Sharp Shooter Supply

[MS50]

Never underestimate the appeal of a bad decision. A friend put a deposit on a bulldog from a supplier in Nigeria. Then made the mistake of telling me what he had done. With full knowledge of the performance history of a shooting related vendor, I sent a check for a piece of equipment. I was sure I would be the outlier, and would receive the product. Didn't happen. I couldn't resist telling someone, so I told my wife what I had done. The things we do to keep it interesting.

 

[284winner]

I think we can all agree that SSS has all but closed their doors. Many years ago, I was treated very well by them. Today, it's not even a resemblance of the old days. They have dropped many items from there catalog and what's left is never in stock so it's a waiting game. Sad to see that but it is what it is. Time to move on.

 

[DennisH]

I think we can all agree that SSS has all but closed their doors. Many years ago, I was treated very well by them. Today, it's not even a resemblance of the old days. They have dropped many items from there catalog and what's left is never in stock so it's a waiting game. Sad to see that but it is what it is. Time to move on.

I agree with you 100%!

SSS had a great run. I still have several rifles with SSS parts on them. Life will catch up with everybody one day!

As far as the person who questioned the emails and phone calls they were receiving daily, they did receive a lot of "Junk" email along with orders and questions.

I know 2 other Vendors who fell in the same trap, and it's impossible to find someone to put their heart into your business like they did for so many years. Both started in their home and used their home phone for their business. It didn't take long to set up a separate line for the business as the phone would literally ring 24/7! Personally, I would have people call me @ 1:00am, even 3am to check on the status of their order, or to place an order. I will never forget the one person who called around 1am and told me this was the only time he could call, and he was on his break at work, and he couldn't call during daytime hours as he was sleeping getting ready for another day of work! I found that call pretty hard to accept!

Many people have started a business only to find out they would spend more time in the office vs. building or developing better products.

I am not "taking" up for anyone, just going a little deeper into the subject. If everyone remembers, PT&G had their issues just a few years ago, but seem to be doing OK now. Gun/Firearm business's are pretty tough to keep them floating.

Just do business with the company your comfortable with.

 

[Shynloco]

Sad to see the same old crap is still going on with that business that I was warned about (by some highly respected members who got burned by SSS) when I first joined Accurate Shooters. You'd think with all the warnings and negative posts, people would take their business elsewhere. Funny thing, one of the really honest and long time members i know got burned with the same stunt that the original OP of this thread wrote with the never appearing rifle stock. Money was finally returned some year+ later to my friend, but gotta wonder whose money that came from. So the PONZI scheme still worked and just goes on and on. Hate to see it because 99.999% of vendors up here fulfill their promise and produce the items they advertise. Live and learn and I guess, but sad nonetheless.

Alex

 

[JSH]

So what options do we have for things such as a single shot follower for the center feed savage actions.

I sent an email to SSS a week ago, no reply, then this thread popped up. Not that I had not seen like ones before.
Jeff

 

[savagedasher]

So what options do we have for things such as a single shot follower for the center feed savage actions.

I sent an email to SSS a week ago, no reply, then this thread popped up. Not that I had not seen like ones before.
Jeff

Mid way

 

[JSH]

Dont see the single shot followers for the center feed. Stagger yes.
Nothing at stockade.

 

[savagedasher]

Dont see the single shot followers for the center feed. Stagger yes.
Nothing at stockade.

I have 5 or more Long and short actions
Put one in a Remington long action with a little modification

 

[1mil]

I've waited 10 months for a stock...a very poor decision on my part I've realized. I also made the mistake of sending a cashiers check. The last response was another broken promise 2 months ago. I keep hoping but should just let it go.
It does irratate me that they take care of their well known regulars and push the rest to the end of the pile. I've been nothing but nice to Lisa. Thanks for listening.

 

[Terry]

Received two actions back yesterday. They are super smooth. It saddens me that others struggle.
They were just ready to do a bunch of actions when I sent mine. Turn around in less that one month.
Thanks Fred and Lisa!

 

[moondog]

I have to say, they did a laminate stock for me a couple of years ago for a Savage.
Got it in a timely manner (considering all things gunsmithing) Came out great and fit
like a glove. I bought a couple other bits and pieces too. Sorry to hear others are struggling.