Specialty Sports in Co. Springs. (Review)

[theGinsue]

Specialty Sports is my store of last resort.

I have personally had, and been privy to MANY stories of, down-right hostile attitudes from many of the employees - as well as Jeff (one of the owners). The only person who has been consistently decent is Matt (who came over from Sportsmans).

It's hit or miss. 2/3 of the time I go in and get great service - whether I buy something or not - and walk out feeling like it was a worthwhile visit. The other 1/3 of the time I feel lucky to walk out with my skin intact.

Yes, they have the best selection in Colorado Springs. But, as many others have said, their prices are way too high in comparison to other stores and especially online sources.

What really irks me is crap like my last visit to the store. I was looking for an RCBS #10 or comparable shell holder. They had a Lee #4 (comparable). I paid about $3 more than I would have @ Sportsmans Warehouse - and more than a $3 difference if I had purchased it online, but it was only $3 and I wanted one NOW. Once I got home and got it out of the bag (I was never allowed to see/hold the pkg until it was put in a bag and I had paid for it), I found that it was USED - VERY used. This is just bad business!

I give them a C-

[spaceCADETzoom]

Hi, I'm new here, I just PCSed to Ft Carson. Does anyone know if Specialty Sports has a military discount? I keep seeing the store as I drive to/from work and have been meaning to drop by.

[theGinsue]

I don't believe that they do (I've never received a discount from them - either when I was AD or now that I'm Ret.).

[Hoser]

Hi, I'm new here, I just PCSed to Ft Carson. Does anyone know if Specialty Sports has a military discount? I keep seeing the store as I drive to/from work and have been meaning to drop by.

Nope.

[spaceCADETzoom]

Yeah, I dropped by yesterday. I'm not going to say the prices were unreasonable, but they were certainly higher than what I would consider "deals." Other than that, everything else, IMHO, rates an average. It's a big store, though. I have nothing negative to say about the customer service. And while it may seem like I"m not saying anything great, I don't mean to say anything negative about my experience.

[losttrail]

I go to SS once in a while just to look around, see what's new.

IMO their prices can easliy be beat just about anywhere.

Last year when Weatherby was selling Vanguard's for $399, SS was $429. When I asked about the price, "$399 is MSRP, only a suggestion".

I have purchased a few small items and some powder there, only becasue I could not find it anywhere else at the time.

The 1lb can of powder was nearly twice the cost that Bass Pro sells for. But I needed it and BP was out.

Great selection, mostly friendly folks, very knowledgeable, but too expensive for my wallet.

[BigBear]

Haven't been back since they tried to charge $37 for a 50 pack (9mm) of Hydrashoks.

[losttrail]

After visiting Bravo Arms on Saturday, I will soon forget where SS&S is. No sense wasting gas and time on overpriced items.

[Ridge]

A client of mine last week told me about a gun shop down in Colorado Springs made out of an old Walgreens store. I'll be working in the Springs tomorrow and Friday, thought I would drop in.

Anybody know which shop she was talking about?

[Hoser]

Speciality Sports on Fountain just east of Academy Blvd.