May20 7 Posted March 11, 2020 I just got a phone call from my local PD that my FID & P2Ps are ready for pickup. I am ready to buy my first handgun. I've done some research and my mind is set on Sig Sauer P320 X5 Legion. I have been to RTSP Randolph a few times and liked the people working there. However, I read somewhere in these forums that their gun prices tended to be high. I read Hague's in West Deptford offers unparalleled selections on Sigs and their price cannot be beat, but they are 110+ miles away from me. I don't want to go the online shop route because I want to see and hold the gun before I buy. I would really appreciate it if someone could recommend a good gun shop not too far from Montville. I am very new to the scene and do not know what to expect when it comes to pricing of guns. I know the X5 Legion's MSRP is about $900. What is the reasonable purchase price I can expect? I don't have to get the rock bottom price but don't want to pay more than I have to. TIA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeSC 1,204 Posted March 11, 2020 I find Gallery of Guns a good way to price them out. Checking on the P320 X5 Legion, in my area it ranges from $899 to $1008. I also looked up Montville but there is only one in stock with 17 round mags so there was no link to get a quote. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted March 11, 2020 All I know is I approve of your choice 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted March 11, 2020 @May20 look at our vendor section and give a few a call or email. @remixer @JT Custom Guns have been good to me. some might be worth the drive 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May20 7 Posted March 11, 2020 I noticed that, on Sig Sauer's website, RTSP Union was listed as an "Elite Dealer" and "Class III" but RTSP Randolph was without any such annotations. Does anyone know why? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 957 Posted March 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Zeke said: @May20 look at our vendor section and give a few a call or email. @remixer @JT Custom Guns have been good to me. some might be worth the drive Thank you Zeke! We try to make our customers happy............... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted March 11, 2020 26 minutes ago, May20 said: I noticed that, on Sig Sauer's website, RTSP Union was listed as an "Elite Dealer" and "Class III" but RTSP Randolph was without any such annotations. Does anyone know why? Contact our vendor list.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 957 Posted March 11, 2020 If you call me - I can get you an X-5 legion 609-709-1346 JT 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted March 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, JT Custom Guns said: If you call me - I can get you an X-5 legion 609-709-1346 JT I will not.... call.... must ... contain... myself... soo hard 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May20 7 Posted March 11, 2020 17 minutes ago, JT Custom Guns said: If you call me - I can get you an X-5 legion 609-709-1346 JT Thank you. But as I said in my initial post, I would like to stay somewhat local. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 957 Posted March 11, 2020 1 hour ago, May20 said: Thank you. But as I said in my initial post, I would like to stay somewhat local. No problem here - best of luck! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackDaWack 2,895 Posted March 11, 2020 RTSP, Reloaders(for renting), ottomanellis those are the closest with gun selection. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
124gr9mm 859 Posted March 12, 2020 19 hours ago, May20 said: I just got a phone call from my local PD that my FID & P2Ps are ready for pickup. I am ready to buy my first handgun. I've done some research and my mind is set on Sig Sauer P320 X5 Legion. I have been to RTSP Randolph a few times and liked the people working there. However, I read somewhere in these forums that their gun prices tended to be high. I read Hague's in West Deptford offers unparalleled selections on Sigs and their price cannot be beat, but they are 110+ miles away from me. I don't want to go the online shop route because I want to see and hold the gun before I buy. I would really appreciate it if someone could recommend a good gun shop not too far from Montville. I am very new to the scene and do not know what to expect when it comes to pricing of guns. I know the X5 Legion's MSRP is about $900. What is the reasonable purchase price I can expect? I don't have to get the rock bottom price but don't want to pay more than I have to. TIA In my opinion/experience the "local" gun shops in this area very over-priced. Ottomanelli's, Reloaderz, RTSP, etc, etc. I get that they're operating in an expensive area, but you'll never see a good deal from them My general rule for purchasing over the last several years is to check Bud's gun shop and see what it would cost to order from them. So as of today the Sig would be $900 (with free shipping) + $15 NICS + $25 transfer (from the guy in Lincoln Park I always use) which brings me to $940. (You have to call Bud's and make sure they'll sell it at the same price with 10 round magazines) I then connect with the vendors here to see what they've got on hand and what it would cost if they had to order for me. If they're in the ballpark (for me that's about $60) I'd go with them. I don't mind driving an hour or two to avoid mail-order. If you don't care about price then pick a shop you're most comfortable with and stick with them. They may eventually give you some kind of discount/special handling for being a regular. 