St. Louis Gun Shops
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pearsonm
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I’ve got an itch for a CZ75. Are there any strong CZ dealers in St. Louis? I haven’t found any in my neighborhood (St Peters).
jungleking
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It's been a few months. Most of the madness I guess has faded and it sounds like places are starting to get stocked again. I haven't been out to area shops since the 1st week of January, really just staying away from it all. Has anyone been out recently and could help us all out on availability and pricing of AR parts and Accessories? Would love to find a reasonably priced lower to begin my (long-term)build.
Thanks!
Thanks!
jungleking
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I'm trying to be patient. Just getting harder to do so. With more states falling to the politics it's only a matter of time until Illinois starts starts its own push. If I can at least find the minimum then I should be good.
Still a good idea to get a gauge on the area. Have been reading in other forums about how other places are starting to show signs of life.
Still a good idea to get a gauge on the area. Have been reading in other forums about how other places are starting to show signs of life.
Racinfan83
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I will second this motion! Great little shop! I've bought several from there and you can't beat his prices. Not sure if he is still doing "waiting lists" for specific items - but he will order in something specific if you want. They have a Facebook page as well and will sometimes put up their deals on there. I know the other day they had several guns on special sale - stuff that they had multiples of... And YES they are busy - so if you go just be patient!
M&M seems to have decent service but I have always found their prices a bit high.
Best chance of finding a CZ on a whim is probably Grafs, they usually have a couple in the case at all times. If you are willing to wait, Dunn's in Pevely can order direct from CZ and I have found their prices across the board are generally $20-40 better than most shops in town.
In my view M&M has the best customer service in the area. They start out low on prices, but will go lower still if you pay in cash. If you are buying a used gun, they point out all the flaws before you buy it.
I would ask for a price for M&M to order one for you. Let us know if you were able to find it cheaper anywhere else.
jungleking
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Only been to M&M once, small place but they were very courteous and the environment was welcoming. Would go back if the drive wasn't so far. probably go through as much in gas for the two trips I would have to make thanks to Illinois bureaucracy, as I would in savings.
Anybody know about Trojan arms in troy,il? Think that's the name.
Anybody know about Trojan arms in troy,il? Think that's the name.
Krusty783
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I'm looking to get an FNX-45. Does anyone know a good FN dealer in St. Louis, besides Cabela's?
Oh, and American Arms Co. or something like that is now open on Manchester in the shopping center between Highview and Hilsdale (~ 3/4 of a mile east of Clarkson). They are on facebook and have been open since October or so of last year. I stopped in last week to check the place out and was told they are building an indoor range a bit to the east of them. Nice guys, but their guns were all priced at MSRP as far as I could tell.
Oh, and American Arms Co. or something like that is now open on Manchester in the shopping center between Highview and Hilsdale (~ 3/4 of a mile east of Clarkson). They are on facebook and have been open since October or so of last year. I stopped in last week to check the place out and was told they are building an indoor range a bit to the east of them. Nice guys, but their guns were all priced at MSRP as far as I could tell.
wow6599
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https://www.fnhusa.com/dealers?sear...radius=50&type=Commercial&submit=Find+Dealers
I have posted here about LGS before, but without a doubt, Dunn's in Pevely is by far the best. Large selection and prices that are around, or lower than, online stores like Bud's.
They also almost always have cases of ammo - .357, .45, 9mm, 40, etc..
Just bought my wife a LCP (new, updated version) for $299. And the ammo prices are good too. IMHO, nobody else is even close.
https://www.shopdunns.com/
There's also Ruby's Guns in the shopping center right at the intersection of Manchester & Clarkson. Pretty much right next door to Lukas Liqour, a large-ish liquor & wine store with good top-shelf stuff (and plenty of everyday stuff, too).
I found Ruby's by accident going to Lukas' looking for some good Irish Whiskey for the family St. Patrick's day get together.
There's also Defensor Tactical now in Valley Park, in the same shopping center that On Target used to be in.
High Country Shooting Sports
Stopped to refill the car the other day in Cedar Hill, MO, about 30 miles out Hwy 30.
Across the street was a nice, clean brick building--an open gun store.
They were new to me, and they have been in business for around a year. Their inventory included some of the top shelf S&W revolvers and 1911 models, all new stuff. I liked the guy behind the counter that day, a retired city police officer who goes back to the days when officers carried Colt and Smith .38s.
The next day I drove back out and picked up a Pro Series L Frame revolver.
Stopped to refill the car the other day in Cedar Hill, MO, about 30 miles out Hwy 30.
