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Brand new store just opened, basically on Harmony and Lemay. Decent size store.
Browsed some of the prices and couldn't believe my eyes.
Uncoverted Saiga .223 - $550!!!!. I can get these at Bear arms for $400
Wasr 10.( Bottom of the barrel AK) $800!! These are a $450 gun tops!!
I saved the best for last.
Chinese paratrooper SKS normally goes for around $450 or so. This place wanted........wait for it......wait for it...... $1000!?!?!
I shit you not, those are real prices that this guy asking. A SKS for $1000??? REALLY!!!
newracer
06-08-2012, 22:43
I saw it for the first time today also. Didn't stop in though.
That is some expensive store front, got to pay the rent some how.
I saw it for the first time today also. Didn't stop in though.
That is some expensive store front, got to pay the rent some how.
Yeah maybe his landlord is bending him over..
I understand overhead and making a profit, but holy shit!! He was honestly worse than a pawnshop. Pawnshops generally price on the high side knowing that they'll get haggled down but they aren't this insane...
$800 for a Wasr 10??? Seriously?
I was talking to him and apparently most of the inventory in the store is from his personal or business partners collection over the years. He was bragging about $750K of inventory on the walls and only having to purchase $40K of it to get started.
Great-Kazoo
06-09-2012, 04:12
Harmony & Lemay?? in the sams club area or the east side by the bagel place. Those store fronts are proud of monthly rent.
Maybe they have an interest in my $1500 Draco conversion, with 1 mag.
Harmony & Lemay?? in the sams club area or the east side by the bagel place. Those store fronts are proud of monthly rent.
Maybe they have an interest in my $1500 Draco conversion, with 1 mag.
Yeah over by Sam's. Although he's not on that big strip he's in a building in the middle of the parking lot, right next to the Roll Cafe.
jreifsch80
06-09-2012, 18:01
I saw it there last night I think there's a nail salon there, glad i didn't have time to step in though it would make for a good laugh lol
Tlongoma1
06-18-2012, 17:14
Bear arms in Windsor gets $699 for non converted Saiga's in 7.62 and USA only charges $499!!!! $200 less. And only $50 more for .223 as Bear quoted me 499. The owner told me he had just opened and that most of the guns were priced with Blue Book publications. Since most of it was privately owned guns he had more room to deal buy hadn't had a chance to correct any prices to go with the market. He also showed me that the Wasr 10 on gun broker and action arms are all going for 7 a $800 so why not price match when you can't get them from Century right now. Instead of making such a uneducated and rash desicion especially on a new fun shop I mean gun shop give the guy a chance. He gives a 10% LEO and Militaru discount. Who else does that even on ammo. I'm going to visit again just to see if he gets his pricing straightened out. Clean, well lit and friendly.
Great-Kazoo
06-18-2012, 21:50
Bear arms in Windsor gets $699 for non converted Saiga's in 7.62 and USA only charges $499!!!! $200 less. And only $50 more for .223 as Bear quoted me 499. The owner told me he had just opened and that most of the guns were priced with Blue Book publications. Since most of it was privately owned guns he had more room to deal buy hadn't had a chance to correct any prices to go with the market. He also showed me that the Wasr 10 on gun broker and action arms are all going for 7 a $800 so why not price match when you can't get them from Century right now. Instead of making such a uneducated and rash desicion especially on a new fun shop I mean gun shop give the guy a chance. He gives a 10% LEO and Militaru discount. Who else does that even on ammo. I'm going to visit again just to see if he gets his pricing straightened out. Clean, well lit and friendly.
Nice 1st post, a friend perhaps of the business?
Anyone who is going off gun broker for their pricing needs to brush up on what the competition sells their guns for. I can save you $300 off his selling price on a wasr if you like, let me dig around the safe.
10% off his $7-800 wasr brings it down to a whopping $630-720, yep that's taking care of le & .mil guys, real well.
