So few good gun stores

Mike128 · April 12th, 2012, 04:08 PM

Here is my experience the last year with local shops. I wanted to get a Sako rebarreled. First guy couldn't do it since he didnt' have a reamer. Next guy couldn't get the barrel off. Sat at Albrights for 8 months and they never even touched it but I kept getting the two week line, when I could even get someone to call me back. Finally got a smith to do it for me. And it took him less than a week.

Now I want to buy a hangun. I check with the local shops and none of them have any in stock that I want. I found a trade online. Crazy Louie won't do registered hanguns. Shooter's Supply won't send out their FFL. Big Brad won't do it for someone who hasn't been a customer. (Figure it out, if I come in for a transfer there is usually a few other things I'm going to get with a new gun. Now, I'm not even going into your store. Because I'm not going into your store, I have no idea what you have to sell) Finally Manchester steps up to the plate.

Still want a second hangun so guess who's going to get my business. Why do local shops have to make it so hard when this state already makes it difficult.

CPT Ethanolic · April 12th, 2012, 04:16 PM

Engage and Atlantic are my two favorites.

diesel-man · April 12th, 2012, 04:45 PM

Deb at Estate Brokers 443-617-8400 Havre de Grace, MD. She will take care of it.

poorboy · April 12th, 2012, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike128

Here is my experience the last year with local shops. I wanted to get a Sako rebarreled. First guy couldn't do it since he didnt' have a reamer. Next guy couldn't get the barrel off. Sat at Albrights for 8 months and they never even touched it but I kept getting the two week line, when I could even get someone to call me back. Finally got a smith to do it for me. And it took him less than a week.

Now I want to buy a hangun. I check with the local shops and none of them have any in stock that I want. I found a trade online. Crazy Louie won't do registered hanguns. Shooter's Supply won't send out their FFL. Big Brad won't do it for someone who hasn't been a customer. (Figure it out, if I come in for a transfer there is usually a few other things I'm going to get with a new gun. Now, I'm not even going into your store. Because I'm not going into your store, I have no idea what you have to sell) Finally Manchester steps up to the plate.

Still want a second hangun so guess who's going to get my business. Why do local shops have to make it so hard when this state already makes it difficult.

i see you mentioned big brad and albrights. (east side of the bay). chek out mike at mid county gun shop

skip-a-long · April 12th, 2012, 05:41 PM

[QUOTE=poorboy;1608288]i see you mentioned big brad and albrights. (east side of the bay). chek out mike at mid county gun shop

Mike is a good guy to deal with , will treat you right.

sykesville · April 12th, 2012, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike128

Here is my experience the last year with local shops. I wanted to get a Sako rebarreled. First guy couldn't do it since he didnt' have a reamer. Next guy couldn't get the barrel off. Sat at Albrights for 8 months and they never even touched it but I kept getting the two week line, when I could even get someone to call me back. Finally got a smith to do it for me. And it took him less than a week.

Now I want to buy a hangun. I check with the local shops and none of them have any in stock that I want. I found a trade online. Crazy Louie won't do registered hanguns. Shooter's Supply won't send out their FFL. Big Brad won't do it for someone who hasn't been a customer. (Figure it out, if I come in for a transfer there is usually a few other things I'm going to get with a new gun. Now, I'm not even going into your store. Because I'm not going into your store, I have no idea what you have to sell) Finally Manchester steps up to the plate.

Still want a second hangun so guess who's going to get my business. Why do local shops have to make it so hard when this state already makes it difficult.

+1 I know what you mean

wizzer368 · April 13th, 2012, 04:18 PM

I use Corsica coatings, he is an IP on here and easy to deal with

Mike128 · April 13th, 2012, 04:22 PM

Thanks but most of the shops listed are a couple of hours or more from me.

Schwabe · April 13th, 2012, 07:15 PM

+1 on both Corsica Coatings and Midcounty, also easily the cheapest transfers anywhere in MD. Zip in/out done ...
Albritgh does good work but is incredibly slow. Had a gun glassed there, took over 5 weeks with constant calling, mind you not this was over Christmas ....

Just had a trigger job done on a Mini 14, sent it out and recieved it back in under a week. Not worth IMHO do drive around just to find aplace that does it ....

Chris · April 14th, 2012, 06:28 AM

If you are close to Conowingo, there's Rick's Gun & Pawn. I have found them to be very willing to received and transfer firearms from out of state sellers. They have always been easy to work with. Chris

badbubba · April 15th, 2012, 06:58 AM

+1 for Rick's Gun Shop. I did a transfer from Bud's Guns and they were great about it.

dwnthehatch · April 18th, 2012, 02:35 PM

+1 for Mid County in Preston. His prices are good and has a quick turnaround with gunsmithing services.

Kimerazor · April 23rd, 2012, 08:49 AM

Littleton's in Bishopville, MD will transfer the gun. David's a great guy.

John from MD · April 27th, 2012, 02:18 PM

+1 for Dave Littleton. He also has an arrangement with Rob Danzi in Delaware so they can do transfers for folks in both states. I have known both for over 20 years and these guys are great people.

