So Fine Firearms in La Mesa refused to install my new muzzle break...

[five.five-six]

You called them and asked them if they could do something for you and they answered with a "no". So, what's the big deal? Just because a mechanic offers services like a brake job on a Toyota that does not mean that he is willing to do a brake job on a Mazaratti. Maybe they don't have the right tools or maybe they just plain do not want the job. There is no crime in that. I find it refreshing to hear of of shop that refuses to do something that they don't feel comfortable or competent doing.

saying IDK how to fix the brakes on a Mazaratti is not really the same thing as telling a customer their Mazaratti is illegal

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Parallax Tactical installed it in less than five minutes. Charge....$5.00

I felt compelled to spend another $20 in the store on some knick-knacks.

Good peeps there!

[cfusionpm]

I bought my BattleComp from Parallax. I asked them if it was hard to install (never put one on myself) and they just offered to put it on for me for free. Took 5 minutes and was good to go. I do my best to support their store with my business. They have good staff and are very accomodating.

[pc_load_letter]

Yeah, I don't know why I even call anyone else any more. They'll be my "go to" shop from now on.

*Nice Ruger btw

I bought my BattleComp from Parallax. I asked them if it was hard to install (never put one on myself) and they just offered to put it on for me for free. Took 5 minutes and was good to go. I do my best to support their store with my business. They have good staff and are very accomodating.

[CSACANNONEER]

saying IDK how to fix the brakes on a Mazaratti is not really the same thing as telling a customer their Mazaratti is illegal

The first post say nothing about the rifle "being illegal" just "something about manufacturing....." Maybe the shop thought they needed an 07FFL???? Or, what if the Mazaratti had an illegal chip in it but, that had nothing to do with the brakes or the fact that it was only going to be driven on a track?

[five.five-six]

The first post say nothing about the rifle "being illegal" just "something about manufacturing....." Maybe the shop thought they needed an 07FFL???? Or, what if the Mazaratti had an illegal chip in it but, that had nothing to do with the brakes or the fact that it was only going to be driven on a track?

ok

saying IDK how to fix the brakes on a Mazaratti is not really the same thing as telling a customer that changing the brakes on their Mazaratti is illegal

[CSACANNONEER]

ok

saying IDK how to fix the brakes on a Mazaratti is not really the same thing as telling a customer that changing the brakes on their Mazaratti is illegal

I'm still trying to find where the OP said that the shop in question told him anything was illegal.
I see where he tells the shop that his rifle is legal but, I sure don't see any indication that the shop suggested that it was illegal just that they would not do the work.

***Update***12/22

Parallax Tactical installed it in less than five minutes. Charge....$5.00

I felt compelled to spend another $20 in the store on some knick-knacks.

Good peeps there!


Looking to go featureless on my SCAR 16s and need to remove the Phantom flash hider on there and so I purchased a Spikes Dynacomp muzzle break.

Anyways, seeing as I don't have too many tools nor do I have a mag well vice thingy, I figured Fire Firearms could do it because they advertise gunsmithing.

Call them today to ask about pricing, if they would need the whole rifle or just the upper, etc etc and after the guy on the phone goes and asks about performing the work, they indicate that they can't do it. Something about manufacturing etc etc.

I tell the man on the phone that it's a CA legal rifle but he says sorry. Needless to say, I called my wife to tell her to return all the items back to Fine Firearms that I asked for on my Christmas list.

Sadly, I will never be returning to Fine Firearms in La Mesa. Why are these shops so clueless and quick to turn away customers??

I wish Rifle Gear was closer. Hopefully Parallax Tactical will be willing to perform the work.

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@CSACANNONEER

The simple reason why I was so vague with my explanation is because he was so vague with his. The guy on the phone didn't even know what I was referring to when I asked "I need a flash hider swapped out for a break". He had to ask me what a break was.

