Looking for a good LGS

[Neil222]

New to the area and am still checking out the local stores (generally in Fort Walton and Milton).

I’ve spent a good bit of time at Gulf Coast Guns in Milton and Jimmys in FWB.

I’m looking for that out of the way store where I might run into old steel and wood as I’m not usually in the market for modern stuff.

The one thing I miss in New Jersey is the small store where I found old Mausers, a 1903 built in 1918 and an occasional British Enfield.

Any suggestions of stores that I should check out?

 

[RackinRay]

Ubers in Pensacola on Fairfield Drive. Usually have some older guns AND some of the wall hangers may be available for a premium price. Naomi runs the place since her dad passed, and she knows more about guns than most in the business.

 

[Boogan1]

I will second that Uber's is the closest thing I have found to what you are looking for.

 

[stage20]

Tradewinds in Navarre
If you're into new stuff, greyman in Milton would have you covered. Not to much old or wood in there. He has more stock of parts than anyone in the area.

 

[Snake-Eyes]

For what you described, here’s a +1 for Trade Winds.
You should budget some time to browse, and chat with Miles.
Bring a list of what you’re looking for, and ask him. You might be surprised what is on-site but not easily visible.

Trade Winds Pawn and Gun
6243 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

 

[Snake-Eyes]

Also, you should stop by Navarre Guns and Ammo while you can. Might have something you’re looking for.
Unfortunately, it’s going out of business by 30 December.

Going Out Of Business

We will be discounting the inventory to get the store empty by Dec. 30th, 2022. All accessories are currently 20% off. Magpul Sunglasses are 50% off. Firearms and ammo are all 10% off. Please come in to get some really good deals I will also give bundle deals if you buy a lot of things. PLEASE...

www.gulfcoastgunforum.com

 

[Boogan1]

I had forgot about Tradewinds and I have bought several guns in there. Definitely ask if there is something you are looking for, one I bought he went to the back room and dug around for a while and came up with it.

 

[Neil222]

Outstanding suggestions. I’ll make it a point to stop by and check them out. I appreciate the help. Great forum.

 

[stage20]

Outstanding suggestions. I’ll make it a point to stop by and check them out. I appreciate the help. Great forum.

Tradewinds is closed on Monday. You have to keep your nerves at bay till Tuesday

 

[TackleberryMCS]

Check out Grey Man Armory in Milton.

Grey Man Armory
www.greymanarmory.com
5579 Stewart St, Milton, FL 32570
(850) 803-4867

 

[Welldoya]

All good suggestions. I’ve only been in Uber’s once because it’s on the other side of town from me but the lady was super nice.
I used to stop in Tradewinds quite often when my daughter lived in Midway but I don’t get down there much these days.
Miles is a great guy but darn, I wish he would light up those cases. It’s hard to see what’s in there, especially with having to bend over to see. Take a flashlight with you. Seriously.
A pet peeve of mine - tags turned over so you can’t see the price. When an employee puts a gun back in the case MAKE SURE THE PRICE IS VISIBLE. I’ve seen this in all shops.
I will buy a gun on impulse in a second but that impulse will go away in a second too if I can’t see the price, especially if the shop is busy.

 

[Ace123]

I'd recommend against Mike's Outdoor Sports based solely on the behavior of one of the salesmen. I've had issues with him every time I've went in. The other salesmen are great, but I no longer patronize the place. With the exception of their ammo prices, they're otherwise pretty decent.

 

[ammodave]

Don't be bashful; name the salesman. Management might like to know.