Gun Stores/Smiths in Miami
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I have relatives in Miami and visit often.
For a gun shop the best I've found is National Gun 3709 W.Flagler St.,305-642-2355.Ask for Jack.He been there for decades,is friendly and knowlegeable.
For a gunsmith,Gun Doc 5405 N.W.82 Ave,305-477-2777.Ask for Dave Prewitt the owner.They know what they're doing.
However,for the very best service and cheapest prices drive 55 miles south to Key Largo to Kiffney's Guns at Mile Marker 103 in Central Plaza.Ask for Tom Kiffney,the owner ,who is also a Monroe County Deputy Sheriff.He will take very good care of you.305-451-0043
http://www.kiffneys.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/gun-doc-inc-doral
http://miami.citysearch.com/profile/2500236/coral_gables_fl/national_gun_incorporated.html
For a gun shop the best I've found is National Gun 3709 W.Flagler St.,305-642-2355.Ask for Jack.He been there for decades,is friendly and knowlegeable.
For a gunsmith,Gun Doc 5405 N.W.82 Ave,305-477-2777.Ask for Dave Prewitt the owner.They know what they're doing.
However,for the very best service and cheapest prices drive 55 miles south to Key Largo to Kiffney's Guns at Mile Marker 103 in Central Plaza.Ask for Tom Kiffney,the owner ,who is also a Monroe County Deputy Sheriff.He will take very good care of you.305-451-0043
http://www.kiffneys.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/gun-doc-inc-doral
http://miami.citysearch.com/profile/2500236/coral_gables_fl/national_gun_incorporated.html
Don't bother with Lou's Police Supply, I used to be a frequent customer, now I won't go there at all. The one guy I liked there who was a quality guy and knew his stuff is now long gone. The rest of them are not very nice people, blatantly rude often, their inventory isn't that impressive, and their prices are high.
Security Arms near Pinecrest I can recommend. Their prices are a little high, but they make up for it with excellent customer service. They don't have much in stock, but are happy to special order stuff and are very fast about doing so.
Jet's Florida Outdoors is a good place. Still slightly high prices, but knowledgeable about hunting arms and some defensive arms. They're attitude is a little odd, but after a while I realized it wasn't that they're unkind, they're just very business-like.
Florida Armory I don't recommend. They're odd people (a little scary I found), and something about the whole place just smells of mall-ninja. Prices are also very high.
Miami Police Supply (not to be confused with Lous Police Supply) on either Tamiami Trail or Coral Way (I forget now), is an ok place. Average prices, not too high, not too low, but the guys are pretty nice. My only gripe with them is that they're not very safety minded and once took me into the staff room to demonstrate a firearm, loaded it, put a bullet proof vest on a chair, and shot it standing a few feet away with me a few feet away as well. If that doesn't bother you, that's fine. I haven't been back since then though. I only bought one gun from them and that was before that incident.
There is some other gun store the name of which eludes me not far from Lous Police Supply on 103rd. It's a pawn shop as well. Prices were sky-high and they were just rude. I never bought anything from them and never will. Also some of the phrases I overheard being used between customers and salespeople made me think of Liquor store robberies and crime. They also have a gun range I believe. Maybe I jumped to conclusions with them, but I'm just telling you what I personally think.
Aces Indoor Range and Pro Shop is ok. The guys are a little mall-ninja-ish, but the prices are alright and they seem to be nice enough guys. The manager seemed very friendly and knowledgeable. Maybe give it a look. Their range is ok too.
Big Als range and gun shop I think is technically in Miami-Dade. It's on Hallandale Blvd. on the South side which makes me think it's just barely in Miami-Dade. I wouldn't go there. The guys are weird, the prices and selection suck, the range is terrible (and I mean really really terrible), and I knew the owner "Big Al" (whether or not he's still the owner I don't know) through ham radio fests and clubs and he was an anti-semitic racist jerk.
If you're willing to drive north a little bit into Broward, I can highly recommend a few places.
IPS/911 Store is my all time favorite. Really nice guys, really great prices, and ok selection. They also have a training facility and range (frangible ammo only though). I've bought most of what I own now there.
Arizona Shooting range I don't personally like, but many seem to like it a lot. It's on 441 near Commercial Blvd. I believe. I've never bought anything there, mainly because of the prices. Very good selection though.
Only The Best Firearms & Accessories is significantly north of you. They're a neat shop though with NFA stuff and the only store I know of in South Florida that regularly stocks LMT AR uppers and lowers (lots of them) as well as plenty of AR accessories. Prices are somewhat high though. The guys are similar to the guys at Jet's Florida Outdoors in that they're very business like. It's not bad, just don't expect to go in there and shoot the breeze for an extended period of time.
Of course there is Outdoor World both near you and near me. The one at the Dolphin Mall I believe is now open. Haven't been inside, but I assume they have the same selection as the one up here.
