4 AVAILABLE)


    New Walther PPK/S 22lr Pistol, $300( 2 AVAILABLE)


    Rare Sig Swiss 551/550 Rifle, $3000


    New Semi Polish RPD Belt Fed Rifle, 7.62x39mm $1500


    Hotchkiss Universal 9mm SMG Parts Kit, $500


    Springfield Micro Compact 1911, 45 ACP, $500

    Beretta Storm CX4 Carbine, 9mm, $500


    New Bulgarian Krinkov SBR, Underfolder, $1500

    Like New HK MP5 SD6 22lr HK Licensed Rifle, $500


    LNIB Factory FN Scar 17 select fire $2000

    I have one LNIB Post Sample Factory FDE FN Scar 17 machine Gun...
    Package includes Vortex Viper PST 1-4X24 illuminated reticle Scope
    W/quick detach ARMs mounts,Magpul foregrip,Magpul grip,Magpul extended
    selector,Magpul sling attachment, Magpul charging handle, Geissele FN
    Super Scar full auto trigger, Surefire FA762SS 7.62 Quick detach
    suppressor, Surefire adapter/ flash hider, 2 FN FDE 20 rnd mags.


    Walther MPL Pre Dealer Sample w/ 2 Mags $2000

    Walther pre-may MPL, good condition with finish wear from regular use.
    2 Magazines included. German police markings were removed. FFL/SOTs.
    Must be a dealer, no demo letter necessary. $2000 shipped.


    M14S M21 Sniper Rifle .7.62x51 1000.00

    This is a M14S Caliber- M21 7.62x51 (.308) rifle that has been highly
    tuned for accuracy and looks great with the desert style camouflage on
    the fiberglass stock. Has the flip-up buttplate replaced with the
    rubber sniper style pad. Has a lace-on cheek pad. 6x18 period correct
    scope with side focus. Steel scope mount that’s very sturdy. Holds moa
    very well. This is the forged receiver M14S pre-ban rifle. This thing
    is dead on accurate. Comes with 3 20 rd mags. Has Fulton Armory M14
    fax selector switch kit on it for looks. Semi auto rifle.Has Surefire
    Flash Hider on it now but you have a choice of factory style flash
    hider or the surefire on it.



    M1 Garand Match in 7.62 built by Vince Jiga - $1000

    Vince Jiga built this rifle for me several years ago as I wanted a
    7.62 M1 that could compete.

    Vince went through a great deal of his parts (he built over 250
    correct M1s for his OWN collection) to select the best parts to build
    this rifle. All of these parts are specifically selected & the
    receiver is bedded in.

    Vince used to run Camp Perry & built the original Crane order of SPR
    uppers when we first sent SpecOps into Afghanistan. Cancer killed
    Vince, my close friend, & I then had several heart & kidney operations
    including cracking my chest. When I finally decided I could do the
    rifle justice I took it to the range. I could see light through the
    small rear aperture but not even the front sight. My eyes can now
    only see through a scope. !! DAMN !!

    This rifle deserves better than me. It needs a home with a skilled
    Shooter. I doubt if a master shooter can find a more competitive M1


    Kriss vector for sale $1000


    No Letter Post Valkyrie Belt Fed M16 $500
    *Valkyrie BSR-MOD-1 Belt-fed upper.

    *Bushmaster NHD lower build.

    *5.56mm cal.



    Rock River LAR-9 carbine 9mm
    I have for sale a like new Rock River Arms LAR-9 carbine. It has had
    maybe 10-15 rounds through it since new. Comes with the factory 10rd
    mag, backup sights, and a factory case.

    I'm asking $500 shipped


    HK 41 1974 Package $2000
    This is a rare HK41. I've owned a number of these over the years and
    this is a nice one. This is the predecessor to the HK91 and was
    brought in for 2 years, 1966 and 1974. This is a 1974 version and has
    a shiny black finish which was standard for them. This one has the
    factory/matching retractable stock, fixed stock, web sling, carry
    handle and port buffer (these are removable). It also has the factory
    HK41 manual that was shipped with these (these run 100-150 dollars
    just themselves). I am including 6 magazines but if I can fit more
    into the box I will.



    Ammunition

    9 50rd boxes NORINCO Quality 124gr. 9x19mm Parabellum Boxer Primed
    Non Corrosive 100 Cartridges / BUY TWO BOXES (100 rds) $30 shipped.


    400 rounds of 9mm Mak 92grn FMJ Tulammo.
    3 yrs old. Has been stored in airtight ammo can at a stable 70* F.
    $115.00 shipped CONUS. Reduced to $100.00 shipped!


    Have MILITARY OLIN MATHIESON CHEMICAL CORPORATION 50 Cartridges Pistol
    Ball Caliber .45 ACP M1911 230 grain FMJ ammo, non-corrosive, in
    PERFECT condition in original boxes in PERFECT condition, 50 Round
    Boxes $24 per box plus shipping or HOLIDAY SPECIAL: $23 PER BOX IF ALL
    13 BOXES BOUGHT $299


    Have only THREE NIB 100 Rifle Bullets Boxes each of Sierra MatchKing
    30 caliber .308 diameter 168 grain HPBT MATCH BULLETS (Total 300 Rifle
    Bullets) $90 shipped in USA.