Across the street was a nice, clean brick building--an open gun store.
They were new to me, and they have been in business for around a year. Their inventory included some of the top shelf S&W revolvers and 1911 models, all new stuff. I liked the guy behind the counter that day, a retired city police officer who goes back to the days when officers carried Colt and Smith .38s.
The next day I drove back out and picked up a Pro Series L Frame revolver.
Racinfan83
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If the guy wanting a CZ 75 is still looking - M&M has two of them. I was just in there about an hour ago....
http://mmguns.com/M&M_Guns_and_Supplies/Home.html
http://mmguns.com/M&M_Guns_and_Supplies/Home.html
ErikO
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Graff's in St Charles has a CZ 75 in their case as well.
CopperFouling
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This place has a fairly decent selection of accessories, but the prices on the firearms are high (some over MSRP).
What did they have? Anything used? I'm going to be in that area tomorrow, so I might stop by.
wow6599
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I thought I would post this for anyone looking for a new Ruger LCP. I went today and bought another one from Dunn's - now for $279.99. I don't work for these folks, or have a horse in the race......just a great deal.
https://www.shopdunns.com/
https://www.shopdunns.com/
JTHunter
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I live in Illinois near St. Louis and was shopping at two local stores today. One is part of a regional chain, the other is a fairly new "sporting goods store". This store has ammo, guns, reloading supplies, some archery equipment, and a lot of fishing supplies. BOTH stores are starting to get some ammo back in but the prices are outlandish!
The new store had Hornady FTX 110 gr in .357 at $25/20 rds. and Eley .22LR HP's for $7.25/50 rds.!!!
Rural King wasn't any better. Remington Golden bulk .22LR was $22/225 rds.
and 158 gr JSP in .357 was $35/50 rds.
I passed on it all - for now.
The new store had Hornady FTX 110 gr in .357 at $25/20 rds. and Eley .22LR HP's for $7.25/50 rds.!!!
Rural King wasn't any better. Remington Golden bulk .22LR was $22/225 rds.
and 158 gr JSP in .357 was $35/50 rds.I passed on it all - for now.
CopperFouling
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Omnibus review (really long)
Okay, I have done my best to evaluate as many local shops as I possibly can. I have excluded large retail shops because I prefer to spend my money at local places. These evaluations are obviously subjective and limited to my experience (and, as such, they may differ from your experiences), but they are made in a concerted good-faith effort to provide a basic overview of local shops. I think I tend to be biased toward shops with large inventories, so take that into consideration.
I have been to all of them here, some of them repeatedly, on a quest for a Smith 627. The quest has proven fruitless, but I have a pretty huge basis for comparative evaluation.
If anyone has more to add, feel free to send me a PM. I will add the review and give you the credit.
Firearms dealers in or near St. Louis
Rating: 5 = excellent; 3 = average; 1 = poor
Graf’s Reloading (Recommended)
636.946.7468
923 South 5th,
Saint Charles, MO 63301-2416
Last visit: August 2013
Prices (4.5): reasonable prices as a whole, sometimes discounts for firearms when paying cash. Selection (3): tends to have several dozen handguns, particularly polymer ones. Has some long guns but not many. Has the best selection in the area for reloading. Service (4.5): helpful and knowledgeable. Will help beginning reloaders with advice.
Smitty’s Sporting Goods (Highly recommended)
636.586.5839
13220 Timberwood Lane
De Soto, MO 63020
Prices (4): reasonable prices. Benefits from one of the lowest sales tax rates in the area. Selection (5): best selection in the area, ranging from expensive double shotguns (Brownings and Berettas) to every sort of handgun imaginable. Tends to specialize in limited runs of firearms. Best place in the area to look for an obscure or rare firearm, although it might not be on display. Service (5): excellent service, every time. Will spend any amount of time with a customer to ensure customer is satisfied with purchase (I have spent over an hour on each of two firearms purchased there.) Always courteous. Excellent knowledge of firearms, cartridges, and scopes.
This is my absolute favorite LGS in the St. Louis area. It rocks.
Last visit: March 2013
M&M Guns
636.387.1199
16 Main Street
St. Peters, MO 63376
Prices (3): tend to be slightly higher than other area shops. Selection (3.5): has a good mixture of handguns—mostly semiautomatics—and long guns. Some reloading supplies, holsters, and accessories. Good selection of ammunition. Service (4.5): responds quickly and professionally to customers’ needs. Almost always helpful and courteous. Has a lot of fans.
