Welcome to GA and to the ODT! FYI, I lived in Rockford for 4 years and Chicago for 5 years (I don't miss it one bit...besides friends that is).
Let me guess, the Bucket of .22 is being sold by 1SPARKY (ammo flipper alert ) ? I'm not sure why, or even how, he would know if you had multiple accounts (maybe because you're new...I don't know).
Rockford is rough these days, I was closer to Chicago in Lake County (Fox Lake, Antioch, etc.). Yea, it was weird and I wasn't expecting that response, but hey, it's still a marginally free country, right?
well I do not know how much you know, so I will throw this out there.
TRY before you BUY!
Yes, Here in the free territories, you can RENT a GUN!!!
Many local shops have ranges and as such will rent you a firearm .
I Suggest Pawing as many different firearms to see what you like, Shoot them. BUY the one you like best.
The guys here might hate me for this, but it helps prevent buyers' remorse and the resulting sale.
Have fun, stay safe and remember the 4 rules of Firearm safety
I hear ya, I'm actually a member at the Gun Club in Norcross, which is a nice little range with a super friendly staff so I get FREE rentals, muhahahaha. So far, I'm really digging that P99, but I'm in no hurry to buy.