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  • Kwikvette
    Veteran Member
    • Oct 2015
    • 3704

    Hunter Supply in Monterey, CA

    Let me start off by saying I wouldn't normally post about something like this, but in the last weeks I've read other threads that had a similar experience.

    I did a PPT today where I was the seller and my co-worker was the buyer. I've done PPT's before but this one was a little different.

    First off, the rifle I sold was the one in my signature. The girl at the counter almost didn't let us do the transfer because she wasn't sure how to transfer an MDT Savage

    After some help from her co-worker and finding out she's not doing a PPT of the chassis but instead the rifle, she later stated she can't see the model, etc (even though it's clearly printed on the barrel). She even asked about it being on-roster or off-roster!

    She also questioned the legality of the barrel due to some 2-3" of it being covered by the chassis/handguard.

    Paperwork was worse; let's just say the buyer had to redo the paperwork 3 times.

    At the end of it all, even though this was a long gun, my co-worker was forced to buy one of their locks to finish the PPT. She said "you can't buy a firearm without a DOJ-approved lock which we sell, or you can bring your own with receipt within 30-days"

    With an attitude, the sales associate blabbed on and on about how they don't make money off a PPT; I understand but I was willing to spend the money I just got at their very own store. Everything was overpriced there anyway (can you believe a Beretta Verec for $899?!). No wonder the place was empty the whole time we were there
    Originally posted by longrange1
    my gun shoots better with shiny brass...plus not only does the shiny brass make me look like a pimp at the range if the sun catches it just right it blinds the guy next to me which improves my odds of winning the match.
    Originally posted by XDJYo
    Full size. Stubbies are for sissies.
  • #2
    heidad01
    Veteran Member
    • Feb 2012
    • 4902

    There is no shortage of male or female idiots working at gun counters. Here in So Cal, we have those mostly at Turner stores.

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    • #3
      Dee_Dub
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2011
      • 2096

      Last turners PPT transfer I did went smooth. You can find Idiots working anywhere these days.
      A man's GOT to know his limitations.

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      • #4
        CodyGT46
        Senior Member
        • Dec 2011
        • 1846

        I stopped going to Hunters Supply years ago after two crappy events. One I actually bought a gun there, and when I went to pick it up I wasn't given the time of day and treated me like I was bothering them.

        The next time was myself and my girlfriend and again not given the time of day. Even asked someone to come over and show us a couple guns and was straightly told " I can't I'm busy right now" and went back to BSing with some other folks who were in there. We drove straight over to Markleys (back when that store was still good too) and she bought a Glock 19 and I bought a Cimarron .45 Colt that day.

        Both these events happened when Hunters Supply was still in Salinas. I went to the Monterey location and looked it over, but still has the same feel so I wouldn't go there again.

        Personally I always give my business to Del Valle Gunsmithing in Marina now, Joe and Ray can come off as hardasses at first, but are both really nice guys and the gal Mary knows her stuff. I've always felt welcome there and have bought and sold many guns throught them.
        RIP Edrik M Alford 1966-2014.
        I love you and miss you pop.
        I'll meet you on the range in heaven, keep a bench open for me.

        Pro 2A.
        Pro Freedom
        Pro Everyone minding their own business.

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        • #5
          Zorba
          Banned
          • May 2014
          • 767

          I've only been in there once - they seemed to have a decent handgun selection; but as I recall, the prices were on the high side.

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          • #6
            Zorba
            Banned
            • May 2014
            • 767

            Originally posted by CodyGT46
            Personally I always give my business to Del Valle Gunsmithing in Marina now, Joe and Ray can come off as hardasses at first, but are both really nice guys and the gal Mary knows her stuff. I've always felt welcome there and have bought and sold many guns through them.
            They're good folks - and Mary went above and beyond when an incoming out of state C&R shipment got screwed up by the postal service.

            Markley's has always treated me right too.

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            • #7
              Happyhappycamper
              Member
              • Aug 2012
              • 429

              I live in Monterey and would prefer to drive to Reeds in San Jose rather than bother with Hunters Supply.

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              • #8
                Kwikvette
                Veteran Member
                • Oct 2015
                • 3704

                They had maybe a total of 20 handguns, and most were duplicates. I was far from impressed considering the size of the shop.

