Arizona Gun Runners - Any experience?

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Hello all,

Does anyone have any previous experience with this outfit? Their web site is at http://arizonagunrunners.com
I am thinking of ordering some Surefire stuff from them.
Any info about them is appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Torkis

 

[Skyline]

Yes, AGR is very good. Good service, obtains newly released items quickly, very good prices. I got my 2001 M2 from them.

/mel

 

[Free]

I have been waiting several months for the 10x but I think it is actually Surefires fault. Some problem with the bulbs. Other than that they seem fine.

 

[Size15's]

I've bought a very rare discontinued SureFire part from AGR. I normally use Tim Flanagan though.

AGR was very considerate of my needs, and didn't mess me around. They knew what they were talking about.

I doubt I'll use them again, but if I'm looking for things other than SureFires that I can't buy from Tim, AGR is top of my list of preferred online retailers.

Al

 

[nonbox]

Their prices seem high to me.

Here's their prices for E1/E2:
http://arizonagunrunners.com/Products/Surefire/Surefireindex/executive_lights/executive_lights.html

 

[Skyline]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by nonbox:
Their prices seem high to me.
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High compared to whom? In order to be most helpful, please provide information on other retailers offering superior prices/service, rather than just stating it is so.

I just did the following comparison of the E1/GM and E2/GM from five retailers. With the exception of Botach (who I would never ever use), I've purchased from AGR, Lagger-Pro, OneStopKnifeShop, and Brightguy. These four retailers offer fast, excellent service.

AGR looks pretty good to me, and these are their regular prices. They often have sales, and I bought my 2001 M2 for $97.49 + shipping.

E1/GM:
AGR = $41.99 + shipping
Lagger-Pro = $48.00, free shipping
OneStopKnifeShop = $44.99 + shipping
Brightguy = $56.95 + shipping
Botach = $45 + shipping

E2/GM:
AGR = $52.49 + shipping
Lagger-Pro = $59, free shipping
OneStopKnifeShop = $68.99 + shipping
Brightguy = $66 + shipping
Botach = $55 + shipping

Cheers,
/mel

 

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Thanks for all the comments. I'll go and order that M6 I have been wanting. Thanks again. Torkis

 

[nonbox]

Thanks for the valuable info, "Skyline". I really appreciate it. You are right AGR has good prices but I got a better deal than AGR from another online retailer because I made a big order with them.

This online retailer has good price but I have never order from them:
http://www.aspitactical.com/

Advanced Specialty Products, Incorporated - (818) 347-1926

E1 $47.99

E2 $58.00

These are prices for the Hard Anodized finish which is more expensive than the Gun Metal finish "Skyline" posted above.

 

[Byron Walter]

Just one comment... That BrightGuy price is for the HA E2. He doesn't stock the GM version. I got my E2 HA from him a couple of months ago. I've had excellent results with BG and Lagger-Pro.

Byron

 

[Skyline]

Btw, I just noticed that AGR has the E2/GM on sale for $48.99.

/mel

 

[nonbox]

Skyline, that is a great price for the Gunmetal E2. I prefer the more expensive Hard Anodize finish E2 because it is a much more durable finish. The E2/HA are always more expensive.

Thanks for all the valuable info Skyline. AGR is on the top of my list when I make my next Surefire purchase. I'm waiting for the LED Bezel to come out.

 

[Skyline]

nonbox,

I'm a believer in HA myself. My first SureFire was the 6P, but then I discovered the virtues of HA. Now I have the E1, M2, M3, and M6 in HA.

I figured that some people prefer GM though, since it's cheaper and some would say, "dressier".

My next purchase will be a Pyrex M6 bezel.

cheers,
/mel

 

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I have only ordered from AGR once but the service and prices were great. I ordered about a dozen seperate things. I received all of them very quickly and the contents was just as I ordered. They also told me upfront what was back-ordered. I found their prices to be very good. After being on these boards though I have heard good things about LPS and Flanagan too. Will have to try them next.

 

[nonbox]

Skyline, I just found out some info on the Lexan and Pyrex Lenses for your M6. You can read more about this at the surefire board:
http://www.surefire.com/ubb/Forum9/HTML/000230.html

 

[Size15's]

I hope those four are living up to expectations!

Four M3T's with MN15 & MN16 Lamp Modules are out there somewhere (most likely at SureFire), and I want to be able to buy one as soon as possible!

I bet the Pyrex looks really classy with the AR coating...

Al

 

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I've ordered from AGR about 4 times now. The second time Gary (the owner, I believe it's a one-man operation) screwed up on my order. There was a missing battery stick and a incorrect lens/reflector assembly. He contacted me the next day and admitted to the mix-up and sent me the missing&proper items the same day. The price is one of the lowest I've seen. However, a couple of words of caution: Gary is not really a customer relation person, not very sociable in my book. But as long as the price is right and the service is decent... you can't complain. A second word is this: He(AGR) does not really take phone calls (experience from the screwed-up second order), you can expect a voice-mail if you call. So you're better off sending a email, usually he's pretty good at responding (next day or so). However, I'm still waiting for a reply to a email I've sent a couple of days ago. Oh, a extra warning: Gary doesn't respond very well to questions about a particular product other than stating the price and the items included, so questions like "is the LED on the charger suppose to go off after..." will usually go unanswered (hence, I don't think he's a very good at customer relations).

 

[Size15's]

Well I would agree that not all of my emails have been answered, but the important ones have.

When I actually wanted to buy something, or confirm an order, Gary was very fast, and my order was processed quickly.

I would not expect him to answer product related questions. No, not really. I can email the manufacturer or discuss it in a forum etc.

Actually, I ordered my SureFire T1 from AGR cos he was the only company to respond.

I would use him again if it wasn't for Tim Flanagan. "My Dealer" - A guy who is very interested in what he's selling!

Al

 

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I ordered some SureFires from Arizona Gunrunners and someone swiped the package from my front doorstep. As soon as UPS issued a claim number, Gary shipped my replacements. He shipped me new lights before receiving money from UPS.

As far as I am concerned, Arizona Gunrunners has a customer for life here.

I highly recommend them to anyone looking for SureFire products priced right.

 

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Anyone have Tim Flanagan's website/email/phone number?
Where is he located?
Size15's, I think you ordered from him in the past.

 

[Free]

I am still waiting for my 10x. It has been about 4 months now!!! It isn't AGR's fault I think there was a surefire recall.

I just ordered from AGR again and in the comments part of my order I asked if there was any news about my 10x and got no reply