Craig is beyond helpful and super easy to deal with. He assisted me with my FFL transferred to another state. This is also the third time I've dealt with Chimo and they've been fantastic every single time. read more

I went there looking for something my dad was unable to find in North Pole, Ak I asked the gentlemen behind the counter about the things my dad was wanting and he said yep not a problem gathered everything very quickly my dad was happy I was happy very pleasant experience thank you chimo guns .......highly recommend read more

This place is HORRIBLE! Least friendly people I have ever encountered. It actually feels like the DON'T WANT to do business. The large man at the end of the counter is terrible. read more

Been there a couple of times out of necessity; one time was to buy a gun, which for me was pricey. The staff is always absolutely horrendous. One of the worst experiences one can ever hope to have when shopping at any establishment. Terrible staff. Well, the staff I am talking about is the larger red headed man and his large dark-haired counterpart. Rude is the best word for them. Go there if you must, but just know that they might not be kind or really very helpful. Best thing I can say is it was close, and it was open, and I got the product I needed; they just made it an unpleasant experience. As a side note - I have come across times when I've wanted to buy other guns or supplies and have simply went elsewhere; I go to Chimo's when I am in a crunch, which so far for me is a couple of times over about 3 decades. This review is about the Wasilla, AK Chimo guns store. read more

I was in AK and needed to pick up some small pieces of gear I had neglected to bring, checked Yelp and stopped in. I texted my AK resident friend i was hunting and fishing with to let him know I was shopping for it at Chimos and he said if he had received the text earlier, he would have waved me of. The reason is the new owner, son, (father recently passed) cannot be accurately described on Yelp without violating the language agreements. LOL. If you are experienced with guns and have been to many places over many decades, you have seen him before, the opinionated condescending guy who thinks he knows everything and is factually wrong quite a bit. Not on opinion issues where people love to pontificate, like ".357 vs .45" or "bonded vs hardcast" but things like, "They don't make that any more, it has been discontinued.". and "They don't make it for that model." he simply does not know his products. But I gave Chimos a 3 because the rest of the staff was great! (and they do know their stuff) Prices a tad bit high, but hey, shipping cost and all, I didn't care because they had the gear in stock I came in for. ($70). The thing was, I was looking to drop another $100 discretionary spending and the guy was such jack wagon, I laughed walked out and dropped about $200 at another store in town where the owner would only venture a tactful smile about my Chimos experience, but was able to provide off the shelf what Chimos owner said was not now and never was an item by a particular company. Hilarious. He had done the exact same thing to my AK resident friend on a different product. Now, I don't think he was fibbing to get a sale on a like item because he didn't offer me or my AK friend who had been there months earlier any alternatives. So he is evidently honest. But if you are going to treat customers like idiots, you at least need to be right. LOL! But 3 stars because the rest of the staff was not just good, but great and very helpful. I understand from talking to the locals the mother is a nice lady too. But as soon as the son started talking, the other employees just walked away. That speaks volumes. I didn't go I looking for a debate, I was looking for a specific product I had researched on the Internet and had ordered for my trip on line, but cancelled my order because it would not have arrived before my trip. So i looked for the item at brick and mortar shops once I got there. Then sonny tells me emphatically and condescendingly they don't even make the item and never have made the item. I was tempted to show him the cancellation email for one on my iPhone in my pocket. But I didn't go there to debate a moot point. He didn't have it. read more

Great store, great selection and great staff. They helped me find exactly what I needed and if they didn't have it they told me where I could get it. I've bought 2 guns for myself from them as well as 1 for my mother and soon to be 1 for my wife...although they said they can't take the firing pin out they'd show me how to do that later. Prices are a little expensive, but you get what you pay for. read more

There are very few reasons to act snide, rude or belittling to a customer. The employees of Chimo guns will find any reason to use these undesirable traits to make themselves feel more elite in some way. On my last and final appearance in the store, I was belittled over a question I had over something that is common practice by gunsmiths the world over, yet their ignorance and rudeness over something that they knew nothing about was shocking. Before I left I had a nice conversation with an older lady that seemed to possibly be an owner, that was pleasant and enjoyable. However I will never set foot in Chimo Guns again. read more

I don't do many YELP reviews, but I have to speak up for Chimo. I've bought guns, ammo, a knife, and a great holster for my Taurus 1911 from these guys. The 1911 holster took quite a while, due to the manufacturer's failure, but the Chimo guys did their part in pushing for it. Solid advice when it comes to gun recommendations, especially when it came to buying a new Kel-Tec that I absolutely love. Guns are fairly priced, staff knowledgeable and friendly with no attitude or cockiness I've seen in other stores. Give these guys a shot. read more

When I need a small part, they are the place that is going to have it in stock. Busy for a small local shop. You can tell them what you want if they do not have it and they will get it and call you if you want. read more

34 year Alaska hunter and fisher I support AK businesses first always! and after doing business with the Mom and Dad for many years and the unfortunate passing of the business to one of there sons I have to say the bad reviews are right on I would go to Walmart, Freddys, or Carrs anywhere but there. read more

First review I've ever wrote. I never take the time to do this but I have to say they really are rude at Chimos. The guy wouldn't talk to me and acted like I wasn't good enough for his store. I went in looking for powder and he told me I was an idiot, there was no way I was going to find it. That will be the last time I ever set foot in that store. Plus the fact I'm a double business owner right here in the valley I will make sure plenty of people know. read more