Bear arms in Windsor gets $699 for non converted Saiga's in 7.62 and USA only charges $499!!!! $200 less. And only $50 more for .223 as Bear quoted me 499. The owner told me he had just opened and that most of the guns were priced with Blue Book publications. Since most of it was privately owned guns he had more room to deal buy hadn't had a chance to correct any prices to go with the market. He also showed me that the Wasr 10 on gun broker and action arms are all going for 7 a $800 so why not price match when you can't get them from Century right now. Instead of making such a uneducated and rash desicion especially on a new fun shop I mean gun shop give the guy a chance. He gives a 10% LEO and Militaru discount. Who else does that even on ammo. I'm going to visit again just to see if he gets his pricing straightened out. Clean, well lit and friendly.
Well I went into Bear Arms the day after stopping in Liberty Arms and there exact model saiga 223 was $400. Thats what I saw. Whether prices went up after I left I don't know.
keep in mind that there is a couple of different models of Saigas. There is your standard saiga and then there is a "partially" converted saiga with the correct gas block front sight base and AKM pattern handgaurds that cost more. That might have been the gun you got a price on.
The guy was still wanting $800 for a Wasr10 and $1000 for a SKS. Thats crazy..
Tlongoma1
06-19-2012, 08:08
I am an avid gun nut and appreciate the helpful feedback. This new shop is very close to my house so maybe I will do the neighborly thing and possibly give him some useful info on other gun businesses he is pricing against. I want to see them suceed not only for my personal reasons but for everyone that enjoys guns! With any new business there are some grown pains. Hopefully he will get his pricing to be a little more inline. I did however enjoy 10% off everything in the store when I was in for Fathers Day on Saturday!!! Got 9mm federal box of 50 for $9.00 and .40 LE bonded Winchester for &17.99. Thanks for all your help and hopefully you will give them another chance, I will.
relichunter
06-20-2012, 16:45
Stopped in today and was impressed with the space and location. I think this shop has potential.
The BAD:
I didn't buy anything because the prices were steep compared to other local shops. On this trip I was looking for one of the new take down 10/22s and 5.45 x 39 ammo. The 10/22 was $75 more at USA than another local shop. The ammo (on order) was $90 more for a tin of 1080rnds than the same tin I ended up buying at another shop.
The Good:
There were a lot of unique pieces that might interest someone looking for a particular collector piece.
Good selection. A lot more black rifles and pistols on order.
$10 transfers
Todd, the guy I talked to, was very helpful, knowledgeable, and eager to sell me something but not pushy.
Conclusion: If these guys can compete on price this could be another great shop. I'm going to give them some time before I make a final judgement.
Went back to Bear Arms. Confirmed that a unconverted Saiga .223 is $399
monganian
06-21-2012, 21:46
If nothing else, $10 transfers is the cheapest I've heard of.
Stopped in other day. It's clean and bright which is nice, and a couple more interesting things like those bipod hunting rifle pistol things. I'd say light on the handgun selection at least in full size modern stuff, plenty of .22 and pocket pistols.
Prices... think I saw some Blazer etc for decent price, everything else wow.
Biggest thing I hated was hearing I think it was Todd blowing so much smoke up a poor noob's ass. Everything from ridiculous statements about armor piercing ammo and quoting ridiculous prices as the standard so his price doesnt seem so ludicris by comparison. Acting like a Saiga 16inch .308 is an accurate with irons 400+ yard gun. (the same ones selling at double msrp.)
Basically gave me a American Guns/Son of Guns type vibe. I think they may stick around if the lease isn't too bad from buffalo'ing city gun noobs.
beast556
06-27-2012, 13:02
I stopped in a few weeks back, my wife and my self got a good laugh at there prices. All hand guns were 100$-200$ dollars more than Jensens. Like said before there EBR section was a joke price wise nice selection. There was a guy when we were in there buying one of thoes 600$ saigas and raveing about how good of a deal he was getting it was hard to keep my mouth shut. The prices on ammo I was looking at even with a 10% discount were WAY over priced. With all that being said I always try to buy local even for more money to support our local shops. I will go back in some time soon and see if they have come down to reasonable prices.
bengates
08-15-2012, 14:12
. . . so there are always going to be growing pains when starting a business and since they just opened their doors on June 1st, I think they're doing well. They have already figured out that some of their pricing needed to change and they've done it. Their Glocks are all priced at Jensen prices, but you don't get yelled at when you ask a question.
