They, CSMC, are not real good about dealing with customers in person. Not the first dealer or factory with poor people skills. I have dealt with other dealers and makers who act like you are their long lost son when you call. I have had them pick me up at the airport, meet me in person and take time to answer all question asked. This for a sale from a few hundred dollars to several tens of thousands of dollars. Service and personal attention makes me much more likely to spend money. Poor service, short or poor answers to specific questions tells me my business in not very important or appreciated. Call it a good list to deal with.
CSMC in not on that list. No sin. They are what they are. They make a decent gun and will sell you it for their price. Do not expect top notch service, instant answers to questions or even fast response to questions. If you will be happy buying and shooting a gun out of the box you are in luck. If you want a custom made gun, for a tenth of the going rate, you will be a little unhappy.
I bet if you called a K-80, Kolar or P-gun dealer and asked to see his guns they make room for you. Life is short, buy where people like you and your money, not just your money. The real test is does the dealer answer you calls the week after the sale? That is the mark of a dealer you can deal with over and over again and also send other to in the future.
