your favorite gun store

chameleon · 02-02-2010, 06:47 AM

I looked around and didnt see another thread like this so my apologies if its been done...
I thought it would be cool if everyone talked a little about their favorite gun store. where Its located, do they have a gun range attached to the store, and generally what you like about the store. I think this would be a good way for people to find new stores in their area and perhaps give people a chance to see what different stores have to offer.

My favorite Gun store is Lost Creek Armory located in Bend, Oregon on the northside, right next to shopko and the military recruiting stations. They dont have the biggest store but they have dam near any gun you could think of in stock. They carry a wide variety of handguns (mag-fed and revolver) to Rifles including Bolt action, semi auto, AR-15's, etc,etc,etc. The 2 staff members are super knowledgeable about everything guns and have a pretty good sense of humor as well. the owner also does custom holsters. I'm pretty sure that he has patterns for almost any handgun you can think of. Great store and i would recommend them to anyone that lives in the area.

koorbloh · 02-02-2010, 07:38 AM

Adventure Sports, due to knowledge, selection, service, and one of the guys reminds me of my uncle (like a shorter twin, really...), but also their LOCATION and STOCK help a lot. They are very close to my place, and if they carry it, they have it in stock.

Mrwyld · 02-02-2010, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by koorbloh

Adventure Sports, due to knowledge, selection, service, and one of the guys reminds me of my uncle (like a shorter twin, really...), but also their LOCATION and STOCK help a lot. They are very close to my place, and if they carry it, they have it in stock.

agreed with Adventure Sports. They have good customer service, and knowledge when coming to questions that I've had about reloading and other things of that nature. Prices aren't that bad (I've seen worse and better), but for location and service, I'll pay the extra at times for the great service. It beats going to Cabellas or Kesserling up in Burlington.

Kesserling is good for bulk ammo stuff and cheaper ammo, but the gun shows are now my favorite place for that stuff.

KillermondoDude · 02-02-2010, 09:47 AM

Im North so Kesselrings it is for me

GixxerPete · 02-02-2010, 12:37 PM

Federal Way Discount Guns... good prices, good selection, knowledgeable staff but often very busy.

Ben's Loans/Pawn in Renton... almost as good prices on guns, cheaper on ammo, ok selection, knowledgeable staff but often very busy as well.

Metonymy · 02-02-2010, 01:24 PM

For handgun knowledge and prices? Mary's Pistols in Tacoma. They smoke everyone else (including Feddy Way Discount) on handgun prices.

For ammo, AR-15's, and generally good people? Surplus Ammo & Arms down in Lakewood. It's always fun making special trips to head down to their store. :)

sunofnun · 02-02-2010, 02:34 PM

I go to butches in seattle, wades in bellevue, west coast in issaquah and sams in everett.

stuffguru · 02-02-2010, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chameleon

I looked around and didnt see another thread like this so my apologies if its been done...
I thought it would be cool if everyone talked a little about their favorite gun store. where Its located, do they have a gun range attached to the store, and generally what you like about the store. I think this would be a good way for people to find new stores in their area and perhaps give people a chance to see what different stores have to offer.

My favorite Gun store is Lost Creek Armory located in Bend, Oregon on the northside, right next to shopko and the military recruiting stations. They dont have the biggest store but they have dam near any gun you could think of in stock. They carry a wide variety of handguns (mag-fed and revolver) to Rifles including Bolt action, semi auto, AR-15's, etc,etc,etc. The 2 staff members are super knowledgeable about everything guns and have a pretty good sense of humor as well. the owner also does custom holsters. I'm pretty sure that he has patterns for almost any handgun you can think of. Great store and i would recommend them to anyone that lives in the area.

I wish I would have found out about this place when looking for gun stores here in bend. I went to Portland this Saturday to buy my first gun, a glock 19. Now I have a place to go to locally. :D

damion · 02-03-2010, 07:32 AM

for me Cascade Arms in Olympia Jeff has helped out alot of us here in iraq order the guns we want and has really takin care of all the questions we have ....plus dealing with the long kinda dumb phone calls that never seem to end i will be going back there as much as possible

BigStick · 02-03-2010, 08:08 AM

Bull's Eye in Tacoma. It is quite large with all kinds of guns, safes, gear, etc... There is a range attached, and they have always been very friendly and knowledgable.