Last visit: July 2013
Ruby’s Guns
636.527.0480
15931 Manchester Road
Ellisville, MO 63011
Prices (3): mostly reasonable, around the area average. Nothing too high, but no steals, either. Selection (2.5): some long guns, including a decent amount of .22 LRs. Handgun selection is limited, particularly regarding higher-end handguns. Service (n/a): friendly, but not enough experience to rate.
Last visit: July 2013
On Target
636.861.1055
590 Vance Road
Valley Park, MO 63088
Prices (1): high relative to other area stores. Selection (2): limited selection of both handguns and long guns. Few used guns. Service (n/a): left immediately after seeing prices.
Does have a shooting range.
Last visit: August 2012
H&H Guns
636.456.6118
115 East Main Street
Warrenton, Missouri 63383
Prices (n/a): did not look close enough. Selection (3): decent selection of both handguns and long guns. Some used firearms. Service (4.5): friendly and helpful.
Last visit: June 2012
Franklin’s Firearms (Recommended)
636.528.2124
#2 Oakley Plaza
Troy, MO 63379
Prices (3): variable, although some prices are quite high, particularly on used handguns. However, the owner will negotiate. Selection (4): good selection of handguns. Almost always has some interesting used handguns (particularly old Smith & Wessons) in stock. Long guns range from the occasional higher-end shotgun (Brownings—sometimes old A5s and sometimes doubles) to many used rimfires and centerfires. Stock changes very quickly here. Service (4.5): friendly and helpful. Will order if firearm is not in stock.
Last visit: June 2013
Don’s Guns
636.528.5503
507 E Cherry Street
Troy, MO 63379
Prices (2.5): some good deals here, but a lot tends to be priced higher. Selection (3.5): Good selection of long guns, particularly rifles. Some higher-end rifles. Decent selection of handguns. Service (1.5): have been ignored several times and offered help once. Have heard several instances of obscenities. Not impressed.
Last visit: June 2013
Metro Shooting Supplies
314.993.4867
11434 St. Charles Rock Road
Bridgeton, MO 63044
Prices (1): tend to be higher relative to other area shops. Many firearms at or over MSRP. Selection (4): mostly new firearms. Good selection of revolvers, 1911s, home-defense shotguns, and AR-style rifles. Service (3.5): overall, friendly and knowledgeable.
Last visit: May 2013
Nick’s Gun and Pawn (Recommended)
636.432.0001
1125 Clock Tower Plaza
Washington, MO 63090
Prices (3): around the area average. Selection (5): packed wall-to-wall in this tiny shop without being cluttered. Great selection of handguns and long guns. Has lots of ammunition. Good selection of used firearms, particularly long guns. Service (n/a): friendly but not enough experience to rate.
Ultimate Defense
636.278.2825
590 Turner Blvd
St Peters, MO 63376
Prices (3): some firearms are about average, others higher. Selection (3): mostly new firearms. Tends to have many semiautomatic handguns and a few revolvers, rifles, and shotguns. Tends to be focused on personal defense (obviously, right?). Service (4.5): prompt and knowledgeable. Friendly staff members.
Has many courses available to novice and experienced shooters (owned by LEO). Would recommend courses there. Has a firing range.
Last visit: December 2012
The Gun Shop
636.828.5652
4648 Hwy Z
Wentzville, MO 63385
Prices (3.5): reasonable prices, especially on used firearms. Selection (3): somewhat limited. Hit or miss on what’s in stock. Has a decent selection of used long guns. Service (n/a): not enough experience to rate.
Under new ownership—I believe—since last visit. Information here may be dated.
Has a gunsmith in the store.
Last visit: June 2012
Dunn’s Sporting Goods (Highly recommended)
636.475.4240
8733 Commercial Blvd.
Pevely, MO 63070
Prices (4): tends to have lower prices relative to other stores. Sometimes has a steal or two. Selection (4.5): good on both handguns and long guns. Usually has a strong selection of polymer semiautomatics, bolt-action rifles, Benelli shotguns, and revolvers. Some used handguns and long guns in stock at most times. Good stock of reloading supplies for those closer to the south of St. Louis. Service (4.5): always friendly and willing to help. Have never been ignored or passed over.
Last visit: June 2013
Denny Dennis Sporting Goods
636.343.9447
1 Gravois Road
Fenton, MO 63026
Prices (3): tends to have slightly higher prices normally, although there are occasionally some excellent deals with sales. Selection (4): good selection of long guns, including bolt actions and semiautomatics. Good selection of handguns, including Ruger, Smith & Wesson, and Kimber. Good selection of 1911s. Some higher-end long guns, including Kimber, Winchester, and Browning rifles, stored in the room at the back. Service (4.5): Consistently prompt.
