[mephisto]

im in arizona. El mirage. I like Lone wolf in glendale.

[blades67]

I recommend Pistol Parlour in Mesa.

[jsalcedo]

Powderhorn in San Antonio

[Bowlcut]

Acadamy of Self Presivation, Joelton TN. 20 mins north of Nashville on I-24

[Ala Dan]

Most definitely:

Simmons Sporting Goods
2001-2nd Ave North
Bessemer, AL 35020

PX: (205) 425-4720

Ask for: Dale, Ray, Johnny, or Clay!
Good people, excellent service, better prices.


Be sure and tell 'em I sent you~

Best wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

[Reason]

Impact Guns (http://impactguns.com) just north of Salt Lake City, UT.

Class 3 dealer with great prices on just about everything. Even though they're 45 minutes from me, I still like to go up there every so often.

[4Truck]

Virginia Arms in Manassas Va.

Their prices are fair, and the service is excellent!!

[45R]

River City Gun Exchange in Sacramento, CA Best service in the area Bar None!!!!

[P95Carry]

My nearest, ''Laurel Sport Inc, W Pitt st, Bedford'' is good .. I get on well with the owner and have done good business ......... not the cheapest but i do like to support my local store.

Otherwise .... for sheer stock choice ..... ''Hornics Sporting Goods, Johnstown'' (on 403 outa town) ..... shoot trap and skeet with owner and his son and they have such a choice,. Again .. not cheapest but ...... so easy to spend money there!!!:D

[cratz2]

Plainfield Shooting Supply in Plainfield, IN (just west of Indy).

[Darrin]

Not Gun City

[mummac]

Sonny's Guns Tampa, FL

[Feanaro]

Haven't visited them all yet so I can't really say but Gun Cellar on Montgomery Highway, Hoover AL, has real nice people staffing it and some nice rifles. Only one class three that I know of though, a REAL 1928 Thompson. Too bad it's ten thousand or I'd jump all over it. ;)

[M38]

The Internet.

[dinosaur]

Boyer`s Hardware in Slatington. They usually have a nice selection of used guns. If you see something you like, buy it right now! Next week is too late.:cuss:

[WhoKnowsWho]

Best experience so far...
Tucson, AZ

1.) West of the Pecos
Extremely nice, pretty good selection, nice and cozy shop, they take care of you.

I like some others, but they are the best I believe.

[Rembrandt]

I do a lot of work related travel, so my "area" is pretty large....Cabela's and Scheels are the ultimate stores. Walk into any Cabela's Gun Library and it's pure class. Wide assortment of handguns to the finest in drillings, doubles, and collectibles.

here's a link... http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/community/gun/gun-home.jhtml?hierarchyId=10468&rid=5000115032502

[Sisco]

"Working Mans Guns" in Garden City KS.
Fair prices and Don stands behind the stuff he sells. Kimber, Benelli, Ruger, and trades are welcome.

[280PLUS]

my buddy's basement

:evil: :neener:

[pdt203]

Larry's Pistol and Pawn!

Huntsville, AL




Johnny in Huntsville :neener:

[Mauserlady]

Here in Cali it would be "The Gun Shop" hands down...

At my other home in AZ it would have to be"The Longhorn" in Bullhead City...

[Dave Markowitz]

Surplus City on Bustleton Pike in Feasterville, PA.

I've bought a couple of used Smiths, a Single Six, and some milsurps there.

[10-Ring]

No "best" shop for me. I frequent 3 shops mostly to see anything new that might trickle in, and BS a while.

[dairycreek]

Despite the name it sells pretty much guns and accesories. The store carries several thousand rifles and handguns in stock at all times and will get you anything you want in a jiffy. Price and trade in have always been very fair in my experience. The staff are extremely knowledgable and businesslike in their dealings with the customer. No baloney or messing around. Good shooting;)

http://www.concealco.com/keiths.html

[Jrob24]

Four Seasons Guns in Woburn. Good prices, knowledgable staff.

[rick458]

I am rather partial to Marburger's in SeaBrook Tx

[Nightcrawler]

In my two trips to the SLC area I visited Impact Guns and Totally Awesome Guns. Both places were really cool (though TAG gets extra props for letting me rent the UMP45...)

Here in Upper Michigan, visit Freeman's Gun Store in the back of Northwood's in Hancock. Good selection, and Rick, the owner, is a Vietnam vet.

[glockten]

Franklin Gun Shop

Reloader's Bench in Mt. Juliet

[Hkmp5sd]

Lakeland Center (formerly the Lakeland Civic Center). There is a gun show about every other month.

