Since it seems like a lot of guys missed this most important news, I thought it deserved its own thread. It was with a very heavy heart I learned from Redleg, that due to a corporate decision, The Shooting Edge will no longer be the primary importer/distributor of Swiss Arms firearms in Canada. I can't tell you just how big a beancounter mistake that is, especially considering the fact that FN Sports/R. Nicholls is slated to be their replacement! Here are some selected cut/paste comments posted by Redleg and others in the previous thread.
Originally posted by Redleg
As of 1 Jan 08, FN Sports/R Nicholls will be the importer. Sauer in Germany is handling the worldwide distribution of SAN, and they have restructured and are using their present distributor network.
We will continue to provide technical support.
We will continue to carry accessories and parts. SAN has been quite poor in planning production over the past 2 years. Things are improving and we expect to see better supply of guns over the next years. I don't think anyone will be disappointed.
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Originally Posted by greentips
Can we even get stuff through R.Nicholl/FN Sports??
This is the worst f**king news in the century.
I think we should start a petition with Swiss Arms to have a separate distribtuion agreement for Canada.
Originally Posted by Redleg
This is not a SAN decision, they were happy with us.
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Originally Posted by Kampfhamster
Sorry to hear that. That's just another poor decision made by SAN. It's a miracle that the company still exists.
Originally posted by Redleg
Again, this is not a SAN decision. They are owned by the same group that owns SIGARMs, Blaser, Sauer etc. This is a corporate decision to streamline distribution.
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Originally Posted by markl
redleg, you guys expecting many more shipments before that date? (CQB's?)
Originally Posted by Redleg
We have rifles in customs now, and there should be at least one more shipment of CQBs before year's end.
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Originally Posted by greentips
So what is it going to happen? Does everything from rifle to rail come through FN Sports? Are they going to expect a price hike with less customer service in the coming years? Are they even going to continue the import of these rifles??
Originally Posted by Redleg
FN Sports has already released their dealer price list. Their prices on most items are identical. We will continue to have access to parts and accessories. The product line is successful and ther eis no reason to believe anything will change. In fact with SAN improving production, it is likely more rifles will be available without the long waits.




















































