FightFireJay Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I called 75 gunships in the greater Phoenix area, Bud's Guns doesn't have them, nor does davidsons / gun genie / gallery of guns. Seems like my only option is Gunbroker at 100 to 150 bucks over MSRP. Anyone else know where I can look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Lord Gomer Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I am patiently waiting for the demand to be filled and the price to come down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightFireJay Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Correction... I called 75 gun shops. Not "75 gunships"! Where does one get the number to a gunship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightFireJay Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 This is a great place, my request was already answered and the price was good enough I bought one in 9mm and one in .40 S&W! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtr Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I'm looking for one in 9mm if anyone can help me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Athouse Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Out of curiousity, which gunship had it locally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightFireJay Posted September 8, 2012 Author Share Posted September 8, 2012 I wasn't local, it was a shop in Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Man Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Try selling S&W at the wholesale level!!! The demand for Shields is astronomical and supply is abysmal. Every retailer in the country has Shields on backorder with multiple wholesale distributors. S&W is dribbling out small numbers each week, but without having your name on the list with a retailer and/or paying a deposit your odds of just finding a Shield calling a random dealer is null (as you've found out). Same story going back to Keltec 32's a decade ago and way back S&W 44mags in the Dirty Harry days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taprackbang Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Just placed an order with the local gun store and was told 6-8 weeks, but the sale price was fair at $419. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz2011 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Metro Shooting Supplies .In St.Louis Mo should have them in stock.At least they did two weeks ago.www.bsrgunshop.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightFireJay Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 Taprackbang, one of 3 tho gs is happening with your dealer... 1- your dealer doesn't understand the ridiculous back order and waiting times (some dealers have had it on order since just after released and haven't received one) 2- he is trying to string you along to keep your $419 3- he has a crystal ball and knows when he will get a delivery of one of the most highly demanded and lowest produced firearms. At least that is how I see it after talking to 75 local gun shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Geek Shooter Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 (edited) I agree with FightFireJay. One of the reasons GandRTactical and others I assume, state on top of their site that mfg's don't tell them when they will get OOS items. In regards to the Shield; that doesn't mean that some dealers don't have a close friend that is close to the supply chain or that they won't run into someone who would know that at some point at some show. But that would be very rare for most guns, let alone ones that are in high demand like that. Edited September 15, 2012 by PC Geek Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Yeo Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 (edited) I gave up on this pursuit quite a long time ago and I certainly will not pay more than $400 for it. I have shelved this idea up for the 2nd half of next year. Incidentally, for retailers that are selling to LEO/Military/1st-Responders, they have allocation beyond your wildest dream. But, none of us civilians qualify to buy those. Edited September 29, 2012 by Art Yeo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I found one at a small Gunshop north of Atlanta - just dropped by and there it was. $419. I bought it. Dumb luck.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Vance's in Columbus. Ohio just got some. Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightFireJay Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 Vance's in Columbus. Ohio just got some. Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2 I got mine already, but we could keep this thread going for those folks that are still looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyleonius Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I'm hoping to get one of these in the coming year. I'm not anywhere close to having the money for it so maybe I'll have the money by the time they're more readily available. In the meantime I would appreciate any leads on where I could find a 9mm. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviesterno Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 What's with the demand for these things? They seem only a touch smaller than a 9c, which carries more rounds. I got to play with a shield but its still too big to pocket carry. Not bashing, just really curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calmwater Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Atlantic tactical online has a smokin first responder deal on them if you qualify..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calmwater Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I wasn't interested at first, but the thin gun with a good trigger and real sights in a combat caliber at less than 4 bills out the door is tempting. The can keep the single side manual safety though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatrix Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 In the past 2 weeks the number of them being offered on GunBroker has increased a great deal. Some 9MM are going at $450 which is $250 less than a couple went for on there 6 or so weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Atlantic tactical online has a smokin first responder deal on them if you qualify..... WOW! Only $319 and Retired military qualify. Hmmmm............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calmwater Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Yeah, their discount price on Glocks is nothing to sneeze at either.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Yeo Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I gave up on this pursuit quite a long time ago and I certainly will not pay more than $400 for it. I have shelved this idea up for the 2nd half of next year. Incidentally, for retailers that are selling to LEO/Military/1st-Responders, they have allocation beyond your wildest dream. But, none of us civilians qualify to buy those. UPDATE: I have bought a Beretta Nano instead and I am pretty happy with its performance. The Nano was tested by GunsAndAmmo and came up on the top in terms of the accuracy. Based on my reloads, the gun is very accurate and concealing it for carry is a piece of cake. Complete concealment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j28s Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I'm with the others that has commented on not finding one anywhere. I called Atlantic Tactical and you can buy one as a civilian but the price is higher, only thing is they do not have any and do not know when they will get any in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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