So, I just got back from the 1500 and I had to warn my fellow INGOer's. This post is obviously about the "Glock Doc" who we are all familiar with from the 1500.
Just a quick background with me and the so called "Doc". About 4 years ago I visited the Glock Doc booth hoping to get some Glock questions answered and possibly buy some accessories. Well, the short story is, the Doc didn't know what the hell he was talking about and I noticed later on while searching the net, that he had sold me accessories at a roughly 40% markup! Back then I was a little naive in thinking that "surely the Glock Doc knows more than I do". Yeah right! So I never went back.....until today.
In the last 4 years, things have changed drastically. I'm doing my own gunsmithing, I'm a certified Glock armorer, my shooting skills have progressed to a high level, and I now teach shooting to others. I also have increased my knowledge of the industry and of shooting fundamentals in general by 100x and have great relationships with others in the industry who have far more experience than I do that I can learn from.
So, I went back to the Glock Doc today to pick up a Ghost INC. rocket connector to work on a friends Glock whom I promised would be done very soon. This is what happened. I asked the Doc if he had any Rocket Connectors. He said, "yes, they're $40". I thought, "oh well, I knew it would be high, at least I'll get my friends gun done today". But I couldn't member what the price of this product was on Ghost INC's website. So I told him I would take it and they put it in a little bag. As I walked away, I looked at the connector only to find it wasn't the Rocket but rather Ghost's 3.5 lbs standard connector (which is a good product). So, I went back and said, "I'm sorry, I wanted the 3.5 lbs Rocket connector that has the "Trigger Control Tab" (a built in overtravel stop)". He proceeded to tell me that they had discontinued that model because people kept screwing up the adjustment of the tab and removing too much metal. He then reassured me that this connector is the "new" model and was designed to do all the same things the Rocket did. He said it had identical performance and the it was "flawless".
I CALL BS! When I got home I checked with a few sources that are well known in the industry to get the scoop. The Rocket connector is NOT DISCONTINUED and sells for.........ready? .........$26.95$! He charged me $40! That's not the best part. The model he sold me was the standard 3.5 lbs connector that actually sells for..........drum role......$12.95!!!!!!!! Again folks, he charged $40. I'm not even gonna do the math, that's a ridiculous mark up!
He fed me a BS story and then ripped me off. I know, I know, I should have known better. Worst part of it is, I'm supposed to be smarter than that. I chalk it up to desire to not have a confrontation in the middle of the 1500. I had been working all day and just didn't want to deal with it. Sure, it wad my own fault for dealing with such a POSER, but the fact still remains. He will rip you off and feed you a bunch of lies. He will even give you BS tactical advice that will probably get you killed! Don't be that guy or gal. Stay away from the Glock Doc!
Just a quick background with me and the so called "Doc". About 4 years ago I visited the Glock Doc booth hoping to get some Glock questions answered and possibly buy some accessories. Well, the short story is, the Doc didn't know what the hell he was talking about and I noticed later on while searching the net, that he had sold me accessories at a roughly 40% markup! Back then I was a little naive in thinking that "surely the Glock Doc knows more than I do". Yeah right! So I never went back.....until today.
In the last 4 years, things have changed drastically. I'm doing my own gunsmithing, I'm a certified Glock armorer, my shooting skills have progressed to a high level, and I now teach shooting to others. I also have increased my knowledge of the industry and of shooting fundamentals in general by 100x and have great relationships with others in the industry who have far more experience than I do that I can learn from.
So, I went back to the Glock Doc today to pick up a Ghost INC. rocket connector to work on a friends Glock whom I promised would be done very soon. This is what happened. I asked the Doc if he had any Rocket Connectors. He said, "yes, they're $40". I thought, "oh well, I knew it would be high, at least I'll get my friends gun done today". But I couldn't member what the price of this product was on Ghost INC's website. So I told him I would take it and they put it in a little bag. As I walked away, I looked at the connector only to find it wasn't the Rocket but rather Ghost's 3.5 lbs standard connector (which is a good product). So, I went back and said, "I'm sorry, I wanted the 3.5 lbs Rocket connector that has the "Trigger Control Tab" (a built in overtravel stop)". He proceeded to tell me that they had discontinued that model because people kept screwing up the adjustment of the tab and removing too much metal. He then reassured me that this connector is the "new" model and was designed to do all the same things the Rocket did. He said it had identical performance and the it was "flawless".
I CALL BS! When I got home I checked with a few sources that are well known in the industry to get the scoop. The Rocket connector is NOT DISCONTINUED and sells for.........ready? .........$26.95$! He charged me $40! That's not the best part. The model he sold me was the standard 3.5 lbs connector that actually sells for..........drum role......$12.95!!!!!!!! Again folks, he charged $40. I'm not even gonna do the math, that's a ridiculous mark up!
He fed me a BS story and then ripped me off. I know, I know, I should have known better. Worst part of it is, I'm supposed to be smarter than that. I chalk it up to desire to not have a confrontation in the middle of the 1500. I had been working all day and just didn't want to deal with it. Sure, it wad my own fault for dealing with such a POSER, but the fact still remains. He will rip you off and feed you a bunch of lies. He will even give you BS tactical advice that will probably get you killed! Don't be that guy or gal. Stay away from the Glock Doc!
just sayin!
a fourth time.
