FYI on 5280 Armory in July

[bismarcksea]

Sorry dude I've known and bought from Matt and Gina for many years (7+) now, I'd ask how in the world you know what they have in inventory? How do you know they don't have a massive amount at another site, e.g. their former store front? Guess you never noticed that what they had on the tables at the Tanner show's was always more than they had out on display at the store.

I don't always agree with some of the things Matt does or says, but they are one of the few absolutely stand up vendors we have in the Metro area. I think you're out of line, but if you know something that I don't about Matt or Gina or their business, please do share.

Ummm yeah...Because I use to work with them. I literally have been there, done that AND have the Tshirt to prove it! I'm even in the picture on his website from his opening day. In fact, I worked behind the counter on his opening day.

I helped him set up his current shop when he moved down from the mountains. I know full well their inventory especially at the gun shows. I had to help them haul all that crap around for a couple years. And yes, I do indeed know much more about Matt and Gina...and their business than you do.
Absolutely stand up guy HE is not. I've seen him nearly jump over the table and assault a customer over a $10 transaction. I've seen him take items that came with guns from the factory and sell them as extra's. I've been personally screwed by him on a couple deals that ended our business relationship. I'm obviously bias, but I'm telling the truth.

[GunTroll]

Take that!

[BadShot]

Wow if I still had an internet feeling left, it might actually be hurt.. yeah not really. I only speak from my experience and it's never been bad. So what ever your malfunction with Matt might be, it's yours, not mine.

[bismarcksea]

Wow if I still had an internet feeling left, it might actually be hurt.. yeah not really. I only speak from my experience and it's never been bad. So what ever your malfunction with Matt might be, it's yours, not mine.

I was just asking if they where ass out of inventory or if they where closing to take inventory. I had zero intention of bringing up drama.

YOU asked for the rest by calling me out on the carpet.

Perhaps I did phrase my question a little hostile. Like I said Matt has personally screwed me on a couple deals that ended a very tight business arrangement and a friendship. Two years after the incident, I even attempted to extend an olive branch and I was told to go fuck myself. So these are the type of people you are dealing with. I'm just telling it the way it happened since you asked.

[Vandy58]

It is crazy with people and 5280. I have the same conversations on ar-15.com. I have been going there for a few years now, I have purchased 2 guns from them. Both went smooth and their prices were slightly less then most. My only beef with them is the ****ing 3% charged on CC. As well all know most guns stores do this. Complete BS, it is the cost of doing business!!! Fire arms and ammo have good mark up why do gun vendors feel it necessary to add 3% on CC and not take checks?

[robsterclaw]

It is crazy with people and 5280. I have the same conversations on ar-15.com. I have been going there for a few years now, I have purchased 2 guns from them. Both went smooth and their prices were slightly less then most. My only beef with them is the ****ing 3% charged on CC. As well all know most guns stores do this. Complete BS, it is the cost of doing business!!! Fire arms and ammo have good mark up why do gun vendors feel it necessary to add 3% on CC and not take checks?

I don't know about this case in particular, but it is against the rules set up by most credit card facilitating companies to charge more for a charge ticket then a cash ticket. That's why you don't see the cash/charge price difference at gas pumps anymore.

[sniper7]

I don't know about this case in particular, but it is against the rules set up by most credit card facilitating companies to charge more for a charge ticket then a cash ticket. That's why you don't see the cash/charge price difference at gas pumps anymore.

I see them all the time in other states. saw one last week in arkansas. just a colorado thing, or did they wise up and just include 3% in all costs and enjoy the extra 3% when people pay cash.

[sniper7]

I am guessing it is a vacation, they made lots of money, and they will wait a month since prices are coming down and things are slowing down a lot. take it easy for a month, have a "re-opening sale" and start of august good. good for them!

[MrPrena]

Ummm yeah...Because I use to work with them. I literally have been there, done that AND have the Tshirt to prove it! I'm even in the picture on his website from his opening day. In fact, I worked behind the counter on his opening day.

I helped him set up his current shop when he moved down from the mountains. I know full well their inventory especially at the gun shows. I had to help them haul all that crap around for a couple years. And yes, I do indeed know much more about Matt and Gina...and their business than you do.
Absolutely stand up guy HE is not. I've seen him nearly jump over the table and assault a customer over a $10 transaction. I've seen him take items that came with guns from the factory and sell them as extra's. I've been personally screwed by him on a couple deals that ended our business relationship. I'm obviously bias, but I'm telling the truth.

I am not sure some others have had a GOOD OR BAD experience, but I saw a guy (who wears shorts even during the winter; i assume it is Matt) almost jumping over the table during the Tanner Gun show. I once saw him stopping the conversation, and run about 15m/yd and taking rifle out of someone.

I once got accidently got pushed/bumped by someone around 07 gun show. Which it happens a lot there. I guess it moved his firearm a little from the table. He got mad at me and others for pushing his table/items around.

I think i saw him getting mad/angry/etc every other time I goto a gun show (during 06-08). I don't know how he is now. I don't like to complain. I don't even want to critique about their business ethics nor his attitude. I don't care he is only making $10/gun sales.
I am just telling you what I've seen at a gunshow.

I don't like talking bad about any businesses, but this guy seriously needs some type of help.

Would I buy from them? Sure, if the deal is too damn good to be true. If they are selling NIB Sig P220R for 1/2 the price, sure! I am willing to take his F#&#& crap to save 50%.
However, if the price is +/- 15% of other competitor(s), I would rather goto other local competitor(s).