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[edgarspencer]

Craig, I'm sure you've heard all sorts of stories about Tony, and most are true. Nonetheless, he is an engaging and friendly guy, but above all, one of the most talented individuals who understands the complicated world of concept, design, manufacturing and marketing. You can't help but like him, just keep your hand on your wallet.
If you've never been to his store, it would be worth a trip and sooner rather than later as he is contemplating getting out of sporting guns entirely. His AR line, and double pump line are running round the clock and now he's making 1911s too

[Bill Murphy]

The original owner of the CH 20 was quite a guy. Google is full of historical mentions about him. Since most of us missed the ad, maybe Larry would try some pictures.

[Craig Budgeon]

Edgar, it should be no surprise to those who know Tony well that he has an unrelenting drive and he is able to comprehend many subjects very well. Carol has shared that he requires as little as 3 hrs sleep to function normally. I know for a fact he drives long distances and looks fresh after arriving with little or no sleep. I also have been told that the gun business is not his main resource of income. There are other stories, but I will not share them here. Your mention of Tony beginning to focus on military style weapons only verifies what I have heard from another member of this forum. Not good news!

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Craig Budgeon

Your mention of Tony beginning to focus on military style weapons only verifies what I have heard from another member of this forum. Not good news!

What may be good for some may not necessarily be good for others - Good for Tony.... not so good for followers of fine sporting arms.





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[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Craig Budgeon

Your mention of Tony beginning to focus on military style weapons only verifies what I have heard from another member of this forum. Not good news!

I suppose it's better than him getting back into the Bar, or Limousine business. Although, he did just buy a new Rolls.

[Craig Budgeon]

Dean, Tonys earned every dime he has made I was just hopeful the good news would stay on my side of the ledger. Edgar, I suspect the new Rolls is for sundays best, a Mercedes is the daily-driver, and a slightly used Mercedes serves as the winter salt-shaker.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Craig Budgeon

Dean, Tonys earned every dime he has made.

No argument from me on that point Craig. For a man who started working on guns and trading them from his Dad's garage, I'd say he's done pretty darn well.
My point was that his changing his production and business model over from classic sporting arms to modern high-capacity and high fire rate arms will prove good for Tony and his employees.... but not so good for those of us who have come to search out his wares on the Internet as well as major SXS venues.





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[Buddy Harrison]

From the descriptions of Tony provided by those of you who know him best, sounds like he and Ansley Fox would have gotten along famously.

[Craig Budgeon]

I don't agree Buddy. Every venture I have seen Tony take has turned to gold on the other hand Ansleys had to be liquidated to the best of my knowledge. Just a thought- great entrepreneurs have the ability to recognize market change and/or a consumer need long before there competitors.

[Mills]

Nice gun either way. It just goes to show that if it looks too good to be true, sometimes it is actually true