Take a day and visit your LGSs - your in Indy - there is quite a few to pick from - a few have indoor ranges - stay away from Dons - you might save a few bucks online but if you dont get out and experience the LGSs your missing the INGO point entirely - warranty issues, gunsmithing, upgrades, or just plain questions you have are easier delt with with a LGS than a online boxstore - I would suggest Elmores and talk to Jason - Im sure some here on Ingo can suggest more - I bet JetGirl can help get you pointed in the right direction too - if you want to save a few bucks become a site supporter and check out the classifieds or hang out get into a few conversations with like-minded peeps - 50 quality posts isnt hard to get if you participate - get your 50 save your site donation and then use the classifieds - if your hellbent on getting one online CTD is the last place I would suggest - I personally would use GM or Dicks online before CTD - jmho -
I'm sorry but I cannot recommend Elmore's. I've never been in there and actually left feeling satisfied. They always seem too busy smoking or chatting with a regular to give you the time of day. And if you do get their attention, don't be surprised if they stand their idly as if you are wasting their time.
Could be due to my age, but I don't feel they have ever taken me seriously.
I used them twice for repairs when I lived in Franklin and Jason took care of me both times - had a large selection of handguns and rifles to checkout while I was waiting - the day you visited might have been a bad day for them or something else - I dont live close to Indy anymore but I do know if you didnt like Elmores theres a alot more LGSs to check out that are better than a online store - Bradis is one and i know theres a few good ones in Beechgrove too - suggest one you had a good experience in for the new guy if you have a difference in opinion - Im a firm believer if you live in a community support it when you can
Went into BGF this evening with a couple of buddies. They are both in wheelchairs, and one was looking to purchase his first pistol. Him and I went to Gander to finger bang some pistols the other day, and were less than impressed (shocker!). I am nowhere near an expert, but I looked like a a certified gunsmith compared to the sales guy at Gander. That coupled with the fact that I couldn't get a recommendation out of him left us feeling like we wasted our time. Flash forward to this afternoon, and it is a completely different story. The older (sorry if you read this) gentleman was helpful, gave a solid recommendations, and knew his freaking stuff. I expected nothing less from BGF, but it is always refreshing to have a good experience from a gun shop.