American Guns/Gunsmoke legit Question on Builds

[funkymonkey1111]

Like a bad smell you can help but keep smelling, I occasionally watch "American Guns" for the sheer kookiness of the show.

My inquiry to those that may watch it--after watching it (assuming you knew nothing of the history of Gunsmoke that is common knowledge here) would you want them to build you something?

It would seem to me if I was laying out high 4 figures to 5 figures for a gun, I'd want the gunsmiths/fabricators to be a well-oiled machine, not engaging in petty bickering and corner cutting. If the show is really nothing more than an informercial for the store it would seem that the 4th-grade level snarkery would be off-putting for a potential customer.

For instance, if I have a high-dollar watch repaired, I'd prefer the watch repair man not be screaming at the guy that may go get the parts.

Just an observation about our favorite show.

[lpgasman]

Think It's mostly done for effect, if I had an extra 2000.00 maybe I would have them install a grip plug and night sights on my glock

[Inconel710]

You know, Sons of Guns has had the same effect on me. At first, I thought Red Jacket was a cool outfit, but after airing their dirty laundry for two years I wouldn't buy from them. Of course, Wyatt and crew didn't need two seasons to convince me never to darken their doorstep - one episode was enough!

[sneakerd]

EVERYTHING on the show is CONTRIVED. I wouldn't have those nincompoop "gunsmiths" build me an outhouse.

[johngraves2]

I dont know much about them before the show, but for charging such high prices now does anyone else think their work shop sucks?

They have tinny work benches with guys basically standing on top of each other. they have horrible storage in a small corridor. they have a paint area that is right next to where they test fire the guns which is right next to their large machines (does the mist of the painting not go everywhere?? they use no hoods or anything!). I would think a place that makes as much money as they do would be able to afford a nice shop that isn't in their basement of the store. Maybe all their profits go to the alcohol collection that is in Rich's office!! And how loud would it be upstairs in the shop with all the test firing they do down there??

I dont know a whole lot about gun smithing but it seems like their guys really dont know that much and try things as they go along to see if it works and just hope for the best. And why do they put their logo on every single gun, that would make me so mad.

If i had to choose between the two shows Red jacket would get my business over Gunsmoke, they seem way more competent and think things through (for the most part)

[DavieD55]

I wouldn't waste my time or money with those @$$hats.

[quondom fremd]

Think It's mostly done for effect, if I had an extra 2000.00 maybe I would have them install a grip plug and night sights on my glock

I'd be happy to do it for you for $1000

[lpgasman]

I'd be happy to do it for you for $1000

what's your schedule like.

[BPTactical]

I'm gonna hamstring you, I'll do it for 250.00...........hey, I gotta make a living

[fitz19d]

Saw a bit of an episode, I was appalled to see them sell basically $1000 of gun with slight trigger/stock work and ask $10,000.... Add to that iirc they sold it to an out of towner in person who took it with him.... ie not shipped to ffl.

(And it was sold as a "gator gun" when the state he was from doesn't allow taking of gator by gun.)