First trip to Kempf

[87iroc]

Was up in NW Indiana over the weekend for the holidays. Made a quick run over to Kempf to check it out. Needed a few things and had read about them on here before.

I was shocked at what they had on the shelf for bullets, brass, Lee Parts, etc. Great place. Some prices good...some not great...but none over the top I didn't think. I didn't look at Guns really or primers(behind the counter)...but still spent 200 on different bits for reloading.

One of those stores I'm glad isn't close as I'd run there way too often! I've never spent a whole lot of time in Profire...so can't compare too much for what they have available..but man, I was a kid in a candy store!

 

[red_zr24x4]

Kempf's is a good store , just be glad the ole man doesn't run it anymore, He could be a real ass.

 

[87iroc]

Kempf's is a good store , just be glad the ole man doesn't run it anymore, He could be a real ass.

I was reading on some of those internet review sites like yelp or whatever that the guy was a jerk. Older guy walked in as I was checking out...but never said anything.

Regardless, was very impressed with everything they had on the shelf.

 

[Farmritch]

His daughter had his same charming personality, I have not stepped foot inside his place for 15 years but saw them at a few gunshows on occasion,I walked on by

 

[red_zr24x4]

Sue is not that bad anymore.
Op, your right its a pretty decent store

 

[Voldemort]

Interesting, I swore Id never buy a squirt gun from the old crank. Who's running it now?

 

[red_zr24x4]

His daughter Sue

 

[1911ly]

It seems like they need to get to know you. I have bought a lot of guns and reloading supplies over the 3-4 years. Things have changed.

Attitude seem to be a issue at a lot of gun shops. Not just there.

 

[rxer]

I'd have to agree, the first time there isn't the warmest welcome you'll get. Once you're there a few times, they warm up to you and you feel comfortable. I'd always look for Sue and hope she was there when I went.

 

[Indyfishyak]

Personalities aside if I fish with my dad for salmon in Michigan city I always stop there. Never know what I can't live without.

 

[selinoid44]

The first time my wife and I stepped in that shop was the last. They acted like we weren't important and that turned us off. On the way out I told them I would rather spend twice the money at Cabelas then give them a dime of our money. Thumbs down for us at Kempfs!

 

[Voldemort]

The first time my wife and I stepped in that shop was the last. They acted like we weren't important and that turned us off. On the way out I told them I would rather spend twice the money at Cabelas then give them a dime of our money. Thumbs down for us at Kempfs!

+1+1+1+1 I cant believe anybody would go there second time. No reason why a business owner should have to "warm up to" their client$.

 

[trophyhunter]

Kempf's is a good store , just be glad the ole man doesn't run it anymore, He could be a real ass.

That ass of man shook my hand 3 decades ago, kindly offered to help me and spent an entire day of his time hands on in his shop teaching me the basics of safety and proper loading procedures. It's a shame the people that denigrate him so often never got to know him better. He did more for the shooting and sporting community in Northern IN than anyone else I've observed as the years came and went.

 

[red_zr24x4]

He

That ass of man shook my hand 3 decades ago, kindly offered to help me and spent an entire day of his time hands on in his shop teaching me the basics of safety and proper loading procedures. It's a shame the people that denigrate him so often never got to know him better. He did more for the shooting and sporting community in Northern IN than anyone else I've observed as the years came and went.

I've been going to Kempf's for 22 yrs.and that man was always kind of an ass. He would do one of two things every time we went in, flat out ignore you or if you asked a question he'd act like you were an idiot for not knowing.
I'm glad he took the time to help you out, but that was not the experience I or anyone that I know ever had with him

 

[1775usmarine]

I've never had issues with questions though I do get that feeling of uneasiness if I'm just browsing.

 

[geronimojoe85]

Ive stopped in there several times. The daughter is okay to me, the old man is an ass, and thats being polite. That said, I don't know what kind of drug deal they have with powder and bullet makers, but the shop does keep a decent stock.

 

[Voldemort]

He

I've been going to Kempf's for 22 yrs.and that man was always kind of an ass. He would do one of two things every time we went in, flat out ignore you or if you asked a question he'd act like you were an idiot for not knowing.
I'm glad he took the time to help you out, but that was not the experience I or anyone that I know ever had with him

My experience exactly

 

[diver dan]

The shop does have what you need for reloading, been there forever.

 

[Brian Ski]

That ass of man shook my hand 3 decades ago, kindly offered to help me and spent an entire day of his time hands on in his shop teaching me the basics of safety and proper loading procedures. It's a shame the people that denigrate him so often never got to know him better. He did more for the shooting and sporting community in Northern IN than anyone else I've observed as the years came and went.

I don't think they denigrate him. I think they are being square with every one. I have been going there on and off for about 30 years myself. They old man would not say a word and followed me around with his eyes like I am going to rob the place. I am not the sharpest dresser but what the heck. Being an ass, well that seems to be the best description I would come up with. I just put it as his style. I have probably been there 50 times over the years. Pretty much the same except for Sue. She is nice and easy to talk too. I am glad that he has been around so long and happy they are still in business. Just think he would have done better if he was more friendly.

 

[lizerdking]

I went in there 10 years ago, haven't been back as I was treated so poorly.... but I might give it another shot now that I'm starting to reload...