Glock 19 in Canada?
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They have to buy a glock 19 from the distributor , then buy a barsto barrel ( high quality ) on top of that , and pay them to fit it properly . For an extra 300 cdn that seems reasonable . If you go to Barsto's website , they offer the extended g19 barrel for 215-265 U.S dollars . You have nothing to complain about .
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They aren't selling the stock barrel with it, so the initial price should lower. If the after market barrel is $300, then the overall price shouldn't be more then $950.
See what I mean? G17 with stock barrel is $800. G19 with no stock barrel and a $300 add on is $1100. They aren't selling the G19 barrel, so they are jacking up the price for profit.
See what I mean? G17 with stock barrel is $800. G19 with no stock barrel and a $300 add on is $1100. They aren't selling the G19 barrel, so they are jacking up the price for profit.
Good luck trying to buy a G19 without a barrel. They basically have to buy a complete G19 then have a new barrel fitted so that the damn thing can be imported into Canada for you in restricted form and not prohib. In the end basically they are stuck with a barrel that is prohib which as far as I understand can not be brought into Canada. Correct me if I'm wrong someone.
My question was for skycrane actually..
But seeing as you brought it up, the company will probably not be able to import the barrel (depending on their license allowances). They will not be able to legally sell it, as it is the barrel that is defined as a prohibited item. Therefore in order to import and sell the G19, they have to purchase a barrel specifically from a barrel manufacturer that is willing/able to produce a barrel for the Canadian market and legal requirments. The fact that Bar-Sto is willing to do it, is a unique thing in today's fickled U.S. gun market. More and more US based firearms related companies are not willing to deal with Canadian companies, and our market needs. Therefore all of these issues require a lot of work and preparation/paper work/documentation/legal stuff by the Canadian company to provide us the goods we wish to buy. All of the extra man hours has to cost something.
Bar-Sto makes some of the absolute best pistol barrels that are available today, and as mentioned also take some work to ensure that the barrel functions properly, as they are not the length of barrel as designed for that gun from the original manufacturer. That takes work as well.
Also, and this my only opinion as well, profit is not a bad thing. It is what makes a free market place function and adds incentive for entrepreneurs and businesses to fill our needs for specialty "toys". If there is no profit, who would bring this stuff in? I for one, am glad to have the opportunity to buy my "toys" at stores that are willing to bring this stuff in... Some cost extra and I have paid large premiums for some of my more special items, but that is the cost of doing business my friend.
The other option is to do the work yourself; (and this is a simple version)
1.Find the US dealer willing to sell a stock G19 to you.
2.Find the exporter/FFL holder willing to do the ATF paper work.
3.Find the barrel manufacturer that is willing to make you one barrel to fit your peticular gun.
4.Have the said gun delivered to the border.
5.Do the Customs importation yourself, and then take it home.
Please let us know how you make out.
I am not, nor ever have been a business owner, but yikes give 'em a break, you are complaining about an extra 10-15% extra for the work they are doing and at the same time trying to maintain a business, and they are also supporting us as Canadian shooters when no one else will.
But seeing as you brought it up, the company will probably not be able to import the barrel (depending on their license allowances). They will not be able to legally sell it, as it is the barrel that is defined as a prohibited item. Therefore in order to import and sell the G19, they have to purchase a barrel specifically from a barrel manufacturer that is willing/able to produce a barrel for the Canadian market and legal requirments. The fact that Bar-Sto is willing to do it, is a unique thing in today's fickled U.S. gun market. More and more US based firearms related companies are not willing to deal with Canadian companies, and our market needs. Therefore all of these issues require a lot of work and preparation/paper work/documentation/legal stuff by the Canadian company to provide us the goods we wish to buy. All of the extra man hours has to cost something.
Bar-Sto makes some of the absolute best pistol barrels that are available today, and as mentioned also take some work to ensure that the barrel functions properly, as they are not the length of barrel as designed for that gun from the original manufacturer. That takes work as well.
Also, and this my only opinion as well, profit is not a bad thing. It is what makes a free market place function and adds incentive for entrepreneurs and businesses to fill our needs for specialty "toys". If there is no profit, who would bring this stuff in? I for one, am glad to have the opportunity to buy my "toys" at stores that are willing to bring this stuff in... Some cost extra and I have paid large premiums for some of my more special items, but that is the cost of doing business my friend.
The other option is to do the work yourself; (and this is a simple version)
1.Find the US dealer willing to sell a stock G19 to you.
2.Find the exporter/FFL holder willing to do the ATF paper work.
3.Find the barrel manufacturer that is willing to make you one barrel to fit your peticular gun.
4.Have the said gun delivered to the border.
5.Do the Customs importation yourself, and then take it home.
Please let us know how you make out.
I am not, nor ever have been a business owner, but yikes give 'em a break, you are complaining about an extra 10-15% extra for the work they are doing and at the same time trying to maintain a business, and they are also supporting us as Canadian shooters when no one else will.
G19 restricted
Lets not forget that BAR-STO barrel is the best on the market and it it is not an off the shelf item. It's a custom made barrel due to the specific length that makes it just the legal limit to enter Canada. If you had to go through the process of bringing in a prohibited weapon converted to restricted it would cost at the very least the extra $300, not including your time and headache. Finally, if you don't have a 12(6) and want a prohibited sized pistol, that's brand new in the box, with a fully supported top quality barrel, that can easily be handloaded, then Questar is offering a great deal.
Lets not forget that BAR-STO barrel is the best on the market and it it is not an off the shelf item. It's a custom made barrel due to the specific length that makes it just the legal limit to enter Canada. If you had to go through the process of bringing in a prohibited weapon converted to restricted it would cost at the very least the extra $300, not including your time and headache. Finally, if you don't have a 12(6) and want a prohibited sized pistol, that's brand new in the box, with a fully supported top quality barrel, that can easily be handloaded, then Questar is offering a great deal.
Hey "Symbol guy"...
Are you for real? The deal that questar offer to us is a STEAL! They should be charging $1500 or more for what they offer, for all the stuff they have to go through to accomplish this.
For anyone who wants a Glock compact, their deal is trhe ONLY WAY TO GET ONE, and a miracle at that.
Jeff/1911.
Are you for real? The deal that questar offer to us is a STEAL! They should be charging $1500 or more for what they offer, for all the stuff they have to go through to accomplish this.
For anyone who wants a Glock compact, their deal is trhe ONLY WAY TO GET ONE, and a miracle at that.
Jeff/1911.
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Thanks dude
.. I was trying not to come down too hard on symbol guy, but even if he is new to the game, he shouldn't beach too loud before doing some research. I don't like seeing our Canadian dealers get slagged a bunch, when they are actually supplying us with specialty items. We as a community should be a bit more supportive, I think. Yes, we are paying for it, but there are more and more countries, and maybe us in the future, that would be glad to have the opportunities that our dealers provide for us.
Again, just my opinion
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does Questar get their their guns (Glocks) form the same place as othe gun stores? As far as I know every 'regular' gun srore has to deal with a distributor (that imports guns into Canada) so because of the 'middle man' our prices are WAY higher than in the US (keep in mind Glocks go for under $500 there!) so if the Questar is getting their guns directly from US (which I believe is the case) even though they sell their guns for less than other places ($800 for a G17 compared to $850-950) I beleve they're making more than other gun stores. But at the end the more places to buy from the better.
I personally think $1100 is a bit too much for a Glock 19, but for others it may be dream come true.
I personally think $1100 is a bit too much for a Glock 19, but for others it may be dream come true.
