I think the guy is a little bit old and means well, lets cut him a bit of slack.
Yeah, That doesn't sound like the Eldon I knew. I've bought guns from him in the past and never had any bad experiences, but again, he is getting old.
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I think the guy is a little bit old and means well, lets cut him a bit of slack.
I think the guy is a little bit old and means well, lets cut him a bit of slack.
Age may not, but Alzheimers (or another age related disorder), is absolutely an excuse for maybe forgetting someone and or the laws. Not justifying anything but, he has always been a fair guy and may have had a bad day.
I have never had any luck with Mc Elhiney's.
Law Enforcement Equipment is a good place though. Walter (the owner) is a good guy and will go out of his way to help you. His prices aren't bad and I have found some of his ammo prices to be downright GREAT. All depends on what you are buying.
+1 on Law Enforcement Equipment. Walter is a great guy and I puchased 3 guns from him before.
Mc Elhiney's:
I bought a .22 rifle from Eldon. Things I learned.
Rule#1: Do not argue with him
Rule #2: Do not haggle with price
Rule #3: Do not make him move around the shop
Bottom line: If you enjoyed the movie "Gran Torino," you'll enjoy shopping at McElhiney's.
Seems not to keep consistant hours, I've tried several times to go there to see the grates down. Hope all is well.
I stopped at his shop this morning because it was actually open when I drove past. This was my second visit there ever, as the first time was not a pleasant experience for me 5 years ago.
Ed and his wife were there, along with 5 or 6 customers, mostly talking amongst themselves. Now Ed doesn't know me, but those of you who have met me know I'm not a kid anymore. I asked his wife to see what looked like a damascus bladed sheath knife in his display and his wife asked Ed if it was okay to show it to me.
Ed's response was "get a drivers license from him and hold it so I'll know who it was when I shoot him as he runs out the door with it."
Excuse me? Total disrespect and disregard for a customer. I didn't hand over any ID, but asked his wife who the knife maker was. The name didn't impress me, and I walked out the door. For the LAST time.