We don't live in the area but worked with Wally on an estate sale of shooting items for my brother. Wally is a good guy to work with and while we didn't get as much for my brother as hoped for, we recognize he needs to make a profit and appreciate how flexible he was since we live 100 miles away. On the day when the items were picked up, Wally and Cody came and were quick and efficient and a pleasure to do business with. read more

I bought a shotgun that needed a new recoil pad as the installed one was old and hard. When I got the gun back the pad looked like it had been installed by a poor amateur. They had just taken a pad that was close in size and slapped it on. The pad was not fitted to the buttstock, ans was not even tightened down. So not only does it look poorly done it is loose. The shotgun is old,but I would have thought they would have function tested it as it will not load the last round in the magazine. I bought this as a home defense gun and now I need to find a reputable smith to redo the pad and check the gun out for safety. Very disappointed in Gator's "Custom" Gunshop. You also need to be careful when buying there, I was looking at a Charter Arms revolver which said .32 mag on the tag and was assured by the younger "gunsmith" that it is a .327 mag. It turns out that it is a .32 H&R mag! A much softer and totally different round. So either he does not know what he is talking about, or just doesn't give a s&*t! If you go there talk to Mike. He seems to know what he is talking about and if he doesn't he will tell you. As far as gun work, look elsewhere. read more

Been by here several times. They always put up with my beginner level questions even when they are busy. Plus I have noticed that they don't put a huge mark up on their items. It is more important than ever to support small businesses like this. Your rights are dependent on local businesses like this staying around. read more

Always friendly and helpful staff! Great prices too, with in house gunsmithing. Also does transfers!

My 68 year old mother in law went into Gators and wanted to buy a self defense pistol. She lives alone and her neighborhood has been having problems. Gators sold her a Ruger LCP in 22 lr. The problem is, they just handed her a gun, checked to see if she liked the feel of it and sold it to her with extras. She cannot manipulate the slide or even put bullets in the magazine. Older people sometimes have issues with their hands and fingers. I find it dishonest and borderline negligent that the salespeople do not insure that people can operate the things they sell. Often older people have this problem. She would probably be better off with a revolver or a tilt barrel, possibly even a Deranger. I am very disappointed in Gators. read more

These guys are top notch! Knowledgeable staff great selection and unmatched customer service. Would highly recommend these guys!

New address: 109 Allen St. Kelso, WA 98626 Wonderful store and fantastic team running the store. A fine example of what a gun store should be. I drove over two hours to get here and was not disappointed. Will happily do it again for my next purchase. Great selection, knowledgeable and helpful gentlemen, quality products at fair prices... that's a winning combination. Could not be happier with this gem of a place! read more

Gators Custom Guns - New store 109 Allen St. Kelso, WA 98626 - Guns & Ammo Near Me - Kelso, Washington

The guys that work in this shop are friendly, knowledgeable, and provide excellent customer service. I have done business with them for years and would not consider buying a firearm anywhere else. Their prices are more than fair, and the selection is great. Do business there and you will not be disappointed. This post is using an old location. I have lived in Washington for several years. Jay D. read more

I took silver at the NRA NW Highpower Regional Championships this year using an AR15 built from parts Wally sold me minus the barrel. This gun also holds 2 Nationals Records with the NRA. Buy Aero, Geissele, Magpul, products and pick up some Sierra Match Match Kings, JB bore products, nickel bolts, and many other quality stuff while you are there. The best AR's in the nation have now been build and maintenanced from his supply. read more

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I went to Gators for the first time yesterday and I will tell you they are the nicest bunch of guys I have ever encountered at a gun store! Definitely know what they're talking about when it comes to guns! I will be going back for sure!!! read more

Found more gun selection here than the big boys. Support local. Great experience. Very helpful and was not hyper about several customers looking at guns at the same time. read more

Great customer service and selection of firearms. Staff is very knowledgeable and prices are reasonable. I would recommend anyone interested in firearms to check this shop out. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place. Yes, it is small but they have a great inventory crammed in the place plus a very knowledgeable and friendly staff. I had been shopping at the big box sporting goods stores for a particular new gun when I decided to swing by and see what they had. Sure enough they had all the variations of the gun I was looking for at a price almost exactly $100 less than the store I had just left. The purchase process was quick and easy as well. I am definitely going to go back and also spread the word. A bonus was just the down home feeling you got in the place which is still a huge advantage over the on-line and big box stores. read more

Nice shop, well stocked and with a friendly staff. Worth the drive up from Vancouver. They had good prices on ammo and magazines. I will head up there again soon. read more

Gator's Guns is as good as it gets. I have purchased weapons over the years from most if not all of the major shops in the Vancouver-Portland area. This would include Keith's Sporting Goods, Sportsman's Warehouse, Fisherman's Marine, Walmart-you get the idea. From day one you get the accurate impression that these folks know what they are talking about and take the time to take care of their customers by stocking firearms they might need. Gator's also was the only store in a 300 mile radius (that is as far as I looked!) that had a great selection of ammo when nobody else had hardly any. From talking with Benjamin (Wally's son) to Wally himself you will get knowledgeable help as well as a friendly conversation. We have a mutual friend who has known Wally all his life and Wally has been a stand up guy and a quality person all of his life. Not too many people know Wally has another full-time job that he also holds down and fortunately/unfortunately Wally's great reputation means his store is always busy. He has a great sense of humor, you just have to get to know him. My Wife has worked with Wally in his other profession and he has always been a perfect gentleman to her for which I am grateful (and honestly would expect no less). Give this place a couple of visits and talk with Wally and Benjamin and get to know them if you can. You won't be disappointed. read more

Best gun store in the area! Small shop but has a fantastic selection in stock. Was able to get exactly what I was looking for (weapon and accessories) and received top-notch customer service from knowledgeable people. I can't recommend this place enough! I will definitely be returning in the future. read more

Popped in spur of the moment. Found absolutely everything we needed and a few more items. Definitely recommend these guys. They know there shit. read more

A friend recommended we drive the hour to check this place out. So glad we did. Benjamin is young but knows what he's taking about. I went looking for a .380 to carry. He was thorough and didn't pressure me. It was my first gun purchase but I wasn't made to feel dumb. I told him about a WW Commemorative Colt .45 I have. He had me bring it in and researched it for me (since it was my father's and I knew nothing about it). Ammo is cheap. They are FAMILY run. Nothing better than that. We will easily drive the hour to pick up our next gun! read more

Normally when I have gone in to gators they are pleasant informative and helpful. Until last Saturday I went in to see about getting my sons competition shotgun on the list to be fixed the firing pin is getting weak. The gentleman barked at me and my son as soon as we came in said he was to busy to look at it and he won't be able to take it till June 1st and I won't get it back till the next June first. I was pretty put off by his attitude but then he made it worse he told me that if my son was a good kid I should buy him a new gun. Fine and dandy if I have that kind of money but I'm a single mom! And his dad doesn't pay child support I do this all on my own. Trap is a very expensive sport as is and I certainly did not need anyone shamming me for not being able to pay for a better gun. I left the store and cried in my car I told my son how sorry I am that he is a good kid and he does deserve a nice gun. I will never ever ever go back to gators they made me feel so small and worthless I suggest you don't go either!! read more

They replaced the sites on my new Kimber. And while I was there I bought another one. They carry a nice assortment of guns, ammunition, and all things gun related. I also found a nice holster and purchased a couple of boxes of ammunition. read more