longwatch
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Both VA Arms and G&A Warehouse sell new and used guns and consignments.
Both VA Arms and G&A Warehouse sell new and used guns and consignments.
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Where to buy in NOVA
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eyesopened
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There is another shop in Woodbridge called Dawsons (Route 1). I thought Gilbert's prices were high, until I walked into Dawsons! LOL
+1 to VA Arms though. They've got decent prices and their staff is top knotch.
I met Bruce Furr at the NRA range by accident. He was in the next aisle shooting a Kimber .22 conversion and I got to talking to him. Real nice guy and he let me shoot a few mags through it.
There are good prices at the Nations show coming up so wait till then to purchase. Most dealers have no problems with you picking up the gun to get a feel for it. It's good place to hold a lot of guns to see what fits you best. Of course there are awfully high prices too, but you have to do your own research to see if it's a deal.
Not sure if anyone mentioned it, but if you're thinking of carrying you should invest in at least a basic pistol course. Gilberts offers one, so does the member Pourshot on the OCDO forums
There is another shop in Woodbridge called Dawsons (Route 1). I thought Gilbert's prices were high, until I walked into Dawsons! LOL
+1 to VA Arms though. They've got decent prices and their staff is top knotch.
I met Bruce Furr at the NRA range by accident. He was in the next aisle shooting a Kimber .22 conversion and I got to talking to him. Real nice guy and he let me shoot a few mags through it.
There are good prices at the Nations show coming up so wait till then to purchase. Most dealers have no problems with you picking up the gun to get a feel for it. It's good place to hold a lot of guns to see what fits you best. Of course there are awfully high prices too, but you have to do your own research to see if it's a deal.
Not sure if anyone mentioned it, but if you're thinking of carrying you should invest in at least a basic pistol course. Gilberts offers one, so does the member Pourshot on the OCDO forums
nemo
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LEO 229 wrote:
Leo,
I am interested, but I do not PM (low tech: that would be me). Want my email?
LEO 229 wrote:
Leo,
I am interested, but I do not PM (low tech: that would be me). Want my email?
Eeyore
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richarcm wrote:
richarcm wrote:
Consider Quantico Tactical Supply, http://www.quanticoarms.com/just behind Potomac Mills mall. They carry XDs, H&Ks, and probably others.
Bulldog1967
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VA Arms is the only place I shop for boom sticks.
VA Arms is the only place I shop for boom sticks.
hsmith
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Eeyore wrote:
Eeyore wrote:
As of last week they still didn't have their FFL
SouthernBoy
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roscoe13 wrote:
For example, a Kahr PM9 will run around $474 at a gun show and at least $595 at a shop - usually. You can pick up a Glock (such as a 19 or a 23) with standard sights for around $479 at a show.
Virginia Arms in Manassas is a pretty good shop with decent shop prices. And they are willing to take some off of the price if you ask. But not much.. and certainly not as much as you will find at a gun show.
Hope this helps.
roscoe13 wrote:
Relative to gun shop prices, gun show prices tend to be 15 - 25% less as a general rule (I know, no such thing).
For example, a Kahr PM9 will run around $474 at a gun show and at least $595 at a shop - usually. You can pick up a Glock (such as a 19 or a 23) with standard sights for around $479 at a show.
Virginia Arms in Manassas is a pretty good shop with decent shop prices. And they are willing to take some off of the price if you ask. But not much.. and certainly not as much as you will find at a gun show.
Hope this helps.
SouthernBoy
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richarcm wrote:
richarcm wrote:
No. There is Fairfax, Loudoun, and Faquier counties as well. Manassas, and its immediate surrounds, has three gun shops of which I am aware. I tend to patronize two of them because I like the people and they have stuff I tend to look for. They are Virginia Arms and Guns and Ammo Warehouse. The older guy at G&A Warehouse is a great one to talk to and full of information.
Citizen
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richarcm wrote:
Sorry.
Yes, Gilberts will. I think Blue Ridge Arsenal might.
However, I'd shop around on prices. My last handgun was about $150 less than local shops when I bought from Trader Jerry's booth at the Dale City gun show.
richarcm wrote:
Sorry.
Yes, Gilberts will. I think Blue Ridge Arsenal might.
However, I'd shop around on prices. My last handgun was about $150 less than local shops when I bought from Trader Jerry's booth at the Dale City gun show.
treadresistant
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I've bought 2 guns from Virginia Arms and I got 2 of my friends to buy their first guns there too. If you go there, just talk to them, tell them what you're interested in, and that you don't know a whole lot about guns. They'll explain the pros and cons, and definitely don't feel like you have to purchase at the first shop you go to.
I also think Clark Brothers will let you shoot the guns, or they have some sort of gun shoot where you can try things out. Since you're from richmond, dominion shooting range http://www.dominionshootingrange.com/ rents guns as well.
I've bought 2 guns from Virginia Arms and I got 2 of my friends to buy their first guns there too. If you go there, just talk to them, tell them what you're interested in, and that you don't know a whole lot about guns. They'll explain the pros and cons, and definitely don't feel like you have to purchase at the first shop you go to.
I also think Clark Brothers will let you shoot the guns, or they have some sort of gun shoot where you can try things out. Since you're from richmond, dominion shooting range http://www.dominionshootingrange.com/ rents guns as well.
richarcm
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Just thought I'd let everyone know that I made the long haul out to Manassas today. I visited Virginia Ammo and Guns & Ammo.