For your NFA needs, Tim's Guns in Winter Haven, Fl.

[HBK]

Larry's Guns in Olympia. Also, Northwind Firearms has great prices and it is kind of special order only.

[Schuey2002]

Pistol River Firearms in North Bend. They've got the best selection of rifles ( both preban and C3) and pistols in town.

Plus, Jerry's Stuff 'N Things out on South Empire Blvd. in Coos Bay. It's fun to go in there and just chew the fat. ;)

[FlyinGN]

Yea dave, SC is good. Classic pistol around the corner is better. Delias in NE Philly is very good to. As is Mike & Kates. Actually we have a lot of good gun shops in the Philly area We are very lucky:)

Frank





Surplus City on Bustleton Pike in Feasterville, PA.

I've bought a couple of used Smiths, a Single Six, and some milsurps there.


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[BryanP]

Darrin said -

Not Gun City

Eeek. There are still people that go to that rathole? If you're in the Nashville area the two best stores around are Specialty Arms in Lavergne (I have a Sig P220 on layaway there now) and Franklin Guns in Franklin.

[OEF_VET]

I've got to cast a third vote in favor of Franklin Gun Shop. Great selection and prices. I was in there Saturday with the better half, getting her to pick out her birthday present. She decided on a Beretta Tomcat.

I've also got to cast a third vote against Gun S***ty. Overpriced, arroant, not too bright.

ASP in Joelton is ok, but doesn't have the selection of Franklin or of Specialty Arms. Same goes for Gun Mart or Sporting Arms, both on Charlotte Pike. On Target in Murfreesboro is alright, little selection, but their range is top-notch.

Frank

[BryanP]

On Target in Murfreesboro is alright, little selection, but their range is top-notch.

Ooh, very nice range indeed. I haven't been back to Owl Hollow since shortly after On Target opened.

[JeepDriver]

Continental Arms in Cockeysville Maryland

Class III dealer and indoor pistol range with a good group of people working there

[44Caliber]

The best gun store in eastern Massachusetts is the Four Seasons 76 Winn St Woburn Exit 32 East off Rt 128
44Caliber:rolleyes:

[TechBrute]

In San Diego, north county, Precision Arms is the best rifle and special order store, Duncan's has the biggest selection of shotguns but not the greatest prices, and Iron Sights has the best indoor range and best handgun prices and selection.

Here in Dallas, I'm still trying to find my way around, but I can tell you to avoid Bullseye in Duncanville. Their prices were downright insulting ($650 for a Glock 17 with standard sights?), and the people that worked there are a bunch of old farts that treated me like a kid (I'm 29). Also, at their range they only allow handguns, no rifles or shotguns. They also like to talk smack about the previous owner to make themselves look better. Failed.

K2 Sports in north Dallas has been great, but they pretty much limit their scope to AR-15 rifles. As it stands now, they are my preferred store.

Arlington Arms rates a big fat 5 out of 10. Nothing offensive, but they seem to be struggling as their racks were a little bare. Decent prices, though. I guess it's just a sign of the times.

I was at Alpine today, and they have a nice outdoor range, but I get irritated at their idea of "rapid fire." If I'm planting them ALL in the black, then who cares how fast I shoot? Anyway, their prices were a tad high, but not offensive.

I stuck my head in Galyans in the Parks mall, and although I don't care for the large store atmosphere, they had good prices and a wide selection, including handguns. They are a sporting goods store, so they are a step ahead of Wally World. I love Texas! You can buy a handgun IN THE MALL!!

[BlkHawk73]

As far as selection...Kittery trading Post in Kittery. Their prices keep me from buying and thier attitude keeps me from talking. It's a place to LOOK since they almost always get the new models in early. Besides having a brother with a FFL is a great asset. :p

[5ptdeerhunter]

I have had a good experience at a gun shop near my house called Michi-gun. They are really quite nice and very helpful. I know of a not so nice gun shop also but I won't mention any names.

[Bowlcut]

ive really been meaning to get down to franklin gun. havent been able to find exactly how you get to it tho, see it from the high way thats about it.

But ASP in Joelton has a great group of guys in there. Yea selection in case isnt all that great but it is diverse, and they can order anything. Plus range is pretty decent, and its well priced. I dont like Speciliaty cause the guys in there were rude to me a few times, and only selection they really have is Smith since they are a licensed dealer.

[BryanP]

Bowlcut said ...

I've really been meaning to get down to franklin gun. havent been able to find exactly how you get to it tho, see it from the high way thats about it.

Get off I-65 at exit 65. Go west and you'll see a McDonalds on your right. Turn right on that street. You'll pass a car dealership that will then be on your right. Just past the car dealership (not very far, anyway) you'll turn right again and that will take you up to Franklin Guns.

