I have had a good time shopping there. The only thing I did not care for is that smoking is allowed. Other then that I agree with you.
That is almost exactly how I look at it. I would add that I try Bob first, but in terms of handguns, his selection isn't near Russ', so if Bob doesn't have it, I go to see Russ (and Russ by the best for black rifles).Elmore's has a great selection, especially high end 1911's (Nighthawk and Wilson), but the smoke is horrible.
They take all the handguns out of the cases everynight and they can get beat up. You will find brand new guns with some pretty scuffed up marks on them. Yes I know why does it matter, I don't know I like to put my own wear marks on stuff I guess.
Russ carries alot of nice accessories too, Ahrends grips, lots of factory mags, Wilson parts etc.
As far as pricing goes, he is better than Pop's usually, but Plainfield usually comes in a little better. Bob in Plainfield is easier to trade with than Russ.
I look at them like this,
if you are looking for CZ's, less expensive revolvers, Rugers and good ammo prices go check out KS&E and pay cash.
You want to trade or get pretty much anything you want, Plainfield, Bob will order it for you and be really competitive in price.
Elmores has a big selection, some decent pricing, lots of holsters and accessories.
Nobody thinks they're more than a little over priced?? I liked the selection from guns to holsters to ammo, but you can do much better elsewhere for most of the firearms.