MD Gun Shops - Best to Worst

ezracer · Jan 17, 2021

"TOP GUN". Horrible. Place is run by a father and his son. BOTH have attitudes and have no idea how to treat customers (and I'm NOT thin skinned).

Walked in one day. 4 customers there. I said I wanted to get an appraisal on a firearm. Father said "come back tomorrow". Went back several days later. Same question. 3 customers in store. Son said "come back in an hour".

WTF

I did not go back. In fact, I will never go back.

Cp193 · Jan 17, 2021

Atlantic guns is awesome! I’m happy they moved to a bigger spot, although I miss them being up the street in silver spring

Saberwalk · Jan 17, 2021

Another + for United Gun Shop in Rockville. Did my HQL training through LTTC Safety which is a UGS preferred partner. I like going in there because all the staff are really friendly, take time with their customers, are extremely accessible, and helpful. Bought an AR and VRBP-100 there. They are primarily my FFL though, because their prices are pandemic steep.

Not in MD, but also a shout for NOVA Armory in Arlington. Again, really friendly an accessible staff, plus HC magazines

rootytootyshooty · Jan 17, 2021

Saberwalk said:
Not in MD, but also a shout for NOVA Armory in Arlington. Again, really friendly an accessible staff, plus HC magazines

-1 for NOVA. NEVER put in an online order through them. Twice I ordered hc mags for glock and cmmg .22, and the order was not filled correctly either time, I was offered a "discount" on ammunition instead. Would have been ok if I had the mags to put ammo in. Their inventory is an absolute mess.

miles71 · Jan 17, 2021

Clark Gun Locker in Aberdeen, Md

Great people, great service, they are doing a good job keeping inventory as well.

Bertfish · Jan 17, 2021

miles71 said:
Clark Gun Locker in Aberdeen, Md

Great people, great service, they are doing a good job keeping inventory as well.

I've never heard of this place. Thanks for posting

CIGuy · Jan 17, 2021

miles71 said:
Clark Gun Locker in Aberdeen, Md

Great people, great service, they are doing a good job keeping inventory as well.

Thanks for posting this. Saw them the other day but haven't stopped in yet. Was wondering if it was worth it. I'll have to stop in soon.

TLL · Jan 17, 2021

rseymorejr said:
Aren't they an IP here? Seems lke bad form for your first post

This is not my first post. We were talking about a first poster that said they had a bad experience. Not me

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miles71 · Jan 17, 2021

CIGuy said:
Thanks for posting this. Saw them the other day but haven't stopped in yet. Was wondering if it was worth it. I'll have to stop in soon.

Happy to inform :party29:

They've been in business for a little less than two years but have expanded considerably since the beginning. They have HQL courses that include fingerprinting services, application assistance, and shopping help. They usual have a fairly good inventory of Smith and Wesson, Glock, and other assorted pistols they can get in this crazy time we are in. Also have some assorted long guns and even a few accessories. Stop by and enjoy.

TD

rseymorejr · Jan 17, 2021

TLL said:
This is not my first post. We were talking about a first poster that said they had a bad experience. Not me

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I was referring to the other poster, sorry for the confusion. Rereding my comment, I should have been clearer

TLL · Jan 17, 2021

rseymorejr said:
I was referring to the other poster, sorry for the confusion. Rereding my comment, I should have been clearer

No problem. The post come so fast and furious its easy.

Blacksmith101 · Jan 18, 2021

JLowe's Guns always good and now that they have partnered with Tactical Shepard and have a brick and mortar store even better.

THier · Jan 18, 2021

The gunshop I miss the most, Lou's shop. (Sorry the concussion strikes again) Lou was a cool guy, with cool guns, and cool attitude. Never forget the time someone came into his store, (obviously the first time) asking for Lou, Lou told him he got fired!

Funny thing, my first firearm was purchased from Continental, since then EVERY firearm was from Lou, or BBP- MD Elite. Then the horrible boating accident.

PowPow · Jan 18, 2021

THier said:
The gunshop I miss the most, Lou's shop. (Sorry the concussion strikes again) Lou was a cool guy, with cool guns, and cool attitude. Never forget the time someone came into his store, (obviously the first time) asking for Lou, Lou told him he got fired!

