I looked around the area for Gun smiths to repair 2 of my rifles that were damaged in Hurricane Katrina. Despite them being neglected for 10 years after going through the storm, he repaired both and restored the finish with duracoat and they look great. These were my grand dad's guns and mean a lot to me, so I was afraid to give both of them at the same time to someone that I had no experience with, but I could tell he was a good guy who knew what he was doing, so I took a chance, and I am glad that I did, The guns look great and function like they should. Definitely A+ service! After he did such great work for me on those, I bought a Ruger 22/45 lite and had him do a trigger job and upgrade the internals, he even polished the feed ramp so good that it looks like a mirror!! The Trigger job is Amazing!!! He also repaired another gun that is very rare and impossible to find parts for. My wife also bought a H&K p30ls from him and is very happy with her gun. A trigger job might be in the future for her as well :-) He did offer a smith and wesson for a much cheaper price but we knew what we were buying when we were looking at H&K's so we expected it to cost more. And even tough he joked about it standing for Heckler and krotch lol, he did agree that they are good guns. I have been very happy with the service he has given, he stands by his work! I will always do business with him in the future. As to Jt D's review. sounds like there is more to the story with him, the other 2 occasions dealing with him not regarding guns or gunsmithing he was cussed at sounds to me like he is mad at him for something else and just leaving a bad review. I have never had lou do bad work, or get mad at me or seen him get mad at other customers for bringing their gun's back for adjustments on work that he did. He always tells you If there is any problems bring it back and he will take care of it, and he does! He has done it for me and I have seen him do it for other customers! Never had problems with him for transfer's, sometimes he does tell you he could have gotten it cheaper, which is fine, and good to know, I call him and ask before I buy at gun show's now. If he just had knee surgery in jt d's case cut him some slack of course he cant go up stairs to fix your gun. anyone that is reasonable would have just come back later after he had a chance to heal. I would take his review with a grain of salt, does not sound like the lou I have dealt with. read more

I am not originally from MD and prior to moving here I had purchased all my firearms from a close friend who was a dealer and gunsmith. With that being said I needed to find an honest gun dealer in the area who can also perform gunsmith services. A friend of mine mentioned Lou so I figured I'd give him a shot. The first time meeting Lou I sat down in the chair next to his desk and we talked about guns and hunting like I do with my friends back home. Lou is an old school veteran who is full of knowledge and you can ask questions on merchandise without fear of BS answers unlike other dealers and the clowns they have working for them. I have been there multiple times and have purchased cleaning supplies, ammo and a Ruger Mark IV which were all priced fair. I definitely recommend stopping by if you are looking for a straight shooter dealer with all around knowledge on firearms, accessories and upgrades. Many other stores in MD I have found to be overpriced, customers are obnoxious, and employees uneducated in the firearms industry. I have noticed Lou's other customers to be polite and patient while he is busy with other customers because they understand when he is finished with the other customer they will receive quality service. Need less to say I will return to Lou for future purchases and any work to be done on my firearms I can not do myself. read more

Being a Firearms Enthusiast, I was more than disappointed when my local Gun Shop went out of business. As I searched for another shop within a reasonable distance that I was comfortable visiting and had fair pricing I discovered Lou's Sporting Goods and decided to give Lou a call. I must say, within minutes I felt like I was talking to a friend I knew my whole life. Lou invited my wife and I out to his shop for an appointment at our convenience. He sat us down and gave us his undivided attention and had no problem giving us as much time as we needed to decide on a purchase while sharing his vast knowledge and guidance along the way. It was a very personal, one on one experience. Lou gave me a great price on my selection and when I came back to pick it up he again spent as much time as I needed going over the care and use of my new handgun along with suggestions on how to modify it to make it my own. I couldn't be happier with my purchase and my experience doing business with Lou. I plan on doing a lot more business there and would highly recommend anyone serious about purchasing a firearm or having one repaired or serviced to give Lou a call and make an appointment. read more

