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.

Gunsmith is awesome so long as you can get a hold of him. Fixed my rifle and made it better.read more

Best place in Des Moines it's nice that you can rent their…read moreguns friendly staff good selection of guns , amo and accessories

Great place to shop and shoot at! The owner is a very courteous and knowledgeable man! I will be…read moregoing back and i highly recommend this business!

From the owner: Daryl's Gun Shop offers gun repairs, sales, shooting ranges for residents of State Center and the…read moresurrounding areas. While we carry a wide range of guns, knives, and ammo to fit your needs, we also offer other great products, including scopes, archery supplies, and more that you won't find at just any gun shop in Iowa. We carry most major brands for our products. Our facility includes an indoor range, outdoor range, and trap range as well, where we put a sharp focus on education and safety. Check out our website for more information!

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!

I've used this gun shop for many years for my online purchases and never had any problems…read more Sometimes I would call to ask if I could pick up my firearm, and I was always treated with respect until two days ago. I received a notification that my order had arrived, so I called to ask if my firearm was ready. A very stubborn person answered and told me they would call me when my gun was ready for pickup. Ten minutes later, the same person called to say I could come and get my firearm. When I arrived, he told me that if I was going to keep calling to ask about my order, I should go somewhere else because I have to wait for them to call me, not the other way around. I've been using their FFL since 2021 and bought ammunition many times, but after this incident, I will not be going back to that store.

They are a nice gun store especially for the Des Moines area. They mainly have used long guns and…read morethey have a small selection of handguns. They have a fair amount of ammo ad accessories. They also do gun repairs and they do purchase guns. Staff is friendly and knowledgable. Be careful though some of their prices are high for the market. So check first before buying.

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!

This is always my first stop for parts for reloading, building gun parts or gunsmithing tools. Not…read moreonly is their tech line helpful they usually have videos showing how to either use the tools or install the products. I would definitely recommend shopping their online store.

Terrible chat experience. I'm a first time buyer and FedEx could not read the label. After…read moreseveral attempts, they couldn't locate me. I chatted in and they said they couldn't do anything and I was welcome to file a claim once it didn't show moving through the FedEx system. It never did so I couldn't file a claim. This was a $19 item. The chat representative ended the chat before we were finished and I ordered the part from somewhere else. Will not be using Brownells in the future.

Located in the heart of Des Moines, Jack Smith Gun Sales at the time was the only gun shop in town…read more Every time I visit the store, Jack the owner is always working and is able to help find what you are looking for. As with many gun shops, if you are looking for something specific, chances are the store does not carry it and they must order it for you. The store is on the smaller side and his shop has less merchandise that other gun shops, but Jack is very knowledgeable and can help you find the right item!

I received a gift of a magazine for a S&W Compact, but I shoot a S&W Shield. I went to Jack Smith…read moreGun Sales to see if he would trade mags. FYI: online, Compact mag is $29.40, Shield mag is $26.99. I told the owner I would be happy to add $5.00 to the trade. I'm thinking that would be an approximate profit of $7.50. The owner told me that "oh no, the Shield mag is much more." The deal he would agree to in the trade was an additional $13.50. As a businessman I understand making a profit. I also understand the need to establish a customer relationship to build a business. Unfortunately, this store owner understands the first, but not the second.

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.