Things to Avoid Saying in a Gun Store.

[machinedrummer]

Why is your Glock $700 and it’s only $529 at academy??

 

[Magdump]

I think the number one thing you don’t want to say in a gun store is, “THIS IS A STICK UP”

 

[Bolt Head]

At Academy Sports, the caliber is listed on the tag in the show case. 9x19 pistol's caliber is listed as '9mm Luger', which is one of many correct descriptions.

The 9mm Luger is a .35-caliber pistol cartridge. Bullet diameter (caliber) is .355".

 

[Bolt Head]

I completely understand that companies/manufacturers are perpetuating the use of the slang term "caliber" when referring to a cartridge, chambering, which makes it that much more sad.

I also believe there is potential for DBMJR1 to just be pulling my chain. LOL

However, I'll take this opportunity to back up my claim for edumakashinal purposes

 

[Abby Normal]

A customer told me he got a Walther PPK from a relative & needed to get some 9mm for it. I told him to check it before buying ammo. “I bet it says 9mm Kurz, that’s a .380.” I think he was disappointed when I told him it wasn’t a 9 mill.

 

[Forgotten]

A customer told me he got a Walther PPK from a relative & needed to get some 9mm for it. I told him to check it before buying ammo. “I bet it says 9mm Kurz, that’s a .380.” I think he was disappointed when I told him it wasn’t a 9 mill.

Isn't 380 just 9mm short?

 

[Jstudz220]

Why is your Glock $700 and it’s only $529 at academy??

Well it’s a fair point if we’re talking exact make and model. I’m all for supporting small businesses and local gun shops but I’m also not rich. If I can get the same gun for $170 cheaper I’m going to do it. We’re not talking $20-$30 here.

 

[Jstudz220]

Some of the wildest most uninformed $hit I have ever heard is when, for amusement, I stand near the gun counter at Academy Sports. I love the absurdity that comes out of the gun clerks mouths to customers. If you just stand there looking at binoculars long enough you get to hear some fun stuff. I swear they intentionally hire people with the most retarded gun knowledge possible. There is no other explanation.

I have to agree with this. I’ve heard some of the most absurd things imaginable coming from Academy employees working the gun counter.

 

[AdvancedLaser]

Isn't 380 just 9mm short?

Yup. 2mm

 

[Abby Normal]

Isn't 380 just 9mm short?

You are correct.
From Wikipedia; Other names for .380 ACP include 9mm Browning, 9mm Corto, 9mm Kurz, 9mm Short, and 9mm Browning Court

 

[AdvancedLaser]

I have to agree with this. I’ve heard some of the most absurd things imaginable coming from Academy employees working the gun counter.

My fav was "Oh 10mm makes a much bigger hole than 9mm, its a one shot stopping round."
<Dial calipers has entered the chat>
(0.400in vs 0.355in)

Took everything I had not to ask....If it was a one shot stop, then why doesn't every agency in the country use it.

 

[AustinBR]

My fav was "Oh 10mm makes a much bigger hole than 9mm, its a one shot stopping round."
<Dial calipers has entered the chat>
(0.400in vs 0.355in)

Took everything I had not to ask....If it was a one shot stop, then why doesn't every agency in the country use it.

Because they use 45...duh!

 

[Jstudz220]

My fav was "Oh 10mm makes a much bigger hole than 9mm, its a one shot stopping round."
<Dial calipers has entered the chat>
(0.400in vs 0.355in)

Took everything I had not to ask....If it was a one shot stop, then why doesn't every agency in the country use it.

One I’ll never forget was an older gentleman and his wife were shopping at academy to buy her a handgun for when he wasn’t around. They wanted a Glock specifically and something chambered in 9mm. After handling a few different variants of double stack 9mm Glocks the guy behind the gun counter recommended a Glock 23 instead. His reasoning for this was since it’s a slightly smaller gun than the full size variants the felt recoil would be lighter and since the lady was not interested in training much with the firearm 40 would be a better choice because it’s much stronger than 9mm and would probably only take one hit to an intruder because of it’s stopping power. I don’t like being that guy but I couldn’t help but chime in and recommend they go to a local range and rent out a few guns to shoot before making the decision.

 

[AdvancedLaser]

One I’ll never forget was an older gentleman and his wife were shopping at academy to buy her a handgun for when he wasn’t around. They wanted a Glock specifically and something chambered in 9mm. After handling a few different variants of double stack 9mm Glocks the guy behind the gun counter recommended a Glock 23 instead. His reasoning for this was since it’s a slightly smaller gun than the full size variants the felt recoil would be lighter and since the lady was not interested in training much with the firearm 40 would be a better choice because it’s much stronger than 9mm and would probably only take one hit to an intruder because of it’s stopping power. I don’t like being that guy but I couldn’t help but chime in and recommend they go to a local range and rent out a few guns to shoot before making the decision.

Well at least we evolved from "give her a revolver, that's all she needs" to "give her a .40"

And of course the obvious lack of understanding of mass vs. felt recoil.

 

[hotbiggun]

Heard a gunshop empoyee refer to a quad rail as a cheese grater. Never went back

 

[Mitch Dufour]

Heard a gunshop empoyee refer to a quad rail as a cheese grater. Never went back

Some of then are though!

 

[Magdump]

Heard a gunshop empoyee refer to a quad rail as a cheese grater. Never went back

Never cared for those. I would have to agree with him.

 

[hotbiggun]

Some of then are though!

Only if your hands are made of chedder.

 

[Magdump]

Only if your hands are made of chedder.

Well all I can say is, better quarantine that one from the rest of your rifles. Every one it touches will have a little memento to remember that contact. In fact, pretty much everything you set it on too. Truck seat, counter top, you name it. Not a wonder people welcomed the key mod and M-lock rails after those quad rails lived their short life span, lol.

 

[jdindadell]

number 1 thing not to say in a gun store "hey can you give me some advise?"