If you have a problem with their prices, just ask them if they'll sell it for less. If not, then go somewhere else! Caveat emptor and caveat venditor!
Eggysrun
08-15-2012, 19:03
I find it amusing that people in NOCO consider Jensen's prices some kind of standard lol
I find it amusing that people in NOCO consider Jensen's prices some kind of standard lol
Where would you recommend as the (relatively) local standard?
Great-Kazoo
08-28-2012, 11:46
Where would you recommend as the (relatively) local standard?
Do your home work. Know what you could get the one you are looking to buy online, with s&H and FFl transfer fee. Visit a few stores in NOCO, then check out Bear Arms.OR take the drive down to MGT.
I never use JA as the go to price for any gun, or any store.
Thinking a gun is over priced w/out actually know what they do sell for, hinders your judgement of a store.
Right now glocks are soft resale wise. You can buy one off the boards for $4-500 range, used to LNIB. PD's are doing trade in's thus shoveling the glocks to ffl's who are dumping, used, for low ball prices.
Hell take a stroll through any wally world that is stocking guns. You can buy base line AR's for $5-600, only down side is 50% of the counter help has no clue.
UPSIDE, you're not dealing with someone who also has no clue at an (FFl)but was hired because they are prior .mil or le. You know who you are:)
There are a few stores that sell guns way in the back with minimal advertising. Orchads Ace hardware comes to mind. I have looked in JA's for something specific. Then went to OA. walked out with a used trade in for an easy $50-100 saved.
Take the time and visit all the gun stores in NOCO, you be surprised how many there are
Bear arms is the single worst store in this state. You might want to check them out again bought 3 rifls there so far and nobody in noco is even close in price they will match anyone elses price too
theGinsue
09-01-2012, 14:46
Bcn04k -your comment doesn't make sense. It sounds like you're putting down Bear Arms, then in the next sentence saying their prices can't be beat.
You might want to edit the post if you mean to say that USA Liberty Arms prices can't be beat.
bigun1962
09-01-2012, 15:38
Enjoy this area guys. This is the cheapest most productative gun collecting area that I have found anywhere.
Great-Kazoo
09-01-2012, 21:17
Enjoy this area guys. This is the cheapest most productative gun collecting area that I have found anywhere.
You betcha. For the noco triangle there are almost as many gun stores as there are starbucks.
Let me have a double bbl 12ga with a splash of digi cammo on it and she'll take a super smooth 9mil with glo in the darkies please and side of kydex.
zaskar1234
12-18-2012, 09:54
I was in their shop to pick up a gun I had shipped, using their FFL. Holy Crap they are over priced. Springfield XDs 45, sells at most local shops for $525, they are asking $649. This is a full retail shop. I thought about buying ammo, but it gave me the feeling i was buying ammo in CA, where they don't use lube. stay away.
I just negotiated a deal with these fools to sell them two firearms. Todd, the guy who seems in charge, personally offered me $400 and then told me they had no cash in the store and to call back the next day. The next day he backed out of our deal with the excuse that they had already taken the cash to the bank for the day...at 9:30 in the morning.
Between the high prices mentioned above and this shady business practice I wouldn't use these guys.
***Update: I wrote the management and they made this situation right within a few hours. David, maybe the guy really in charge, treated me very well and got me my money quickly with virtually no hassle.
Stopped in there the other day. Not impressed. Took about 7 minutes before someone even acknowledged my presence and there was only 1 other person there. Prices were about 15% higher than average and the lowest at full MSRP. He may be new to the retail business but knowing retail prices for an area and adjusting accordingly IS the job of the retail manager. Poor ammo selection & not much for accessories (not a single sling in that store). Lots of guns there but mostly estate sell offs and old worn hunting rifles. One of the salesmen was talking loud, fast, and non stop about the pre-64's there; usually a key indicator of BS when someone does that. I don't think I'll waste any time going back there.
kidicarus13
10-12-2013, 12:29
My first experience today with Liberty was different than previous posters.
