Good places to buy from

[jrd1387tj]

I've been looking for a S&W 686 Plus, 6" barrel. Anybody have any good places that would carry this or would order one. I looked at Gander and they have it, and I'm heading to Anthony's arms soon. But where else are good places with good prices that are reputable.

[Azzy]

Ive had ... interesting experiences at Anthony's. Their guys can be pretty cool, but their setup and store is a bit off. Ive gotten a few guns from Ace on 19, and they have been fantastic. I always deal with Chris Smith, aside from him being a friend who happened to start working there, he knows his stuff.

[Wrecker]

Another good place is Browns Armory in Rochester.

[DMG]

I would stay away from Anthony Arms. Johnsons Gun Depot in Norvelt or Ace in Washington get most of my business unless I order online.

[HoodRN]

Sportsman Supply in Butler on RT 356 is good. Online is even better.

[JeepGeneral]

I like A&S in Youngwood, they have an indoor range that you can try your gun out before you buy for a small fee, which they take off the price when you buy it.

[ridgerunner97]

Johnson's Gun Depot in Norvelt is who gets 90% of my business.

[flimmy]

Johnson's Gun Depot in Norvelt is who gets 90% of my business.

Way to expensive. Call a friend of mine. He's in Mt. Pleasant and will beat any price.

Westmoreland Shooters Supply 724-331-1255 His name is Jason and tell him Scott sent you.

[jlovbasz3]

Try Seitzinger Rifle Smith in West Newton 724-872-5333 very nice guy excellent gun smith and lowest prices around.

[PatF10]

i just got a gun from island firearms on nevill island, good price. may have to order it but thats a few days. I like to go to ace but their prices seem high

[Azzy]

Most any shop is going to be higher than teh MSRP or online prices, but thats the way buying things works. Sometimes getting from a shop works out better, that way if some part goes south on your new gun, they sit there and deal with shipping it and getting it working, not you.

[jlovbasz3]

I've never paid MSRP or higher for a new gun it's always been less than the MSRP.

[Azzy]

I was thinking new stuff coming out and average price, which seems to be MSRP. Sits 1/2 way between the fear peddlers at the gun shows (get them while you still can!) and decent shops.

With the back orders on a lot of manufactures, the prices have been ticking up.

[RalphDogg]

Johnsons Gun Depot in Norvelt is great

[jrd1387tj]

Thanks for all the input. I'll check out all the places and go from there. Expect a picture of it when I buy.

[The_War_Wagon]

I would stay away from Anthony Arms. Johnsons Gun Depot in Norvelt or Ace in Washington get most of my business unless I order online.

Are they overpriced? Yeah. The curse of brick & mortar stores. CAN you find what you need, and occasionally find a bargain? Yep - I've done it there.

I've read many a thread at PAFOA about 'lousy customer service,' and I don't like lousy customer service either, but I've always been treated well there! If it's NEAR you, give 'em a try - what can it hurt?

Oh - and try Braverman's on Penn Ave., too.