Well it finally came to a head today. I have made the decision to find a different FFL to work with. When I had to find one a few years ago I found a really nice guy who used to be a Ruger smith and was starting his own business. We enjoyed a good relationship.................until recently. The last straw was today his wife rejected a transfer (under his name) from a (non-FFL) Forum member from whom I had just purchased a pistol. Her husband had assured me a couple of times he would have no problem with accepting a non-FFL shipment if the situation ever arose. I guess he never mentioned it to the wife.
The reason she is communicating with customers is he had to take a full time job to provide insurance (and income I suspect) for the family. I have no problem with that and respect him for doing it to help his family. What makes me mad is that he didn't notify me that there would be delays. The last two transactions have been at best "rocky" and this one broke the camels back. In fact, the previous two purchases have yet to be in my hands because he or his wife haven't called to notify me the pistols have arrived. And when I call his number I get a voice mail. My calls aren't returned until days later.
Reason for my rant, just venting to a crowd that might have experienced a similar thing and understand my frustration. And to Roy, I am sorry for the mess but I am working hard to make it right.
Respectfully yours,
A very PO'd SW shooter