So, I've got an idea. If you just gotta promote a brand or model that's just so perfect compared to everything else in the world, open your own store and knock yourself out. Stock that one gun and see how it works out for ya.
Otherwise, unless it's something that causes an unsafe condition, zip your yap and keep out of the way. Some people should be seen, not heard. And seeing some, even that is too much exposure.
That goes the other way, too, redneck2. I've been on both sides of the counter, and have seen (and experienced) my share of employees trying to push their idea of the "Überpistole" <Cough, cough, Glock, 1911< Cough, cough> on people it was ill-suited for. I realize inventory is there to be sold, but there's something to be said for building a customer base, too. Case in point;
I worked at a famous Sporting Goods store in the State I grew up in. A guy came in announced he had $1100 on him, and wanted a Weatherby in 7mm Weatherby Mag. I asked him where out West he was going, (making conversation and finding out intended use) and he said, "It's for deer hunting here in MN." I asked, " OK, what type of terrain? What's the average shot where you hunt?" His answer: 75-100 yards. (I had hunted that area before, so I skipped the "Are the deer that tough there?" ) So then I asked him " Just curious. Why a 7mm Wea. Mag.? That's usually an elk and mule deer gun." His answer; "Well my buddy I hunt with has one, and he drops his deer on the spot every time." "uh-huh", says I. " And have you had a problem having to track deer you've shot with....what gun ? " His reply: "Well, I haven't got a shot yet with the Winchester .30-30 I borrow, but I want to make sure I don't have to trail one."
"Has the .30-30 shot well for you at the range?"
"Well, yeah, I can hit a pie tin at 50 yards most the time."
"OK. Here's my suggestion, and it's gonna save you lots of money: Since you are already familiar with the Win. 94 in .30-30, let's get you setup with a 94 AE, put a good 2-7x scope on it to tighten up those groups, and get you enough practice ammo for that, and some good hunting rounds, too. With mounts, and I'll throw in the boresight, and a case, you'll have about $400 left. And you'll have a much better rifle for deer hunting where you hunt. Let me guess; your buddy goes out West sometimes?"
"Yes, mule deer hunting."
" Have you ever shot his 7mm?"
"No, but I watched him at the range, it's loud!"
" Yes, and the recoil is punishing. It's way more gun than what you need for deer. You'll be much better off with this rifle, and you can take your wife out to dinner with some of what you saved."
An hour later, after I set it up, boresighted it, and explained how to sight it in, which ammo to use at the range and which for hunting, he left a happy man.
My boss, OTOH, was pissed as hell, because there was a 7mm Weatherby sitting in back in a very dusty box. I explained to him, that guy will be a customer for life, and will spend much more than that Weatherby is worth. We'd never see him again if I'd have sold him the Weatherby, and you know it.
Guy came back in Dec. with pics of his 6 pointer, first deer ever. Took my advice, sighted it in so he was getting 2" groups at 50 yards, got a nice shot. His wife was a lot happier, she had some shopping money and a nice dinner, and he said he was a customer for life.