Here -

Map to Franklin Guns (http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?Pyt=Typ&ed=1_PfkOp_0To9_g_5ZIyAlCxxqhCh6H2XOR0SbvflhurS7LSmPLr7i2xQG4k902F1mbkwBE4ChQPVJgf9KrqlUw--&csz=Franklin,+TN+37067&country=us&mag=8&cs=9&name=Franklin+Gun+Shop+Llc&desc=(615)+599-5562)

You know, I've heard other people complain that someone was rude to them at Specialty Arms. I've never had that experience myself. Yeah, they do tend to push S&W and it is their largest section. As for selection, I've bought Marlin, Taurus, Ruger and soon a Sig from them, but never a Smith.

[SquirrelNuts]

DKL Firearms in Austell, GA.

These guys are great, all of them.

I am pretty tired of some of the junk you have to put up with at most of the North Atlanta stores I visit.

-SquirrelNuts

[glockten]

I like the selection at Specialty, and the employees are courteous enough, but the owner strikes me as a jerk.

The gunsmith is a good guy.

[Gordy Wesen]

North of Seattle in Edmonds there is a great little store called, "Adventure Sports". Been shopping there for more than 20 years.

[BryanP]

Glockten said -
I like the selection at Specialty, and the employees are courteous enough, but the owner strikes me as a jerk.

The gunsmith is a good guy.

That must be my secret then. I have have almost no interaction with the owner. I usually talk to another guy who works there. And yeah, their smith is a really nice guy and really really seems to know his stuff.

[OEF_VET]

The range at ASP is ok, but mattresses for a backstop? Me thinks they need to invest in some improvements, thenmaybe I could shoot Magnums in there.

[The Rock]

The Armory - Virginia Beach, VA

Big selection of normal stuff and a stocking Class 3 Dealer.

Ammo cheap and all kinds of shooting accessories. Even has a website at the-armory.com. We sell and ship ammo all over; not to mention guns.

TR

[Ringer]

5ptdeerhunter
I know of a not so nice gun shop also but I won't mention any names.

That wouldn't be the shop/range with the sign on the front door indicating that CCW is not permitted within would it?

[ClammaCleeta]

-The Harlem Street Gun Store here in Buffalo, NY.

To be quite honest, it is the only firearms dealer I've bought from locally, but had a great experience there and definately recommend it to any and all members in the area.

[MR.G]

I wish there was a good one around here. Would prefer to buy locally. The owners the local shops are all clones. They have the same personality and knowledge of guns. For the last year I have been buying over the internet.

[JohnKSa]

Hmmmm. Wait a minute, I'll come up with something... ;)

[cool45auto]

Smoky Mountain Trader

"Fair and on the square in Cleveland, GA. Come see us, don't make us come find you!"

[Backwoods]

In my area there are two good gun stores. There is "Fin-Fur-and Feather" just outside of Ashland. Good sized store, not quite the size of a Cabelas Store, but spacious, clean and well stocked. The other one is "Sportsmans Den" on the north side of Shelby. Not as large as F-FandF but still plenty large enough, good selection of merchandise. Nice place.

Don in Ohio

[notbubba]

The best I've found in my area of Michigan (Ingham, Eaton, & Jackson counties) is here in Jackson.

Schupbach's Sporting Goods
They're downtown on Pearl St.

Good selection, pretty good prices, thu Michigan prices seems high compared to what I read here.


You get farther north and Jay's Sporting Goods is the place to go.

Cabela's is ok for stuff.
As far as gun, they're ok if you're willing to pay top dollar and you don't need the staff to know anything about guns.

[caseydog]

I have a few , Hornicks Sporting Goods in Johnstown, good selection , nice folk , no huge bargains though. About an hour and a half from Grice guns in Clearfield , now this is a toy store , every cataloged item from S&W including PC guns , Ruger , Taurus, Glock and a few others in handguns. Long guns is just absurd, they have them in double sided rows out on the sales floor (used stuff) . Something like 20,000 new guns in stock. Good prices, sometimes insane ammo deals, virtually anything for reloading, locally owned.

A note to P95carry we are fairly close here , you're around Bedford I guess and I'm up close to Ebensburg, about equidistant from Hornicks, maybe we'll cross paths some day. If you ever want to see Grices , drop me a note , a buddy and I are going up in mid -June , you're welcome to ride along, I spent Sunday in Reynoldsdale at some relatives , I really miss Terry Mickles shop out on 56 near the hatchery, he was a great guy. Case

[jimbo]

In Sacramento:

River City Gun Exchange. Best prices and nice guys. I buy all my guns there now.:p

[The Silver Bullet 1719]

Ed's Gun Shop in Vass, NC. Good selection, good prices, and friendly staff.