    500 rd can of Winchester 308 1960's vintage Very good shape. $300 plus
    shipping



    I have one unopened can of WWII .45acp ammunition for sale. It was
    sent to Russia and later repackaged and sold. 756rds. I bought two
    of these years ago, shot most of the other one, and saved this one.
    Most rounds are from 1942 (going by what was in the other can). I
    still have a few loose rounds from the last can that I will include.
    "Mildly" corrosive, so you will have to clean up after firing it.
    $350


    WTS .22 Winchester Mag 40gr FMJ & HP 250rds/$80 & Shotshells 132rds/$50
    .From my Ammo Bunker ...... .22 Mag ammo

    Winchester Super-X FMJ 40gr - 5 50rd boxes - $80. shipped

    this is the White Box with the Orange & Red Stripe

    Winchester Super-X Hollow Point 30gr - 5 50rd boxes - $80 shipped
    this is the White Box with the Orange & Red Stripe

    CCI MAXI-MAG 40gr FMJ - 1875 FPS -- 5 50rd Boxes - $80 shipped

    In the CCI Plastic Boxes

    CCI MAXI-MINI Shotshells [ 1/8 oz. #11 shot 170 pellets ] 6 1/2 trays
    - 132rds / $50 shipped



    UBER RARE Vintage70's US LakeCity 7.62x39 10rds/$30shipped


    7.62x25 pistol/SMG ammo NC BE 13 1/2 boxes, $100.00


    U.S. 1911 .45 acp Ammo 22 boxes 1100 rds, $300


    50 BMG Tracer, 100 round's in a GI .50 cal can ------------ $100

    7.62 x 39mm Tracer, 500 round's in a GI .30 cal can ----- $200

    5.56mm Tracer, 1000 round's in a GI .50 cal can ---------- $20



    I have 5 cases of 8MM Romanian ammo (total 3,800 rounds). Comes in
    sealed 380 round tins. Two (2) tins per crate. Each crate comes with
    a spam can opener.

    $200.00 per tin or $400.00 per crate



    M8 API Pulled Projectiles in DFW Only $1500


    1. Winchester M193 5.56mm 55gr ball (1000rd case).

    $450.00

    2. IMI M855 5.56mm 62gr w/ steel core penetrator (1200rd case).

    $525.00

    3. Russian 7N6 5.45 53gr (2160rd crate).

    $500.00


    5,000 M27-SAW Links / $100
 
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oh, and some guy came into the shop i was visiting about 5 minutes before close, asking for any ammo he could get, because he bought a pistol somewhere else, and why doesn't anybdy have ammo?
sales guy said they can't keep much in stock and are only selling boxes with gun sales.
I said "hey, remember how i didn't buy a box of ammo when i bought that gun a week ago? can this guy claim it?"
sales guy "sorry, did that twice today already, got told i can't do it anymore"

all they had was steel case russian anyway.
 
I was in a shop this week and a younger guy was looking at a .40cal Beretta CX4. The guy behind the counter trying to sell it to him said something like

"Them Eye-talians put these thumbhole stocks on thur puhleese car-bens so's when they're crawling on the ground in prone the stock wont get caught up on stuff."

Then he tried to sell me a Taurus revolver that I wasn't even looking at because they're "just as good as Colts with a better warranty".
 
I personally didn’t think it was funny...but they got a good laugh when I told them the new Glock 21 I bought the night before was broken. I told them I wasn’t an expert but I was confident I knew what broke looked like.
It was sent for repair 3 times and I never was able to squeeze the trigger. Load the magazine and everything would fall out on the ground.They gave me my money back. And I bought a Sig.
 
InnaWoods said:
"Them Eye-talians put these thumbhole stocks on thur puhleese car-bens so's when they're crawling on the ground in prone the stock wont get caught up on stuff."

Then he tried to sell me a Taurus revolver that I wasn't even looking at because they're "just as good as Colts with a better warranty".
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but were the prices good? I don't care what lies he's telling or what smoke he's blowing if the prices are good.
 
Mike1 said:
I personally didn’t think it was funny...but they got a good laugh when I told them the new Glock 21 I bought the night before was broken. I told them I wasn’t an expert but I was confident I knew what broke looked like.
It was sent for repair 3 times and I never was able to squeeze the trigger. Load the magazine and everything would fall out on the ground.They gave me my money back. And I bought a Sig.
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Good call on the Sig.


I suspect I'll hear less dumb stuff as I found out when picking up my CZ P07 that the one employee I didn't care for finally quit. I told the owner I was surprised he kept him there as long as he did.
 
Yeah I left PSA bluffton mad one day over that.
Me: its not a pistol it has a buttstock
Them. No dice its not a rifle and you live in NC.
Me: im also buying an upper...
them: if we put them together we manufactured a rifle and we dont have a license for that.
Me: ... it literally has your logo on it. You made it.
Them: *shrug*
Me: hand em here ill do it.
Them: bye now.
 
Catfish said:
Yeah I left PSA bluffton mad one day over that.
Me: its not a pistol it has a buttstock
Them. No dice its not a rifle and you live in NC.
Me: im also buying an upper...
them: if we put them together we manufactured a rifle and we dont have a license for that.
Me: ... it literally has your logo on it. You made it.
Them: *shrug*
Me: hand em here ill do it.
Them: bye now.
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Yep, same reason you also have to be 21 to buy one from a dealer...because it’s not a long gun.

A lot of people think the law is you just can’t buy a pistol out-of-state. But it’s really that you can only by a long gun. That pushes the “other firearm” category over to be grouped with handguns instead of grouped with long guns.
 
Was looking for ammo at WM today. None to be seen in the locked glass case. But there were 2 or 3 rifles horizontally on shelves. Between me and the case were three guys loudly debating Trump vs Biden. I excused myself and asked whether I could get closer to have a look (in other words, could ya get outta my way). One of the “gentlemen“ asked what I wanted to see. I pointed and he said “That’s a 30-06 bolt action”.

When he finally moved out of the way, I could see it was a lever air gun. 😂
 
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