GOOD: $20 private transfers, selling mag parts kits, good prices on used guns, helpful and friendly staff, good firearm selection.
BAD: price of ammo was quite high
I'll definitely return when in the Loveland/Ft Collins area.
UrbanWolf
10-24-2013, 16:05
I vist this store pretty frequent, they have improved since 2012 on their pricing. Give the store a chance and you might even find some surprise here. [AR15]
JohnnyEgo
04-18-2014, 19:11
I visited Liberty Arms for the first, and probably last, time today. Nice enough place, decent selection. I saw a new production stainless Delta Elite in their 1911 case, which I have wanted for a while, and a stainless series 70 repro. They were priced attractively enough, so I figured I'd buy. I asked to see the stainless Delta. The counter kid hands it to me and then tells me 'I can't sell it to you because I promised it to someone else'. I asked if he was sure. He wandered to the back, then came out and said he'd called the guy to verify, and the other customer would be there soon to look at it. He told me I could be on the waiting list for the next one, or check to see if the other customer declined. I went about my business, came back an hour later, and sure enough, the Delta was gone. Same kid again offered to put me on a list for the next one, which was a nice enough gesture, but one I was not interested in. As I started to leave, the kid tells me 'Yeah, he was really excited about that gun'.
My better nature barely won out. I just said "Well, good for him" as I left. I am of two minds on the experience. On the one hand, it is admirable that they kept whatever promise they made with the other customer. On the other hand, I thought it was poor practice to present something for sale when it wasn't really available for sale. And while I am sure the kid's comments were well intentioned, they just furthered my irritation. Not a very good first impression. I'm certainly not rich, but I am not particularly price sensitive and I have a pretty decent yearly budget for firearms and NFA stuff. I could have been a pretty good customer. But we will likely never know, as rather than furthering my irritation, I will patronize other places that are better organized and have more customer-savvy staff.
Great-Kazoo
04-18-2014, 21:11
If it's on hold it should be tagged and or removed from the display case.
This place was on board with the lawsuit against the state over the new anti-gun laws. When push came to shove, they caved and fell in with the gun-grabbers. The other plaintiffs were shocked when they basically said they could live with some of the restrictions. This was a 180 degree turnaround from their previous "stated position" when they joined the suit. There is some serious bad blood now between the other plaintiffs and these clowns. It appears..."appears" mind you, that maybe there was some infraction, that was suggested could "go away" if they abandoned their stand. Those in the know are guessing here, but are hard pressed to come up with another plausible explanation for their mysterious reversal at the eleventh hour.
I won't be darkening their doorstep.
SouthPaw
04-23-2014, 18:08
I visited Liberty Arms for the first, and probably last, time today. Nice enough place, decent selection. I saw a new production stainless Delta Elite in their 1911 case, which I have wanted for a while, and a stainless series 70 repro. They were priced attractively enough, so I figured I'd buy. I asked to see the stainless Delta. The counter kid hands it to me and then tells me 'I can't sell it to you because I promised it to someone else'. I asked if he was sure. He wandered to the back, then came out and said he'd called the guy to verify, and the other customer would be there soon to look at it. He told me I could be on the waiting list for the next one, or check to see if the other customer declined. I went about my business, came back an hour later, and sure enough, the Delta was gone. Same kid again offered to put me on a list for the next one, which was a nice enough gesture, but one I was not interested in. As I started to leave, the kid tells me 'Yeah, he was really excited about that gun'.
My better nature barely won out. I just said "Well, good for him" as I left. I am of two minds on the experience. On the one hand, it is admirable that they kept whatever promise they made with the other customer. On the other hand, I thought it was poor practice to present something for sale when it wasn't really available for sale. And while I am sure the kid's comments were well intentioned, they just furthered my irritation. Not a very good first impression. I'm certainly not rich, but I am not particularly price sensitive and I have a pretty decent yearly budget for firearms and NFA stuff. I could have been a pretty good customer. But we will likely never know, as rather than furthering my irritation, I will patronize other places that are better organized and have more customer-savvy staff.