[schild]

Megasports Firearms, Plainfield, IL.

[Metatron]

Here in the big town of Oklahoma City, I really like Outdoor America (Fred Baker Firearms). Really nice selection and prices, and a lot of the staff is pretty bright. In fact, I was just there yesterday for their "memorial blowout". Unfortunately (I mean cry-in-your-beer type unfortunately), I walked out empty handed.

[BowStreetRunner]

Dean' Gun Shop in St. Joe, MO
good selection of old and new.....1911s, Glocks, Wheelguns, old rifles, Ak variants, non-annoying salesmen....fun place to go browse and dream
BSR

[Dr.Who]

G.A.T. (Guns, archery, Tackle) in Dundee Ill. 3 indoor pistol ranges, plus an archery range. 2 Levels, the largest slecetion of long guns, shotguns, SAA, doubles, semis, revolvers... etc. Reloading, leather, fish'n, air guns, paint ball, even a gatlin gun on a trolley. www.gatguns.com...

Enjoy...:D

No, I do not work for them...

[Walther P99]

I've been going to Firearms Training Pluss in San Antonio; they have good proces and seem to know what they're doing.

[Spackler]

Grice Guns, Clearfield, PA
Pioneer Guns, Altoona, PA

are my two favorites.

[Dionysusigma]

Here in the big town of Oklahoma City, I really like Outdoor America (Fred Baker Firearms). Really nice selection and prices, and a lot of the staff is pretty bright.

I'll second that, and also because it's not a chain store *shudder*

[P95Carry]

Spackler ..... I am only 30 miles SSW of Altoona ..... can you give me the heads up on location of Pioneer Guns in Altoona ... is it Plank end or 17th end??

Be grateful for info .. may well go check em out! :) :)

[six 4 sure]

My vote would have to be for Hick's Trading Station in Pinckneyville, IL. Family owned business for over 40 years run by two brothers. Probably one of the best selections south of Springfield. They advertise "over 2000 guns in stock". Someday I'm going to talk them out of one of their hats that has "Hicks for Guns" printed on it.

Six

[Ian Sean]

Weaknecht's Sporting Goods in Hamburg, PA. good bunch of folks. I have no complaints. If they don't have it, they will order no problem. Good prices to boot.

Millers, just south of Wilmington Delaware on 13. They were always pretty good but I haven't been there for a year.

My last few purchases have been at gun shows though.

[ball3006]

they are a milsurp dealer and also have a table at the gunshows around here too. Cheaper Than Dirt is pretty good but mostly all new stuff but the rest of the store makes up for it......chris3

[Meowhead]

This is the northwest Indiana area:

Rangemaster's Outfitters in Chesterton
Blythe's Sporting Goods in Valparaiso
Blythe's Sporting Goods in Griffith

Shooting ranges are attached to the first two. Rangemaster's just moved to a new facility - in places it feels more like an office complex than a gun store. NICE.

[Ullr]

I am pretty tired of some of the junk you have to put up with at most of the North Atlanta stores I visit.

No joke! I'm sick and tired of feeling like every clerk at every shop I've been to is trying to hussle me. I'll have to stop by your suggested shop...

[Gordy Wesen]

Did I say Adventure Sports in Edmonds WA?
425 771 3877

[makdaddy03]

Was Langleys Gun Shop Valley Al. but they are going out of business 6-30-03. Now the "Best" has to be Pawn City Lanett AL.

[Walther P99]

I used to live near this area several years back. Back then I loved going to Fetla's, it had almost everything; although I heard the City of Gary went after them trying to blame their horrendous crime rate on guns and gun-dealers and they ceased selling handguns. :rolleyes: :cuss:

I also liked Blythe's indoor shooting range, especially being able to adjust the target distance.

[Victor Romen]

A well deserved vote for Bill's Trading Post in Prescott, AZ.

[Minute_Of_Torso]

Boerner Firearms in Gorst, WA (halfway between Bremerton and Port Orchard). Best selection in the whole county, always willing to "do the deal."

[Kingson]

In Western MA
Triple A Guns in West Springfield MA. One of the best stores i've been in. Very nice guys

[Spackler]

Sent you a PM with directions to Pioneer.

[P95Carry]

Spackler ......... many thx .. for some reason my PM notifications have dried up . no idea why! :( Glad you told me .... have now got it and much appreciated .. will go check that out pretty soon next time over there.