The experience, knowledge, and people skills vary widely in the different stores. With those less cooperative Outfitters I have had great luck by continuing to ask the same question until I get what I want. Certainly many of the GL people are knowledgeable and helpful.
I am amazed by what a high percentage of the stores have neither bore gauge or wall thickness gauge. How do you buy a doublegun made in 1917 without knowing the wall thickness or at least the bore diameter? If it is English AND you have the proof charts AND you have a bore diameter guage you can at least tell if it is in proof. Lord knows on the American guns.
Having said all that they have a good website with some of the most informative writeups on the internet. Certainly not up to Puglisi or Galazan but better than most.
The inspection period is reassuring. Then your maximum loss is two shipping charges.
Best,
Mike
Last edited by AmarilloMike; 01/06/10 04:34 PM.
