This place is a joke! I ordered online 5 different pair of mens pants. Called their customer…read moreservice line to find out why the freight was so ridiculously high. I was told the customer pays to have them shipped to one location then pays to have them shipped to the final destination. I decided to go ahead with the purchase they were all name brand and still less than I could find online. Here is what I received later that day to my inbox. JAXOutdoorGearFarmandRanch Your order has been canceled Order was canceled because we did not have enough stock to fulfill your order and your payment has been refunded. Really, all of them! What a waste of time! Maybe Learn how online sales and inventory control works before trying to sell products online!

Over all the years I've visited Ames, I've rarely travelled over to the West Side where Lincoln Way…read moresoon merges US 30. There's a now shuttered restaurant where my Sister had her rehearsal dinner and I sometimes passed Ames Surplus, which as it turns out has been folded into the 2-building complex that is called Jax Outdoor gear. The military surplus part of this store is not much more than a couple short aisles. Past that, Jax has loads of outdoor gear, fishing and hunting inventory, clothing, footwear, and even a corner for Boy and Girl scout supplies. It's all very high quality merchandise and a good value. I came in looking for some Carhartt pants, which they don't currently stock. I left very impressed and with a cool and nicely priced little Gerber knife. I found store staff to be friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I'll be back in Ames in a few months (or so), and I'm be sure to stop in again. I'm sure there will be new stuff to admire or goods that I missed during the last visit. And there's no need to drive all the way to Des Moines.

Very good communications, shipping, ans service. Very happy with order and delivery of revolver.read more

Great selection and personalized service at an awesome Mom &Pop gun shop! So much better…read moreexperience than the big corporate chain stores with know-nothing clerks!

Great shop with the largest selection of firearms I've ever seen in one place…read moreWill definitely be returning and recommending to everyone I know

Love these guys. Picked up my fourth purchase from JT's today. They're good business men and…read morestraight shooters when it comes to firearms. Today I asked about an online price I'd seen from one of the big retailers on something I am considering purchasing down the road. He said he couldn't match it, but explained to me why. He wasn't rude or mad because of the question I asked. That really says a lot. My heart always says to buy local, but sometimes my budget overrides that decision. When it comes time to make that purchase down the road I'll talk to him again. If I can figure out how to meet in the middle between the gun, an optic, magazines, and ammunition I'd rather buy it from JT's. The shop itself is small. If they're busy it can get crowded and it's sometimes hard to avoid being muzzle swept by other customers. The staff is great about safety-checking everything so as long as the gun has comes across the counter from them I haven't been too concerned. Happened to me today with a customer looking at 1911s. They have plenty of inventory...new and used. A lot of guns you'll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else in the metro. Great prices. They're a family owned shop and they are all very knowledgeable. Check out their Facebook page...they keep it current...and are very responsive to comments and messages.

Looking for a business off the beaten path, Look no further…read more Fisher's Firearms is not a cookie cutter type of shop, they cater to your needs and deliver before you know what you want.

Aaron provides excellent service! He is extremely knowledgeable and with years of military…read moreexperience he can answer any questions you have!

1st time visiting. February 21, 2026. My friend has bought a couple of pistols there. I walked in,…read morenothing. I went up to the counter/case where the pistols are. Some "lady goes behind the counter, I look up and say hello. I get a weak "hi". Nothing else. Not a " what can I help you with?, etc.... I won't be back. Ever. Plus, their firearms are more than most stores. Nope!!! Shop local? Not there!

Excellent customer service with a deep rooted firearms knowledge. If you can think of the question…read morethen they can answer it. They have a reputable gunsmith and it's the only place in Iowa I trust to work on my Guns. What I like the most is that no matter how busy or slow they are you get the hometown store feel to them. They have great prices on used guns and unlike most gun stores they won't pressure you into a purchase. I always leave satisfied.

Very helpful, knowledgeable staff. I was treated with respect and kindness my entire visit. Range…read moreprices are reasonable, there're lots of guns in stock. The ranges are split so you're not crowded in with a ton of other people. I went with a friend and we were able to have adjoining lanes I would use the range again.

Went here after a bad experience at JLM (apparently know for their terribly rude communication with…read morepotential customers). These guys were GREAT! So helpful and a beautiful huge shop! Will be back again after the new year!! Thanks for all your help & advice today guys!!

Today we picked up some pickleball gear and stopped at Fuzziwigs Candy Factory within Scheels. It…read morehad a great assortment of goodies. My youngest daughter filled a bag at $12/pound...we only made it to about 1/4 of a pound. Great find in Scheels!

This place rocks! They have everything a consumer would need from a sporting goods or athletic…read moreapparel company under their roof. This was my initial visit, and now I know why Scheels has such an excellent reputation. Customer service was great, and the inventory had a range of pricing and options. I was extremely impressed and will return.

I might be the only person that feels this way...However I don't like hearing from the 3 older guys…read morebehind the gun counter that they all handled my firearm talking about it like a toy. My unique, high dollar purchase doesn't give you the right to touch it. Check the serial number and put it back. If it's not yours then hands off. I don't know what they've touched and I doubt they wash up. I wasn't even rude during this transaction. I said thank you and have a great day and this old guy replies "no". Unprofessional! Buy elsewhere.

I think this store is under appreciated. While the service can be slow, especially around the…read moreholidays, it is probably the best option for the serious outdoors person in my area. Good selection of inventory, good prices, and occasional sales. clothes and camping are more limited, but hunting, fishing gear is excellent.