I see both sides of your frustration and I have been on both ends of that rope before. I called ahead to a Liberty Arms to see if they had a Glock 20 Gen4 in OD. They told me that they just got two FDE models in that morning and I asked for them BOTH to put aside as my father and I would be by to pick them up. We got there about an hour later and I asked the counter guy about the glocks we called ahead about. He looked high and low and could not find them. He then said "we probably sold them, we had a lot of people looking at them."
I was a bit disappointed because I called ahead to have them put on hold and we just wasted a trip. The guy that was helping asked around if anyone got a call about some Glock 20's and another guy yelled he had them underneath the counter as we requested they be put on hold. We gladly purchased both. They also did this for me with a S&W Shield 9mm for my girlfriend. I called to see if they had one and they did ($399 NIB cheaper than any other LGS by $30). Again, I asked to put it on hold. I showed up later that day and it was behind the counter with a sticky note with my name on it. My friend wanted a Shield and called Liberty Arms. They said they just sold their last one but they would put him on the list for the next one. He agreed and two days later they called him to let him know they had one reserved for him.
I have been to stores before that will not even go get a price for you and say "it's around $500-$600" and as most of you know $100 off a gun is like $1000 off a car; it makes a big difference. I am not going to judge them until the everything is out on the table. They have always treated me, my girlfriend and my family well. Every time I have asked about a firearm they did not have in stock; they have always been helpful to get me price and availability. They also have the biggest selection on new/used guns and I have yet to see another store beat their prices on firearms.
wctriumph
05-18-2014, 15:10
I have been in twice now, first time to look around and ask questions. Every one was helpful and tried real hard to be accommodating. The next time was for a transfer and everything went smooth and fast, no issues. My observations on the store overall is: Gun pricing is on a par with other shops and lower than some. People were friendly and helpful. Huge stock of guns. Ammo prices kind of sketchy and really proud of their .22LR. Accessory pricing looks to be more MSRP, like most shops.
What I like is that they are open seven days and charge reasonable transfer fees.
Eggysrun
09-23-2014, 10:55
Used them for a transfer the other day, quick and easy. Cost me $35
Like the other guys have said, they have an interesting selection of guns. They even had a Beretta ARX100 which impressed me
I went in today to start the paperwork for a class III item. I was very impressed with the store and the employees I observed and dealt with. It was a fairly busy Saturday but they had at least 5 or 6 people working with customers and I'd barely walked in the door before someone approached me to see if I needed help. I didn't really look around at prices but at least on the item I bought their price was lower than I expected.
I've given them another try, and found that when I need a part for an AR build, they likely will have it. I HATE to have to buy online and pay shipping etc. for misc. small parts, then wait around to resume building! This place can be quite a resource if they keep stocking this stuff.
Great-Kazoo
12-14-2014, 10:01
I've given them another try, and found that when I need a part for an AR build, they likely will have it. I HATE to have to buy online and pay shipping etc. for misc. small parts, then wait around to resume building! This place can be quite a resource if they keep stocking this stuff.
Or you could call me ;)
Or you could call me ;)
True, dat.
Great store, I have been in twice. The first time was to look around and the second time was to buy. I traded in a couple of guns and got a FDE Tavor. They gave me a really fair deal on my trades. I will probably go back for a sling that I liked. Everyone I met was friendly and helpful. The ammo prices were nothing to talk about... However, the gun prices were better than anywhere else locally. They have a wide selection there, kind of reminds me of 5280's selection with friendly people.
Fantastic store! Huge selection of glass and guns. Also had a ton of glock and AR parts.
Great-Kazoo
05-04-2015, 23:46
Fantastic store! Huge selection of glass and guns. Also had a ton of glock and AR parts.
