Musser's Outdoors Ephrata, PA

[mak47]

I took a trip into Musser's Outdoors in Ephrata today, it was their grand opening. This shop used to be Trout Run Sports.

The shop looks basically the same, and had a lot of the same merchandise Trout Run had on the shelves before it disappeared.

It looked like the owner's whole family was working, which I think is great. Everyone was extremely friendly and help was readily available. They had a good selection, especially for a small shop and their prices were reasonable. They also had a good selection of used guns, which to me is also a plus.

They also have a good layaway plan for impulse buyers like myself.

[Travis Bickle]

I took a trip into Musser's Outdoors in Ephrata today, it was their grand opening. This shop used to be Trout Run Sports.

The shop looks basically the same, and had a lot of the same merchandise Trout Run had on the shelves before it disappeared.

It looked like the owner's whole family was working, which I think is great. Everyone was extremely friendly and help was readily available. They had a good selection, especially for a small shop and their prices were reasonable. They also had a good selection of used guns, which to me is also a plus.

They also have a good layaway plan for impulse buyers like myself.

I was there today for the first time, and my assessment would be exactly the same as yours. They have mostly used guns, which is what I'm drawn to. Their offering of ammo is modest...but it's better than Trout Run EVER had. They had lots of friendly help.

I collect SKSs, and they had several to choose from at reasonable prices. They had a Norinco paratrooper carbine priced at $299., which I consider a bargain.

I wish them the best!

[MotoLappa]

By any by chance did you take notice of there hours? Thanks

[Travis Bickle]

http://www.mussersoutdoors.com/_pages/contact.html

[bripro]

I noticed the guns I was interested in when it was Trout Run that are still there have been marked down about twenty dollars each. The owner is very friendly and eager to please but a little on the hyper side. I hope he doesnt burn himself out. Two of the salesmen from the old store are back as well but seem to have been re-programmed by the new owner which is a good thing. I hope they can shake the curse of the previous store and get some local business back.

[JJN]

Went to Musser's Outdoors in Ephrata today for some 9mm defense ammo. Picked up a 20 count box of Federal Hydra-Shok, which was $21.95. Owner and Staff were friendly and helpful. I'll be checking back with them on the availability of Hornaday Critical Defense in 9mm. Good shopping experience. After browsing a minute or two I was offered help by one of the employees. Just what I would expect from good service. When I worked retail part time for awhile I was trained not to jump right on a customer as soon as they walked in the door.

[Deerhunter17]

I've been there a few times since its opened. The store looks great and im glad to see it under new ownership. However, I have notice a few things that I feel aren't professional. The customer is always right, right? The owner seems to say that alot but when the customer leaves he proceeds to talk negitively about how they were wrong or uneducated about the subject in front of other customers. It makes me wonder what he may say about me after I leave. I feel its unprofessional and will ultimately hurt his reputation if he keeps it up...

[Mitch10mm]

Something about those guys just turn me off. Another member mentioned them talking about customers after they left. Happened to me but they didn't realize I was still in the store. It wasn't really a bad thing. Kind of a swipe at my firearm compared to another customers. I'm left with the feeling that whoever you are, you're the butt of their joke after you leave.

[copperhead]

Been in there a few times already and had nothing but good experiences. The last time I was in there i wanted to buy 3 .22s and was going to pay the full amount and when I got up to the counter he just told me since I'm getting 3 of them he took off about 75.00 off the total. I was impressed and also gave me what I wanted for a rifle that I sold him. Good group of guys But they do talk a lot about the customers that are in there or were in there.

[chez323]

I went there with a friend to do a transfer last Friday and it went very smoothly. The shop was well run and staffed with very friendly and helpful people. Had a nice selection of guns, both new and used. I would not hesitate to go back there again.