He never calls anyone that I can determine. I saw a used handgun that he had just gotten in one time that I was interested in and told him so, he said he needed to clean and inspect it before he could give me a price, which he said would take a day or so. I give him my number to call me with the price when he had it, 3 days later I still hadn't heard from him, so I stopped in and he told me the gun was sold already. I asked him why didn't he call me and he said something to the effect that he thought I wasn't interested in it. I got the impression that he just doesn't want to be bothered with calling people. After that, I stopped going there unless I have a permit to burn and can't find something to use it on elsewhere.

I was there this monday purchased my first handgun px4 storm .40 and everything when smooth I have no complains about Frank.

Anybody can have a bad day.

I was there this monday purchased my first handgun px4 storm .40 and everything when smooth I have no complains about Frank.

Anybody can have a bad day.

 

With Frank it's more like everyone is entitled to one good day in 365...

He never calls anyone that I can determine. I saw a used handgun that he had just gotten in one time that I was interested in and told him so, he said he needed to clean and inspect it before he could give me a price, which he said would take a day or so. I give him my number to call me with the price when he had it, 3 days later I still hadn't heard from him, so I stopped in and he told me the gun was sold already. I asked him why didn't he call me and he said something to the effect that he thought I wasn't interested in it. I got the impression that he just doesn't want to be bothered with calling people. After that, I stopped going there unless I have a permit to burn and can't find something to use it on elsewhere.

 

I guess I wasn't interested in it either when I dropped a couple hundred down on it.

With Frank it's more like everyone is entitled to one good day in 365...

 

A bad day? I believe the man sold my gun to someone else and his attitude was "Oh well."

Maybe he was telling the truth about the guns having a problem. After reading this and a thread on the Ruger forum I really don't know:

 

http://www.waltherfo...r22-pistol.html

 

I still should have gotten a phone call. If he had called me and told me ahead of time to let me know that it was recalled... I would have been disappointed, but it would have been easier.

There is no recall yet for the sr22p..

As I said before... Well, maybe he doesn't need my business, because he won't get it again.

 

The reason you put a down payment on a gun and discuss the exact date and time that it would be picked up is so that it is there when you return to buy it. Thanks for substantiating it for me. If there was no recall, then it's pretty safe to say that Frank most likely wasn't telling me the truth. As I said before... Good luck to him and all you guys that would choose to do business with him. I lost a permit and my time because of the BS at the SB.

Years ago I realized that DSA's FAL's were NJ legal (when the Federal ban was still in place). I called a bunch of shops trying to find one - or find a shop willing to order one for me.

 

Frank was the only guy who was willing to make the deal. This was back when he was still located at the other storefront over on W. Main. He did give me a bit of an attitude on the phone until he realized that I kinda knew what I was talking about. I drove over to his shop and I had to deal with the attitude again until he realized hat I was the guy on the phone asking about the FAL - then his attitude changed again. He's a bit abrasive to folks that strike him as 'Gun Newb's' I guess.

 

He didn't give me a break on the rifle at all though. I paid the full MSRP. The rifle did arrive quickly and he did call me as soon as he had it. He gave me a bandolier of ammo too.

 

Flash forward a few years and I am shopping for an AR lower. I knew exactly what I wanted. So I took another ride out to Rockaway to see him. I found him outside sunning himself, LOL. I told him exactly what I was looking for but he tried to talk me into a Stag Arms stripped lower instead...which he would have to order.

 

I just said "OK, thanks. I'll consider it" ...and left without even going into his shop.

 

I bought the lower I wanted from G&R Tactical and did the transfer through Ron at Ramsey Outdoor.

 

Having said that, I'd still like to check his 20 Wall St. location out.

Years ago I realized that DSA's FAL's were NJ legal (when the Federal ban was still in place). I called a bunch of shops trying to find one - or find a shop willing to order one for me. Yeah, if it's legal, he'll sell it.

 

Frank was the only guy who was willing to make the deal. This was back when he was still located at the other storefront over on W. Main. He did give me a bit of an attitude on the phone until he realized that I kinda knew what I was talking about. I drove over to his shop and I had to deal with the attitude again until he realized hat I was the guy on the phone asking about the FAL - then his attitude changed again. He's a bit abrasive to folks that strike him as 'Gun Newb's' I guess. I would agree, I've seen him be nice to me, and then someone else walks in who doesn't seem to know what they are talking about and he is rude to them.

 

He didn't give me a break on the rifle at all though. I paid the full MSRP. The rifle did arrive quickly and he did call me as soon as he had it. He gave me a bandolier of ammo too.

 

Flash forward a few years and I am shopping for an AR lower. I knew exactly what I wanted. So I took another ride out to Rockaway to see him. I found him outside sunning himself, LOL. I told him exactly what I was looking for but he tried to talk me into a Stag Arms stripped lower instead...which he would have to order.

 

I just said "OK, thanks. I'll consider it" ...and left without even going into his shop.

 

I bought the lower I wanted from G&R Tactical and did the transfer through Ron at Ramsey Outdoor.

 

Having said that, I'd still like to check his 20 Wall St. location out. He does have a respectable selection, but his prices aren't that great.

Never really had a problem with it, was helpful to me when I went there. When I was looking before the reason I didn't purchase from him because I could get a cheaper price elsewhere. I guess I wasn't around him enough to see the flaws in his character, cause I didn't have any problems with him at all.

Never really had a problem with it, was helpful to me when I went there. When I was looking before the reason I didn't purchase from him because I could get a cheaper price elsewhere. I guess I wasn't around him enough to see the flaws in his character, cause I didn't have any problems with him at all.

 

Had the same experience more or less with him. But selling someones gun is unforgivible in a business sense

I essentially lost the use of a permit because of the way he does business, and I won't forget it. I didn't have enough time to locate a suitable replacement. I set it up, so that I could use my 3-day window. I won't be back.

 

If you guys are happy with Frank, have at it. But, I wouldn't count on him for anything.

Checker, I read that story and totally agree that's ridiculous. Just I never had a bad experience in the few times I walked into the store. I can also see how he's a bit of a hard a** about some things. Guess I caught him on good days

I have always had nothing but very good experiences at the Silver Bullet. Frank has always been very helpful, and there are always lots of interesting guns there. Worth looking into if you are in that area.