CrownMP
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EXCELLENT STORE, KNOWLEDGABLE STAFF, COMPETITIVE PRICES
I've heard some horrible reviews recently about the Powderhorn in Hyannis. So I decided to post about my experiences
(Something that I NEVER do to the Fact I barely know how to use my computer).
I started recreational shooting in 2008 after my first tour in Iraq. I was 21 and been a Mashpee resident all of my life and after the hassle of receiving my LTC in MA I wanted to purchase my first firearm. So what did I do??? I drove off Cape![[smile]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/001.gif "Smile [smile]")
LOL. I drove off cape to a Store I will not Name "out of respect" because I heard from a friend of a friend that the Powderhorn was not a great store to purchase firearms from.
After arriving to the store and asking to hold a few different guns, the person behind the counter could not answer many of my questions. Discouraged I left. A few days later I was in Hyannis and figured I would swing through and see what they had.
To this day that is the LONGEST I have ever spent in a gun store. Almost 3 hours I talked to the associates and owner about different types of Calibers, Manufactures, types, styles, you name it! And the best part is they were able to answer 99% of my questions and what they couldn't they had answers for me the next time I stepped through the door. That day I walked out with my first personal firearm, and have been a devoted customer ever since. Over the last 6yrs or so I have purchased and sold well over 20 firearms though them I have sent friends from as far as Amherst MA. to come down and pick up firearms and ammo. Along with a good amount of military buddies looking for certain ammo or firearms.
I've heard people speak of the owner being disrespectful or whatever the case will be. In all of my experiences it hasn't been disrespect. I have seen him tell people and have had him tell me point blank that a certian firearm is not suitible for that person or not to buy something like that till they have tested one out.
Now especially in this economy it is EXTREMELY rare to hear of a business owner telling a customer not to buy something. The staff at the powderhorn are real and down to earth and most importantly honest. If you are 5ft nothing 100lbs and have minimal experiances with firearms they aren't going to just throw a airlight 357mag snub nose in your hand and send you out the door. they are going to talk to you about what you want vs need vs philosophy of use. And then due their best to set you up with the right fit.
Another thing I can say about the powderhorn is Loyalty, I got injured a few years back and had to recover out of state. When the owner found out he offered to hold my firearms for me till I recovered. That meant a lot well because we all know NY state is the devil. That meant the world to me.
If any of you are in the area I strongly suggest stopping by and checking them out!
I've heard some horrible reviews recently about the Powderhorn in Hyannis. So I decided to post about my experiences
(Something that I NEVER do to the Fact I barely know how to use my computer).
I started recreational shooting in 2008 after my first tour in Iraq. I was 21 and been a Mashpee resident all of my life and after the hassle of receiving my LTC in MA I wanted to purchase my first firearm. So what did I do??? I drove off Cape
LOL. I drove off cape to a Store I will not Name "out of respect" because I heard from a friend of a friend that the Powderhorn was not a great store to purchase firearms from. After arriving to the store and asking to hold a few different guns, the person behind the counter could not answer many of my questions. Discouraged I left. A few days later I was in Hyannis and figured I would swing through and see what they had.
To this day that is the LONGEST I have ever spent in a gun store. Almost 3 hours I talked to the associates and owner about different types of Calibers, Manufactures, types, styles, you name it! And the best part is they were able to answer 99% of my questions and what they couldn't they had answers for me the next time I stepped through the door. That day I walked out with my first personal firearm, and have been a devoted customer ever since. Over the last 6yrs or so I have purchased and sold well over 20 firearms though them I have sent friends from as far as Amherst MA. to come down and pick up firearms and ammo. Along with a good amount of military buddies looking for certain ammo or firearms.
I've heard people speak of the owner being disrespectful or whatever the case will be. In all of my experiences it hasn't been disrespect. I have seen him tell people and have had him tell me point blank that a certian firearm is not suitible for that person or not to buy something like that till they have tested one out.
Now especially in this economy it is EXTREMELY rare to hear of a business owner telling a customer not to buy something. The staff at the powderhorn are real and down to earth and most importantly honest. If you are 5ft nothing 100lbs and have minimal experiances with firearms they aren't going to just throw a airlight 357mag snub nose in your hand and send you out the door. they are going to talk to you about what you want vs need vs philosophy of use. And then due their best to set you up with the right fit.
Another thing I can say about the powderhorn is Loyalty, I got injured a few years back and had to recover out of state. When the owner found out he offered to hold my firearms for me till I recovered. That meant a lot well because we all know NY state is the devil. That meant the world to me.
If any of you are in the area I strongly suggest stopping by and checking them out!
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Fred - a-freaking-men. Anyone who supports the Powderhorn supports the bonded warehouse racket and shame on you if you do. I get sick of hearing "well, he's nice to me!". He's a scumbag right up there with Dowd and Ted the Rat.
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