Funny thing, my first firearm was purchased from Continental, since then EVERY firearm was from Lou, or BBP- MD Elite. Then the horrible boating accident.

Shooter's Discount. :thumbsup:

Lou had a unique yet funny sense of humor. :lol:

Michigander08 · Jan 18, 2021

Blacksmith101 said:
JLowe's Guns always good and now that they have partnered with Tactical Shepard and have a brick and mortar store even better.

This was the only store I have ever used when I lived in MD. :thumbsup:

71Chevelle427 · Jan 18, 2021

In no particular order,
Group 1 that I've never had a bad experience at:

JLowes
2A Sales
South Carroll Sporting Goods
Blue Fins
Baltimore's Best Pawn
High Rock Outfitters
J&K Pawn
Dick's Sporting Goods (few years back)

Next group, Group 2, in no particular order, was never more than just "OK":

Gun Connection
Freestate
Cabelas (Delaware)

My least favorites, again, in no particular order, that will never see another penny

The Gun Shop :tdown:

Sold me (unknowingly) a stolen gun, laughed about on the phone when I found out & called him (Bob) about it, then changed his tune REAL QUICK, once the MSP visited his place and found out he had actually bought 30 stolen firearms...it suddenly was no longer funny

Scott's Gunsmithing :tdown:

3 years ago...Dealing with Larry, the "Manager" was by far the worst experience I have ever had buying ANYTHING from ANYWHERE, bar none...

Biggest condescending smart-mouthed ******* I've ever met in my life...

Now, bald headed Larry, who worked the counter, was great. :thumbsup:

Scott, was also cordial to me, a new (1st and last time) customer. :bigwhoop:

I've always wanted to visit:
Duffy's & Tyler's
and, now, Tactical Shepherd, since he/they have partnered with John Lowe.

Bertfish · Jan 18, 2021

Our MDS member sxs works at Scott's. He is the only reason I've ever gone in. The other fellow who works the counter is also good, I think his name is Matt.

Larry is a pain in the ass. Last time I was in there I witnessed some of Scott's "wheeling and dealing" which left a bad taste in my mouth. I only go in if there's a real reason I never go to browse

71Chevelle427 · Jan 18, 2021

Bertfish said:
Our MDS member sxs works at Scott's. He is the only reason I've ever gone in. The other fellow who works the counter is also good, I think his name is Matt.

Larry is a pain in the ass. Last time I was in there I witnessed some of Scott's "wheeling and dealing" which left a bad taste in my mouth. I only go in if there's a real reason I never go to browse

<---- as per my join date....I had just began my renewed interest in firearms, and went there to buy a LE Trade-In that was advertised on this site, in their sub-forum.

Never met anybody there other than the 2 opposite Larrys, and Scott himself.

But I'm not a looker, lol. I went there to buy. Still did make a purchase, but won't bother going back. Too many other places are happy to take my cash.

forkauto · Jan 18, 2021

For the last 10-12 years, I have only used Duffys in Sparks Md. I like to spend my money local and build a relationship with a place and enjoy the perks that come with that...

Pinecone · Jan 18, 2021

A few I will not deal with.

Gun Connection. I went in once, in the height of the 2013 madness. He was talking about charging a weekly storage few on handguns that were waiting on 77Rs.

Freestate. I ordered a rifle from Bud's. Before, I confirmed the transfer fee. I went in to pick it up, and they wanted to charge me more, as they were having to buy more safes to hold the stuff waiting for 77Rs. Mine was a rifle, it was in and out in less than 48 hours. AND, you had quoted me the price. After some argument, they did it for the quoted price.

United. I saw something listed in their consignment thread here. I messaged, and said I would take it, but I was out of the country, so it would be the next week before I could get in to the store. I was told if someone came in and bought it before I got there, too bad. HUH?? F-them.

Shops that I have purchased from that give excellent service, The Bank, Duffy's. And in the old days, Lou45.

Others I have had good experiences with, even though I have not yet purchased from them, 2A, Tyler's, Engage.

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