Josh can do it all. I had him under cut my 1911 and front strap checking. Wow came out perfect. He…read morerefinish the bead blast area. Never know it was worked on, like it came from factory that way. I didn't ask he even removed my idiot scratch.

Josh is the consummate Armorer. Incredible service, excellent work and more than fair prices. As…read morewith any Hamster on a tread wheel he is busy as heck and sometimes hard to get hold of but he is worth the wait so don't let YOUR 11th hour poor planning detract from his incredibly high value. This is how you build a clientele that lasts-not with ads, crazy metrics and other B.S. Be patient and you WILL be well served! Thanks Josh and Cheers! to a terrific 2026!!

This place is amazing! I can't say enough good things about ShootSoCal Firearms. The level of…read morecustomer service, communication and overall quality that you find here is honestly very elusive in this industry. Dave, the owner, is extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to actually help you without any pressure or attitude. If you've ever been to other firearm stores, you probably know what I mean. Many places can come off like they have a superiority complex, like you're supposed to already know everything. That's not the case here at all. At ShootSoCal, you can ask any question and they'll walk you through it without making you feel uncomfortable. That alone goes a long way and keeps me coming back. I've purchased items from them, had builds done and even had custom work completed and every single time the result has been the same: top-tier service and excellent results. They're consistent, professional, and genuinely care about their customers. I recommend them to everyone I know. If you're looking for a place that treats you right and delivers quality work, this is it.

I used ShootSoCal as the FFL for my purchases from Palmetto State Armory. The staff was patient and…read morediligent in explaining the process to me (this was my first firearm purchase online), as well as all the charges necessary to take possession of my PSA purchase, including background check, transfer fees etc. (sidenote: aside from the background check--which I don't object to btw--it's quite a racket Sacramento's politicians have got going -- this particular comment is aimed at them, not the folks at ShootSoCal). Small shop, but good selection of equipment, from AR parts to carry bags, oil/maintenance kits etc. Also, staff gave me some practical advice about anodizing the steel barrel I had purchased (for getting a different color on it), getting a gun locker and outdoor ranges within a 45 minute drive. Lastly, I was offered assistance to assemble my firearm, but didn't need it since I'd been studying how to do that while waiting to take delivery. Bottomline: I'd use ShootSoCal as an FFL again.

I've had two experiences with Match Grade. The first was to make my AR-15 completely CA legal with…read morea new grip, which they did perfectly in a very short amount of time. Now I can eject my magazine without breaking if there's a jam. The second time was to install an Apex trigger in my Hellcat Pro. Done in a couple of days. Decent pricing and customer service. I'll be back here the next time I need service!

I dropped off a firearm for customization in March 2023. I followed up consistently for nearly two…read moreyears and was repeatedly told the work could not be completed .. monthly just for them to owner S. To mention to me the reason why he hadn't gotten to my firearm was because it takes to long to change a drill bit on his machine this was mid 2025 sometime When I finally came in to retrieve my firearm, I was informed that it had been sold. I was told that attempts were made to contact me, including certified mail, but I never received any such notice. When I asked the gentleman in the front clearly fustrated ( not his fault ) tells me "your gun is gone " Tells me write my number down and to wait for a call back As of now, this matter has not been resolved. I am extremely disappointed with the lack of communication and handling of customer property. I would strongly advise anyone considering this business to get clear written timelines and policies before leaving firearms here.

I came in to get my night sights installed on both my Glock 19 and 17. Reza did an incredible job…read moreoverall on both! In general everyone within the store is super personable, professional and chill. They have my business moving forward and I will be recommending this place to my friends. Highly recommend!

A top notch firearm repair and sales business. Friendly knowledgeable staff. A small business who…read morereally cares and supports the community.

I was interested in learning proper firearms etiquette, and had an opportunity to do so at Evan's…read moreGun World. I attended their intro to handguns class, covering the basics of safety and proper form, and getting in some introductory shooting experience. John, our instructor, was very engaging and great at commanding attention when needed and building up the class's confidence. Afterward, I took them up on their 'newbie' offer of free range time and rental after class. Kevin signed me up for a lane, let me rent a couple of handgun models I researched previously, and critiqued my targets, giving some general feedback and advice. He also pointed me toward a couple other models that are known to be more friendly to left-handed shooters that I can test out in the future. Great place; a little on the older and smaller sides, but staff was extremely friendly, helpful, and attentive. I get the feeling that as I 'shop around' for my go-to range there's a strong chance I will gravitate back here, since these guys are passionate about what they do, and seem to want to inspire that passion in others. Definitely will make it a point to stop by again.

