Some info on Zanders ?

[cherrypointmarine]

I am looking for some info on Zanders runs of semi autos . I have a m908 and a m457 . I really don't feel like sitting down with the bible and going through it page by page , so I thought I'd throw this out there and see what comes up . What all models did they offer ? Does someone keep track of how many of each model was made ? I really would appreciate any info you guys can give me .

 

[Sevens]

I know almost NOTHING about Zanders, except that they either were or still are a big S&W distributor just like Bangers, Ellett Brothers, Talo, and perhaps the most well known of all -- Lew Horton.

Lew Horton has always been exceptionally friendly when inquiring about their special guns.

So my suggestion would be to contact Zanders -- if, of course, they are still in business. Maybe they can tell you about Zanders exclusive S&W guns they have offered.

 

[shawn mccarver]

Zanders Sporting Goods is a member of the TALO group of distributors, so they will have the TALO special runs. Zanders is a very reputable company. If you want to know some of the special runs contracted by TALO, go to the TALO website, and click the heading "collections." Not all of the special TALO editions are shown.

TALO Distributors Inc

As you may or may not know, TALO is not a distributor. TALO is a group of distributors who get together so they can order enough of a special run to interest the manufacturers in making the special run.

TALO stands for Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, the states where the original members were located.

These are the distributors that are part of the TALO buying group at the present time:

W.L. BAUMLER CO.

DAVIDSON’S

BILL HICKS & CO., LTD.

LIPSEY’S LLC

BANGERS L.P. CORP

CAMFOUR INC.

GLEN ZANDERS SPORTING GOODS INC.

HILL COUNTRY WHOLESALE

LEW HORTON DIST. CO. INC

RILEYS, INC.

V.F. GRACE INC.

GUNARAMA WHOLESALE INC.

LM BURNEY DISTRIBUTORS, LLC.

 

[cherrypointmarine]

Thanks guys , I really appreciate it . I really like these , and if I am going to collect them , I need to know where to look .

 

[cherrypointmarine]

Well , sent them an email , and heard back . A gentleman named Tyler emailed me back , saying he talked to an owner that told him they have no records . Their systems have had numerous upgrades over the years and all their old stuff is gone . Thus , if you have a Zander model , and you are looking for info , we are going to have to compile a list ourselves . I am willing to do it , I just have to get the info from the Forum members .