Regards,

John

rorkin · May 10th, 2012, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike128

Here is my experience the last year with local shops. I wanted to get a Sako rebarreled. First guy couldn't do it since he didnt' have a reamer. Next guy couldn't get the barrel off. Sat at Albrights for 8 months and they never even touched it but I kept getting the two week line, when I could even get someone to call me back. Finally got a smith to do it for me. And it took him less than a week.

Now I want to buy a hangun. I check with the local shops and none of them have any in stock that I want. I found a trade online. Crazy Louie won't do registered hanguns. Shooter's Supply won't send out their FFL. Big Brad won't do it for someone who hasn't been a customer. (Figure it out, if I come in for a transfer there is usually a few other things I'm going to get with a new gun. Now, I'm not even going into your store. Because I'm not going into your store, I have no idea what you have to sell) Finally Manchester steps up to the plate.

Still want a second hangun so guess who's going to get my business. Why do local shops have to make it so hard when this state already makes it difficult.

Don't know where you are but Jack at J&S Gun Sales just outside St Michaels Can help you out.. Can order and will do transfers. Works out of his house.
Did both for me.

April 12th, 2012, 04:08 PM	#1
Mike128 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 205	So few good gun stores Here is my experience the last year with local shops. I wanted to get a Sako rebarreled. First guy couldn't do it since he didnt' have a reamer. Next guy couldn't get the barrel off. Sat at Albrights for 8 months and they never even touched it but I kept getting the two week line, when I could even get someone to call me back. Finally got a smith to do it for me. And it took him less than a week. Now I want to buy a hangun. I check with the local shops and none of them have any in stock that I want. I found a trade online. Crazy Louie won't do registered hanguns. Shooter's Supply won't send out their FFL. Big Brad won't do it for someone who hasn't been a customer. (Figure it out, if I come in for a transfer there is usually a few other things I'm going to get with a new gun. Now, I'm not even going into your store. Because I'm not going into your store, I have no idea what you have to sell) Finally Manchester steps up to the plate. Still want a second hangun so guess who's going to get my business. Why do local shops have to make it so hard when this state already makes it difficult.

April 12th, 2012, 04:45 PM	#3
diesel-man Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,171	Deb at Estate Brokers 443-617-8400 Havre de Grace, MD. She will take care of it. __________________ "To anger a conservative, lie to him. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth." —Theodore Roosevelt The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it. " --Thomas Jefferson For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible,,,

April 12th, 2012, 05:41 PM	#5
skip-a-long R.I.P. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somer-sault Cty Posts: 367	[QUOTE=poorboy;1608288]i see you mentioned big brad and albrights. (east side of the bay). chek out mike at mid county gun shop Mike is a good guy to deal with , will treat you right. __________________ Every day is a good day, some are just better than others.

April 13th, 2012, 07:15 PM	#9
Schwabe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sho'a Posts: 3,499	+1 on both Corsica Coatings and Midcounty, also easily the cheapest transfers anywhere in MD. Zip in/out done ... Albritgh does good work but is incredibly slow. Had a gun glassed there, took over 5 weeks with constant calling, mind you not this was over Christmas .... Just had a trigger job done on a Mini 14, sent it out and recieved it back in under a week. Not worth IMHO do drive around just to find aplace that does it .... __________________ The arrogance of their superiority requires this reminder. They don't OWN us, they don't give us rights. WE grant them power. They don't make us safe, we pay to protect them. They don't make us free, WE'RE FREE ALREADY!!! Change the Free State - become a DINO For god's sake VOTER REGISTRATION here

April 18th, 2012, 02:35 PM	#12
dwnthehatch 10-32 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kent Island Posts: 1,947	+1 for Mid County in Preston. His prices are good and has a quick turnaround with gunsmithing services. __________________ NRA Patron Life Member Maryland Shall Issue Member Maryland Notary Public GLOCK Armorer

April 12th, 2012, 04:16 PM	#2
CPT Ethanolic Gun Packing Liberal Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Just on the border of freedom. Posts: 176	Engage and Atlantic are my two favorites.

April 13th, 2012, 04:18 PM	#7
wizzer368 Zombie Slayer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: G-ville Posts: 251	I use Corsica coatings, he is an IP on here and easy to deal with

April 13th, 2012, 04:22 PM	#8
Mike128 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 205	Thanks but most of the shops listed are a couple of hours or more from me.

April 14th, 2012, 06:28 AM	#10
Chris Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cecil Co, Maryland Posts: 299	If you are close to Conowingo, there's Rick's Gun & Pawn. I have found them to be very willing to received and transfer firearms from out of state sellers. They have always been easy to work with. Chris

April 15th, 2012, 06:58 AM	#11
badbubba Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Havre de Grace, MD. Posts: 9	+1 for Rick's Gun Shop. I did a transfer from Bud's Guns and they were great about it.

April 23rd, 2012, 08:49 AM	#13
Kimerazor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: "FEE state" Posts: 1,099	Littleton's in Bishopville, MD will transfer the gun. David's a great guy. __________________ SAF Life Member NRA Life Member MSI Member IDPA Member GRRN Supporter NWTF Sponsor DU Member

April 27th, 2012, 02:18 PM	#14
John from MD Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 458	+1 for Dave Littleton. He also has an arrangement with Rob Danzi in Delaware so they can do transfers for folks in both states. I have known both for over 20 years and these guys are great people. Regards, John __________________ John from MD AAF&G DINO

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