I've wanted to hit Evans Gun World for a while after hearing good things from friends, so a buddy…read moreand I finally dropped in on a Saturday afternoon. As expected for a weekend, there was a wait, but since we were off for the day, we didn't mind hanging out on the folding chairs in the retail section for 30 minutes. The staff is awesome--super friendly and easy to talk to--and the check-in was painless. While waiting, I noticed their optics prices are actually lower than most other shops in OC. I'll definitely be back when I'm ready to pick up another Holosun. The only real downside is their range rule: you have to reload your magazines at the shooting stall, not the back table. Because the space is tight, I couldn't reload while my friend was shooting. We ended up spending half our time just loading mags, which really cut into our actual trigger time. It's a solid spot and less expensive than other local ranges, so I'd come back alone, but I'll probably skip the "buddy trips" here since the reload rule makes it hard for two people to get their money's worth.

Outstanding staff and services. Would definitely recommend 10/10…read more Contact Joe for quality smithing

Jason and Justin saves the day again. Though I torqued my optic to spec it still broke when I was…read morezeroing my red dot. I took it straight to my guys at Bolsa and within a few hours I got a call that it was ready. And because I don't trust myself anymore I asked them to install it for me. Now I have another reason to go the range tomorrow. Thanks guys.

Needed some Gun smith work on my AR. Looked around a few places and there 5 star reviews caught my…read moreattention! Stopped by and as soon as you enter the door you are being greeted by A1 staff! Proceeded to fill out paperwork and was given an eta of no more than 5 days out. Went on my way and got a call 3 days later than my Ar was all ready! Picked it up and got a few mags and ammo while I was there! Fast forward to my visit on 11/08/2021 my 10 day wait period for a new

I didn't want to leave a poor/neutral review for RS since I've had many great experiences with the…read morestaff here and have purchased multiple items from this store in the past. However, my most recent visit has been frustrating. I dropped off a handgun at the end of November for three services and was quoted 6-8 weeks max. I had planned to attend a training in late February, so based on that timeline I expected to have my handgun back by the end of January. We are now approaching 15 weeks, and my firearm is still not ready. Can't even reschedule my class as the staff has been unable to give me a date each time I've called. I didn't want to leave a negative review because my previous experiences here have been great, but this delay is honestly unreasonable. If I would have known the turn around time I would have skipped on services. A friend of mine dropped off his handgun at a different shop for the same services and had it back within a month. I am paying full price for 2 of the 3 services so I might as well have just taken it to the other shop.. I would still consider purchasing items from this store, but unfortunately I will most likely not be returning here for gunsmithing services.

Friendly, small business man, knowledgeable and quick turnaround! Would go back & recommendread more

Service requested: I went to have my takedown pin and detent removed on my AR15 and have the castle…read morenut reinstalled and staked. His service was amazing! I was in and out in 30 minutes and he was very straightforward with cost and service time. I came all the way from the IE and I'd highly recommend him for anyone looking for service done to their firearm. Added bonus he's open late so after work hours is no issue.

Rarely will you go to a business that has true integrity. Arli Arms is one of these businesses…read more Sean and Ken greeted me at the door. Nice, chill, totally down to help out their customers. I was schedule for a cleaning. Got there and Sean looked at my weapons and said these don't really need cleaning. They're just dry. He oiled them up, fixed a pin on my safety and sent me on my way. They wouldn't accept even the smallest gratuity. They could have charged me hundreds of dollars for cleanings but instead provided a free service and a smile. Truly great Americans. This is how business is done. I'll only go to Sean or Ken for my gun smithing, cleaning, and mod needs. God bless yall.

Huge thank you to Sean and the Arli Arms team for helping me out today. I had a stuck trigger guard…read morepin that I could not get flush. Brought it in this morning and not only did they fix it in about a minute flat, they wouldn't even let me pay as the fix was "too quick to charge for". Arli Arms just made a customer for life. Thanks again, Sean!