-
Be sure to read this post! Beware of scammers. https://www.indianagunowners.com/threads/classifieds-new-online-payment-guidelines-rules-paypal-venmo-zelle-etc.511734/
Gander
- Thread starter luvall
- Start date
The #1 community for Gun Owners in Indiana
Member Benefits:
Fewer Ads! Discuss all aspects of firearm ownership Discuss anti-gun legislation Buy, sell, and trade in the classified section Chat with Local gun shops, ranges, trainers & other businesses Discover free outdoor shooting areas View up to date on firearm-related events Share photos & video with other members ...and so much more!
Member Benefits:
henktermaat
Master
- Jan 3, 2009
- 4,952
- 38
It's really quite simple. Because Gander's prices aren't great by any stretch of the imagination, these following things are even more important than normal!
Ensure that the guys at the gun counter are
Ensure that the guys at the gun counter are
- Helpful
- Courteous
- Friendly
- Cheerful
- Knowledgeable
pretty much my only complaint is the gun counter. Many times I have gone in there to look, possibly buy and I am either ignored or asked where my better half is. 
the one time I did buy I was encouraged to buy something different than what I was there for. (a revolver over a semi auto handgun) It finally took my better half (cough cough) to walk over and stand over him before he would sell me what I wanted.
Yes I am a woman and there are a lot of women out there who don't know or understand firearms, however they do not need to treat all women like they are like that.
After the last fiasco (and of course getting our FFL) I won't/wouldn't buy guns from them again.
the one time I did buy I was encouraged to buy something different than what I was there for. (a revolver over a semi auto handgun) It finally took my better half (cough cough) to walk over and stand over him before he would sell me what I wanted.
Yes I am a woman and there are a lot of women out there who don't know or understand firearms, however they do not need to treat all women like they are like that.
After the last fiasco (and of course getting our FFL) I won't/wouldn't buy guns from them again.
Well here are some of my issues I have found with Gander.
1. Gun counter is ok, however they are not very knowledgable.
2. The guns on display are treated poorly, alot of the ones I look at have scratches on the metal and stocks, yet they want to sell them as new.
3. The gunsmith is very poor, I would not trust him around any of my firearms.
4. I had an issue that was supposed to be ressolved by a store assist. manager. Never taken care of and no reply back.
Educating there employees should be number 1 priority, the ones I deal with are nice and friendly-but this isnt Walmart, please know what your talking about, especially when it comes to firearms.
I do like visiting and once in awhile making a buy on something that may be on sale, but they seriously need some guidelines and certain rules in the store.
1. Gun counter is ok, however they are not very knowledgable.
2. The guns on display are treated poorly, alot of the ones I look at have scratches on the metal and stocks, yet they want to sell them as new.
3. The gunsmith is very poor, I would not trust him around any of my firearms.
4. I had an issue that was supposed to be ressolved by a store assist. manager. Never taken care of and no reply back.
Educating there employees should be number 1 priority, the ones I deal with are nice and friendly-but this isnt Walmart, please know what your talking about, especially when it comes to firearms.
I do like visiting and once in awhile making a buy on something that may be on sale, but they seriously need some guidelines and certain rules in the store.
I was at the one in greenwood 2 days ago and got all 5 from 2 different employees. These is very good advice though!
One incident that I wasn't happy about though, was that I was standing by the gun counter to buy a shotgun. I knew exactly what I wanted and it was going to be simple for both parties. After letting the employee behind the counter know this, he said he would be right with me and proceeded to have a chit chat with a customer for 15 minutes about guns. Not selling him one, but just about guns in general. I left. Bought the gun at BigR.
I also went there to pick up a good goose call, but all they had were the $15 - $30 ones. There is NOBODY in IN that carries high end calls, aside from Cabela's, and I think Gander is a worthy supplier. As a matter of fact, their entire waterfowl section was rather depressing. 1 freakin short isle. Didn't even have blind covers. You're friend in management may not be able to do anything about this, but its just something to think about
pretty much my only complaint is the gun counter. Many times I have gone in there to look, possibly buy and I am either ignored or asked where my better half is.
the one time I did buy I was encouraged to buy something different than what I was there for. (a revolver over a semi auto handgun) It finally took my better half (cough cough) to walk over and stand over him before he would sell me what I wanted.
Yes I am a woman and there are a lot of women out there who don't know or understand firearms, however they do not need to treat all women like they are like that.
After the last fiasco (and of course getting our FFL) I won't/wouldn't buy guns from them again.
I received the same treatment, too. Didn't buy a gun then, and I never will.
andrewheath
Marksman
When I go in there for anything other than the firearms sections I have a very pleasant experience. However, when I was shopping for a new pistol, I was consistently ignored from what I contribute to my only being 22 years old. It seems it's common practice there to ignore anyone under 30 years of age.
pretty much my only complaint is the gun counter. Many times I have gone in there to look, possibly buy and I am either ignored or asked where my better half is.
... they do not need to treat all women like they are like that.
