FX-9 Canadian Release!

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A pre-order is a sales tool as far as I am concerned. It is a better reflection on true demand for a new product.
It's easy to say "I'll take one" or "definitely on my want list", "count me in" etc etc etc. We order based on supposed demand we see online in comments such as this and only sell 10%. Not a good business decision.
As Mr Wolverine stated earlier he doesn't like pre-orders either but ther are a necessary evil.
 
Wolverine Guy said:
A pre-order is a sales tool as far as I am concerned. It is a better reflection on true demand for a new product.
It's easy to say "I'll take one" or "definitely on my want list", "count me in" etc etc etc. We order based on supposed demand we see online in comments such as this and only sell 10%. Not a good business decision.
As Mr Wolverine stated earlier he doesn't like pre-orders either but ther are a necessary evil.
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I disagree. There are other dealers who refuse to do the pre order thing. They do their best to gauge the market based on experience in the market place and a keen eye on what is in demand. They then have enough supply on hand when available to satisfy the initial demand. No one knows when that will ultimately end but a highly switched on business like Wolverine surely has a good idea what the market will bare in the first year of sales. Its not exact science but its also not alien technology. Everyone knows the holy grail of the Canadian gun market is non restricted PCC that takes 10 round pistol mags. And then N.R. .223 / .308 Stanag mag capable of 10 round pistol mags( if available ). Start with one thousand of each and you will sell everything.
 
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If you think about it a pre order like this is win win. One if they sell out the first order fast well does that not show firearms manufactures that the Canadian market is worth dealing with. So the more people that pre order the better it’s is I feel. And what Wolverine is doing I totally find cool only $200 down and worst you lose is $50 which is fair. I also collect watches and many times I wait 6-8 months for watches I pay in full for. But with a reputable seller like wolverine I’m not worried about , they are awesome to deal with. Just my thoughts .
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Yup, I’ve also had bad experiences with pre-orders. However, I’m willing to put $200 down to secure mine. Much better than a full pre-purchase with a long wait. Especially with the refund (less admin fee) offered this is a fair deal for the dealer and the customer. Would still only do this with an excellent dealer like Wolverine, but have been waiting to order something else from them based o previous good service and their advocacy for the firearms community in Canada. In fact, I’d be comfortable putting down the full amount with Wolverine but am glad I don’t have to. YMMV.
 
700-223 said:
Yup, I’ve also had bad experiences with pre-orders. However, I’m willing to put $200 down to secure mine. Much better than a full pre-purchase with a long wait. Especially with the refund (less admin fee) offered this is a fair deal for the dealer and the customer. Would still only do this with an excellent dealer like Wolverine, but have been waiting to order something else from them based o previous good service and their advocacy for the firearms community in Canada. In fact, I’d be comfortable putting down the full amount with Wolverine but am glad I don’t have to. YMMV.
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This has been my first pre-order with them hopefully it all goes smoothly - my cc has been charged the down payment already - looking at getting mine in December
 
From Classic Firearms site:

Note - The FX-9 Carbine is designed for right handed use. We advise left handed shooters to consider this before purchase, as some features may not be well suited to all left handed shooters.

I can't find much else referring to left handed use. Anyone find anything?
 
IvoB said:
This has been my first pre-order with them hopefully it all goes smoothly - my cc has been charged the down payment already - looking at getting mine in December
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Can’t believe I wasn’t checking CGN on vacation. What was I thinking lol - now I have to wait? Where’d you get your estimated delivery date from?

Ordered placed :). Now to choose between a Glock 19, 17 MOS, or 34 for my next handgun purchase so they can share magazines. Going to be awesome to take one caliber and magazines to the range and shoot the carbine and the handgun. Sweet!
 
BigSal said:
From Classic Firearms site:

Note - The FX-9 Carbine is designed for right handed use. We advise left handed shooters to consider this before purchase, as some features may not be well suited to all left handed shooters.

I can't find much else referring to left handed use. Anyone find anything?
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Hmmm that doesn't sound overly promising. I pre ordered based on some of the video I saw that didn't appear it was an issue but perhaps there is. Wolverine can you comment on this? I know a couple of you are Lefty's.

Controls I don't care so much about I can make due there but getting dinged in the face with hot brass is something I'm not a fan of.
 
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Fastxr said:
Hmmm that doesn't sound overly promising. I pre ordered based on some of the video I saw that didn't appear it was an issue but perhaps there is. Wolverine can you comment on this? I know a couple of you are Lefty's.

Controls I don't care so much about I can make due there but getting dinged in the face with hot brass is something I'm not a fan of.
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As soon as our sample is back her I will test fire her myself and report back, I am a lefty myself. If I find she is indeed not suitable for a lefty you can cancel with a full refund (no admin fee on this occasion) but please e-mail me if you want to cancel.
 
Youngfreshtoodeath said:
Should have held back on pre ordering from you guys. Others are offering free shipping. You guys never do. This will be my
Last purchase from Wolverine.
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If shipping is your only concern, you have issues.

Mr. Wolverine has stuck his neck out more than most in this industry to feed our hobbies. He has taken it on the chin more times from the Feds than I can count.

I am only angry I can't give him MORE business.
 
I am a lefty too so please advise when you get your sample firearm back from the gun show
Would like one of these but if I will be eating spent gasses and brass I will have to reconsider
Thanks Mr Wolverine!
 
Youngfreshtoodeath said:
Should have held back on pre ordering from you guys. Others are offering free shipping. You guys never do. This will be my
Last purchase from Wolverine.
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I wish you had waited as well, that way I wouldn’t have read your sad post. I’m sure there are a few of us on here who could send you a box of tissues, free of charge and no shipping costs either. OR. Maybe wolverine could put a box of tissues in with your order,:rolleyes:
 
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off topic here, but that's what is wrong with our and this community.if someone speaks there mind the liberal in everyone comes out. how dare you say anything that isn't the way I think. buddy on here just stated he'd wished he'd waited as other vendors are offering the same platform for the same price. also with lower deposit some with no shipping charges others with little to no penalty if you back out.
when I see this here in our community I understand how it's so easy for legislators to dwindle away our rights. we cannot even speak aloud to one another without strife.
my 2 cents
 
coldfire said:
off topic here, but that's what is wrong with our and this community.if someone speaks there mind the liberal in everyone comes out. how dare you say anything that isn't the way I think. buddy on here just stated he'd wished he'd waited as other vendors are offering the same platform for the same price. also with lower deposit some with no shipping charges others with little to no penalty if you back out.
when I see this here in our community I understand how it's so easy for legislators to dwindle away our rights. we cannot even speak aloud to one another without strife.
my 2 cents
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It’s because it’s bad form to post negatively about a business in their thread. Instead of just taking his business elsewhere, he had to trumpet about it. Wolverine has put in a ton of work forwarding our community and it can be hard for a company to respond to someone who is whining in a public forum, without seeming petty. This is where as a community we can step in to defend. Jest is a good way to get a point across without coming off as harsh. Whining is whining, and nothing wrong to pointing it out. :)
 
and here I was going to get rid of the 1 9mm gun I had, and the only reason I didn't was because I bought all my 9mm reloading gear. Guess I can sell my Walther now lol. Such a cool gun, I can't wait!



any ambi controls?
 
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