                Originally posted by Zorba
                I've only been in there once - they seemed to have a decent handgun selection; but as I recall, the prices were on the high side.
                Do yourselves all a favor and go to Lokey Firearms in Morgan Hill. Dave and Ryan always treat me like family and I'll continue to give them my business. They even did a PPT for me as if I was buying a gun from them!
                Originally posted by longrange1
                my gun shoots better with shiny brass...plus not only does the shiny brass make me look like a pimp at the range if the sun catches it just right it blinds the guy next to me which improves my odds of winning the match.
                Originally posted by XDJYo
                Full size. Stubbies are for sissies.

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                • #9
                  Zorba
                  Banned
                  • May 2014
                  • 767

                  Originally posted by Kwikvette
                  Do yourselves all a favor and go to Lokey Firearms in Morgan Hill. Dave and Ryan always treat me like family and I'll continue to give them my business. They even did a PPT for me as if I was buying a gun from them!
                  I'll look 'em up.

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                  • #10
                    anyracoon
                    Veteran Member
                    • May 2006
                    • 3696

                    Just a FYI there is a new Gun Store located in of all places Gonzales. Co-worker went there the other day and said it was a nice place but not fully stocked. Working a half day Friday so will try to check it out and report back.

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                    • #11
                      CodyGT46
                      Senior Member
                      • Dec 2011
                      • 1846

                      Originally posted by Zorba
                      They're good folks - and Mary went above and beyond when an incoming out of state C&R shipment got screwed up by the postal service.

                      Markley's has always treated me right too.

                      I still like Markleys for their gun range and like dealing with Marshall and another guy there who I always end up forgetting his name unfortunately. Its weird to go in there since I used to shop there a lot back when Joe from Del Valle worked there and a good friend of mine who used to work there is no longer with us anymore. Seems like their gun selection isn't what it used to be either.

                      As for Del Valle I'm at the point there now where if I want to see a gun they usually make me go behind the counter and check it out myself lol. Shows how often I'm there!
                      RIP Edrik M Alford 1966-2014.
                      I love you and miss you pop.
                      I'll meet you on the range in heaven, keep a bench open for me.

                      Pro 2A.
                      Pro Freedom
                      Pro Everyone minding their own business.

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                      • #12
                        Zorba
                        Banned
                        • May 2014
                        • 767

                        Originally posted by CodyGT46
                        Seems like their gun selection isn't what it used to be either.
                        Yea, they *do* seem to be "down" - OTOH, there's always a LOT of people in there, I think they do a lot of volume. Marshall was able to get me my CZ last September - but told me they were having a hard time getting them and they fly off the shelves when they do.

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                        • #13
                          CodyGT46
                          Senior Member
                          • Dec 2011
                          • 1846

                          Originally posted by Kwikvette

                          Do yourselves all a favor and go to Lokey Firearms in Morgan Hill. Dave and Ryan always treat me like family and I'll continue to give them my business. They even did a PPT for me as if I was buying a gun from them!



                          Yeah I like Lokey as well, never dealt with who I assume is the dad there, but the younger guy has always been very nice and very helpful. I'm not in Morgan Hill that much otherwise I would gladly buy more from them as well.
                          RIP Edrik M Alford 1966-2014.
                          I love you and miss you pop.
                          I'll meet you on the range in heaven, keep a bench open for me.

                          Pro 2A.
                          Pro Freedom
                          Pro Everyone minding their own business.

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                          • #14
                            FIREBALL_BRIAN
                            Senior Member
                            • Apr 2011
                            • 2379

                            takes time to figure out what shops are a waste of your time. Bummer it went that way. Maybe read some reviews or search on here.
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                            • #15
                              HOGDOG1955
                              Senior Member
                              • Nov 2012
                              • 2401

                              do you know the name and location of the shop in gonzales? i have bought guns at all 3 of the mentioned shops as well as done ppts at all 3. i typically get treated well at all 3 stores but have a couple times where i felt like they didnt give a crap if i was there or not. but i think this was just certain employees on a bad day. but i have never been treated other than great each time at lokeys. price wise i would say lowest at markleys, hunters and lokeys a bit higher. but then all 3 seem to be lower than basspro. and to be honest at hunters any time my wife goes in there she is treated just wonderfull as could be. personally if i consider how im treated, cost, availability, etc i rate from top to bottom, hunters ,lokeys then markleys. ive been in del valles once so i csnt say much about em.

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