Last visit: August 2013
Mike’s Guns (Recommended)
636.949.8764
1964 S Old Highway 94
St. Charles, MO 63303
Prices (5): tend to be around the best in the area. Always fair and will sometimes deal. Much higher than other local shops on trades. Ammunition tends to be reasonable or slightly below other shops. Selection (3): has been down since the panic. Has a good selection of new handguns, including Glock, Kahr, and Kimber. Has usually had a good selection of used handguns. Selection of long guns has been limited recently. Service (3.5): Mostly fine when not busy. Have heard complaints from others about service here, but have never had a problem personally.
Last visit: August 2013
Nassau Sporting Goods
636.946.4141
200 Spring Drive
St Charles, MO 63303
Prices (1.5): almost always consistently higher than other shops. Some semiautomatic rifles are priced exceptionally higher than other shops. Not much in the way of negotiation. Selection (3): has a decent selection of handguns, particularly concealable ones. Long guns selection is decent. Service (2): have been ignored on a few occasions.
Last visit: July 2013
Trail Creek Trading Company
314.739.0399
10902 St Charles Rock Road
St Ann, MO 63074
Prices (3): tend to be variable. Sometimes quite good, especially on used handguns. Selection (4): Very interesting but depends on the type of firearm. Great selection of used firearms, particularly double and pump shotguns. Great selection of lever-action rifles. Great selection of old 1911s and antique revolvers. Carries Nighthawk and a few other high-end 1911s. Sometimes good selection of used Smith & Wesson. Overall, a good amount of turnover with the handguns. Service (3): about average. Very knowledgeable about the firearms that they stock. Usually pretty friendly.
Last visit: June 2013
Mid America Arms
314.631.3130
8205 Gravois Road
St. Louis, MO 63123-4724
Prices (2.5): tend to be higher than area average, although only by a little on firearms. Tend to be quite high on ammunition. Selection (4): good selection of handguns, including Ruger and Glock. Decent selection of semiautomatic rifles and home-defense shotguns. Very limited selection of shotguns. Does stock knives, suppressors, and flashlights. Service (4.5): depends slightly on the employee, but tends to be prompt and courteous.
Last visit: June 2013
Southside Gun & Pawn
314.353.1900
8101 Gravois Road
St. Louis Missouri 63123
Prices (4): tend to be competitive, particularly on used long guns. Selection (4): often interesting. Lots of used long guns, including shotguns. Decent selection of semiautomatic rifles, including some commissioned by the shop (I believe). Good selection of new handguns, particularly Glock and Sig Sauer. Selection of used handguns somewhat limited. Service (n/a): friendly, but not enough experience to rate.
Installing an indoor shooting range as of July 2013.
Last visit: July 2013
Top Gun
636.464.4867
4075 W Outer Road
Arnold, MO 63010
Prices (3): tend to be reasonable on new firearms. Not much in the way of great deals. Selection (4): strong selection of new handguns and good selection of used handguns. Decent selection of long guns, including some lever-actions. Some used brass for sale. Service (n/a): not enough experience to rate.
Does have an excellent indoor shooting facility with wide selection of rentals and easy exchange policy. Good place to shoot before buying.
Last visit: June 2012
J&W Firearms
636.467.5004
7141 Metropolitan Blvd.
Barnhart, MO 63012
Prices (n/a): was only in the store for a short time. Selection (2): limited in both long guns and hand guns. Usual array of polymer handguns, though. Limited selection of accessories. Service (n/a): not enough experience to rate. Have heard positive feedback from others, though.
Last visit: June 2012
Stone Ledge Gun & Pawn
636.390.0495
419 E. 5th Street
Washington, MO 63090
Prices (n/a): did not look closely (see service). Selection (2): fairly limited except for decent selection of shotguns. Service (1): was ignored entirely, despite having some interest in buying a firearm that day and no other customers interested in purchasing. Staff spent time shooting the breeze with other people. Not a customer-oriented environment.
Last visit: July 2012
Show-Me Tactical
636.465.0741
107 Walnut Street
Festus, MO 63028
Prices (n/a): slightly higher than normal during my visit; have heard multiple reports of huge price increases during the panic. Selection (3): oriented toward semiautomatic rifles and shotguns. Tends to favor AR-15s and home-defense shotguns. Has suppressors in stock. Service (n/a): not enough experience to rate.
