King Shooter's Supply

[SauerGrapes]

+1 for Kings Shooting Supply!
$40 for internet transfers? LGS's don't like internet transfers due to people buying used handguns and then the recipient is not happy and wants it sent back. I don't blame them.
$25 for a FTF transfer is a fair price.
I have always found them to be a top notch group!

[carrguy1]

I just used Kings again tonight and if given my choice would do all my transfers there. Why would I go somewhere else and pay more money? How can you recommend a shop you've not used yourself? Curious as to your thought process there. Great service, very friendly/knowledgeable help and centrally located for alot of us PAFOA people.

I think you misunderstand me. I'm not knocking King's at all. I just said I was there and got some bullets and a reloading manual and the people were great. The manual was cheaper than anywhere I could find online too, including amazon and eBay. $25 may not be bad for a FTF transfer, especially when the people are friendly and helpful. 10% is a bit hard to swallow though on a new Internet purchase, for me anyway (consider a $600 gun would have a $60 fee), and as such I look for the best deal I can find for Internet FFL transfers. That's where Treeline came in. I visited them as well and the guy there was friendly as well taking the time show me and tell me about several guns I might be interested in in the future (Mosin, sig 2022, some AKs, Zastava PAP, and an SKS) even though I was just browsing.

I don't even blame King's for the 10% FFL fee, that's their business decision. I won't hesitate to go back for bullets, reloading supplies, and to check out guns but I probably wouldn't do a new Internet purchase transfer there.

[chez323]

Ok that Makes a little more sense to me. I have an ffl I use if I need a gun shipped to me, an old Marine. I've not had anything shipped to kings but I have done many ftf transfers there. Best price around for that, even bought a gun from them, just wanted to know where you were coming from.

[comsubin61]

I do all my trasfers there. I mail and receive a lot of guns, an average of 5 per month, and have never had a problem or a complaint. The guns were always shipped fast and arrived in great packaging. In fact I received many compliments from those that traded with me long distance.

I either trade/buy on this site or a Sig site. If I can't fid the gun I want from a private sale, then I always go to Kings and buy it there. I rather spend a couple extra dollars and support my local dealer then those on line only.

I think there is value in being able to walk into a store and be able to handle, feel and discuss the gun you are looking to purchase.

Thanks Kings for being a great shop with great people.

[PaTom]

Shelli and I stopped in for the first time yesterday. We had heard about it and figured it was time to stop in.

They had a lot of stuff packed into that small store. Probably out only complaint is that if more than 5 or 6 people are there, it feels crowded.

We found a really nice used Springfield TRP in the counter at a great price, so we put a payment down on it.

[CountryStyle]

Bought my first pistol here on Saturday. Middle of the day, was fairly crowded, but they took care of everyone and I did not feel rushed. Fair price and I was in and out in a very small amount of time. (purchased a new M&P9)

[c45man]

It is my understanding that they have a brass exchange program in that if one brings in brass, they reload the casings for a reasonable price. If they offer such a service, does anyone know the prices after exchange for loaded 9s, 40s, or 45acp?

[chez323]

I recently picked up an order for a friend of mine (500 rounds of 9mm loaded with fmj) and the total came to $107 and some change. He dropped the brass off and they did the rest...... I've not done it myself though........

[Pkspawn]

c45man.. Give them a call.. The price mainly depends on the type and weight bullet you are selecting for each caliber..

Lead bullets are cheaper than the jacketed stuff.

[c45man]

Thanks pk and chez I inquired because I deal with a commercial reloader in western Pa. I ordered a total of 21 boxes of ammo from master cast including ten boxes of 9, eight boxes of 40, and three boxes of 45acp. cast bullet reloads. I traded and shipped brass for the transaction. Total amount including the ammo, sales tax, and shipping both ways was $245 or $11.71 avg. per box.

With Kings, I would not have shipping, but would have gasoline costs for two round trips plus my time in travel from Media. I don't know if kings would of quite matched the price even with shipment added for the master cast order.
Though it is certainly worth looking into.