Metonymy · 02-03-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sunofnun

wades in bellevue

You must have lots of spare cash to waste. They're probably the most overpriced store in the entire Puget Sound area, not to mention their absolutely atrocious customer service. It's pathetic to walk into a store with 5 people working and not have anyone even say hello to you for fifteen minutes.

Mrwyld · 02-03-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Metonymy

You must have lots of spare cash to waste. They're probably the most overpriced store in the entire Puget Sound area, not to mention their absolutely atrocious customer service. It's pathetic to walk into a store with 5 people working and not have anyone even say hello to you for fifteen minutes.

thanks for the info. I'll be skipping this place then..

reppinthe509 · 02-03-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Metonymy

It's pathetic to walk into a store with 5 people working and not have anyone even say hello to you for fifteen minutes.

i went into all american arms here in spokane to purchase a 10/22 and no one there said one single word to me when i stood at the counter for 2-3 minutes then walked around and found the gun..still nothing was in there for 15 min and said fuck it and walked out.

sunofnun · 02-03-2010, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metonymy

You must have lots of spare cash to waste. They're probably the most overpriced store in the entire Puget Sound area, not to mention their absolutely atrocious customer service. It's pathetic to walk into a store with 5 people working and not have anyone even say hello to you for fifteen minutes.

I didn't say what I actually bought there..
I've had them do a little gun smithing on my .45 because I trusted them to do it right..

I shoot there when it's convenient..

I've purchased ammo from them when it was convenient...

I've never purchased a gun or hardware from them.

hubers454 · 02-03-2010, 11:33 AM

Northwest Pawn and Colector Arms

yesicarry · 02-03-2010, 05:59 PM

Surplus Ammo in Lakewood.

RCJIM · 02-04-2010, 02:55 AM

federal way discount

ecotechjosh · 02-04-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by hubers454

Northwest Pawn and Colector Arms

, they are on the corner of Pines & Broadway in the Spokane Valley.

BTW they are a Barrett Dealer and have a brandn ew m82 semi auto for $8699 (or something like that)

aaronk · 02-06-2010, 09:16 PM

I don't know about you guys, but Kesselrings absolutely sucks in my book as far as service goes, and I won't spend a penny more there because of it...

KillermondoDude · 02-06-2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by aaronk

I don't know about you guys, but Kesselrings absolutely sucks in my book as far as service goes, and I won't spend a penny more there because of it...

Really??? man ive liked the service there the only part i had a hard time with is the fact the pistol guys will talk your ear off

One young kid kinda gave me an attitude but talked to him 2 days ago and he admitted he was hard of hearing

carryabigstick · 02-06-2010, 10:08 PM

NW Pawn was where the fellow told me that I could not have ammo shipped directly to me. People on this board have told me that is not true. I was a little turned off because of this. Other than that, I have really liked NW Pawn. I have only purchased one gun from them but I've come by a few times. Good selection btw.

Guff · 02-07-2010, 11:41 AM

My favorite and where I try to spend my money when I can is West Coast Armory in Issaquah. Great staff and selection with reasonable prices. They just opened a firing range and pro-shop in Factoria... I was hoping to go there by now but haven't had both the time and money to do so yet.

Wades is good for shooting on ladies night, just make sure to bring a lady. I agree with what's been said about their shop, but the guy with the English accent is helpful and friendly... one of a very few of their store employees that are.

Dodgeramstein · 02-13-2010, 11:11 AM

Holiday sports and sportsman warehouse (a lil on the spendy side) but they have good selection and service is great!

talntid · 02-15-2010, 01:27 AM

NW Pawn for me too, although I do like Axel too. Very good service in both places.

02-02-2010, 06:47 AM	#1
chameleon Gunslinger Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Redmond, Or. Posts: 63	your favorite gun store I looked around and didnt see another thread like this so my apologies if its been done... I thought it would be cool if everyone talked a little about their favorite gun store. where Its located, do they have a gun range attached to the store, and generally what you like about the store. I think this would be a good way for people to find new stores in their area and perhaps give people a chance to see what different stores have to offer. My favorite Gun store is Lost Creek Armory located in Bend, Oregon on the northside, right next to shopko and the military recruiting stations. They dont have the biggest store but they have dam near any gun you could think of in stock. They carry a wide variety of handguns (mag-fed and revolver) to Rifles including Bolt action, semi auto, AR-15's, etc,etc,etc. The 2 staff members are super knowledgeable about everything guns and have a pretty good sense of humor as well. the owner also does custom holsters. I'm pretty sure that he has patterns for almost any handgun you can think of. Great store and i would recommend them to anyone that lives in the area. __________________ palma adveho illis quisnam es fidelis (Glory comes to those who are loyal) http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...Sink-falls.jpg

