Went to the range today to test my 1911, then after a while, Oly ( the manager) came in and told me…read morethe following, he said I had too much muzzle flip from my 1911 and 1917 .45, well I don't know about that, he treated me like a child, and I had been buying guns from him for 10 years at the old mosquito store, I will never go back there again. He doesn't know I am getting over an elbow and shoulder injury, he said he would stop me from shooting if he saw muzzle flip again on the camera he was watching me from on his computer, well well Oly, muzzle flip, what a farse, of course guns have muzzle flip or rise when shooting, The range fee is too high as well. see here, this is how shot my 1911 https://youtube.com/shorts/fI-BQ3VqmQk?si=gqNAbmF7hpIK2HUN https://youtube.com/shorts/vgi_1s5eZmA?si=pC2-4PoP8lpNqjsb 10 years of knowing him and he treated me like red headed step child. The other guys seem OK. I will shoot at the Ione outdoor range from now on, and I can let my muzzle rise as high as I want, Jeesh

I'm in desperate need of of a downrigger terminator kit. Likely the only place in the whole county…read moreis going to be this shop, so I called them today, 6/7/2025 from 2pm to 2:45pm. No one answers the phone. Eventually, it falls out to a generic voicemail box that does not identify who the owner is. Am I calling the right number? I don't know. I do know I'm not going to waste time driving up there if there's no way to confirm they are either open or not. Customer service starts at the beginning, such as answering the dang phone, and if you can't answer the phone, a message of who it is I called, AKA, business name, your hours of operation and who to dial next since you can't be bothered to answer the line you have listed. People wonder why so many businesses fail, especially up here on the hill. I can tell you why; because they disrespect their customers, can't even answer a phone or have an answering machine inform the caller of the basics, such as who they reached, what the hours of operation are, etc. Amazon it is then, I'll just have to wing it until my idem arrives. MCO's loss.

Just picked up my custom holster for my S&W 2.0 bodyguard comp. Precision custom built this holster…read moreto my specifications it fit perfectly and is the highest quality. I recommend them if you want quality there your best option.

They're rocks stars, down to earth guys and their product is amazing! I ordered a PHAST holster…read morecompetition set up and it arrived within days. No waiting weeks as with other name brand holster company. Best, part they pick up the phone and answer your questions immediately! I messed up my order (my bad)... I called around on a Saturday afternoon expecting to leave a VM but Jeff answered and I told him I made a mistake on my mag pouch order and it was on me, but I needed the replacement for a match ASAP... he said, "*it happens" and we'll get it out for you on Monday. Wednesday afternoon, the replacement pouches showed up as promised for my match on Saturday! So impressed I ordered a custom IWB holster too!

Just picked up my new gun at Big Horn. First time purchase at this longtime family owned business…read more So glad we have a place like this in our town with great guys to help us get what we need.

A real gun shop not a sporting goods store awesome knowledgeable staff cannot say the same for the…read moreother two in the county. I really appreciate their help. Everything from modern to old

Absolute Fricking Lutely, we recommend FOOTHILL AMMO, in Shingle Springs…read more Chris Puehse is the owner. Chris a true American Guy through & through. Supports our sovereign rights and our country's freedoms!!! Obviously loves what he does & is knowledgeable about firearms & ammo. And so much more. Super cool, down to earth guy. His pricing is great & competitive! It's is worth the trek to his shop. Check it out!! If you love guns, ammo, motorcycles, and want to support an amazing small business ~ please stop in. In Shingle Springs. He's just off the Ponderosa exit off Highway 50. We will be more than happy to continue to frequent this establishment. Chris is a great guy! Felt like we made a new friend yesterday. 5/8/2025 Barry & Sharon Grafe

Soon after moving to El Dorado County, I needed to find a good place to buy ammo for the variety of…read moreshooting sports I participate in, and for defensive use. It was so nice to find a fantastic ammo store only 4 miles from home! Chris is a fabulous guy... funny, knowledgeable and one of the most honest, stand-up men I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with. He would never do you wrong. It's just not in his nature. Even during the worst of the ammunition shortage, he was able to bring in enough product to keep people supplied, and now that things are improving, his selection and variety are looking great again. Check him out!

