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James Mcbride Athlone

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  • 30-04-2012 3:06pm
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    aurin07
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    Anyone have any dealings with this dealer?.

    Meant to be decent enough.

    Dont want to go pestering him just yet but wondering what makes he sells/stocks really :)


    'hdz


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    Cass
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    Have never bought a gun from him, but bought pretty much everything off him over the years.

    He is a decent bloke to deal with, but is on the more expensive side of things compared to other dealers. After saying that he is also on a par with other dealers so it's really a matter of perspective.

    He has a huge selection of guns, especially .223 at the moment, but also carries a good selection of high end firearms especially the "designer" shotguns such as DT10's, top end Perazzi's, etc.

    He does a large selection, larger than i've seen elsewhere, of Swar. scopes/bins/spotting scopes, and always seems to have gear that others find to expensive to carry including a great selection of knives including cold steel.

    All in all it's a good shop. My only hesitation would be the prices, but if i had money to spare/burn then there are a few things he has that i would like.
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    Vegeta
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    I'd echo Ezridax's comments.

    Have bought a good few guns from James and wouldn't hesitate to go back. Has always had a great selection of firearms when I've wanted something. Can be pricey on some items.


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    deerhunter1
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    Vegeta wrote: »
    I'd echo Ezridax's comments.

    Have bought a good few guns from James and wouldn't hesitate to go back. Has always had a great selection of firearms when I've wanted something. Can be pricey on some items.

    Yes I second the above comments, he has a great selection but pricey.


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    650gs
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    Me too hes a gent he wont take or sell crap even an old model rifle or shot gun has to be in excellent condition I have been dealing with him now for years I drive from Dublin and wouldnt go any where else :D:D:D


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    4200fps
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    I like buying from James cause he has best brands and he doesn't sell. I bought my first rifle of him but he's way too expensive for ammunition but best for everything else.


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    No6
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    I got my first rifle off him a few years ago, I found him sound, I had visited nearly every dealer in the west before I bought!!


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    leupold90
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    Good guy to deal with and as others have said he has a great selection.

    Can be expensive yes but don't be afraid to haggle with him!


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