02-02-2010, 09:47 AM	#4
KillermondoDude Marksman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washington on the wet side Posts: 318	Im North so Kesselrings it is for me __________________ LIBERALS FOR GUNS: After all the Zombie Apocalypse has no political affiliation

02-03-2010, 08:08 AM	#10
BigStick Gunslinger Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 57	Bull's Eye in Tacoma. It is quite large with all kinds of guns, safes, gear, etc... There is a range attached, and they have always been very friendly and knowledgable. __________________ Walk Softly...

02-03-2010, 05:59 PM	#16
yesicarry Gunslinger Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lakewood, Wa. Posts: 38	Surplus Ammo in Lakewood. __________________ Gunpowder Addict for over 40 years now..

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02-02-2010, 07:38 AM	#2
koorbloh Marksman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 461	Adventure Sports, due to knowledge, selection, service, and one of the guys reminds me of my uncle (like a shorter twin, really...), but also their LOCATION and STOCK help a lot. They are very close to my place, and if they carry it, they have it in stock.

02-02-2010, 12:37 PM	#5
GixxerPete Marksman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 270	Federal Way Discount Guns... good prices, good selection, knowledgeable staff but often very busy. Ben's Loans/Pawn in Renton... almost as good prices on guns, cheaper on ammo, ok selection, knowledgeable staff but often very busy as well.

02-02-2010, 01:24 PM	#6
Metonymy Marksman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 360	For handgun knowledge and prices? Mary's Pistols in Tacoma. They smoke everyone else (including Feddy Way Discount) on handgun prices. For ammo, AR-15's, and generally good people? Surplus Ammo & Arms down in Lakewood. It's always fun making special trips to head down to their store. :)

02-02-2010, 02:34 PM	#7
sunofnun Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lynnhood Posts: 221	I go to butches in seattle, wades in bellevue, west coast in issaquah and sams in everett.

02-03-2010, 07:32 AM	#9
damion Peashooter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: fort lewis Posts: 9	for me Cascade Arms in Olympia Jeff has helped out alot of us here in iraq order the guns we want and has really takin care of all the questions we have ....plus dealing with the long kinda dumb phone calls that never seem to end i will be going back there as much as possible

02-03-2010, 11:33 AM	#15
hubers454 Rifleman Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Spokane Valley Washington Posts: 101	Northwest Pawn and Colector Arms

02-04-2010, 02:55 AM	#17
RCJIM Gunslinger Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lake tapps, wa Posts: 87	federal way discount

02-06-2010, 09:16 PM	#19
aaronk Gunslinger Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Whatcom County, WA Posts: 16	I don't know about you guys, but Kesselrings absolutely sucks in my book as far as service goes, and I won't spend a penny more there because of it...

02-06-2010, 10:08 PM	#21
carryabigstick Gunslinger Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Spokane Valley Posts: 44	NW Pawn was where the fellow told me that I could not have ammo shipped directly to me. People on this board have told me that is not true. I was a little turned off because of this. Other than that, I have really liked NW Pawn. I have only purchased one gun from them but I've come by a few times. Good selection btw.

02-07-2010, 11:41 AM	#22
Guff Rifleman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bellevue Posts: 102	My favorite and where I try to spend my money when I can is West Coast Armory in Issaquah. Great staff and selection with reasonable prices. They just opened a firing range and pro-shop in Factoria... I was hoping to go there by now but haven't had both the time and money to do so yet. Wades is good for shooting on ladies night, just make sure to bring a lady. I agree with what's been said about their shop, but the guy with the English accent is helpful and friendly... one of a very few of their store employees that are.

02-13-2010, 11:11 AM	#23
Dodgeramstein Gunslinger Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arlington Posts: 43	Holiday sports and sportsman warehouse (a lil on the spendy side) but they have good selection and service is great!

02-15-2010, 01:27 AM	#24
talntid Gunslinger Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 43	NW Pawn for me too, although I do like Axel too. Very good service in both places.