Also up in Broward is Weston Arms. Average prices but nice guys. Bad ammo selection though (mostly Magtech ammo which is fine if that's what you like I guess). They just opened a new shop off of I-595 near University Drive. You could easily get to by taking the Palmetto Expressway to I-75 and then I-75 to I-595 and head East about 5-6 miles. It would be on the right side if you did that.
I think that sums up the ones I know of. If you have any questions PM me and I'd be happy to help.
ETA: Oh yeah, there's also Charlies Armory on Flagler St. East of the Palmetto expressway. Ok shop, nothing special. There is a gunsmith there. Also, I forgot that Florida Armory supposedly stocks LMT stuff too.
Also, as for Gunsmiths. I know that Charlie's Armory has one, Security Arms has one, and Only the Best has one. That's all I know about gunsmiths down here though.
If you tell us where in Miami you'll be moving to many of us could narrow down the list a bit.
ETA Again - I see you'll be in the Gables. That's where I used to live until I moved back up here.
You'll be very close to Security Arms in Pinecrest (very very close and I recommend you at least go in there and get to know them). Also you'll be close to Jet's Florida Outdoors, Florida Armory (don't bother IMO), and Miami Police Supply (maybe worth looking at if you're ok with a little bit of doofus-like unsafe handing, I wasn't but if you are take a look).
Security Arms near Pinecrest I can recommend. Their prices are a little high, but they make up for it with excellent customer service. They don't have much in stock, but are happy to special order stuff and are very fast about doing so.
Jet's Florida Outdoors is a good place. Still slightly high prices, but knowledgeable about hunting arms and some defensive arms. They're attitude is a little odd, but after a while I realized it wasn't that they're unkind, they're just very business-like.
Florida Armory I don't recommend. They're odd people (a little scary I found), and something about the whole place just smells of mall-ninja. Prices are also very high.
Miami Police Supply (not to be confused with Lous Police Supply) on either Tamiami Trail or Coral Way (I forget now), is an ok place. Average prices, not too high, not too low, but the guys are pretty nice. My only gripe with them is that they're not very safety minded and once took me into the staff room to demonstrate a firearm, loaded it, put a bullet proof vest on a chair, and shot it standing a few feet away with me a few feet away as well. If that doesn't bother you, that's fine. I haven't been back since then though. I only bought one gun from them and that was before that incident.
There is some other gun store the name of which eludes me not far from Lous Police Supply on 103rd. It's a pawn shop as well. Prices were sky-high and they were just rude. I never bought anything from them and never will. Also some of the phrases I overheard being used between customers and salespeople made me think of Liquor store robberies and crime. They also have a gun range I believe. Maybe I jumped to conclusions with them, but I'm just telling you what I personally think.
Aces Indoor Range and Pro Shop is ok. The guys are a little mall-ninja-ish, but the prices are alright and they seem to be nice enough guys. The manager seemed very friendly and knowledgeable. Maybe give it a look. Their range is ok too.
Big Als range and gun shop I think is technically in Miami-Dade. It's on Hallandale Blvd. on the South side which makes me think it's just barely in Miami-Dade. I wouldn't go there. The guys are weird, the prices and selection suck, the range is terrible (and I mean really really terrible), and I knew the owner "Big Al" (whether or not he's still the owner I don't know) through ham radio fests and clubs and he was an anti-semitic racist jerk.
If you're willing to drive north a little bit into Broward, I can highly recommend a few places.
IPS/911 Store is my all time favorite. Really nice guys, really great prices, and ok selection. They also have a training facility and range (frangible ammo only though). I've bought most of what I own now there.
Arizona Shooting range I don't personally like, but many seem to like it a lot. It's on 441 near Commercial Blvd. I believe. I've never bought anything there, mainly because of the prices. Very good selection though.
Only The Best Firearms & Accessories is significantly north of you. They're a neat shop though with NFA stuff and the only store I know of in South Florida that regularly stocks LMT AR uppers and lowers (lots of them) as well as plenty of AR accessories. Prices are somewhat high though. The guys are similar to the guys at Jet's Florida Outdoors in that they're very business like. It's not bad, just don't expect to go in there and shoot the breeze for an extended period of time.
Of course there is Outdoor World both near you and near me. The one at the Dolphin Mall I believe is now open. Haven't been inside, but I assume they have the same selection as the one up here.
Also up in Broward is Weston Arms. Average prices but nice guys. Bad ammo selection though (mostly Magtech ammo which is fine if that's what you like I guess). They just opened a new shop off of I-595 near University Drive. You could easily get to by taking the Palmetto Expressway to I-75 and then I-75 to I-595 and head East about 5-6 miles. It would be on the right side if you did that.
I think that sums up the ones I know of. If you have any questions PM me and I'd be happy to help.
ETA: Oh yeah, there's also Charlies Armory on Flagler St. East of the Palmetto expressway. Ok shop, nothing special. There is a gunsmith there. Also, I forgot that Florida Armory supposedly stocks LMT stuff too.
Also, as for Gunsmiths. I know that Charlie's Armory has one, Security Arms has one, and Only the Best has one. That's all I know about gunsmiths down here though.
