Airsoft Arizona
General Airsoft Arizona => General Airsoft Discussion => Topic started by: sNiPeRWoLf88 on March 12, 2005, 09:07:48 PM
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I have to wonder... what ever happened to the alleged Jungle Toy store being opened in Tucson? Any news at all? From what I heard, the plan earlier this year/late last year was to have it open... well... now. But i haven't heard anything about it. Location? Date? Estimates?
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We're still looking for a location in the areas that you guys requested, that isn't outrageously expensive. We nearly finalized a deal on a spot over on Roger and Oracle, next to Blockbuster Video, but the landlord was being a bit unreasonable so we stopped negotiations. Don't worry, we haven't forgotten you, it's just taking longer than we expected. Why is right down there higher than our Phoenix and Tempe stores combined!?
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darn on the other side of town. move into a place near central tuc. no advantage for anyone. hell theres land for sale near Tanque verde & houghton. yes its just outside city limits. but its too far for other players to drive to this location.
*hurry up and build the JT shop!!.
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We're still looking for a location in the areas that you guys requested, that isn't outrageously expensive. We nearly finalized a deal on a spot over on Roger and Oracle, next to Blockbuster Video, but the landlord was being a bit unreasonable so we stopped negotiations. Don't worry, we haven't forgotten you, it's just taking longer than we expected. Why is right down there higher than our Phoenix and Tempe stores combined!?
i guess tucson's just not the cheapest place for businesses if they're looking for a spot in a decent part of town. ;)
i know that a skateshop on Campbell, between Grant and Glenn just closed recently (used to be TSE boardshop), and theres no sign of the building being re-occupied (been signs up for 3 months that say "we've moved _____"). The store is a decent size, and seems like it would be perfect for a JT. maybe check that out?
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i know that a skateshop on Campbell, between Grant and Glenn just closed recently (used to be TSE boardshop), and theres no sign of the building being re-occupied (been signs up for 3 months that say "we've moved _____"). The store is a decent size, and seems like it would be perfect for a JT. maybe check that out?
Any idea why they closed? Maybe it was too expensive to keep that location? ;)
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darn on the other side of town. move into a place near central tuc. no advantage for anyone. hell theres land for sale near Tanque verde & houghton. yes its just outside city limits. but its too far for other players to drive to this location.
How long of a drive are you talking? I'm sure it's still WAY closer than driving all of the way into Tempe...
I'm taking a look at locations this week, and contacting some real estate agents; post in this thread if you have any more ideas where I should continue searching.
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Any idea why they closed? Maybe it was too expensive to keep that location? ;)
no, i believe that they needed a new, larger location. after all, they moved from campbell to the UofA campus.... thats a slight jump in real estate prices. heheh.
lets see.... i think that there was a knife shop that closed in a "shopping plaza" on campbell and prince.... it was called "sharp stuff". they closed for good, because they're stock was horrible.
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Frankly, a store ANYWHERE in Tucson would be preferable to driving to Phoenix. So you guys just find a reasonable place, that's all I ask. ;)
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So has it opened yet?
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Yes it is open
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Try this thread Marvy..
http://www.airsoftarizona.com/forumbb/v ... php?t=6763 (http://www.airsoftarizona.com/forumbb/viewtopic.php?t=6763)
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Anyone know their hours? Didn't see it posted anywhere. Thanks.
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1-8 tues - fri 11-8 sat. closed sun and mon.
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It is open already, but I heard the grand opening is July 9th or something.
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Is there any retailers other than JT around the valley? I've never heard one good thing about JT before and many people on other Airsoft sites have had guns broken by JT staff. Is their any other retailer?
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Hey Marvy - didn't know if you knew this but your tag line "I am nothing, and nothing is perfect, Therefor I am perfect" although a categorical syllogism in form, suffers from the fallacy of equivocation in that the definition of the term in your conclusion is different than the definition of the term in your minor premise. Just though a "perfect" person would want to know how the logic fails..... LOL
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Dude Goto paintball headquarters!!!!! Only kidding, Jungle toy is a very nice retailer and I havent had anything that was bad. 8)
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Lol, let me take my m60 in there. that will turn heads. ahah
JT far superb.
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It just depends who is working there...All i REALLY go to JT for is gas and bb's and ocasional surefire batteries, other than that there isn't much there that REALLY intrests me...
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Well Busta.... you are talking about the ones in Phoenix. This one down here ahs a very good staff. ;)
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Well Busta.... you are talking about the ones in Phoenix. This one down here ahs a very good staff. ;)
Staff or stuff? From what i heard, the "staff" doesn't even own a rifle... :roll: And, bucket, have you been to the one IN phx or tempe? The one in tempe is the better of the two IMO... But most of my airsoft needs aren't found at JT..they just don't stock the stuff I need.
