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Went in to check for firearm transfer services. They've currently suspended person to person transfer due to BGC challenges. Can't fault them for that.
Consigned firearms with them to avoid the personal transfer headache. Went well, but had to check back in to get the payout for the final sale. Small hiccup, but would still recommend them.
Generous selection of parts for AR pattern rifles.
Law enforcement distributor for Glock.
Usually always has ammo in stock.
Cons
Can be hard to get an employee to assist you.
Prices seem slightly higher than other shops in the area, but not to the point of excessiveness.
They used to stock lots of products from North American Rescue but in recent years that has been replaced by stuff from MyMedic which is subpar compared to NAR.
This isn't the type of shop where you're going to find shotguns with 28" barrels for bird hunting or .270 bolt action rifles for deer season. This is the shop you go to if you need quality gear to be a modern day gunfighter - an AR pattern rifle with extra magazines, assault pack, medical supplies, etc. I've been coming to this shop since 2017 and have always enjoyed taking the time to visit. I do feel like their customer service has degraded a little from back in the day but it is still better than most shops in the area. The staff are up to date on current trends in the industry and won't shy away from letting you know if your information is outdated. They have a lot of women on staff which is good if you're introducing your wife or girlfriend to firearms.
If your use case for firearms is carrying for self defense, carrying for work (e.g. security, law enforcement), or preparing yourself to be a 'modern day minuteman' - this is the shop for you. You will be welcomed with open arms its your first time ever buying a gun, or your 1000th time buying a gun.
They're like Target of the firearm world; you'll probably leave with something you didn't know you needed.
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Best option in the Portland area for all things AR
Overall Rating
4.00 star(s)
Service
4.00 star(s)
Selection
5.00 star(s)
Value
4.00 star(s)
Oregon Rifleworks is (in my humble opinion) the best shop in the Portland metro for all things to do with AR pattern rifles. They have a sizeable selection of handguns but it seems ARs are their bread and butter, maybe thats why its called Oregon Rifleworks but who knows. Magazine selection is good if you're looking for common platforms. Ammo seems reasonably priced. I do feel their customer service has been gradually going downhill over the years, but some of the OG staff like Tony, Josh, and Emma are still 10/10.
I found Oregon Rifleworks because I used to take public transit to Tigard and the Wes stops off throwing distance from their shop. In looking for a place to purchase a firearm, they had great reviews.
I called to see if they had inventory on a rifle and handgun and they told me that they did but it was reserved for active duty military or LE, but they could order them in for me. Their prices for both items were less than the MSRP, so I opted to have them order things in. It only took a day or two for the firearms to arrive! Impressive!
Completing the sale was easy as well. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and I will gladly purchase through them again.
That being said, I'm knocking a star off this review for the Transfer and Background fee ($35 total), as it's not really all that competitive and for branding themselves as a home for a given manufacturer's products but then having only a very limited stock, such that they reserved that stock.
Very nice store. Super friendly staff. I had a 9mm pistol shipped there due to good reviews on here. I searched the OREGONRIFLE WORKS website and both the Dealer Transfer and Private Transfer say $25. It doesn't mention the $10 Background Check. I should have called to verify. It is $25 fee plus the $10 background, so $35 total. I mentioned it to the nice gal that was assisting me that they should make that more clear on their website. It was my fault for assuming the background fee was built into the $25 transfer fee. This was my first time having a firearm shipped to an FFL. I did send a couple of emails prior to my pistol arriving, but never received a response. I wasn't too worried about it, since I had heard from the seller that they were approved. Overall very nice store and great people! I asked about a discount for NWFA members, but was told they don't have one. Now off to the range!