Last visit: August (?) 2012
Express Pawn & Gun
573.860.3100
780 E. Springfield Road
Sullivan, MO 63080
Prices (n/a): did not look closely. Selection (1): about twenty handguns and long guns. Some decent selection of ammunition. Service (n/a): not enough experience to rate.
Last visit: June 2013
High Country Shooting Sports
636.285.1107
6595 Mall Drive
Cedar Hill, MO 63016
Prices (2.5): tend to be slightly higher than area shops, although most firearms that I saw were still priced under MSRP. Ammunition is fairly high. Selection (4.5): outstanding selection of new handguns, particularly revolvers. Excellent selection of .22 LR handguns, including Rugers. Good selection of Smith & Wessons, including 1911s, J-frames, and N-frames. Decent selection of long guns, mostly rifles. Good selection of accessories, including cleaning supplies. Overall, good place to find a handgun, if not the best place to find a bargain. Service (n/a): friendly, but not enough experience to rate.
Last visit: August 2013
American Arms
636.527.1839
15531 Manchester Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
Prices (1.5): tend to be high on firearms, close to MSRP or higher. Selection (2.5): about average for handguns, but limited in terms of bolt-action rifles and shotguns. Good selection of accessories, including magazines. Service (n/a): friendly, but not enough experience to rate.
Last visit: July 2013
Arcadia Sporting Goods
573.546.7616
Missouri 21
Arcadia, MO 63621
Prices (1): tend to be high, especially on accessories. Selection (4): strong selection of long guns, including bolt-action rifles, semiautomatic rifles, and shotguns. Good selection of new Browning firearms. Some limited reloading accessories. Service (n/a): not enough experience to rate.
Steele Point Guns
636.462.4008
1126 E. Cherry Street
Troy, MO 63379
Prices (3): tend to be about average. Selection (2): limited, although occasionally has some interesting used firearms. Does have suppressors in stock (if I recall correctly). Service (4.5): friendly and helpful.
Last visit: August (?) 2013
Area shops that are now closed:
Adventure Shooting Sports in Chesterfield
Red Brick Shooting Sports in House Springs
Area (sort of) shops that I have not visited (I would love some more suggestions about places that are around the periphery of St. Louis):
Pawn King in Arnold (?)
Lemay Pawn & Gun in South St. Louis (?)
Osage County Guns (?)
Express Pawn & Gun in Potosi (?) Have heard some interesting stuff about prices, but it's too far for me to travel just for that
I sincerely hope that this helps some of you here. If it proves helpful, maybe (please, please, please) you can repay me by letting me know when you locate my Holy Grail of revolvers (see my signature).
Okay, I have done my best to evaluate as many local shops as I possibly can. I have excluded large retail shops because I prefer to spend my money at local places. These evaluations are obviously subjective and limited to my experience (and, as such, they may differ from your experiences), but they are made in a concerted good-faith effort to provide a basic overview of local shops. I think I tend to be biased toward shops with large inventories, so take that into consideration.
I have been to all of them here, some of them repeatedly, on a quest for a Smith 627. The quest has proven fruitless, but I have a pretty huge basis for comparative evaluation.
If anyone has more to add, feel free to send me a PM. I will add the review and give you the credit.
Firearms dealers in or near St. Louis
Rating: 5 = excellent; 3 = average; 1 = poor
Graf’s Reloading (Recommended)
636.946.7468
923 South 5th,
Saint Charles, MO 63301-2416
Last visit: August 2013
Prices (4.5): reasonable prices as a whole, sometimes discounts for firearms when paying cash. Selection (3): tends to have several dozen handguns, particularly polymer ones. Has some long guns but not many. Has the best selection in the area for reloading. Service (4.5): helpful and knowledgeable. Will help beginning reloaders with advice.
Smitty’s Sporting Goods (Highly recommended)
636.586.5839
13220 Timberwood Lane
De Soto, MO 63020
Prices (4): reasonable prices. Benefits from one of the lowest sales tax rates in the area. Selection (5): best selection in the area, ranging from expensive double shotguns (Brownings and Berettas) to every sort of handgun imaginable. Tends to specialize in limited runs of firearms. Best place in the area to look for an obscure or rare firearm, although it might not be on display. Service (5): excellent service, every time. Will spend any amount of time with a customer to ensure customer is satisfied with purchase (I have spent over an hour on each of two firearms purchased there.) Always courteous. Excellent knowledge of firearms, cartridges, and scopes.
