Very recently, I met, and conducted business with the owners of B-Bar-Y. This was a 100% positive experience on all levels. They were helpful and knowledgable and friendly. Great people with a great business. I will definitely be returning. Thank you, Connie and Bill. read more

I think the negative reviews are biased due to other business ventures!! Every time I've been in that building I have had a positive experience... Thanks for your educated help!! read more

B-Bar-Y Traders - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Jamestown, California

I've bought two guns here over the years Remington 12 gage over under, and Smith & Wesson 9mm compact. Prices are competitive for the area as well as there selection for the area. Helpfull and knowledgeable staff, but if you really want someone to spend time and give you opinions and good descriptions of products you want to talk to Ben he's the younger guy, the two older gentlemen are very knowledgable but not as willing to spend time to educate, talk to Ben. Great Gun Shop! read more

You can only get helped at this store if you are a friend of the owner, I waited to even be acknowledged for about 15 minutes while 3 different buddies of the owner came in and were helped immediately. I'd hate to actually buy something here and have to bring it back for any servicing with this kind of customer service. read more

Horrible customer service, ignored 75% of people who are waiting for help or have questions, and they're extremely over priced. Heard a guy sold a gun through them and it took MONTHS to get his money... Makes you think twice of selling something here... read more

A great place to buy a gun if you want to be screwed. They talk nice and seem to know guns, but are completely untrustworthy. I had heard this from a couple of other people, but really didn't think much about it. I have been in there store twice to buy different guns with cash in hand and they have given me the bait and switch on pricing twice. Each time I got a different story. Ask for their print out on a gun and try to get the listed price! These people are truly crooks. I learned my lesson, so shop there at your own risk. Give them a chance and they WILL SCREW YOU. DO NOT BUY FROM THEM! read more

I have continued to give these guys a chance as they are the local shop but the service is just awful unless your friends with them and spending a TON of money. I have been in about 20 times and purchased something EVERYTIME, including 2 guns from them. But still everytime I go in I get no attention and get treated like a school boy they know is just window shopping.... If I ask about anything in the show cases I get short or one word answers while the owners friend will get stories. When asking about a $200 product you think they would want you to buy it? I have never wronged them and been nothing but polite but I am sad to say I drive out of town now rather than deal with them, the customer service is just pathetic. Eric read more

Last place I will buy any thing, it seems that they have to go out of there way to help you, and not very friendly.

This is a great gun shop! The two people behind the counter were very friendly and quick to help everybody that was in the shop when they could. They seemed to have a pretty good selection of accessories, though I didn't really look in detail to see what they had. I went in just wanting to browse their rifles and handguns. They have a very decent selection of both new and used firearms. Their military surplus rifle selection is one of the best I've seen in a while, and priced fairly. On the rifle racks, they had a few obligatory black polymer monstrosities, but for the most part, there was quite a bit of wood, blued steel, and brass (B-Bar-Y Traders is a Henry distributor- another plus in my book) on display. After checking out some of the gun shops that have opened up recently in Sacramento, it's nice to walk into a place that doesn't seem too interested in pushing the latest "tacti-cool" stuff. Don't get me wrong, I like a mean looking AR or AK as much as the next guy, but some places can go a bit overboard. In the end, I walked away with a bit of history (or at least a receipt for one): a 1943 Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk1. The best part was that Jim (if I got his name wrong, I apologize, I'm horrible with names) worked with me a bit on the price, and shook my hand before I left. Sure, a handshake is a simple gesture that may not count for much in most circles, but it's more than I've gotten at any other gun shop after plunking down a few hundred hard-earned dollars. I plan on making it a point to check out B-Bar-Y Traders whenever I'm up on the hill from now on. read more

Over the past several months I have visited the store several times. During these visits I purchased handguns, holster, and cleaning supplies, and there have been times I was just "shopping". Not once has anyone actually greeted me, even though I have spent a lot of money at this store which I find very disappointing. I've also never actually seen anyone come out from behind the counter to actually help or engage customers. I really don't mind paying MSRP, but at this point in time, like so many other people, I prefer doing business with people who at least seem pleased to see you in their business. I will likely be purchasing additional firearms in the next year, and I'll be visiting two or three other shops and dealers, and if anyone is more engaging and helpful, I seriously doubt I'll return to B bar Y. read more

Pretty good customer service, nice selection of quality firearms. Just like every gun shop you can find parts and accessories online for a lot cheaper but can't hate them for that. read more

Very helpful, owners are very involved in the shooting community, as well as the entire community. I find everyone there to be friendly and helpful read more

The right size shop for the area (moderate). Retail prices. Small to moderate inventory.The counter help are earnest in trying to answer questions and help you with your purchase decisions. I have no complaints. Will continue to do business with them. thx read more