I cannot say enough about this place. I don't even know if I should really post this, maybe I don't…read morewant to share this little gem so I can get my appointments first (hahaha). To be fair, this business deserves a big shout out! The owner knows what he is doing; professional, ethical, knowledgeable and I truly enjoyed my time there. It's nice to have a trusted source in this day and age. Thanks Joe!

Very nice down to earth guy! Will continue doing business here. He is appointment only but I…read moreconsider that a good thing because you don't feel rushed you get to take your time and really understand the different firearms, etc..

came in to get my gun i ordered. old dude looked it up on the ca doj pistol registry and saw it on…read morethe list then spend 10 minutes yelling at me that my gun was illegal. he was unbelievably rude and still ended up giving me my gun... i would never suggest shopping at this store.

Extremely helpful on helping me buy my first gun /springfield 1911 they treat you like family as…read moresoon as you walk in the door and make you feel welcome. Everyone I interacted with at this establishment was very knowledgeable and helpful! Will be back to shop very soon!

I have been dealing with this gun store a number of times over the years and recently purchased a…read morefirearm and have placed two firearms on consignment and here is what I have found to be consistent recently and over the years: (1) Honest owner looking to make money (it is a business after all), but is fair and honest with his customers so as to get a customer for life and not to just make a quick buck. (2) Exceptionally trained staff, all of them seem to have UpToDate knowledge of Federal and (especially) State of California laws. And are extremely friendly, approachable and NOT aggressive sales people. (3) Good selection of firearms and accessories at reasonable prices.

I'd had Nor Cal Gun Vault recommended to me by a friend and I could see why upon my first visit…read more This was my first time purchasing a firearm, and the entire team at the store was so open to answering the dozens of questions I had. They were able to get the gun I wanted specially ordered, and they also gave me information on which accessories would work best with it for my purposes of home defense. I greatly appreciate the experience and patience the staff here provides.

As far as I can determine, Action Surplus is and has been the "best supplied" retailer of honest…read moremilitary surplus items to be found in the entire county. At times, Dave can seem a bit crusty, but he's an older gentleman and that's just how he is - but truth be known, he's a very nice guy and very helpful to boot. The store? Well, I've yet to find a better stocked supply of genuine military-quality goods. They will pretty much have what you need, so long as you are willing to spend the time to look. Along with all of the expected inventory, Dave has some "bargain-bin items where he sells overstock items at truly incredible prices. Visit this store when you have the extra time to dig, and thoroughly look around. The owner prices items entirely on what he has to pay for his inventory. What that means is that sometimes "well worn" items may be mixed in a bin with brand new items that are actually priced lower. It's up to the buyer to do their due diligence in inspecting your purchase - which is why it's SURPLUS. Action also stocks and sells a lot of brand new clothing and gear that can be a bit pricey compared to buying the same items on-line. But if it's something you really need, then spending a few extra dollars for the privilege to inspect and try on your purchase, then it's well worth it. Many customers are there to buy for cosplay or paintball combat. My focus (and viewpoint for this review) is to purchase mil-spec quality tools and gear because it lasts many times longer than cheap Chinese crap that is sold everywhere else.

Service is perfect, the staff knew their information. The selection of products was outstanding…read more The prices aren't to high so the every day person can afford it.

My favorite local gunstore, Robert and Daniel are allways helpful and very knowledgeable. I have…read more recommended the Ammo Depot to a few of my friends and will definitely be a returning customer.

One of the worst storefronts I've ever been to. Parking is super cramped and it feels like I'm…read moredriving through a homeless encampment or something with old cars that look like they have been parked there for years just rotting away in the parking lot. And that's before I even get inside. Once I do get inside the person who helped me wants to tell me that I'm wrong about being able to purchase 9 mm due to the fact that I'm under the age of 21 stating that it is handgun ammo. I don't know about other people, but I've never heard of a such thing as handgun ammo. It's for an SP5 which is a long-gun. Furthermore tells me that I can't buy .556 ammo either, because I'm not a California resident. I am on military pcs orders here and I'm legally classified as a resident. I am very familiar with the FFL's right to decline service to anybody but don't say random untrue things in an attempt to disguise the fact that you have no idea how the law works. Nevertheless the guy was nice about it, I just decided to take my business elsewhere and support people who care about other people's rights. Also, had he just looked it up in any way shape or form he would have realized he was wrong instantaneously. As a business owner, I would be frustrated with a counter employee who made my company lose out on $400.