Between the two I like Virginia Ammo the most. They guy I talked to there was WAY MORE than wanting to help. He was very nice. The gun selection was great. Seemed like it was a popular store as it was packed with people.
However I ended up buying my new PT 1911 from Guns & Ammo. The guys there were also very helpful but only after flagging them down and requesting help. As annoying as it is to have someone keep asking if you need help it is something I expect and ultimately look for.
I understand that the PT 1911 may not be best handgun or 1911 on the market. But for the price it seems to get pretty good reviews. Now I just want to get some laser grips for it.
Thank you everyone for your help!
Just thought I'd let everyone know that I made the long haul out to Manassas today. I visited Virginia Ammo and Guns & Ammo.
Between the two I like Virginia Ammo the most. They guy I talked to there was WAY MORE than wanting to help. He was very nice. The gun selection was great. Seemed like it was a popular store as it was packed with people.
However I ended up buying my new PT 1911 from Guns & Ammo. The guys there were also very helpful but only after flagging them down and requesting help. As annoying as it is to have someone keep asking if you need help it is something I expect and ultimately look for.
I understand that the PT 1911 may not be best handgun or 1911 on the market. But for the price it seems to get pretty good reviews. Now I just want to get some laser grips for it.
Thank you everyone for your help!
OC-Glock19
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thorsmitersaw wrote:
I picked up 5 new Chip McCormick magazines at Virginia Arms and one of them was just a hair wider than it should have been and was not dropping free like it should have out of my Taurus PT1911. I went back to the store with my unloaded Taurus in a case so I could try some different mags in it before I bought them, just to save myself a trip in case there were others that were out of spec.
When I came in the store, one of the employees asked if he could help me, so I explained that I was there to exchange an oversized magazine for one that would eject properly. I opened my case to show him how the defective mag hung up instead of dropping free, and as soon as he saw my gun he said, "I see what your problem is." I thought, "Wow, I'm lucky I got this guy to help me. He must be a master gunsmith or something." Then he said, "It's a Taurus. Those are total garbage. You're lucky it hasn't gone full auto on you."
After getting the defective magazine replaced I left, and now I shop at Guns & Ammo Warehouse just down the road. The people who work there aren't biased and bigoted against my gun, which has performed perfectly for over 2000 rounds without any FTFs, FTEs or any other problems. Oh, and it hasn't gone full auto on me either.
thorsmitersaw wrote:
I picked up 5 new Chip McCormick magazines at Virginia Arms and one of them was just a hair wider than it should have been and was not dropping free like it should have out of my Taurus PT1911. I went back to the store with my unloaded Taurus in a case so I could try some different mags in it before I bought them, just to save myself a trip in case there were others that were out of spec.
When I came in the store, one of the employees asked if he could help me, so I explained that I was there to exchange an oversized magazine for one that would eject properly. I opened my case to show him how the defective mag hung up instead of dropping free, and as soon as he saw my gun he said, "I see what your problem is." I thought, "Wow, I'm lucky I got this guy to help me. He must be a master gunsmith or something." Then he said, "It's a Taurus. Those are total garbage. You're lucky it hasn't gone full auto on you."
After getting the defective magazine replaced I left, and now I shop at Guns & Ammo Warehouse just down the road. The people who work there aren't biased and bigoted against my gun, which has performed perfectly for over 2000 rounds without any FTFs, FTEs or any other problems. Oh, and it hasn't gone full auto on me either.
OC-Glock19
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richarcm wrote:
You made a good choice. The Taurus may not have the best finish in the world, but I think that the worn bluing gives it more character. I'm pretty sure that you're going to really like your purchase.
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richarcm wrote:
Just thought I'd let everyone know that I made the long haul out to Manassas today. I visited Virginia Ammo and Guns & Ammo.
Between the two I like Virginia Ammo the most. They guy I talked to there was WAY MORE than wanting to help. He was very nice. The gun selection was great. Seemed like it was a popular store as it was packed with people.
However I ended up buying my new PT 1911 from Guns & Ammo. The guys there were also very helpful but only after flagging them down and requesting help. As annoying as it is to have someone keep asking if you need help it is something I expect and ultimately look for.
I understand that the PT 1911 may not be best handgun or 1911 on the market. But for the price it seems to get pretty good reviews. Now I just want to get some laser grips for it.
Thank you everyone for your help!
You made a good choice. The Taurus may not have the best finish in the world, but I think that the worn bluing gives it more character. I'm pretty sure that you're going to really like your purchase.
(edited to change the font size)
NOCSA
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i am going tohold off for three weeks, July 25 through 27 at the Dulles Expo in Chantilly... and get really good pricing.
just my $.02
i am going tohold off for three weeks, July 25 through 27 at the Dulles Expo in Chantilly... and get really good pricing.
just my $.02
richarcm
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Yeah screw all that. Why put off till tomorrow what you can do today?
NOCSA wrote:
Yeah screw all that.
Why put off till tomorrow what you can do today? NOCSA wrote:
i am going tohold off for three weeks, July 25 through 27 at the Dulles Expo in Chantilly... and get really good pricing.
just my $.02