Methodology
Six weighted categories (100 points total). Offline gun-show capability is weighted because it’s where many systems break.
Updated: 2026-02-05
What this is
A practical comparison for operators — based on public product info and common dealer workflows.
Weights (total = 100)
| Category | Weight | What we look for |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance | 25 | Digital 4473 flow, electronic A&D, audit trails, corrections, inspection readiness. |
| POS/Retail | 20 | Speed at the counter, serialized inventory, holds/returns, roles. |
| eCommerce | 15 | Online catalog + inventory sync, order flow, transfer support, content basics. |
| Distributors | 15 | Catalog ingestion, availability/pricing sync, mapping quality. |
| Gun show/offline | 15 | Offline writes + durable queueing + reconciliation. |
| Support/Implementation | 10 | Onboarding, training, migration, responsiveness. |