This is my absolute favorite LGS in the St. Louis area. It rocks.
Last visit: March 2013
M&M Guns
636.387.1199
16 Main Street
St. Peters, MO 63376
Prices (3): tend to be slightly higher than other area shops. Selection (3.5): has a good mixture of handguns—mostly semiautomatics—and long guns. Some reloading supplies, holsters, and accessories. Good selection of ammunition. Service (4.5): responds quickly and professionally to customers’ needs. Almost always helpful and courteous. Has a lot of fans.
Last visit: July 2013
Ruby’s Guns
636.527.0480
15931 Manchester Road
Ellisville, MO 63011
Prices (3): mostly reasonable, around the area average. Nothing too high, but no steals, either. Selection (2.5): some long guns, including a decent amount of .22 LRs. Handgun selection is limited, particularly regarding higher-end handguns. Service (n/a): friendly, but not enough experience to rate.
Last visit: July 2013
On Target
636.861.1055
590 Vance Road
Valley Park, MO 63088
Prices (1): high relative to other area stores. Selection (2): limited selection of both handguns and long guns. Few used guns. Service (n/a): left immediately after seeing prices.
Does have a shooting range.
Last visit: August 2012
H&H Guns
636.456.6118
115 East Main Street
Warrenton, Missouri 63383
Prices (n/a): did not look close enough. Selection (3): decent selection of both handguns and long guns. Some used firearms. Service (4.5): friendly and helpful.
Last visit: June 2012
Franklin’s Firearms (Recommended)
636.528.2124
#2 Oakley Plaza
Troy, MO 63379
Prices (3): variable, although some prices are quite high, particularly on used handguns. However, the owner will negotiate. Selection (4): good selection of handguns. Almost always has some interesting used handguns (particularly old Smith & Wessons) in stock. Long guns range from the occasional higher-end shotgun (Brownings—sometimes old A5s and sometimes doubles) to many used rimfires and centerfires. Stock changes very quickly here. Service (4.5): friendly and helpful. Will order if firearm is not in stock.
Last visit: June 2013
Don’s Guns
636.528.5503
507 E Cherry Street
Troy, MO 63379
Prices (2.5): some good deals here, but a lot tends to be priced higher. Selection (3.5): Good selection of long guns, particularly rifles. Some higher-end rifles. Decent selection of handguns. Service (1.5): have been ignored several times and offered help once. Have heard several instances of obscenities. Not impressed.
Last visit: June 2013
Metro Shooting Supplies
314.993.4867
11434 St. Charles Rock Road
Bridgeton, MO 63044
Prices (1): tend to be higher relative to other area shops. Many firearms at or over MSRP. Selection (4): mostly new firearms. Good selection of revolvers, 1911s, home-defense shotguns, and AR-style rifles. Service (3.5): overall, friendly and knowledgeable.
Last visit: May 2013
Nick’s Gun and Pawn (Recommended)
636.432.0001
1125 Clock Tower Plaza
Washington, MO 63090
Prices (3): around the area average. Selection (5): packed wall-to-wall in this tiny shop without being cluttered. Great selection of handguns and long guns. Has lots of ammunition. Good selection of used firearms, particularly long guns. Service (n/a): friendly but not enough experience to rate.
Ultimate Defense
636.278.2825
590 Turner Blvd
St Peters, MO 63376
Prices (3): some firearms are about average, others higher. Selection (3): mostly new firearms. Tends to have many semiautomatic handguns and a few revolvers, rifles, and shotguns. Tends to be focused on personal defense (obviously, right?). Service (4.5): prompt and knowledgeable. Friendly staff members.
Has many courses available to novice and experienced shooters (owned by LEO). Would recommend courses there. Has a firing range.
Last visit: December 2012
The Gun Shop
636.828.5652
4648 Hwy Z
Wentzville, MO 63385
Prices (3.5): reasonable prices, especially on used firearms. Selection (3): somewhat limited. Hit or miss on what’s in stock. Has a decent selection of used long guns. Service (n/a): not enough experience to rate.
Under new ownership—I believe—since last visit. Information here may be dated.
Has a gunsmith in the store.
Last visit: June 2012
Dunn’s Sporting Goods (Highly recommended)
636.475.4240
8733 Commercial Blvd.
Pevely, MO 63070
Prices (4): tends to have lower prices relative to other stores. Sometimes has a steal or two. Selection (4.5): good on both handguns and long guns. Usually has a strong selection of polymer semiautomatics, bolt-action rifles, Benelli shotguns, and revolvers. Some used handguns and long guns in stock at most times. Good stock of reloading supplies for those closer to the south of St. Louis. Service (4.5): always friendly and willing to help. Have never been ignored or passed over.