A craftsman: a gunsmith that knows the technical intricacies and the nuances of firearms. Old school pro who is a breath of fresh air from the commercial "salesmen" and others who claim to be masters of the trade but really aren't. Lou has 27 years of gunsmithing experience. He can work on the complex and the simple regardless of value (something many others won't do). Honest, plain-spoken, and direct. Fair with pricing. If you're the type that feels you're smarter than anyone else and not interested in learning --- or are thin-skinned --- find somebody else. If you want gunsmithing expertise, honest insight, a great conversation, and desire to learn a bit: go see Lou. read more

I have purchased handguns, rifles and shotguns from Lou. I am extremely satisfied with the products, service and prices. He has special ordered items for me as well as sold me items in stock. Each time allowing me to make a decision with little or no pressure. He conducts his business within the law, so when I forget to bring a gun lock to transport the firearm, Lou has to provide me with one or come back with my own before he'll let me leave with it. That's Maryland for you. He's moving his location so you might want to give him a call if you need a HQL, or other services. Pat W. read more

Lou is a great guy. Honest and to the point, that I like. I took 2 rifles to him. An 8mm Mauser filled with cosmoline and a Enfield that needed a check over. Both were taken care of. The Mauser was clean and cosmoline free. Informed me of how to take care of a rifle that was shot using corrosive ammo, that's all they had back then. The Enfield was gone over and fixed. I told him I should have used him years ago. Will be my go to Gunsmith in the future. Thanks Lou. read more

I've been to Lou's Sporting Goods about three times and I haven't had a bad experience yet. I also have some friends that purchased a glock from him. He's been a nice guy, though other people say he gets moody, but everyone has good days and bad days. He's given me good deals on his stuff and is very honest. Lou also gives good advice on firearms and other things. I would at least call first before you go to see if he's available. read more

Louis really knowledgeable about firearms and safety. And he never treated me like a sale, he sat down and took his time and asked me what was I looking for what was my purpose for the firearm. He explained in depth everything he felt that I should know before making a purchase. I traveled over an hour to get to his store and I will never go anywhere else. He is definitely one of the best. Willie read more

I have been going to Lou's for several years now and have made many purchases. Lou has always been a wealth of firearm information along with some worldly advice. I would suggest to anyone that is looking for a firearm to go see Lou. There really is no reason to purchase a new firearm from an internet shop. If the gun is still available, Lou can order it for you. read more

I've been to Lou's to Purchase and have My Guns Checked and Repaired. Always Great - Very Forthcoming and Honest. He explained the needed repairs, Told me what i was doing right and wrong on my maintenance. Will Never go to another chain to buy goods, Lou is and will be my go to guy until i die or he retires. which ever comes first. read more

I have also been a customer of Lou's Sporting Goods for about 12 years and he's ALWAYS given me great deals, is the best gun smith I've ever dealt with, and if I want something, he is very honest if it will be the right fit for me. I highly recommend Lou for anyone wanting to purchase a gun/ammo or needing a repair. read more

Lou thanks sooo much, Christmas was a hit, you got my wife's muddy girl camo carbine in less than a week, case of ammo, accessories. What an Enjoyable Experience, just met Lou last week , but feel like I've known him for years. LOOK FORWARD to my next purchase, Joel read more

This is by far the best gun shop I have been in in years. The most professional guy I have ever met. Great service and he wants to make sure I got what I wanted. Lou treated me like a best friend. He will be seeing me from now on for gun business. read more

Lou did an excellent job on upgrading my handgun's sites. The pricing was excellent and I plan on having him work on another weapon soon. I am very happy with the work that he has done for me to date.... Cliff C. read more

Very pleased with my purchasing experience at Lou's. Fantastic, friendly service, very knowledgeable and more than willing to go over anything I was unsure about. Will definitely be buying from here again. read more

Great, locally owned FFL. Discrete and knowledgeable about firearms industry and has business hours that actually accommodate working professionals. read more

Great transaction! Very happy with my experience. Will come back soon!

Good Customer Service. Would recommend to a friend