HST for GAP...and a mystery

[gary newport]

Way back at the end of January, I ordered some Federal HST .45 GAP ammo from Streicher's Police Supply. The web site said that HST GAP was back-ordered and would be available in six or so weeks, so I waited patiently.

Last week, I got a bit impatient and e-mailed Streicher's to inquire about my order. I received the following reply:

"Gary,

I just spoke with Federal and they are shipping that out on May 8th. I was told that they are on back order due to a very large order. Kathy at Federal said that it will be sent out no later than May 8th."

Okay, I can be patient a bit longer, but now my curiousity is out of control: Federal had "a very large order" for something which delayed delivery of HST GAP to suppliers. Wonder if that "very large order" was for .45 GAP HST and, if so, who placed it? Hmmm.

[mike_1]

Does make you go hmmmmmmmmmm.
Mike

[Glock2336]

bookmarked

[nosuchagency]

they'd tell you, but then the gov't entity that issued the purchase order would have to delegate to another subordinate entity to...well, you know the rest.

[Sgt Glockman]

I had also ordered some Federal HST .45GAP 230 gr. JHP ammo ($18 for a box of 50 rounds) from Streichers it was back ordered. UPS just delivered my back ordered ammo. I immediately went to the Streichers web site and ordered more. It's great looking ammo can't wait to test it out.

Sgt Glockman

www.streichers.com

[Otto von Glock]

Had a GAPfest at the range today. I tried some Federal American Eagles, Speer Lawman, Speer Gold Dots 185 grs. JHP and Federal HST 230 gr. JHP I purchased from Streicher's.

All three Glocks performed flawlessly. The practice ammo groups were not too bad - opened up a bit. But the Federal HST's were fantastic. It will be hard to top this cartridge. Not a noticible difference in recoil, either.

Anyway, in the mail today, I received a notice form Streicher's. Free shipping for Father's Day. I hope they haven't sold out!

[SDGlock23]

I ordered some from them a few weeks back and nothing yet, so they may be backordered.

[Alphaman]

Do they charge you while you wait if it's not in stock?

[SDGlock23]

No they don't charge you until it's in stock and is ready to ship to your door ;)