Last visit: June 2013
Denny Dennis Sporting Goods
636.343.9447
1 Gravois Road
Fenton, MO 63026
Prices (3): tends to have slightly higher prices normally, although there are occasionally some excellent deals with sales. Selection (4): good selection of long guns, including bolt actions and semiautomatics. Good selection of handguns, including Ruger, Smith & Wesson, and Kimber. Good selection of 1911s. Some higher-end long guns, including Kimber, Winchester, and Browning rifles, stored in the room at the back. Service (4.5): Consistently prompt.
Last visit: August 2013
Mike’s Guns (Recommended)
636.949.8764
1964 S Old Highway 94
St. Charles, MO 63303
Prices (5): tend to be around the best in the area. Always fair and will sometimes deal. Much higher than other local shops on trades. Ammunition tends to be reasonable or slightly below other shops. Selection (3): has been down since the panic. Has a good selection of new handguns, including Glock, Kahr, and Kimber. Has usually had a good selection of used handguns. Selection of long guns has been limited recently. Service (3.5): Mostly fine when not busy. Have heard complaints from others about service here, but have never had a problem personally.
Last visit: August 2013
Nassau Sporting Goods
636.946.4141
200 Spring Drive
St Charles, MO 63303
Prices (1.5): almost always consistently higher than other shops. Some semiautomatic rifles are priced exceptionally higher than other shops. Not much in the way of negotiation. Selection (3): has a decent selection of handguns, particularly concealable ones. Long guns selection is decent. Service (2): have been ignored on a few occasions.
Last visit: July 2013
Trail Creek Trading Company
314.739.0399
10902 St Charles Rock Road
St Ann, MO 63074
Prices (3): tend to be variable. Sometimes quite good, especially on used handguns. Selection (4): Very interesting but depends on the type of firearm. Great selection of used firearms, particularly double and pump shotguns. Great selection of lever-action rifles. Great selection of old 1911s and antique revolvers. Carries Nighthawk and a few other high-end 1911s. Sometimes good selection of used Smith & Wesson. Overall, a good amount of turnover with the handguns. Service (3): about average. Very knowledgeable about the firearms that they stock. Usually pretty friendly.
Last visit: June 2013
Mid America Arms
314.631.3130
8205 Gravois Road
St. Louis, MO 63123-4724
Prices (2.5): tend to be higher than area average, although only by a little on firearms. Tend to be quite high on ammunition. Selection (4): good selection of handguns, including Ruger and Glock. Decent selection of semiautomatic rifles and home-defense shotguns. Very limited selection of shotguns. Does stock knives, suppressors, and flashlights. Service (4.5): depends slightly on the employee, but tends to be prompt and courteous.
Last visit: June 2013
Southside Gun & Pawn
314.353.1900
8101 Gravois Road
St. Louis Missouri 63123
Prices (4): tend to be competitive, particularly on used long guns. Selection (4): often interesting. Lots of used long guns, including shotguns. Decent selection of semiautomatic rifles, including some commissioned by the shop (I believe). Good selection of new handguns, particularly Glock and Sig Sauer. Selection of used handguns somewhat limited. Service (n/a): friendly, but not enough experience to rate.
Installing an indoor shooting range as of July 2013.
Last visit: July 2013
Top Gun
636.464.4867
4075 W Outer Road
Arnold, MO 63010
Prices (3): tend to be reasonable on new firearms. Not much in the way of great deals. Selection (4): strong selection of new handguns and good selection of used handguns. Decent selection of long guns, including some lever-actions. Some used brass for sale. Service (n/a): not enough experience to rate.
Does have an excellent indoor shooting facility with wide selection of rentals and easy exchange policy. Good place to shoot before buying.
Last visit: June 2012
J&W Firearms
636.467.5004
7141 Metropolitan Blvd.
Barnhart, MO 63012
Prices (n/a): was only in the store for a short time. Selection (2): limited in both long guns and hand guns. Usual array of polymer handguns, though. Limited selection of accessories. Service (n/a): not enough experience to rate. Have heard positive feedback from others, though.
Last visit: June 2012
Stone Ledge Gun & Pawn
636.390.0495
419 E. 5th Street
Washington, MO 63090
Prices (n/a): did not look closely (see service). Selection (2): fairly limited except for decent selection of shotguns. Service (1): was ignored entirely, despite having some interest in buying a firearm that day and no other customers interested in purchasing. Staff spent time shooting the breeze with other people. Not a customer-oriented environment.