Don't forget Steel Targets ;)
hurley842002
05-05-2015, 08:20
I've done a few transfers with these guys, as well as traded a firearm with them. Good to go in my opinion. The staff doesn't seem to be "inconenienced" by doing private party transfers, they are nice to BS with, and gave me a very fair price for my trade. I'll be back when I'm in the area.
Big John
05-05-2015, 17:39
Liberty is now the go to for NOCO peeps IMO. Great to deal with and pricing on most things is great as well.
Keep meaning to try and find time up there now that it sounds much different than opening week.
Don't forget Steel Targets ;)
I agree!
thedave1164
07-10-2015, 17:26
we have bought a few guns and suppressors form liberty. Even as recently as last month.
Today my wife stopped in to ask about .22lr. My son shoots alot of it doing Cowboy Action (buckaroo). They said, "yes we have some for sale, limit 1 box of 500" Then they tell my wife its $78 a box. She said "no thanks" They said that it was a good deal. 15 cents a round is a good deal? Where the hell is the .22 that is supposedly being made as fast as they can? And what kind of crack are they smoking at liberty now? Trying to pay off the range through 22lr sales? damn.
You can get .22lr all day long online for 9 cents a round. That is of course a terrible price. When walmart and sportsmans has it in stock its out the door for 5 cents a round. (which still sucks)
I think he will be shooting 357 pretty soon if we cant find reasonable (to me) priced 22. At least I can load it for 11 cents a round in Starline brass. Cheaper if I buy some other brass.
LOL, I looked at the prices for the range membership, LOL
Transferred a rifle from another member here yesterday. Wow , what a great store. Great guys that were nice and helpful. Heading back up next weekend and will plan on stopping any time I'm in the area.
Way back near start of thread, I was pretty unhappy with this place. Finally got a chance to stop in today, and was very impressed. They already need to expand I'd say. Packed with items. Actually had primers in stock (Dont know what good prices are though.) Ammo seemed from what I checked good to decent though 5.56 was kinda way high except for some american eagle for like 38cent/rnd.
I plan to come back from targets, and if the other store I want to go thru can't get it, might use them for my Ruger PR. They also occasionally have and can get my my Canik TP9SA I wanted to try out for gifts for newer shooters on a budget.
Great-Kazoo
07-29-2015, 22:24
Way back near start of thread, I was pretty unhappy with this place. Finally got a chance to stop in today, and was very impressed. They already need to expand I'd say. Packed with items. Actually had primers in stock (Dont know what good prices are though.) Ammo seemed from what I checked good to decent though 5.56 was kinda way high except for some american eagle for like 38cent/rnd.
I plan to come back from targets, and if the other store I want to go thru can't get it, might use them for my Ruger PR. They also occasionally have and can get my my Canik TP9SA I wanted to try out for gifts for newer shooters on a budget.
That's why they're building the "largest " indoor shooting range. east of 25 off 34, behind bonefish grill in that area
They have one in 243, waiting on a 308 & 6.5. However $1200 isn't getting me to open my wallet.
Not a review, but just an observation. I went in there today, the first time in about 3 months or so. Very different. I don't know if there were new owners, or what, but didn't see anyone that I recognized. The one person I saw helping someone was a bit on the "bitchy" side, kind of reminding me of some of the early Bob Jensen days. He was yelling across the store for someone, who was with a customer, to answer the phone. An elderly gent came in with a pistol case and the same person stopped helping the customer he was with and talked to the elderly gent and asked him if the had guns in the case. The man replied yes and the person behind the counter said "I have to see them to make sure they are unloaded because I don't want loaded guns in my store", or something to that effect. Again, there didn't seem to be the usual quality of help in the store at this time. I read something in our local newspaper that said that Liberty Arms is no longer involved with the new place out on I-25 and HWY 392, so don't know if that has anything to do with it. Again, just an observation.
I'd love to know more. After hating them, seemed like they had turned it around and was going to go thru them for some stuff this summer. But that might have tochange.
