Support the local gun dealers because if you have any problems they will fix it 100% of the time. Plus you get to drink their coffee while you wait.....
Buy local and buy often!
+100, Alway's support locals when possible. Saving a few dollars is great, but when the local shop goes out of business, you will miss them!
I'm a local business, and it drives me crazy when people want to compare my prices to some unknown architectural firm that they find online. They like me, my personal attention, and they like that I'm only a phone call away. I also meet personally with every client, around their schedule, and at the jobsite. When I ask if the other company does all those things for their "discounted" price, and so far, the answer has
always been no. Hmmmm . . . . .
Sorry for that small rant, but wanted to say that. If you have a gun shop within a reasonable distance, go check their prices. Pay a few bucks more 1 time. But keep the local guy in business. You'll like that personal service when you want work done, repairs made, accessories, trade in's, advice, gunsmithing, etc . . . . . Besides the fact that you don't have to ship your gun out of state, for who knows how long?
Buy local, it pays off!!