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I have no idea who at JT (in Arizona at least, Tucson excluded, I don't think they even work on guns there...shit, they really aren't even open yet) would break someone's gun. Ron and Dusty are some of the most experienced airsofters in Arizona, both with the game and with the hardware. I personally love JungleToy. Gas and BBs, they're good for, but they don't have a whole lot of the stuff that people on this forum would want to buy (i.e. high-end merchandise). Then again, that's just good business acumen, because there really isn't that much of a market for it anyhow, and margins on that kind of thing after importing and taxes and overhead are pretty thin. The only other airsoft store here is Softair Depot, and Dean is great, but the rest of the staff are kind of tools.
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I agree, I was a little disappointed with what they had in the store. Other than Gas, BB's and the occasional GBB there's isn't much I'd buy in there. Now that I have my case of 37,000 BB's that I won at LC4, I won't need BB's for Years!
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I agree, I was a little disappointed with what they had in the store. Other than Gas, BB's and the occasional GBB there's isn't much I'd buy in there. Now that I have my case of 37,000 BB's that I won at LC4, I won't need BB's for Years!
Bastad!...Well that brings me to ask, were those .20 or .25 you got?....
Vince: stop spending every moment out of school or work at JT!
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Bitch, Bitch,Bitch...........every topic same thing!
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I agree, I was a little disappointed with what they had in the store. Other than Gas, BB's and the occasional GBB there's isn't much I'd buy in there. Now that I have my case of 37,000 BB's that I won at LC4, I won't need BB's for Years!
Bastad!...Well that brings me to ask, were those .20 or .25 you got?....
Vince: stop spending every moment out of school or work at JT!
Excel 0.2's
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Well Busta.... you are talking about the ones in Phoenix. This one down here ahs a very good staff. ;)
Staff or stuff? From what i heard, the "staff" doesn't even own a rifle... :roll: And, bucket, have you been to the one IN phx or tempe? The one in tempe is the better of the two IMO... But most of my airsoft needs aren't found at JT..they just don't stock the stuff I need.
I said staff and I meant staff. :roll: He may not own a gun yet..... But theere are more than enough there for him to be very familliar with them. Besides I don't think Ron would have hired Ogre if he didn't think he could handle it. :shock:
Ogre is a great guy and definately, at least to me, knows what he's talking about. ;)
As for the gear..... yeah I have had to go elswhere for some of mine too. :(
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Where exactly did you hear that JT breaks guns?
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Ron and Dusty are the only two guys I trust working on an AEG for me, Ron took out 4 or 5 hours from his busy schedule that he didn't have to to get my m4 working a long time ago and wouldn't leave until it was running perfect..He even stayed two hours after JT was closed to do it. Although every JT is run different, I don't see how it should be any different.
Don't take offense to what I said about Ogre not owning an airsoft rifle...It was just something I heard and It didn't really make sense to me.
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Understood and I have to agree Ron is a great guy. As a matter of fact after meeting Ron and then seeing that he picked Ogre for the JT here in Tucson, I think Ron also looks for personality and dedication for his management personnel.
I do have to say that for the Tucson store he did make a good selection.
I haven't been to the ones in the Phoenix area mainly because I try to stay away from Phoenix. (I've been there several times in the past and didn't like it at any time. It reminds me too much of Chicago and LA combined but on a smaller scale. No offence meant to you who live there but just not my cup of tea.) However if Ron is any indication of how the JT's there are run I imagine the personnel are actually quite qualified for the jobs.
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I actually don't see anything wrong with either of those cities or Phoenix...I think you were in the really crappy part.. And the JT PHX and tempe aren't in places like that. Although the Tempe location is in a little higher price area.
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I actually don't see anything wrong with either of those cities or Phoenix...I think you were in the really crappy part.. And the JT PHX and tempe aren't in places like that. Although the Tempe location is in a little higher price area.
The reason some TUcsonans associate Phoenix with similarity to Chicago or L.A. is because in TUcson, driving from one side of town to the other is a common task and doesn't take long. WHereas driving from one side of Phoenix (or of course L.A.) to simply see a friend seems pretty unheard of. Thats the difference, and thats what makes in unpleasing to many of us down here.
All of that said, I'm not "hating" on phoenix (L.A... yes... ;) ), but it's just not desirable for many of us down here to go to and to get used to.
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I was actually relieved when I checked out Tucson's branch because when I had been to the Mesa store, the manager there was a prick. When we were asking him questions, he would say stuff like, "God you really are new to this, and while talking to a customer on the phone while we were there, he puts the receiver on his shirt and says, "newb alert."