1 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May20 7 Posted March 12, 2020 35 minutes ago, 124gr9mm said: In my opinion/experience the "local" gun shops in this area very over-priced. Ottomanelli's, Reloaderz, RTSP, etc, etc. I get that they're operating in an expensive area, but you'll never see a good deal from them My general rule for purchasing over the last several years is to check Bud's gun shop and see what it would cost to order from them. So as of today the Sig would be $900 (with free shipping) + $15 NICS + $25 transfer (from the guy in Lincoln Park I always use) which brings me to $940. (You have to call Bud's and make sure they'll sell it at the same price with 10 round magazines) I then connect with the vendors here to see what they've got on hand and what it would cost if they had to order for me. If they're in the ballpark (for me that's about $60) I'd go with them. I don't mind driving an hour or two to avoid mail-order. If you don't care about price then pick a shop you're most comfortable with and stick with them. They may eventually give you some kind of discount/special handling for being a regular. Thanks! I will call RTSP Randolph and see at what price they will sell me the gun for and start from there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May20 7 Posted March 12, 2020 Called RTSP and was told their price was $1000. If I buy a membership there (which I'm intending to do), they will give a 5% discount on firearm purchase which will make the net price $950 + $15 NICS. It is a reasonable price assuming I won't be able to avoid the sales tax either way. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
124gr9mm 859 Posted March 12, 2020 2 hours ago, May20 said: Called RTSP and was told their price was $1000. If I buy a membership there (which I'm intending to do), they will give a 5% discount on firearm purchase which will make the net price $950 + $15 NICS. It is a reasonable price assuming I won't be able to avoid the sales tax either way. Sounds like a great plan, particularly if you were considering a membership anyway. I don't think anyone is offering discounts on it at this point. Make sure to share some pictures and give us a range report when you get it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted March 13, 2020 3 hours ago, 124gr9mm said: Sounds like a great plan, particularly if you were considering a membership anyway. I don't think anyone is offering discounts on it at this point. Make sure to share some pictures and give us a range report when you get it. @May20 I wanna shoot it! I want one Soooo hard and strong like Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oakridgefirearms 224 Posted March 13, 2020 11 hours ago, May20 said: Called RTSP and was told their price was $1000. If I buy a membership there (which I'm intending to do), they will give a 5% discount on firearm purchase which will make the net price $950 + $15 NICS. It is a reasonable price assuming I won't be able to avoid the sales tax either way. I'm only about 20 minutes from you. I don't have a P320 X-Five Legion on hand at this moment, but I do have a P320 M18. I can probably do better on the X-five Legion if you have a littler time to wait for it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted March 13, 2020 On 3/11/2020 at 7:56 PM, JackDaWack said: RTSP, Reloaders(for renting), ottomanellis those are the closest with gun selection. And the highest prices... Especially Ottomanelli's. Last time I was in there I almost laughed in the kids face at the pricing. @Oakridgefirearms is a super nice guy. Additionally I would say to give Ron at Ramsey Outdoor a call. Explain what's up and see if he can do better. He's always been very fair to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Glock guy 1,127 Posted March 13, 2020 I second the endorsement of Oakridge Firearms. I've never had good experiences with Ottomanelli's. I've given them a couple of tries, but their prices are very high, and they are not particularly friendly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May20 7 Posted March 13, 2020 7 hours ago, Oakridgefirearms said: I'm only about 20 minutes from you. I don't have a P320 X-Five Legion on hand at this moment, but I do have a P320 M18. I can probably do better on the X-five Legion if you have a littler time to wait for it. Thank you. But I bought the gun last night. RTSP Randolph had one in stock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackDaWack 2,895 Posted March 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Bully said: And the highest prices... Especially Ottomanelli's. Last time I was in there I almost laughed in the kids face at the pricing. @Oakridgefirearms is a super nice guy. Additionally I would say to give Ron at Ramsey Outdoor a call. Explain what's up and see if he can do better. He's always been very fair to me. No objections there but he asked for places that have in stock... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May20 7 Posted March 14, 2020 I am glad I went with a local. I went to RTSP Randolph on Thursday after work to buy the gun. The NICS was so backed up that I couldn't bring the gun home and had to go back there next day. Imagine I had to drive 200 miles each round trip. I would have been pissed! RTSP Randolph is 20 minutes from home and only 10 minutes from my office. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Glock guy 1,127 Posted March 15, 2020 Congratulations! Some good folks over there at RTSP. I was a member there for a couple of years when they first opened, and I've bought a couple of guns from them. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites