Had a great experience with previous work done with the Glock 20SF so I came back because I wanted…read moreto build a custom AR-15 . Edgar helped me pick parts for a high-end level build and this was my first build from scratch so he walked me through what parts to get with recommendations for a premium AR-15. The shop can special orders for lower receivers and parts like the stripped OD green Radian lower receiver I chose for this rifle. I would recommend coming in if you are interested in doing a custom build and need help or looking for parts that require special order, especially with it becoming more difficult with California laws to order.

Stopped about 2 weeks ago you remove a screw that was stripped on one of my guns. These guys got it…read moredone in less than 10 mins. Staff is very knowledgeable and is willing to help you in any way they can. Definitively a one stop shop for gun smithing, guns, accessories and ammo needs!

American Gun Works is my go to firearms store in the greater Los Angeles area! They have a great…read moreselection of firearms/ammo and the staff is extremely kind and patient. Matt and Will are super knowledgable and love what they do. They gladly invest their time in educating me and helping pick out the right firearm and ammunition everytime I go in. They never look down on you and are always willing to help. Also, if you own and love vintage firearms, like myself, American Gun Works is your place. So, whether you're looking for your first gun or one of many, modern or vintage, I highly recommend.

I've seen negative reviews, but I've had nothing but a very positive experience here. Yes, there is…read morea very long backlog for gunsmithing (simply replacing a rear sight on a 1873 lever-action rifle is 1-3 months!), but the staff person was very helpful and professional and he was extremely knowledgeable. Other shops have given me blank stares when I talk about SASS-style guns, but these guys really know their stuff.

2nd 5-star Review:…read more I'm in love with GUNS DIRECT. I LOVE THIS PLACE AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE I ALWAYS GET HERE. Since my first purchase, I've returned for a rifle with a fixed mag, which I learned before picking up I could have converted to "featureless", so I could use replaceable mags. I asked Ramiro about this, and that's how I learned Ramiro is an armorer, and he walked me through the conversion. He sold me what I later found was the best featureless grip handle on the market, and then he completed the conversion for free with my purchase of the grip handle, and my 2 new replaceable mags. I've really appreciated Ramiro's advice, insights, and the personal experience Ramiro has shared with me , which has all turned out to be valid and true. I have the bruises to prove it. I wanted a KSG. That's how I found GD. Thats how I met Ramiro. He didn't lie to me. He warned me about the recoil on a pump action shotgun like the KSG. I said I'd get used to it. He asked if I was sure. I said "I have to." So not only did he sell me a KSG, he stopped me from getting the scratched unit I was looking at, and got me a blemish-free KSG. As a newbie with no mentor to walk me into this world, I was willing to just buy whatever a knowledgeable salesman would sell me, simply accepting that a scratch was just how firearms sales can sometimes be--but Ramiro didn't let that happen. Ramiro really has been a great guide. He helped me pick my first 9mm--S&W M&P 2.0-and it's such a great firearm. It's solid. Reliable. Accurate. Comfortable. Looks cool. Comes with switchable grips. I bought Trijicon night sights on Amazon, and took over a month to make my way to GD for the install, only to find I had bought sights for the wrong S&W 9mm. Since it had been over 30 days, I couldn't return them, but Ramiro not only found me an alternative option (Ameriglo optic compatible GRM tritium) night sights--but also included the install with the purchase. I love my new Ameriglo night sights on my M&P 2.0 9mm! What a difference. And great bang for your buck. And they are optic-ready sights, so I can add the red dot later on. I appreciated being guided so knowledgeably. I follow Ramiro's lead confidently. And while I was there doing this, Ramiro asks me if I had with me the adapters that came with the streamlight I had on my 9mm, because he was offering to fix the streamlight I improperly installed on my 9mm (which was sticking out too far). I did not have them, so he offered to fix it for me if I just brought the adapters. I really appreciated Ramiro's offer, but more importantly I appreciated him pointing out to me my improper installation. I soon realized I could fix it myself. I've since fixed it, and I have yet again Ramiro to thank. To be clear, every single rep at GD has been helpful and totally professional. I've really appreciated the service I've received. Alonso, Danny, Jerry, Sherri, Alex all super helpful professionals. Alonso and Danny both remembered my name, which is shocking because this place is popular. I love love love Guns Direct. My gun shop for life! I already have my eye on two more firearms, and Jerry even has me thinking about a revolver. And Ramiro makes me want a semiautomatic shotgun. I love it!

The real pros on the block. Unlike the ones with world in their name…read more.. They are busy like everyone else but they handle you with kindness, never rude. Great value, great selection.

I've had two experiences with Match Grade. The first was to make my AR-15 completely CA legal with…read morea new grip, which they did perfectly in a very short amount of time. Now I can eject my magazine without breaking if there's a jam. The second time was to install an Apex trigger in my Hellcat Pro. Done in a couple of days. Decent pricing and customer service. I'll be back here the next time I need service!

I dropped off a firearm for customization in March 2023. I followed up consistently for nearly two…read moreyears and was repeatedly told the work could not be completed .. monthly just for them to owner S. To mention to me the reason why he hadn't gotten to my firearm was because it takes to long to change a drill bit on his machine this was mid 2025 sometime When I finally came in to retrieve my firearm, I was informed that it had been sold. I was told that attempts were made to contact me, including certified mail, but I never received any such notice. When I asked the gentleman in the front clearly fustrated ( not his fault ) tells me "your gun is gone " Tells me write my number down and to wait for a call back As of now, this matter has not been resolved. I am extremely disappointed with the lack of communication and handling of customer property. I would strongly advise anyone considering this business to get clear written timelines and policies before leaving firearms here.

Outstanding staff and services. Would definitely recommend 10/10…read more Contact Joe for quality smithing

Gave me a quote up front and an estimate on pick up which was one week. I got my gun in one week…read moreand it looks awesome. I would recommend them.

I have thought long and hard about posting this review. I truly am a huge supporter of any local…read morebusiness, but the end result was too disappointing. I have to leave this review. I try to support small local businesses whenever I can, especially ones in my own neighborhood. In early January I stopped into Addax Tactical while I was out riding my e-bike with my dog. The staff were friendly, they were cool about my dog being there, and they even let me bring my bike inside. My first impression was positive. A little later I went back to order a rifle. I wanted a Henry Big Boy .357 Lever Action Rifle. They didn't have it in stock, and I was told it would take about two to three weeks to arrive because the SHOT Show convention was coming up. While doing the paperwork, I also decided to purchase a Ruger 10/22 so I could complete both purchases with a single background check. I left a deposit of about $1,200 toward roughly $2,000 total for the two rifles. Both rifles are very standard models that most gun stores typically have available or can obtain quickly. I could have easily purchased them elsewhere, but I made a deliberate choice to support a smaller shop in my neighborhood and was willing to wait the extra couple of weeks. Based on the timeline I was given, I expected the rifles to arrive by late January and to have them in my possession by mid-February after the required 10-day waiting period. That didn't happen. After three weeks I called to check on the order. Nothing had arrived yet. I waited another week and called again. Still nothing. The responses were always very casual, with little explanation other than that the rifles had been ordered. Around six weeks into the process, I was told the Ruger had arrived but they hadn't called because they assumed I wanted to pick up both rifles at the same time. I went in immediately and started the paperwork to take possession of the Ruger. During that visit I learned something that had never been mentioned before: the Henry rifle had not actually shipped yet, and the shop generally places firearm orders in batches rather than ordering individual rifles. This was the first time I had heard that, even though the original estimate had been two to three weeks. At that point I agreed to upgrade to the octagonal-barrel version of the Henry since I had always wanted that model anyway, and I was told the change would not affect the delivery timeline. After the 10-day waiting period I picked up the Ruger and again asked about the Henry. The answer was still that it had not arrived yet. By this point we were about eight weeks into the process, with no clear timeline. About a week later I called again and received the same answer. At that point I decided to cancel the Henry order and request a refund. I was told the refund would come from accounting and that I should expect a check in two to three weeks. After two weeks I called again and was told it could take up to 30 days. I eventually went to the shop in person to check on the refund. This time I was told I could not bring my bike or dog inside, even though I had been there several times before with both and it had never been an issue. Eventually I received a call saying the refund check had arrived. For the sake of transparency, I'm writing this from memory without the receipts directly in front of me, so the dollar amounts may be off by a few dollars either way, but the numbers below are very close to what was paid and refunded. When I picked up the check, the amount returned was about $370 out of the roughly $1,200 deposit I had paid. That means that after roughly 12 weeks, the final outcome of this transaction is that I effectively ended up with a $830 Ruger 10/22 -- a rifle that typically sells for a few hundred dollars at most gun shops. Even assuming some type of restocking fee, it's difficult to understand how that result makes sense, particularly for a rifle that, according to the shop, had not even shipped yet when I cancelled the order. I went into this purchase specifically because I wanted to support a small neighborhood business like Addax Tactical and was willing to wait longer than usual to do so. Unfortunately, after the delays, the lack of clear communication about how orders were handled, and the final refund outcome, the entire experience ended up being extremely frustrating. If you're considering ordering a firearm here, my advice would simply be to make sure you clearly understand the ordering process, timeline expectations, and refund policies before leaving a deposit. Posting this simply to document my experience so other customers know what to expect when placing a special order here.