Great-Kazoo
01-19-2016, 09:29
Not a review, but just an observation. I went in there today, the first time in about 3 months or so. Very different. I don't know if there were new owners, or what, but didn't see anyone that I recognized. The one person I saw helping someone was a bit on the "bitchy" side, kind of reminding me of some of the early Bob Jensen days. He was yelling across the store for someone, who was with a customer, to answer the phone. An elderly gent came in with a pistol case and the same person stopped helping the customer he was with and talked to the elderly gent and asked him if the had guns in the case. The man replied yes and the person behind the counter said "I have to see them to make sure they are unloaded because I don't want loaded guns in my store", or something to that effect. Again, there didn't seem to be the usual quality of help in the store at this time. I read something in our local newspaper that said that Liberty Arms is no longer involved with the new place out on I-25 and HWY 392, so don't know if that has anything to do with it. Again, just an observation.
Different owners in both places. last time we were there it was ok. Hell someone actually was willing to price check, readjust the price of a rifle i was interested in. Too bad they are in over their head on the trade in. It will sit there another year.
SouthPaw
01-19-2016, 10:30
https://www.libertyrange.com/
I found the website the other day. I am excited about a new range/gun store closer to Greeley. Haven't set foot in Liberty in about a year but the last time I was there, the SiCo Omega or Saker (can't remember what I was looking at the time) jumped $300 in price in two weeks. I was ready to purchase that day and I had gone in two weeks prior to check it out. I asked them why the price jump and was told "we know what we have and it will sell at that price." I asked them if it was the same one that was there two weeks ago and they said yes. I have purchased a handful of firearms but I did notice a lot of new faces. I've always been treated fair otherwise.
Trial membership $100 wtf. And it's not even built yet. They hoping for thousands of pre memberships to help finish the thing?
Trial membership $100 wtf. And it's not even built yet. They hoping for thousands of pre memberships to help finish the thing?
It worked for Centennial
sent from somwhere
Great-Kazoo
01-19-2016, 20:55
Trial membership $100 wtf. And it's not even built yet. They hoping for thousands of pre memberships to help finish the thing?
That's the way to build an indoor range. Sell memberships. Run the membership services like a health Club. You use the place or not, still pay for it.
Visualize ammo and suppressor group buys.
A few years back someone came here soliciting memberships for the Longmont area range that got built, but at the time it wasnt even started, I dont think.
True, True. Hell some ever sold guns and items that were never built. Go figure.
It was not the idea of a trial membership, just that it was so pricey for a "trial".
I browsed the website and found a P30SK at very competitive price. So, I drove all the way to Ft. Collins to purchase the firearm there.
My review:
-Great people. Great employees. Great Service. When my wife was getting helped, other 2 employees asked me I needed an assistance.
-Competitive price. I told the employees that I am just looking at firearm with sale tag (red tag). Quick browse twice.
-Good Selections.
5 stars! A++
Service at gun stores are so different relative to 25 years ago. [LOL]
beast556
11-14-2016, 13:34
I have done 95% of my business in the last 3+ years with liberty. The last few trips in to liberty it has changed and the attitudes of the employees has changed for the worse. It does remind me of how jensens was ran when Bob owned it. I might have to start driving back to loveland to Jensens, I hope not because liberty has better prices.
My son went in there a couple of weeks ago looking for a very specific pistol. The kid helping him tried to talk him into several other different models because he did not have the Gen4 in stock. Was very patronizing telling my son he would be better off with whatever he was trying to sell him. He has actually shot the one he was trying to buy, and knew that's what he wanted, and, I realize he doesn't have a lot of patience for situations like this, but he said he felt like he was talking to a used car salesman that doesn't have the model you're looking for. He won't go back. It's been a couple of years since I've been in there, and was always treated well, but grey hair and knowledge will usually get that reaction.