THAT ^ !!
Indeedy!!
Walt_Jabsco
Sharpshooter
You know, I can raise a lot of questions from this. For instance, why does improper gunsmithing make you a pansy? Or why didn't you just clean your shotgun yourself? Also, is english your first language?
Indy_Guy_77
Grandmaster
- Apr 30, 2008
- 16,576
- 48
They REALLY need to watch their pricing
A USED CZ P07 Duty for $699...
When a BRAND NEW one is selling for $649.
A USED CZ P07 Duty for $699...
When a BRAND NEW one is selling for $649.
rimfire_crazed
Master
I haven't done enough business with the Gander gunsmith to hold an opinion - but he did to a nice job drilling out a frozen pin that I had no tools to handle - and inexpensively.
I clean my own guns so i have no idea what to expect out of such a service. Takes a $10 investment and 15 minutes of time. I couldn't drive there and back for $10 on most days.
Well, I remember them gouging the crap out of the ammo prices during the apex of the "shortage" and my buisness with them has significantly decreased since then.
With that aside, I've had many mixed experiences there. Some of the sales staff have been responsive, courteous, knowledgable and generally helpful. Some however have been the complete opposite and you can stand there for 45 minutes with out being acknowledged.
One thing for sure though, they need to update thier "bluebook" to an edition that is AT MOST 1 year old. I've attempted to sell a few guns in the past and they pull out some withered old gun guide with price appraisals that seem like they were from the 80's... then offer 70% of that...
Nowadays I generally like Gander Mountain to look at something I'm interested in, because they do have a fairly extensive inventory, so I can then order it elsewhere for a lot cheaper.
With that aside, I've had many mixed experiences there. Some of the sales staff have been responsive, courteous, knowledgable and generally helpful. Some however have been the complete opposite and you can stand there for 45 minutes with out being acknowledged.
One thing for sure though, they need to update thier "bluebook" to an edition that is AT MOST 1 year old. I've attempted to sell a few guns in the past and they pull out some withered old gun guide with price appraisals that seem like they were from the 80's... then offer 70% of that...
Nowadays I generally like Gander Mountain to look at something I'm interested in, because they do have a fairly extensive inventory, so I can then order it elsewhere for a lot cheaper.
I was in there this weekend looking at guns. I have been there MANY time previous to this instance, but this was the first positive visit.
There was a gentleman behind the counter who actually acknowledged me and came over and asked what I wanted to look at. I was literally caught off guard. He showed me the P7 and explained the history behind them. We also talked about a few other arms. I believe his name started with a "C" and he was about 40 with parted dark hair.
I remember him because he was the first helpful person I have enountered in the Castleton Store. I would like to go there more often because I live across the street, but in the past it has been too aggravating.
There was a gentleman behind the counter who actually acknowledged me and came over and asked what I wanted to look at. I was literally caught off guard. He showed me the P7 and explained the history behind them. We also talked about a few other arms. I believe his name started with a "C" and he was about 40 with parted dark hair.
I remember him because he was the first helpful person I have enountered in the Castleton Store. I would like to go there more often because I live across the street, but in the past it has been too aggravating.
henktermaat
Master
- Jan 3, 2009
- 4,952
- 38
If I were to be approached by anyone working at the Gander gun counter, I'd be so surprised that I'd probably draw, thinking I as being mugged.
LOL!!
I agree with everything said, I've only been to the one in Merrillville but the sales guys aren't knowledgeable or helpful, the only thing that can make up for that is good prices.....which they surely don't have.
Indy_Guy_77
Grandmaster
- Apr 30, 2008
- 16,576
- 48
Other than pricing, I will say that, for the most part the gun counter folks at the Greenwood store are probably the most knowledgeable folks at any of the Gander stores that I've been to. (Terre Haute, Merrilville, Castleton, and Greenwood).
SOME of the younger guys don't have the experience yet, but I've not encountered any "gun shop commando" type behavior from them, either.
However, there's one guy working there now...probably 5'10, has a quasi-mullet going on. THAT guy is indeed verging on gun shop commando. I can't help but chuckle when I see him...
-J-
SOME of the younger guys don't have the experience yet, but I've not encountered any "gun shop commando" type behavior from them, either.
However, there's one guy working there now...probably 5'10, has a quasi-mullet going on. THAT guy is indeed verging on gun shop commando. I can't help but chuckle when I see him...
-J-
I've had good luck with Gander and their staff has been helpful.
I talked to a guy about a Remington 1100 barrel for my dad and he looked through everything they had for me.
I don't buy guns there, because they're too expensive. I generally don't buy ammo there for the same reason but I DO get the more obscure stuff there (Silent .22, 22 shotshell, etc)
I talked to a guy about a Remington 1100 barrel for my dad and he looked through everything they had for me.
I don't buy guns there, because they're too expensive. I generally don't buy ammo there for the same reason but I DO get the more obscure stuff there (Silent .22, 22 shotshell, etc)