Long time client. Counter dude very helpful 5 stars. The dude that came out the back stating "I…read morecannot dry fire, only at the range" ruined the sell 100% Im a trigger guy, so going from glock universe to other triggers is a big deal. Dry fire/ trigger pull/ reset is important. I get the remark, just understand what customer needs are first then, ‍

After deciding I wanted to get back into hunting after a short 50 year hiatus, I purchased a…read morebeautiful Sako 90 Hunter. During the online purchase process, Sako suggested a few FFL's, and Guns LA was one of them. I said yep, although I had never been here, and away we go. A few weeks later, I received an email notice that the rifle had arrived at Guns LA, and I drove over to go through the transfer drill. They buzzed me right in, I was greeted by a couple of the guys, and they handled everything right away. Typical easy California transfer: pages of paperwork, produce CDL, provide DNA sample, raise your right hand and swear you are not a communist or a Klingon, take a polygraph...the usual drill. Because they have a highly Yelp rated gunsmith, I handed them the Leopold scope and mounting rings I had purchased and asked them to mount it (yeah...as if I could have mounted it). No problemo. Ten long days later, I returned (and yes, the DROS paperwork stamps the exact minute from the ten days you started the process and you are damn RIGHT I was there at the exact minute to accept my rifle). They gave me a break on the price of mounting the scope since I did the transfer paperwork there, which was generous and unexpected. Everything was perfect. Although I live in Pasadena, and there are closer gun shops, I would absolutely go to these guys again. Thumbs up and thank you!

I had an excellent experience at Guns LA in Burbank and can't recommend them enough…read more About a year ago, I purchased a handgun from another dealer that has since permanently closed. Recently, I noticed some parts were coming loose and was concerned about safety. I reached out to a few shops, and while the first place was willing to help, I felt like they were more focused on trying to sell me something rather than genuinely helping with my issue. Thankfully, I found Guns LA right around the corner. After seeing their great reviews on Yelp and Google, I decided to stop by and I'm so glad I did. Deon helped me from the start and was incredibly professional and knowledgeable. He never made me feel uncomfortable and took the time to explain everything clearly. Not only did he inspect and fix my firearm, but he also spent time teaching me how to properly use my Holosun sight and gave me helpful tips to improve my shooting. He even shared a flyer for private training lessons, which I really appreciated. Best of all, there was zero pressure to buy anything. He genuinely cared about helping me, not making a sale. When I returned to pick up my handgun, Deon and Mike explained that the previous dealer had actually left out some important parts, something they couldn't believe. Luckily, Guns LA has a certified gunsmith on staff (apparently one of the only ones within a 20-mile radius), and they took great care of everything. I'm extremely grateful to have found this place. They've earned my trust and my business. I'll definitely be coming back for future purchases, and they're now the only shop I'll trust with my handguns and AR-15. Highly recommend Guns LA if you're looking for honest, professional, and knowledgeable service! Big thank you to Deon

For me the finger grooves on a Glock Gen3 are useless and I had to get them removed and get the…read moregrip stippled. Angel City Armory was recommended by a coworker. After browsing their website I stoped by to get a quote for the work I needed done. Roland recommended their Hybrid Pro stippling (half laser, half hand stipple) and double undercuts, and I'm glad I chose that. After 3 weeks I picked up the frame and they did excellent work. Their pricing is fair, and these guys are pros, their work is top notch. The only downside is they are located in a busy industrial area with no parking, but it's manageable. I highly recommend Angel City Armory for your gun customization needs.

Angel City Armory in for the win! That Kali port they did…read moreon my m&p compact completely changed the pistol from a snap-a-ton to a tame but loud smoothing freedom seed spitting masterpiece. At this point I have to admit that shooting without ports is lame as fk and I was in the NO pistol is fine group. All and all you won't regret the Kali ports. Quick service, friendly folks and the cost was worth it for me especially since a radian ram jet is like 400 bucks, this is better.

Rarely will you go to a business that has true integrity. Arli Arms is one of these businesses…read more Sean and Ken greeted me at the door. Nice, chill, totally down to help out their customers. I was schedule for a cleaning. Got there and Sean looked at my weapons and said these don't really need cleaning. They're just dry. He oiled them up, fixed a pin on my safety and sent me on my way. They wouldn't accept even the smallest gratuity. They could have charged me hundreds of dollars for cleanings but instead provided a free service and a smile. Truly great Americans. This is how business is done. I'll only go to Sean or Ken for my gun smithing, cleaning, and mod needs. God bless yall.

Huge thank you to Sean and the Arli Arms team for helping me out today. I had a stuck trigger guard…read morepin that I could not get flush. Brought it in this morning and not only did they fix it in about a minute flat, they wouldn't even let me pay as the fix was "too quick to charge for". Arli Arms just made a customer for life. Thanks again, Sean!