They say American economy is bad but it doesn't seem like that here in NYC. Half the firearms dealers are cocky and half of them are scam artist... I call (and go) to 6-7 different stores and each one of them tells me that they don't want to bother with ordering the rifle for me. One store which is 2 hours away won't quote me the price unless I drive out there but claims to have the rifle in stock. Another store quoted me 2 times the MSRP. Now my favorite kayaking spot in PA(3 hrs away) has a gun store that I frequent. I called them up, got a price (reasonable!!), stock info and personal recomendation about the rifle. I'm really getting fed up with NYC attitude. That brings my childhood dream alive which is... I want to live some place awesome! It seems that folks outside NYC are nice, polite and respectful and now I understand why so many New Yorkers are being perceived as freaks and difficult.

Matt