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So I'll post my story of dealing with GunCrafters over the last 3 weeks. I have had both good and bad experiences. I went in to buy a handgun with my wife, on a Saturday, early afternoon. We stood at the counter for at least 15 minutes looking in the cases, looking at the stuff in the store. Despite not being busy at all nobody looked at us, or spoke to us. Finally I got someone's attention and explained what I wanted- an XDM 3.8 compact in .40 S&W, bi-tone. Doug told me they didn't have one but would be happy to order me one. So for this trip- it took forever to get someone's attention, and they didn't even offer to let me hold any or talk about any other options, which I found odd but not terribly off-putting. Once I got Doug's attention he was reasonably pleasant to work with.
The following Monday, after pre-paying for my pistol to be ordered, and looking at my receipt which had no model number or anything on it, I called in to make sure they were ordering the correct pistol- I was assured they were and proceeded to anxiously await the arrival of my pistol. The following Saturday I got a phone call that it was in. Being in Portland to sell a car at the time I told him it would be fairly close to 5 by the time I got there and he said it was no problem- they'd just stay open a little later to take care of me- which I appreciated. When my friend and I got there, we had another 15 minute ignor-a-thon, before anyone spoke to us, and the pistol they ordered was in fact wrong (3.8 bitone-not the compact) Doug assured me he could sell the one they ordered no problem, and he would just re-order, but the compact might be difficult to get. After contemplating a bit about whether or not I still wanted the .40 or if I wanted to get the 9mm in stock- I was told because of a gun show that was on- it was too late in the day to run the check and get me on my way if the 9mm was what I wanted. Of course if we hadn't been ignored for 15 minutes there would have been plenty of time. I also kinda got the vibe that if they reordered the pistol, no matter what showed up would be mine.
The following Monday, I was able to stop in, the shop was empty except Doug and 1 old timer shooting the breeze- after Doug finished his story, he asked what he could help me with, and I bought the 9mm he had in stock rather than reordering. Monday's visit was quite pleasant and I would have a very positive outlook if that had been my only contact.
I work in customer service at an auto repair shop. Providing excellent customer service really isn't very difficult- you mostly have to care. You have to treat every customer as if they are the only person in the world that is important, because at that point in time- they are. That's what being a salesperson/customer service rep is. As for the claims that they are overpriced- all of the pistols I looked at were exactly in line with all of the other shops I shopped with, and my pistol was actually priced $50 less than freaking Cabela's...All in all I'd say it was a average experience, pushed towards fair because I have routinely received excellent customer service from Ole's, and The Gun Broker in Woodburn. That's my $0.02 anyway

I just bought my son his first shotgun. I am extremely happy to have a place I can go that honors the code of "bringing them in to the community". It was just a used Mossy 20 gauge, but you'd a thought it was the best Benelli on the rack, the way we were treated. Our host (I can't call Him a salesman and I won't use his name) took the time to teach my son how to read the tags, do a little haggling, and walk a little taller with a little more spine in his back. I can "buy a gun" anywhere. Why would I, when there are men around who I can trust to help build my son into a man?

Kurt at H&K fix my model 70 rifle, the firing pin spring was 3/8 inch too short. Good price and turnaround time. He seems to know what he is talking about I will gladly give him more business!

Decent prices in general, very good selection, friendly folks even when there was a crush of people. I go here when I'm less patient, and my quieter walking-distance LGS is out of stock.

I picked up my current CCW (M&P .40) there, and they had the lowest price in town at the time on my wife's Sigma.

I just wanted to give props to NW Armory for my experience there today! I went in to buy either a Ruger LCP or a Ruger Mark III. I wasn't sure when I walked in, but I ended up getting the LCP this time. My first helper was named Dan who was friendly, polite, and patient as I handled all the firearms I was interested in.

I then browsed around the store a bit. When I settled on the LCP, I was assisted by Dale who was also extremely helpful, friendly, and polite. I have never experienced the level of customer service in a gun store in the Portland area as I did today at NW Armory. I wasn't treated like a non-person, I didn't get any kind of attitude for asking questions, and everyone there today seemed like they were totally willing to go out of their way to help! Who would have thought? ACTUAL customer service!

I made up my mind today that I'm going back there to buy my Ruger Mark III when I'm ready, even if another store has it cheaper. Major hats off to you guys!

I enjoy going there everytime, while they can get busy at times, they remind me of cruise missiles in that they will continue researching and researching until they find what you are looking for. I take their time advise as gold. Mike, the holster maker, is committed and worked with me on several holsters I use for all of my firearms for concealed carry. I use his IWB holster for all of my carry needs and they are comfortable and made to work. Recently, taken a pistol course and it ran perfectly fine from day 1. Deal with MK Tactical with no issues at all, great people, including the dog, which strangely points you to the Glock section of the pistol area all the time. I think it is a conspiracy but they are all saying that is just the way the dog is.

The three Mikes work there; Michael, the owner, "Senior Mike", the older fellow who knows his stuff about finding a gun that fits you, and "Holster Mike", who makes his own Kydex and leather holsters in the back and is the Glock Armorer for the store. These three run a very tight ship and have a decent selection. The awesome thing is that if they don't have it, they will find it, even if it's at another store. In addition they will flat out show you their price for a gun if you ask. Straight over to the computer and , "Look, right there is our price, a little bit of shipping and 10% and your cost is...." Right there on the calculator in front of you.