If I could give no stars I would. The staff is not helpful at all. I had a simple question about scopes and all they did was point at the case. We wandered the store for at least 15 minutes and not once did the attempt to make contact with me. We were the only people in the store. I was intending on buying several products but did not because of the horrible experience. read more

If you bring anything for repair or service, make sure you get a documented quote. After two months of waiting, my husband requested his rifle be returned. Finally got the rifle back and they decided to rush the repair. However he was charged double from their verbal for the repair. The work was nicely done, but feel the double charge was a bit shady. read more

I will never return to this store. I purchased a ruger vaquero from B bar Y a couple years back and after my 10 day wait I went in to pick it up and the gun was rusty and the finish ruined. They tried to blame me even though I had never handled the gun. Also I went in to buy a turkey decoy and they didnt know what the price was, they said it was for sale bit they didnt know the price. So I waited for them to find the price but they went to helping other people. Lost my buisness for life and many of my friends/family. Drive to the valley for better prices and way better customer service. read more

was recently in need of some weird ammo and they were really helpful location is easy to find and all the staff were a joy to deal with, their prices ae fail and they have lots to choose from as far as Rifles and handguns read more

Fairly competative in prices. Very knowledgable in their business. Customer service very inconsistent; sometimes my very existance is never acknowledged and sometimes they are helpful, but never overly so. Selection in handguns is okay, but they have an obvious preference for Kimber, Glock, and Springfield XD; not the widest selection past that. Considering the lack of options in the area, they are pretty good... but if they had competition, they would mearly be another option... nothing to get up in arms about... read more

I've been doing business with B-Bar-Y Traders for over three years and have found their knowledge and service to be impecable. Their new location, at 18566 Highway 108, is a much larger store than their previous location on Main Street in Jamestown. They have a wide variety of shooting hardware from black powder to black guns. They can order you anything you desire within the guidelines of California state law and they give you an honest delivery date. Their store is not cluttered and is extremely well organized for the shopper. I feel B-Bar-Y Traders is one of, if not the best, firearms stores in the Sierra's. read more

Just checked out this store, I told them I saw their ad and was looking for an inexpensive 22 rifle. The old guy simply said, "we don't have anything like that", and went back to doing what he was doing. After reading the other comments here I see service or prices are not their strong point. Never going back. read more

Think twice before you shop here if you care at all about small businesses. This retail store does not pay its suppliers. They just sell our stuff and keep the money. They have owed us for over a year and we can't get them to pay up. Their tab is over $1000. We are a small manufacturer of gun accessories and can't afford a dealer who doesn't pay up. The owner just ignores us and is always "out" and the check is always "in the mail." She even tried to say she didn't get the packages we have sent even though I have tracking that proves it was delivered. We live several hours away so we haven't been able to get over there physically. We tried to give them the benefit of the doubt, but it's obvious that the owner does not intend to pay. And, I've heard the store is for sale - I don't think we're ever going to get paid. Please think about it before you spend your hard earned money there - knowing what I've just posted. read more

Let me start off with saying that I believe in shopping locally, if I can. I've been to this shop several times and it's a crap shoot if I'm going to get any customer service. I have purchased one gun at this shop, because a young lady that worked there took the time to answer my questions and showed me good customer service. I understand that I'm not one of the good ol' boys that was born in the area, but I've lived and worked in the area for eighteen years. My most recent trip to this store was one of those lousy customer service trips that I've had so many times in the past. After being in the shop for several minutes without being acknowledged, an older man asked me if I needed any help. I asked him several questions at which he gave several brief unhelpful responses. I decided that this trip was going to be like so many of my previous attempts. So, I left the store and called another gun store (that is not in the area) while sitting in my car. I had all my questions answered over the phone. Yes, it is true that I'm going to have to drive to the other store, but I would rather spend my locally earned money at a gun store with good customer service. read more

Horrible gun shop. Where should I start. First gun I ever bought was a ruger vaquero, I paid for it and waited 10 days. I came to pick it up and it was rusted all over, Connie one of the owners asked me if I had acid on my hands as if it was my fault. Obviously something spilled on it because the is a stain on the barrel. She was rude, ignored me, and tried to blame me for the rust. I didnt even touch the gun except for the handle which was the only none rusted part on it. They are the only gun shop up here so a year after that I went back to purchase a turkey decoy. I asked a female employee how much the decoy was and she said "I dont know" which I replied "Is there someone that would know?". She said "Bill", I asked if I could talk to Bill and they blew me off. Finally I asked " Do you want to sell it or not?" She ignored me. They have bad attitudes and even worse customer service. I have talked to other people about them and other people have had similar issues. Go to the valley gun shops and get better prices and way better customer service. Barnwood arms in Ripon and Bass Pro Shop in Manteca are where I go now and I have been 100% happy. I wish there was a good local gun store. Someone told me that Petersons Gunsport on Stockton rd is alright but I have not been there. I wish Joe at B-Bar-Y owned it, he is a good guy and I have no problem with him. read more