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...there is no Mesa store. /your involvement
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I was actually relieved when I checked out Tucson's branch because when I had been to the Mesa store, the manager there was a prick. When we were asking him questions, he would say stuff like, "God you really are new to this, and while talking to a customer on the phone while we were there, he puts the receiver on his shirt and says, "newb alert."
Mesa store?...
Manager was a prick?...
Please don't say you're talking about Dusty in the Tempe store.
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The Jungle Toy in Tucson has been very good at introducing me to the world of airsoft. It has decent guns at decent prices. Hell, I got my g36 there with a crap load of stuff for 350! I also just bought a GBB Para style 1911, that fires flawlessly. I got some awesome tac gear there, and some knives and swords too.
JT (Ogre) introduced me to Airsoft Arizona.com, so withought that I would not be here. I am glad they are here, and am glad they are doing sooo well here.
I will continue to be a loyal customer, and friend to Ron, Ogre and everyone else I see there!
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You practically live there Mugen! :D
.....As Do I on most occasions :roll:
But its the customer friendly atmosphere and the not so bad selection of gus that keep me there. Plus its really the best place in town for the airsoft community of tucson to hang out! People like Pryde, and 1trooper are also frequents to this establishment.
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+ 1 for M-79. You basicly live in JT. all they need now is a soda machine&food. wait thats quik mart. lol.
Ya you can always find the local airsofters at the shop. 3 members of SATAC at one time. 1 Fe member aka. ogre. 1 or 2 BOS members and others.
btw this establishment is 8mi away from me. damn roads
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+ 1 for M-79. You basicly live in JT. all they need now is a soda machine&food. wait thats quik mart. lol.
Ya you can always find the local airsofters at the shop. 3 members of SATAC at one time. 1 Fe member aka. ogre. 1 or 2 BOS members and others.
btw this establishment is 8mi away from me. damn roads
The phx and tempe locations have soda machines..heh.. :D
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well theres a quick mart about 25feet way from JT so :P
thanks for that intel Busta.
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Yeah, but do any of you have a reserved awesome stool to sit on like I do? :P
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well theres a quick mart about 25feet way from JT so :P
JT Tempe has a Taco Bell.
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theres a circle k next to the tucson jt. ooooo boooo yaaaa
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We have nice upholsterd benches right next to the sword rack. The one on the far right is right in view of the shooting box. So you can lounge in the chair, and shoot the cardboard box down the hall with a pistol at the same time. :D
I think ours has a bathroom as well.
I remember also Ogre telling me that the one in tucson has the most square feet so far. But I might be wrong.
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The Tucson JT is the biggest (I haven't seen the Scottsdale one, though, so it might be bigger, but I doubt it.)
Ron and I wasted like 45 minutes at the Tucson store kicking holes in a wall that was removed before it opened.
We had a lot to do and someone to meet, but we wasted time anyways. Ron almost really hurt himself. It was funny. We're really stupid.
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The Tucson JT is the biggest (I haven't seen the Scottsdale one, though, so it might be bigger, but I doubt it.)
Ron and I wasted like 45 minutes at the Tucson store kicking holes in a wall that was removed before it opened.
We had a lot to do and someone to meet, but we wasted time anyways. Ron almost really hurt himself. It was funny. We're really stupid.
That was almost as cool as ..nvm....stupid people sending me stupid links fucks me up...damnit..
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The bathroom is actually really friuty looking. Its got colered glass beads and stuff glued all around the mirror.
There is also a couple of rooms in the back that are just being used for storage. One of them is going to become a upgrade room though.
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At the Tucson store, last I saw (1 week or so), thers about 50 square feet of wasted nothingness thats gated off with a manican with a vest and some other gear on. Nothing else though....
Fill it up god dammit!
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I was down there yesterday and wensday and I will be on sat. They are filling it up have some invinetory in there now
EDIT : my spelling sucks
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yeah, that manequin is kinda creepy..I wanna shoot him. If we can somehow turn that gated section into a shooting gallery, that would be something.... They are starting to pack product in there now...so that may not be possible anymore.
((WOO HOOO, SGT. MUGEN!!!!!!!))
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that manequin as all the good gear on him too... son af a bitch
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The bathroom is actually really friuty looking. Its got colered glass beads and stuff glued all around the mirror.
that's because it used to be a hair salon.... ;)
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The gated area is going to be for tac gear and BDU's when they come in. We were going to put a shooting/crono booth in but couldn't do it for insurance reasons. We are still going to have an upgrade room. We are also going to have upgrade clinics where you can learn to upgrade and maintain your weapons if you don't know how already. The reason we don't have a lot of product in for the hogher end players is we are waiting for shipments to clear customs. Another reason is JT is opening 4 other stores besides this one across the country and it has taxed the wharehouse to its limits and beyond. So if people could just be paitient for a little while we will be getting more things in for you guys.
