Central IL Gunshops
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Yes, I know of several good shops just south of you. Are you looking for a particular type of gun? That makes a difference. Most shops kind of specialize in a certain type ie... AR's, surplus, handguns or shotguns etc.
Yes, I know of several good shops just south of you. Are you looking for a particular type of gun? That makes a difference. Most shops kind of specialize in a certain type ie... AR's, surplus, handguns or shotguns etc.
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I don't know of any near Champaign/Urbana but there's a really good one in Pekin Illinois (south of Peoria). The guy has always had an example of anything I'm looking for in stock. (new and used). I think he advertises that he carries 2500 guns in stock. (Pekin Gun and Sporting Goods) It's a fairly decent drive for you but it's better than anything over here near Bloomington/Normal.
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Dave
Regards,
Dave
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I moved from CU in 1991, so I'm not up to date. At that time there was a gun shop in St. Joseph (first town east on 74).
There's a nice range (Darnell's) in Bloomington, with a gunshop. When I took a class there a couple years ago I met a guy from CU who said that was where he came regularly to shoot.
Connect up with the Champaign County Rifle Assoc. (http://www.gunssavelife.com/) -- they could probably tell you.
Sure wish I'd known about them when I was there.
There's a nice range (Darnell's) in Bloomington, with a gunshop. When I took a class there a couple years ago I met a guy from CU who said that was where he came regularly to shoot.
Connect up with the Champaign County Rifle Assoc. (http://www.gunssavelife.com/) -- they could probably tell you.
Sure wish I'd known about them when I was there.
First off, thanks for the replies
BTM: I am kind of looking for nothing in general and everything in general (aka handguns, hunting rifles, shotguns, mil-surps, ect.)
lee n. field: I used to go to that gunshop (Toms Gunshop I believe). Just the kind of place I am looking for. However they closed in the early 90's and I have not been able to find another. Also, thanks for the link.
BTM: I am kind of looking for nothing in general and everything in general (aka handguns, hunting rifles, shotguns, mil-surps, ect.)
lee n. field: I used to go to that gunshop (Toms Gunshop I believe). Just the kind of place I am looking for. However they closed in the early 90's and I have not been able to find another. Also, thanks for the link.
countertop
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If you head West a bit to Galesburg (on the Mississippi) you'll find Collector's Firearms (Simpsons, Ltd) the single greatest collection of Lugers in the world and one of the finest gun shops (with the most knowledgeable staffs) I've ever been to.
"The Pawn Shop" in Rantoul usually has some interesting things, more so than most of the average pawn shops around there. He'll deal if he's in the mood.
There's another shop in St Joe, can't remember the name, but it's the same guy that ran the "Sport 101" shop in Urbana. It's on the left as you go east on 150, not quite all the way to St Joe I think. (Dave's gun shop ?)
There's a guy in st Joe that sells reloading components, usually has a fair supply of powder/bullets/primers etc. usually has a decent supply of cast bulelts in too. He'll order stuff in also, guns or whatever. Send me a PM or e-mail and I'll give you his name.
There's a shop just across the line in Indianna, south of the Interstate about 10 or 15 miles. "Darrels Gun Shop" I believe. he has a variety of things, rifles, pistols, shotguns. Call before going over, I think he's closed on one weekday, but is open on one weekday evening. You can buy long guns from him being from out of state, but handguns will have to go to a local dealer for you to take possesion. It's worth the drive. He's usually pretty well stocked on cast bullets and other reloading stuff.
There's another shop in St Joe, can't remember the name, but it's the same guy that ran the "Sport 101" shop in Urbana. It's on the left as you go east on 150, not quite all the way to St Joe I think. (Dave's gun shop ?)
There's a guy in st Joe that sells reloading components, usually has a fair supply of powder/bullets/primers etc. usually has a decent supply of cast bulelts in too. He'll order stuff in also, guns or whatever. Send me a PM or e-mail and I'll give you his name.
