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Post by Hakaman » Fri Apr 08, 2011 5:58 pm

For your various needs of parts and equipment, who are some of your favorite places to order from ?
I'll start by saying, for reloading bullets: Berry's bullets.
http://www.berrysmfg.com/products-c2-Bullets.aspx
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Post by bearandoldman » Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:33 pm

Hakaman wrote:For your various needs of parts and equipment, who are some of your favorite places to order from ?
I'll start by saying, for reloading bullets: Berry's bullets.
http://www.berrysmfg.com/products-c2-Bullets.aspx
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As far as bullets, I get my cast bullets at the LGS, he gets them from a manufacturer in the area, nearby I believe.
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Post by Baldy » Fri Apr 08, 2011 10:20 pm

I buy all my bullets off a local fellow as I shoot 98% lead. For parts and such I order from Midway about 80% of the time. Primers come from Wideners about 90% of the Time. 8)

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Post by ruger22 » Sat Apr 09, 2011 3:17 pm

All my stuff comes from Midway, Brownell's, or Ruger Store. Or, from Ruger in NH or AZ.
* 2 Ruger Bearcat stainless, w/ EWK ejector housings & Wolff springs
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols

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Post by bearandoldman » Sat Apr 09, 2011 4:30 pm

ruger22 wrote:All my stuff comes from Midway, Brownell's, or Ruger Store. Or, from Ruger in NH or AZ.
I buy from Midway also but try to keep my LGS a friend,\. If the cost is the same or very slightly more I will go with the locals as they remember me and have been good to me over the years, and they know my name.
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Post by bigfatdave » Sat Apr 09, 2011 5:20 pm

bearandoldman wrote:I buy from Midway also but try to keep my LGS a friend,\. If the cost is the same or very slightly more I will go with the locals as they remember me and have been good to me over the years, and they know my name.
Same here.
LGS gets business when they can come close on price or when I want something NOW ... Midway or other online stores get orders for obscure stuff (Tok/Mak ammo, custom gear) and the specialty shops get orders for things only they make.

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Post by bearandoldman » Sat Apr 09, 2011 5:53 pm

bigfatdave wrote:
bearandoldman wrote:I buy from Midway also but try to keep my LGS a friend,\. If the cost is the same or very slightly more I will go with the locals as they remember me and have been good to me over the years, and they know my name.
Same here.
LGS gets business when they can come close on price or when I want something NOW ... Midway or other online stores get orders for obscure stuff (Tok/Mak ammo, custom gear) and the specialty shops get orders for things only they make.
My exact feelings also BFD. Got to keep the local shop on your friendly lisrt and they will do the same for you.
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Post by Hakaman » Sat Apr 09, 2011 7:35 pm

My local gun store is the club I belong too. I also have the same dedication to them when prices are close.
I must say, MidwayUSA sure gets a lot of business, because their shipping is so quick and reliable. They also have just about everything.
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Post by ruger22 » Sun Apr 10, 2011 1:57 pm

I buy my ammo or cleaning supplies from LGSes. They just honestly have little else. The glaring lack is holsters. One has Tagua brand leather for the most popular centerfire guns (Glock, 1911, J frames). Otherwise it's all nylon. Next is grips. Rubber Hogues for the most popular, and nothing else. Cleaning stuff is all low end commercial, Hoppe's or Outers.

My LGSes, including Gander Mtn., have no idea that accessories matter to some people, or else a decent selection is just too much to stock, cost or space wise.
* 2 Ruger Bearcat stainless, w/ EWK ejector housings & Wolff springs
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols

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