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Ogre.
Please make sure that a few M60 pistons will be sitting around so I can replace my old ones.
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I had a friend take his MP5K into a JT and the guy behind the counter asked if he could hold it so the kid let him. The guy behind the counter dropped it and broke a peice off. I think it was the fire selector he broke off but I'm not sure.
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I was very impressed with the tucson JT for not have all its shipments in it pretty well stock and it starting to get alot more people coming it.
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What JT?
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I had a friend take his MP5K into a JT and the guy behind the counter asked if he could hold it so the kid let him. The guy behind the counter dropped it and broke a peice off. I think it was the fire selector he broke off but I'm not sure.
It didn't happen in Arizona! Thats all I know!
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I had a friend take his MP5K into a JT and the guy behind the counter asked if he could hold it so the kid let him. The guy behind the counter dropped it and broke a peice off. I think it was the fire selector he broke off but I'm not sure.
Horseshit.
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Ron, give Jeremiah a raise.
He fixed my Ruger right on the spot when a shipment of them all came to the Phoenix store inoperable. I resolved right there and then to NEVER buy a rifle or pistol again online.
I can truthfully say Jeremiah has been good for at least $300.00 of what I've purchased there so far. His advice has been spot-on.
Prices are good, just wish there was some claymores :twisted:
JT rocks.
Chip
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Prices are good, just wish there was some claymores :twisted:
Why? Becuase you are a camper? Make your own claymores.
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Camper? whatever...
Reason: Claymores cost 130-150.00 online. Rumor: JT will sell them. maybe even CHEAPER than I can make 'em.
I'll stick to making other things in me shop, thank ya.
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Camper? whatever...
Reason: Claymores cost 130-150.00 online. Rumor: JT will sell them. maybe even CHEAPER than I can make 'em.
I'll stick to making other things in me shop, thank ya.
Claymores are on the drawing board, but they'll be awhile. When I know more, I'll fill you in.
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claymores could be fun !!!!!
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Camper? whatever...
Reason: Claymores cost 130-150.00 online. Rumor: JT will sell them. maybe even CHEAPER than I can make 'em.
I'll stick to making other things in me shop, thank ya.
Claymores are on the drawing board, but they'll be awhile. When I know more, I'll fill you in.
I don't believe it until I see it. ;)
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Mesa store?...
Manager was a prick?...
Please don't say you're talking about Dusty in the Tempe store.
Maybe it was Tempe. Whichever, the manager there reminded me of the stereotypical 24-hour-a-day Counter-Strike player.
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claymores could be fun !!!!!
yea, they'd be great for strapping to your chest and running into an enemy base.
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Mesa store?...
Manager was a prick?...
Please don't say you're talking about Dusty in the Tempe store.
Maybe it was Tempe. Whichever, the manager there reminded me of the stereotypical 24-hour-a-day Counter-Strike player.
Just stop while you're ahead.
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Mesa store?...
Manager was a prick?...
Please don't say you're talking about Dusty in the Tempe store.
Maybe it was Tempe. Whichever, the manager there reminded me of the stereotypical 24-hour-a-day Counter-Strike player.
Just stop while you're ahead.
Yes. Stop while you have a-head.
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Mesa store?...
Manager was a prick?...
Please don't say you're talking about Dusty in the Tempe store.
Maybe it was Tempe. Whichever, the manager there reminded me of the stereotypical 24-hour-a-day Counter-Strike player.
Just stop while you're ahead.
Yes. Stop while you have a-head.
Who Cares! Show of Hands.............. :D
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Wonder who won the full metal Para style 1911 in the raffle on the 9th....I p/m'med Nil8r, but got no response...any of you know??
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Wonder who won the full metal Para style 1911 in the raffle on the 9th....I p/m'med Nil8r, but got no response...any of you know??
I know one person who did, but I probably shouldn't say anything until its official. I don't want to get on Ron's bad side. His FN Five-Seven out ranges my Steyr GB. ;)
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Well, I dropped my KSC G26 a few months ago to get fixed and still haven't heard anything about it. I'm not mad because I've been kind of out of the scene but I'd like at least a phone call or something.
I think I may be going there today to check up on it and see what they have in stock now. With my wife deployed to Afghanistan, I may start coming out. :)
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Well, I dropped my KSC G26 a few months ago to get fixed and still haven't heard anything about it. I'm not mad because I've been kind of out of the scene but I'd like at least a phone call or something.
I think I may be going there today to check up on it and see what they have in stock now. With my wife deployed to Afghanistan, I may start coming out. :)
Have you called them? My guess is they are waiting on some parts.
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Nah, I went there on Friday and they apparently lost my contact info. Nonetheless, they couldn't fix my Glock so I bought a KJW M9.