Firearms split into Handguns/Long Guns?

[Goodcat]

Personally, I don't agree. I look through the classifieds EVERY day, twice a day and I enjoy seeing the long list of items.

99% of people don't browse the forums looking for something specific. I've posted guns at RIDICULOUSLY low prices. I've had 200-250 views before anyone even made an offer. I think a lot of people like me, just browse and look. I don't want to have to browse through multiple gun classifieds!

 

[Limpy88]

as the forum grows there will be a need to split ever sub forum into more specific sub forums. it is a must do for a growing forum. every large forum has been through this.

the wanted change
handguns
long guns /other

soon it will be
.handguns
...revoler modern
...revoler antique
...semi- auto modern
...semi-auto modern
...full-auto pre wwII
...full- auto post wwII
...military issue
.Shot guns
..modern
...pump
...semi-auto
...single shot
...full auto
..antique
...pump
...semi-auto
...single shot
...full auto
...military issue
.rifles

bla bla bla(you get the idea)

and if the classified get that specific the main forums will probably be brand specific for each catagory as well. if the site is expected to grow at some point you have to split things up.

 

[cosermann]

I think a split is justified at this point and voted accordingly.

Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing 4 categories of firearms (and I think the current volume could support 4 well-populated categories): rifles, shotguns, semi-auto pistols, and revolvers, but that's just me. My time is valuable and I want to zero in on what I'm looking for. For sellers, your item may stand out more than it would just being thrown into one huge mass with all the other guns.

Just my .

 

[JR50]

The split seems like a practical idea. Go for it!

 

[JohnP82]

i dont mind the way it currently is, but the idea of splitting is interesting and could be nice. i agree with shooter521 though that it could get out of control if everything started to get split into too specific of categories.

 

[aclark]

Limpy said it, when your forum grows and changes you need to adapt to make it a more user friendly place. And I like others do like to just browse through the classifieds but I think splitting it up would make browsing more pleasant because I can look at the current items much faster because they wont be scrolling off the page.

 

[WileECoyotee]

The Split will make it easier to find what your specifically looking for imho .

 

[groovatron]

split would be fine in some cases, but what do you do when you have several firearms to sell and they are a combo of handguns and longguns......maybe post in both? I see alot of people that have several of each for sale or trade on one thread.

 

[Roadie]

split would be fine in some cases, but what do you do when you have several firearms to sell and they are a combo of handguns and longguns......maybe post in both? I see alot of people that have several of each for sale or trade on one thread.

I would say if you are selling them separate, then have seperate posts, but perhaps allow a link to the other sale?

"I am also selling yada yada here: www.ingunowners.com/myothersale"

Maybe allow an exception to the category rule if you are trying to sell a long gun and a handgun as a package?

 

[1946]

I'm primarily a browser. When I go into classifieds, It's kind of like going into the local gun shop. If I see something that interests me, I pursue. If I'm looking for something specific, then I'll allow the time necessary to do all of my looking. Sort of like going to different gun shops until I find what I'm looking for. I find it hard to understand someone having a limited time schedule to purchase as quickly as they can. What's the rush? Enjoy the whole experience. Not just a 'slam bam, thank you maam'.

 

[00BlasterResto]

I voted no,
I really wouldn't mind it either way, the reason I voted no is because I don't necasarily know what I am looking for, I just browse until I see something I would like to have.
but It would just be one more section to browse, I already troll the other 5 so one more wouldn't hurt any.
I could go either way...

 

[LotsofGlocks]

I voted yes. I think this is a great idea. Thers so much movement in the firearms thread whatever your selling gets moved to page 4 in no time. Would like to see the split into Handguns / Long guns.

 

[HICKMAN]

I think it's a good idea to split the two

 

[Glock Lover]

So...where are we at on this?

 

[shooter521]

So...where are we at on this?

93 responses

69.89% Yes
30.11% No



Seriously though. This issue isn't something we (staff/Mods) have discussed in great detail up to this point, and no action is planned as of right now. The poll has only been up for a week; I'd like to leave it awhile longer and see if we get more feedback. The current system isn't "broken" (it works and has for a long time, even if it's less than optimal), so I don't see a need to rush a "fix" into place.

We will continue to monitor this thread and will update the membership if we do decide to change things up.

 

[samrothstein01]

If we could split them up into the following categories, that would be great!

1.) Things Samrothstein01 would like to look at
2.) Random Stuff Sam has no interest in looking at


Seriously though, splitting it up makes no real difference. It just means I will look in both places often. My time spent in the classifieds is usually browsing rather than after a specific item. All too often I end up impulse buying. When I want something specific, I perform a search, and if not found I put up a WTB ad. My experience won't change...so INGO on!

 

[alfahornet]

Could we split handguns into 2 sub-sections? "Over $650 Glocks" and "Reasonably Priced Glocks"? Oh wait...there wouldn't be enough reasonably priced ones to justify it. Never mind...

Just split it into Glock and other .