Last visit: July 2012
Show-Me Tactical
636.465.0741
107 Walnut Street
Festus, MO 63028
Prices (n/a): slightly higher than normal during my visit; have heard multiple reports of huge price increases during the panic. Selection (3): oriented toward semiautomatic rifles and shotguns. Tends to favor AR-15s and home-defense shotguns. Has suppressors in stock. Service (n/a): not enough experience to rate.
Last visit: August (?) 2012
Express Pawn & Gun
573.860.3100
780 E. Springfield Road
Sullivan, MO 63080
Prices (n/a): did not look closely. Selection (1): about twenty handguns and long guns. Some decent selection of ammunition. Service (n/a): not enough experience to rate.
Last visit: June 2013
High Country Shooting Sports
636.285.1107
6595 Mall Drive
Cedar Hill, MO 63016
Prices (2.5): tend to be slightly higher than area shops, although most firearms that I saw were still priced under MSRP. Ammunition is fairly high. Selection (4.5): outstanding selection of new handguns, particularly revolvers. Excellent selection of .22 LR handguns, including Rugers. Good selection of Smith & Wessons, including 1911s, J-frames, and N-frames. Decent selection of long guns, mostly rifles. Good selection of accessories, including cleaning supplies. Overall, good place to find a handgun, if not the best place to find a bargain. Service (n/a): friendly, but not enough experience to rate.
Last visit: August 2013
American Arms
636.527.1839
15531 Manchester Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
Prices (1.5): tend to be high on firearms, close to MSRP or higher. Selection (2.5): about average for handguns, but limited in terms of bolt-action rifles and shotguns. Good selection of accessories, including magazines. Service (n/a): friendly, but not enough experience to rate.
Last visit: July 2013
Arcadia Sporting Goods
573.546.7616
Missouri 21
Arcadia, MO 63621
Prices (1): tend to be high, especially on accessories. Selection (4): strong selection of long guns, including bolt-action rifles, semiautomatic rifles, and shotguns. Good selection of new Browning firearms. Some limited reloading accessories. Service (n/a): not enough experience to rate.
Steele Point Guns
636.462.4008
1126 E. Cherry Street
Troy, MO 63379
Prices (3): tend to be about average. Selection (2): limited, although occasionally has some interesting used firearms. Does have suppressors in stock (if I recall correctly). Service (4.5): friendly and helpful.
Last visit: August (?) 2013
Area shops that are now closed:
Adventure Shooting Sports in Chesterfield
Red Brick Shooting Sports in House Springs
Area (sort of) shops that I have not visited (I would love some more suggestions about places that are around the periphery of St. Louis):
Pawn King in Arnold (?)
Lemay Pawn & Gun in South St. Louis (?)
Osage County Guns (?)
Express Pawn & Gun in Potosi (?) Have heard some interesting stuff about prices, but it's too far for me to travel just for that
I sincerely hope that this helps some of you here. If it proves helpful, maybe (please, please, please) you can repay me by letting me know when you locate my Holy Grail of revolvers
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Racinfan83
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I've been to several of these shops. You did a nice job of compiling the info here. I have to say however - that M&M in old town St Peters deserves at least a "recommended" rating. I have bought several guns from them since they opened. The shop is small - but very well stocked - and moves a TON of guns. Prices are better then any of the "big box" sporting goods stores - and as good or better then most others. And he will give you a discount for paying cash. He has ammo and magazines in there that you can't find even online. And cheaper in some cases. If you are looking for something specific - let them know and they will try to find it for you. A lot to be said for a small family run shop - where they know you by name....
I just visited Arcadia Sporting Goods last Thursday (8/8/13) and found not one but two KelTec KSG shotguns (one came home with me).
The prices were a tad higher than MSRP, but for a small country store/gas station/gun & archery store in a rural setting, they weren't unreasonable, and the staff are super nice.
I picked up my KSG for $1,128 w/tax; I've seen better (when I've even seen a KSG!), and I've also seen a LOT worse, esp. on places like GunBroker, etc.
The prices were a tad higher than MSRP, but for a small country store/gas station/gun & archery store in a rural setting, they weren't unreasonable, and the staff are super nice.
I picked up my KSG for $1,128 w/tax; I've seen better (when I've even seen a KSG!), and I've also seen a LOT worse, esp. on places like GunBroker, etc.
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