"Senior Mike" is a firm believer as am I that you really need to try a bunch of handguns before you know which one is right for you. It could be the greatest pistol in the world but, if it doesn't fit your hand and grip then it's useless to you. He will let you handle every pistol he has to help you find one you like.

Michael, the owner, is a great guy and has been reloading and shooting since he was a kid. He is a Dillon rep and a HUGE Dillon fan. He is extremely knowledgeable about reloading and will give you a no BS breakdown of reloading; costs, equip, etc. This is great if you are just getting in to reloading and don't know where to start really.

"Holster Mike" is the armorer and holster maker for the company. I have one of his IWB holsters I wear daily for concealed carry. I got him to extend the leather a bit so my grip wouldn't rub against my side without an undershirt, "No Problem" he says. The leather is extremely comfortable. In addition they install sights (had my Trijicons installed on my FNH FNX) and also can have other work done by their web of specialty armorers. Recently I had my Remington 12 gauge shotgun barrel threaded and had the cone improved in a little over a week turn around. Also they have an expert Cerakote painter they work with and does a very nice job, some of his work is on display at the shop.

Just to keep going, they are one of the only dealers that carries Black Rifle Company, a local AR manufacturer. If you haven't seen his new compensator and have been considering one, it's worth checking out and it's a mere $80, almost half price of the Battlecomp.

I don't work at MK Tactical but, everytime I go in their I am treated like family. I am a former Marine firearms instructor and if I can answer a question one of the guys can't their is no negative looks, no dismissive attitudes, they are fully committed to improving the community and giving their customers the most knowledgeable advice they can.

I wasted a good half hour or more of a gentlemans time there lately (Unfortunately drawing a blank on the name), he was totally helpful and had no problem dragging through their magazines and online providers to cross reference specs that I was unsure of on about a dozen rifles. That was before he knew I was a cash in hand buyer!
Everywhere else I stopped seemed to give me all the answers I didn't like about the particular coyote rifle/s I was interested in, including them pretending there was some difficulty in ordering.
He didn't care about having to order it for me, it's far from a rare gun so I don't know what the deal with a couple other shops was. $200 down, it was there in 5ish days, paid the balance and have a coyote rifle I'm very happy with!

A++ business, took their CCW classes. And have used them for several FFL transfers. And i will go to them when i order my SR1911.
They are also a Dillon sales rep.

I bought my first gun here, a Taurus 24/7 pro DS. These guys were awesome to deal with and very helpful.

I've been in there twice in the last couple weeks looking at a low buck .38 snub. I've asked too many questions, some of them very dumb.... but they have been more than helpful with answers and recommendations without trying to up-sale me to something I can't afford. They will be getting a lil over $300 of my money on the 15th for a new .38 Taurus, ammo, and IWB holster. If you haven't been there, go check 'em out. They don't have the selection of Keith's, but you don't get the fast food attitude either. I'll be a customer for a long time!

Great store with great staff that will actually listen to you as a customer and try to find the right gun, not just one that will make him alot of $$$.
He also offers CCW and disaster preparedness classes.

Very nice shop. They also make their own Crossbreed-style IWB holsters for reasonable prices.

I was in there a few days ago, nice people, vary helpful and decent inventory!

I found this place when I needed to do a transfer with a seller from Washington. $30 including the background check.

After the transfer I stayed to look at their used and new guns. They have a pretty good selection for a pawn shop.

Several weeks later I was on my way to a popular gun store on Powell Blvd. and I decided to stop at the Money Market again. They had a brand new Gen 4 Glock 19 for $509, which was cheaper than I saw them at gun shows. It was brand new complete with the case, 3 magazines, etc. and I bought it on the spot.

If you are in the market for a Glock check them out.

Have had wonderful experiences with Robert and Mary at RK Gunsmithing in Nampa! My wife and daughter have taken the conceal class from him and I have taken his advanced pistol class. Lots of fun and very edudcational! Have had work done on several firearms and recently purchased a new Ruger LC9 from him. Looking forward to a lifetime friendship andbusiness relationship!

Chris and Patti Wood

This is my favorite shop hands down. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Some things I'm pretty familiar with and others I'm a total rookie, and they've never made me feel stupid for asking questions.

I believe their prices are pretty competitive but to be honest, I get such good service I wouldn't feel bad if I found out I could've saved a few bucks somewhere else.

I've made a few purchases from them over the last couple years and each time I've visited the place it has gotten cleaner, better lit and had an all-around better selection. If you're in the area do yourself a favor and drop in to find out what they've got.

back when i bought my mossberg 500 i was looking for a specific model and i visited mainy shops anyways though ive never bought a gun from them they have a fair collection for the size of their store and the guy i talked with was real friendly heres where it really gets funny though a couple months later i went to a local gun show and he was there at the time i didnt recognize him but he recognized me and even what i was looking at in the store that to me would make me go back and browse their selection the next time im in the market how many gun shops employees care enough about all their customers to remember a guy who at the time just came in to look?

I have been in this store twice and both times walked out with a new gun. I have been stopping in to several of the other local shops and these guys simply can not be beat. They have great prices, they are friendly, and most of all informed. I really appreciate someone that knows their product and has great customer service. I was a little apprehensive at first because it used to be a pawn shop and was afraid it would just be some slick con artist with shady merchandise but these guys are top notch and their inventory and prices are fantastic. I recommend stopping in if you are in the area. This shop really is a cut above the rest.