There's a shop just across the line in Indianna, south of the Interstate about 10 or 15 miles. "Darrels Gun Shop" I believe. he has a variety of things, rifles, pistols, shotguns. Call before going over, I think he's closed on one weekday, but is open on one weekday evening. You can buy long guns from him being from out of state, but handguns will have to go to a local dealer for you to take possesion. It's worth the drive. He's usually pretty well stocked on cast bullets and other reloading stuff.
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Wooters Sport Shop in Findlay, IL has a good selection though he specializes in sporting shotguns. I believe he is the biggest Benelli, Browning & Beretta dealer in IL. Also sells alot of Kimber .45 pistols.
Arcola Guns in Arcola has alot of AR15's and AR parts.
Mixed bag good shops a little further south:
Bennett Tire & Gun Windsor, Max's Firearms & Coin Shelbyville & Shelbyville Firearms both of the latter have some good surplus firearms too.
Good Shopping!
Arcola Guns in Arcola has alot of AR15's and AR parts.
Mixed bag good shops a little further south:
Bennett Tire & Gun Windsor, Max's Firearms & Coin Shelbyville & Shelbyville Firearms both of the latter have some good surplus firearms too.
Good Shopping!
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There's always Ray O'Herrons in Danville. They have a pretty good selection, plus holsters and other accessories. I don't think you need to be LE to get in, but I'm not sure.
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lee n. field: I used to go to that gunshop (Toms Gunshop I believe). Just the kind of place I am looking for. However they closed in the early 90's and I have not been able to find another. Also, thanks for the link.
WOW i haven't thought about that place in a LONG time, My Dad knew Tom and we would go there when I was Real young. Awesome--Drew from Urbana
WOW i haven't thought about that place in a LONG time, My Dad knew Tom and we would go there when I was Real young. Awesome--Drew from Urbana
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I've been looking around "my neck of the woods" for a good gunshop and well, all I've been able to find are pawn shops and Wallmart. Does anyone here know of a good gunshop near Champaign/Urbana IL?
On US 150 before you get to St. Joe there is Dave's Gun Shop on the North side of the road.
I've been looking around "my neck of the woods" for a good gunshop and well, all I've been able to find are pawn shops and Wallmart. Does anyone here know of a good gunshop near Champaign/Urbana IL?
On US 150 before you get to St. Joe there is Dave's Gun Shop on the North side of the road.
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A gun shop in Urbana -- the mind boggles.
(Actually, my mind boggled pretty hard some years ago when I heard the Todd Satterthwaite was Mayor. I remember him running a pinball arcade.)
(Actually, my mind boggled pretty hard some years ago when I heard the Todd Satterthwaite was Mayor. I remember him running a pinball arcade.)
308win
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There used to be two nice gun shops in downtown Springfield but that was 25 years ago.
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I wish Pekin Gun had a website...i loved to go in there for nothing more than window shopping just to see what they had that day
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Once a week
I try to go in there once a week. There is a lot of turn-over in there and every once in a while you may spot something on a good deal.
John
I try to go in there once a week. There is a lot of turn-over in there and every once in a while you may spot something on a good deal.
John
I have made purchases from both Dave's Firearms on Rt. 150 and Gold and Diamond Exchange in Champaign. Sticker prices can be high at G&D Exchange so all I can say is bring cash and make an offer. I purchased a pistol NIB from them and paid a fair price. It cost less than ordering a new firearm and paying for shipping and a transfer. I try to visit Dave's every 6-8 weeks to see what else is new under the glass. The owner has been friendly and allowed me to handle and drop the hammer (with permission) on pistols that interested me, and has offered to special order certain powders which are expensive to ship to a residence.
My local FFL dealer is far less expensive than these brick and mortar stores, PM me if you would like his contact information.
My local FFL dealer is far less expensive than these brick and mortar stores, PM me if you would like his contact information.
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