Big John
11-23-2016, 20:12
My son went in there a couple of weeks ago looking for a very specific pistol. The kid helping him tried to talk him into several other different models because he did not have the Gen4 in stock. Was very patronizing telling my son he would be better off with whatever he was trying to sell him. He has actually shot the one he was trying to buy, and knew that's what he wanted, and, I realize he doesn't have a lot of patience for situations like this, but he said he felt like he was talking to a used car salesman that doesn't have the model you're looking for. He won't go back. It's been a couple of years since I've been in there, and was always treated well, but grey hair and knowledge will usually get that reaction.Almost all of the "good" sales people from USA Liberty (and some management) are now working at the store at the Liberty Firearms Institute range. They're prices are very competitive and they seem to have a large selection of guns. I've purchased a couple guns from them and they treated me very well. They've 'earned' my business. LFI is my go to LGS now.
^^^ agree with Big John. USALA used to be my go to, but everyone I liked left with the whole shooting range divorce fall-out and it's just never been the same. Doesn't help that I could never stand the cocky little skinny prick David that owned USALA before he got kicked out, but a deal is a deal. Don't like the price on something? Ask to price match. I've had them call USALA to check pricing and if it's in stock and in state, guess what, price matched.
beast556
09-15-2018, 16:43
^^^ agree with Big John. USALA used to be my go to, but everyone I liked left with the whole shooting range divorce fall-out and it's just never been the same. Doesn't help that I could never stand the cocky little skinny prick David that owned USALA before he got kicked out, but a deal is a deal. Don't like the price on something? Ask to price match. I've had them call USALA to check pricing and if it's in stock and in state, guess what, price matched.
David always treated me right and no BS. With that said I know what I want and don't go in and BS and waste peoples time. I put in 5 years behind a gun shop counter. Most people wanna come in and tell you about there shtf fantasy or there time in the sand box or nam or there secret seal sniper mission's. Then you hand them an AR and they dont have a clue how to work it.
mahabali
04-12-2021, 19:04
Recently moved back to the Fort, these guys have been great with good stock on hand (except ammo) would highly recommend.
wctriumph
01-02-2022, 14:29
I used both USA Liberty Arms and Liberty Firearms Institute for transfers and I have purchased from both of them over the years. However, the last time I used LFI they had raised the total transfer price to $50. Screw that! They are also more expensive on their products than other stores. They do have a professional staff and some have been there for many years.
USA does have a high employee turnover and some of the younger ones just can’t shut up. One of the idiots nearly queered a deal I had worked out. Generally I have found USA to be less expensive than LFI on most items.
My $0.02
I used both USA Liberty Arms and Liberty Firearms Institute for transfers and I have purchased from both of them over the years. However, the last time I used LFI they had raised the total transfer price to $50. Screw that! They are also more expensive on their products than other stores. They do have a professional staff and some have been there for many years.
USA does have a high employee turnover and some of the younger ones just can?t shut up. One of the idiots nearly queered a deal I had worked out. Generally I have found USA to be less expensive than LFI on most items.
My $0.02
That $50 is close to new norm unless you have a buddy with an FFL.
I recently did some searching and cheapest i found was $40 with most others between $40-50.
I?ve passed on more than one seemingly deal here because once you add $50 to the price it?s not much of a deal.
kidicarus13
01-02-2022, 17:57
THANK YOU state of Colorado.
beast556
01-28-2022, 22:54
The last few time I have stopped in the young new employees pissed me off so much with there shitty arrogant attitudes I won't be stopping in much unless I absolutely need something now. They have raised there prices on most stuff to a no go for me. Really sucks I liked there store a lot and have spent tons of money there over the years.
The last few time I have stopped in the young new employees pissed me off so much with there shitty arrogant attitudes I won't be stopping in much unless I absolutely need something now. They have raised there prices on most stuff to a no go for me. Really sucks I liked there store a lot and have spent tons of money there over the years.
The last few time I have stopped in the young new employees pissed me off so much with there shitty arrogant attitudes I won't be stopping in much unless I absolutely need something now. They have raised there prices on most stuff to a no go for me. Really sucks I liked there store a lot and have spent tons of money there over the years.
You introduced me to this place several years ago. It was a cool store with a cool vibe and some decent inventory and prices. I was up there recently and everything I just said doesn?t apply anymore. It?s a shame for you guys up north that what once was a pretty decent store now seems to have gone downhill.
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