Trusted Gun Shop Reviews

[RangeHot]

Hey folks, I thought it’d be great to have a thread where we can share our experiences with local gun shops. What makes a gun shop trustworthy to you? Have you had great or bad experiences that you want to share? Maybe you’ve found a shop with an awesome used gun selection or just fair prices and no crazy transfer fees?

I know for me, it’s all about the staff — someone who knows their stuff and won’t just try to upsell you on items you don't need. Let’s hear about the places you love or maybe the ones you’d caution others to avoid. Feel free to mention your location so we can help out fellow gun enthusiasts in the area!

 

[Deleted member 10]

Shedhorn sports in Ennis is a interesting store. Some high end stuff, and a nice assortment of gear and knives.
I have bought knives and some mags there for some odd ball stuff.

 

[whitecoyote]

I'm in Butte and I've found it near impossible to find black powder accessories anywhere in town or around the state. I am also looking for a good gunsmith.

 

[Deleted member 10]

I have ended up buying the larger ultrasonic cleaner from harbor freight and a assortment of tools that are useful. I also have stocked some small parts for my common firearms. Those and some printed gun parts books as well as you tubes has served me well.

 

[Howdy]

When buying new firearms (I usually buy used) I have been very satisfied with Bob Wards in Missoula. Scheels, the giant big box sporting goods store built a store right across the parking lot and they get lots more foot traffic, but Bob Wards always seems to have better selection and better prices on firearms.
Being the tightwad that I am, I usually buy ammo and everything else gun related besides guns on line.

 

[Mtman725]

Bitterroot Trading Post in Dillon as fine a gun shop as you will find.


Mtman725

 

[Godzilla]

For me a good gun shop comes down to two things: honesty and knowledge. If the guy behind the counter can tell me the difference between two trigger setups without sounding like he's reading a catalog, I'm all ears.

One of my best experiences was at a small mom-and-pop spot where the owner actually steered me away from a pricier optic 'cause he knew the cheaper one fit my needs better. That's the kind of trust that keeps me coming back.

On the flip side, I've been in a couple of big-box stores where the staff pushed every "tactical" add-on under the sun, and it just felt like they cared more about upselling than helping. That's an instant no-go for me.

I am curious what y'all think? Do you stick to the small local shops, or have you actually had good luck with the big chains?

 

[Howdy]

I like to do my own research and make my own decisions without the help of salesmen. I'm retired so I have time to do this. For me it really comes down to price, but if they are dishonest they don't get my business.