If you tell us where in Miami you'll be moving to many of us could narrow down the list a bit.
ETA Again - I see you'll be in the Gables. That's where I used to live until I moved back up here.
You'll be very close to Security Arms in Pinecrest (very very close and I recommend you at least go in there and get to know them). Also you'll be close to Jet's Florida Outdoors, Florida Armory (don't bother IMO), and Miami Police Supply (maybe worth looking at if you're ok with a little bit of doofus-like unsafe handing, I wasn't but if you are take a look).
If you know your new zipcode, you might give these a try...
http://www.fflfinder.com/
http://www.gunbroker.com/user/DealerNetwork.asp
http://www.gunsrus.net/ffllookup.asp
http://www.auctionarms.com/help/fflnetwork.cfm
http://www.fflfinder.com/
http://www.gunbroker.com/user/DealerNetwork.asp
http://www.gunsrus.net/ffllookup.asp
http://www.auctionarms.com/help/fflnetwork.cfm
Stauble
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if you are into bying mil-surp
http://www.samcoglobal.com/index.htm
ive bought a couple of guns from them before. they are good people. they let you pick it up at thier warehouse if you want
I live in Fort Lauderdale and avoid Miami like the plague
http://www.samcoglobal.com/index.htm
ive bought a couple of guns from them before. they are good people. they let you pick it up at thier warehouse if you want
I live in Fort Lauderdale and avoid Miami like the plague
obiwan1
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Miami's not bad. You just have to get used to it. If you're single, there are TONS of hot women.... South Beach and Coconut Grove are known world wide. Other than that it's no different from any major city (that's over 50% Hispanic).
I haven't been into a some of the shops mentioned, but I share the opinions on most that I have. I really haven't found one that i like. Just a couple that I tolerate. I do go to Lou's, but then I get a LEO discount. I haven't asked for one in any other place - but I haven't bought anything recently either.
There's a new store called "Delta Hawk Arms" on 8th St near that Palmetto. I haven't been there but they have tables at the gun shows. The guys seem OK.
I thought GunDoc was out of business?
There's a Fischer's gunsmithing just off Bird Rd by the Palmetto. He says that he does mostly shotguns now. Kind of hard to find - he's in semi retirement and has odd hours. I didn't know that any of the other stores have on site 'smiths.
I usually shoot at Big Al's. I don't have a problem with the amenities. I just go to shoot and I bring the ammo that I need.
I don't care for the restrictions at Trail Glades for shooting so I seldom go there.
Speaking of gun shows (I just got home from one). There aren't many good deals lately. However - at today's show there was a major dealer - taking up 3 ROWS. Their sale items looked reasonably priced and were from most of the major manufacturers. If I needed something I'd have started my dickering there.
I did see some 7.62x39 ammo for $199/1000 out the door.
I'm rambling because I'm tired. The last three hours touching and shopping but buying nothing - not even cleaning supplies. That's alright - there's always another show in a few weeks.
I haven't been into a some of the shops mentioned, but I share the opinions on most that I have. I really haven't found one that i like. Just a couple that I tolerate. I do go to Lou's, but then I get a LEO discount. I haven't asked for one in any other place - but I haven't bought anything recently either.
There's a new store called "Delta Hawk Arms" on 8th St near that Palmetto. I haven't been there but they have tables at the gun shows. The guys seem OK.
I thought GunDoc was out of business?
There's a Fischer's gunsmithing just off Bird Rd by the Palmetto. He says that he does mostly shotguns now. Kind of hard to find - he's in semi retirement and has odd hours. I didn't know that any of the other stores have on site 'smiths.
I usually shoot at Big Al's. I don't have a problem with the amenities. I just go to shoot and I bring the ammo that I need.
I don't care for the restrictions at Trail Glades for shooting so I seldom go there.
Speaking of gun shows (I just got home from one). There aren't many good deals lately. However - at today's show there was a major dealer - taking up 3 ROWS. Their sale items looked reasonably priced and were from most of the major manufacturers. If I needed something I'd have started my dickering there.
I did see some 7.62x39 ammo for $199/1000 out the door.
I'm rambling because I'm tired. The last three hours touching and shopping but buying nothing - not even cleaning supplies. That's alright - there's always another show in a few weeks.
mulletguter
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Another option. There is a least one gun show a month in S. FL I go to the Ft. Lauderdale and Palm Beach shows. Like most GS you can find some good deals at times. The Lauderdale show is bigger than the PB show. I haven’t been to any of the Miami shows.
If you have a FL CWL you can walk out the door with a firearm If not there is a waiting period.
http://suncoastgunshows.com/index.htm
http://www.flgunshows.com/
http://southernclassicgun.com/Schedule.htm
If you have a FL CWL you can walk out the door with a firearm If not there is a waiting period.
http://suncoastgunshows.com/index.htm
http://www.flgunshows.com/
http://southernclassicgun.com/Schedule.htm
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