Hi Point for WHAT?!

[burnse]

I have absolutely no problems with Hi Point, and this thread has nothing to do with reviewing the guns, or assessing/discussing their quality or value whatsoever.

I just had to share this, though. I was at a local Gander Mountain the other day - mostly to check out this new "Gander Mountain Academy". Anyhow, in their pistol cases, I found a brand new Hi Point .40. Cost - $449.

I can also spell it out - Four Hundred Forty-nine dollars!!! Are you kidding?

I have never seen a Hi Point pistol sell for more than $160. I almost stopped breathing for a second. I just wondered, is this a common occurance at Gander Mountain stores (for the few that stock and sell Hi Points)?

 

[GMcBoozer]

 

[jon86]

I haven't seen a hi-point at my local gander mountain, but EVERY FIREARM seems to be about $150-$300 overpriced. I can't believe people buy from there. For example, used glocks seem to run about $650. Used 642, $600. HOW??? :banghead:

 

[Onward Allusion]

Yeah, must have been the TALO Edition.

 

[armoredman]

Bling model with gold plate and synthetic ruby front sight?

Don't laugh, I personally saw a Glock someone had done that to, years ago.

 

[rule303]

Was that for a 6-pack?

 

[mortablunt]

This is why I try to avoid buying factory new guns.

 

[StrikeFire83]

I posted about Gander's prices awhile back.

Yes, they're terrible.

 

[franco45]

I haven't seen a hi-point at my local gander mountain, but EVERY FIREARM seems to be about $150-$300 overpriced. I can't believe people buy from there. For example, used glocks seem to run about $650. Used 642, $600. HOW???

I just put a 642 on layaway at the local GM. cost: $299. I bought a beautiful 3913 at the same store 2 months ago for $329.

 

[Dnaltrop]

http://www.gandermountain.com/modpe...nt_Model_40_Handgun&str=hi+point&merchID=4005


well... they did add some sort of laser for another.... $160 ?!?!?!?

Wow... I love my LGS... prices as low as Bud's nearly if you count the cost of shipping. only 10% over cost on any gun he sells or orders.

Edit.... looked again... holy... they want almost another $100 for the M&P I carry. ON "SALE"

http://www.gandermountain.com/modpe...th_Wesson_MP40_Handgun&aID=510C1&merchID=4006

Final edit, for comparison.. Bud's selling my gun for about $50 less than I paid for it 18 months ago.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_39_71/products_id/19524

 

[Miked7762]

Ah, that first link explains the price. It's the super rare double action only HiPoint!

 

[Devonai]

You know, I was just thinking you could drag a Hi Point on a line behind a Cessna if the cables to the flaps ever snap. Then it would pay for itself.

 

[dcarch]

Wow. I know where I'm never gonna shop. I can pick up a LNIB Glock for that around here.

 

[Pyro]

At a local store they were selling the C9 for $250. They priced a Nagant revolver for the same.
Some of those places just want to rob people.

 

[Kiln]

At a local store they were selling the C9 for $250. They priced a Nagant revolver for the same.
Some of those places just want to rob people.

I agree, some places have no shame. Went into a pawn shop trying to sell a Norinco SKS for $600.

 

[redraidermgr]

I dont know about Gander Mountain but I was at a local gun show a couple years ago a guy had a .45 hi-point and i asked him how much he wanted for it. He said the price was $525 I asked him if he was joking, he replied that the .45 was rare and was a "collectible"... I gently set it down on the table laughed in his face and bid him a good day. Some people are just out to get as much for something as they can no matter how much its actually worth.

 

[makarovnik]

My local shop tries to sell them for $250 to unsuspecting yuppies. Just say NO to hosers and price gouging.

 

[ChCx2744]

I, personally, would never pay any more than $100 for a Hi Point. So, in essence, I would probably never buy a Hi Point.

 

[burnse]

Awful prices on new guns and lack of black powder supplies aside, gander CAN have nice deals on used firearms. I sold a super redhawk in .44 magnum with I think a 9 or 9.5" bbl to a guy there. Used, but certainly didn't look used. I believe it was $750. Didn't think that was a bad deal for a HUGE guy wanting a larger woods gun.
By the way, I do not work at Gander Mountain, or any sporting goods/outdoor/gun store. I am just good at selling guns. I've sold 4 guns for various stores over just the last year.

 

[OARNGESI]

Wow cabelas has them for 180+ tax i think buds is like 150 shipped id offer 300 otd just to see them turn it down

 

[The_Armed_Therapist]

They are quite pricey! I was in one the other day (never been before) and their Kahr PM9s were going for $899. I think they also wanted like $269 for the old Polish P-64 in the case, too. Everything I saw there was at least $100 more than I typically see them.

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

You just don't get it, that Hi Point was used by German Special Forces, why else do you think the price would be so high?

I once saw a Nagant Revolver being sold for $350 at, of course, a gunshow.

 

[Mike1234567]

I'll sell you my JHP for the amazingly low price of $350 shipped to your FFL. What a great deal!!

 

[erin824]

I am always amazed at the prices there too

 

[MrWesson]

You shouldn't have to but it always pays to check for price matching.

http://www.gandermountain.com/customer_service/lowpriceguarantee.shtml

They will match any competitor's price.

I used this recently to get primers at bass pro at cabela's sale price with no hazmat..