He then needed to ask someone else in the room if they installed muzzle breaks. The other guys says yes and the guy on the phone comes back and says what is the rifle type I say SCAR. He tells the other guys SCAR....then he stammers on and says they won't do it. I say "It's CA legal", then he comes back and says "it has something to do with manufacturing an illegal rifle".

I was then pretty sure there was not anything more I could do so I politely said "Thanks, I will take my business elsewhere". After I return the gear my wife purchased from there, I will ask them again about it and try to get a more concrete answer.

[SoCal007]

Go see Don Gussler in Santee.

[eaglemike]

@CSACANNONEER

The simple reason why I was so vague with my explanation is because he was so vague with his. The guy on the phone didn't even know what I was referring to when I asked "I need a flash hider swapped out for a break". He had to ask me what a break was.

He then needed to ask someone else in the room if they installed muzzle breaks. The other guys says yes and the guy on the phone comes back and says what is the rifle type I say SCAR. He tells the other guys SCAR....then he stammers on and says they won't do it. I say "It's CA legal", then he comes back and says "it has something to do with manufacturing an illegal rifle".

I was then pretty sure there was not anything more I could do so I politely said "Thanks, I will take my business elsewhere". After I return the gear my wife purchased from there, I will ask them again about it and try to get a more concrete answer.

As gently as possible, when you are telling us they don't know what is is.....

It's a muzzle brake, not a muzzle break.....
(unless it's really broken)

[TKM]

Half of a phone conversation tells us relatively little. Unless you are Bob Newhart.

I doubt you are Bob Newhart but just in case, I loved the end of the last series.

The guys at FF are allowed to do what the owner is comfortable with.

Pushing the envelope without his permission is a really fast way to become unemployed.

Once upon a time nobody would sell us evil black rifles, times change.

Feel free to deal with that however you want.

I suspect you might not be too happy when you find out about the sales tax, lock requirement, 30 day handgun rule, possession of an ugly gun in a public place laws either.

Your perception does not change reality. Bummer.

Before you call me a fanboy or anything, I have made a few requests that I know to be legal and have been turned down at FF.

Free-ish country.

[Mofo-Kang]

Its a shame that these people sell guns and DONT know the damn laws

What blows me away is the apparent unwillingness to find out. I mean, if I don't know for a fact, and the customer's asking for it, I'd take the time to figure it out so I can either do business with him, or warn him that what he wants to do is illegal so he won't get himself into trouble.

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@Socal...Called Gusslers as he is my usual go-to FFL. He didn't have time until February

@EagleM...Ha ha, thanks for catching that. Wrote that last night after a few vodka and soda's.

@TKM...I agree with everything you are saying and fully aware of the "bummer" items you wrote. As far as half of the conversation, really, what I wrote was the entire conversation. Sad to hear your were also turned away by Fine Firearms for other items\dealings. Sounds like you need to go to Parallax as well!

Again, I will confirm their stance when I go in to return my items.

@Mofo...Nicely said.

[The Virus]

There's a gun shop called So Fine Firearms????

[TKM]

@Socal...Called Gusslers as he is my usual go-to FFL. He didn't have time until February

@EagleM...Ha ha, thanks for catching that. Wrote that last night after a few vodka and soda's.

@TKM...I agree with everything you are saying and fully aware of the "bummer" items you wrote. As far as half of the conversation, really, what I wrote was the entire conversation. Sad to hear your were also turned away by Fine Firearms for other items\dealings. Sounds like you need to go to Parallax as well!

Again, I will confirm their stance when I go in to return my items.

@Mofo...Nicely said.

Parallax passed on my project as well.

Direct Action Solutions are enthusiastic, but I live in East County and am busier than anybody you know. Things should slow down in January and I might have a chance of doing my thing.

Current project is SSEing a tacsol upper for a Ruger MK III/II to be attached to my shiny new Volquartsen Lower. It's a beautiful thing, Scott has put together a real piece of functional art with his latest offering. I didn't even mind buying another dozen Ruger mags, MKIII of course. Ptooey, fortunately he skips all of the lawyer nonsense. If it doesn't make it shoot better,it aint there.