But, would you limit yourself to just that? As others have previously posted, other retailer's inventories seem to descend into more and more of the lower-end, lower-priced garbage. It seems it would be easy to add dozens, if not hundreds, of skews of that stuff. Would you keep it to quality made, high-end, detailed replicas? (and by "replica", I of course mean working airsoft guns that look and operate identically to commercial firearms)
Poll: Would you like Frontier to sell Airstuff
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But, would you limit yourself to just that? As others have previously posted, other retailer's inventories seem to descend into more and more of the lower-end, lower-priced garbage. It seems it would be easy to add dozens, if not hundreds, of skews of that stuff. Would you keep it to quality made, high-end, detailed replicas? (and by "replica", I of course mean working airsoft guns that look and operate identically to commercial firearms)
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The clear stuff we would stay away from, the all metal with real wood stocks is more of what we had in mind. The $250-$500 range ones seem tho be this type.
Having been an airsoft player for many years in my teens (using the "nice" guns you guys keep describing), I can say that it's probably best to keep real and airsoft separate for several reasons. Keep in mind these are my opinions and experiences. Airsoft players tend to do one of two things, either a) disregard safe firearm handling practices or b) take them too seriously (ie "that guy") to the point where they are screwing up and developing bad and dangerous habits all the while thinking they are doing it better than anyone else. I just see mixing the two together like that may help nurture some of their relaxed views on safety if/when they get into real firearms. Another factor is the legal issues that can arise. The two communities being mixed like that (I know they are already by some stores, but it doesn't make it good) ends up hurting both of us. Someone could come in and say "Look, ABC store is selling fake guns to kids to make them desensitized!!!" and likewise they could say "Airsoft guns are being sold with real guns therefore airsoft guns are real." Especially if we are talking about the "high quality" guns out there... I know that isn't right or correct of anybody to say, but it gives them ammunition that wouldn't be available if the two were kept more separate. I dunno, it's obviously up to Frontier, but they asked so I answered. Please don't jump on me!
Or make them have some idea that firearms are similar to toys... if a young person wants to get into shooting sports, they should be introduced with all the associated respect a real firearm includes. To have a toy only screams complacency with safety habits
The only concern I would see is how fluid said merchandise would move. I assume real steel has a very similar statistic of some stuff moves but some stuff doesn't due to more than just good or bad reviews of said product.
There are so many new retailers these days in the airsoft world as I said that it has really brought down the prices of some the higher end stuff for Canada. I am not saying Frontier shouldn't get into it, business is business! I just wonder if there is a reason why said niche CGN market has not already sought out airsoft before; maybe there is really just a lack of exposure to said gun nutz that some of their show rooms could get a little flair for the wall. If the later is the case then you might be the first to break said wall and can cash in.
OP is Quebec City.
Well, in that case, if it is limited to that and didn't take away from your regular firearms efforts, than go for it.
There was actually a $1000+ limited edition SVD I was looking at, at one point, but not for 'playing airsoft' with, so I wouldn't be interested in any of the other ancillary items that an airsoft store would typically carry.
You have a good point. Carrying airsoft products could bring unwanted police attention on the vendor;
http://www.thespec.com/news-story/5481176-people-carrying-fake-guns-risking-real-tragedy-say-police/
http://www.reginapolice.ca/2012/10/pellet-guns-or-air-soft-guns-still-lead-to-weapons-charges/
http://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/edmonton-families-still-angry-with-police-over-cops-and-robbers-game-gone-awry
http://www.vancouversun.com/Vancouver+police+warn+overly+realistic+guns/10706796/story.html
Danny Y Sexbang
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- Québec, Québec
Airsoft replicas of expensive and or prohibited firearm would be pretty cool.
gunnertrav
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- Northern Alberta
I'd prefer your retail and warehouse space to be full of firearms and related tactical and hunting supplies. Sometimes you're good enough you don't need to change too much guys!
stay the course, Peavey Mart and Princess Auto both carry the air toys I buy for my kids to learn on.
thanks for being a solid retailer!
T.
stay the course, Peavey Mart and Princess Auto both carry the air toys I buy for my kids to learn on.
thanks for being a solid retailer!
T.
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well, nowadays I don't know where to buy airsoft guns but I really want to join those big events like 100+ people playing field battle.
I bought real guns from frontier before, I know it's legit and I know it's a real business, so if you guys do sell airsoft, that will be the top of my list when I need to buy airsoft
I bought real guns from frontier before, I know it's legit and I know it's a real business, so if you guys do sell airsoft, that will be the top of my list when I need to buy airsoft
Just Google "airsoft", you'll find all kinds of local places.
But FF is a good place too.
alphawolf29
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- Nanaimo B.C.
Kind of a biased forum to ask, but airstuff and real stuff have lots of cross over. I have an airsoft ak-47 that takes real ak scope mounts.
So far.
Farmer Harv
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- Scratchnwin
I've recently started buying some airsoft (AEG) to fill out my collection with otherwise unobtainable items. I have a M1918 BAR, M1A1 Thompson, MP5A4 and G36 that all look (and weigh) just like the real thing. All together I've maybe invested $1500, which is a small fraction of what dewats would cost, with the added bonus that I can plink away with them from the deck if I want to. A very welcome and interesting side effect of this is that the wife is enjoying shooting these also, and I can now actually see the day where she starts shooting firearms with me too.
There are a large number of manufacturers being sold by quite a few online retailers in Canada, with pricing all over the map. G&G has very good looking upper end units (especially the Sig5xx series!) with good internals, Elite Force makes an excellent MP5 (and Tavor), Echo 1 has some cool licensed stuff and Tokyo Marui makes great gas operated pistols. If you could get these 'replica grade' types while being price competitive, you might be surprised at the people who start buying them.
There are a large number of manufacturers being sold by quite a few online retailers in Canada, with pricing all over the map. G&G has very good looking upper end units (especially the Sig5xx series!) with good internals, Elite Force makes an excellent MP5 (and Tavor), Echo 1 has some cool licensed stuff and Tokyo Marui makes great gas operated pistols. If you could get these 'replica grade' types while being price competitive, you might be surprised at the people who start buying them.
My son recently introduced me to some high quality Ak variants that cant even be bought dewat in Canada such as the romanian wood foregrip. One Ak has the same tula star as my Marstar dewat. This quality along with weight within ounces of the dewat can be had for less than $400 It appears many of the components have been removed from a real "prohib".
Bring in more AK's , G3's, Thompsons, Uzi, FAL's , Luger, RPG they will sell, perhaps like hotcakes
Bring in more AK's , G3's, Thompsons, Uzi, FAL's , Luger, RPG they will sell, perhaps like hotcakes
