Obviously there's a LOT of places to buy a firearm in Texas but Mr. Guns got my business…read more Multiple prior military friends and active duty PO's pointed me in their direction and I'm glad they did. I went to the shop in Plano and the Staff was informative, patient and helpful. Got a great deal. Going back next paycheck.

I ordered a suppressor with this store. I was charged their standard fee and paid it. I was told I…read morecould not submit my paper work to the ATF until their "NFA guy" came to the store in a few days. I waited the few days and got my paperwork filled out. The "NFA guy" told me I was all set and everything was submitted. Only problem was I never got an email notification from the AFT say my paperwork was submitted. The "NFA guy" told me I was all good and it takes a few days with their system. He told me I should get approval in about 2 weeks. Fast forward about 6 weeks (45 days), still no email or update. So I can their 15th street store where I submitted the paper work. They dismissed me and told me to talk to "Grant" from another store (their plano gun range). I frequent the gun range and have always had good experiences. I get Grant on the phone who informed me that the 15th street store never submitted my paper work and I was waiting for nothing. Grant submitted my paperwork on the spot and I got an immediate ATF notification of the submitted paperwork (a very different experience than the 15th street store's "NFA guy's" statement). less than 6 days go by and i got my approval. I go in to pick up my Can and the "NFA guy" is there. he immediately blamed Grant for the who hang up and said sometimes it happens. Never offered an apology or took responsibility. For the record, this in not my first can (my 5th) and I have a decent idea of how this works. Based on my experience with the 15th street store. I will definitely not being going back to them for cans. Also this is not a knock on their range or Grant. They have always been great and have helped me. This is my bad/first experience ive had with the 15th street store and will not be doing business with them again regarding cans or anything that is not already on hand at the store. Additionally, I enjoy the range and got there often. I have been going to the range for years since they opened. It should be noted Grant is not the "NFA guy" I was directed to when at the 15th Street store. Grant was the savior in this story and helped me get my can out of misterguns jail.

About a week ago, I was in need of some relatively minor gunsmithing. I had attempted to remove a…read moreflash hider that was really torqued on and believed I had loosened my barrel. Knowing that there can be issues if barrel/bolt face headspace gets off by too much, I decided it best to have a gunsmith re-torque everything to specs. I submitted a quote request via Yelp* and within a few hours I received three replies. The first came in at $40 for the fix, the second - which was Barnestormers - quoted $75, and the third just said gimme a call and we can talk about it. Riiiiight... Because Chuck of Barnestormers mentioned the possibility of my having sheered off the barrel index pin, I decided to go with Barnestormers. I figured that if I had sheered off the pin, I would at least be in good hands, thinking that Chuck is going to do a thorough check to make sure everything is as it should be. Chuck is friendly enough. He conducts his gunsmithing operations out of his garage which, as I shared with Chuck, reminds me of my own garage, wherein I place something and then can never find it! Chuck did find everything he was looking for when I was there and, while I could criticize his operation and seemingly disorganized workspace, I was grateful that he was cool with my being present while he worked on my AR. Foremost, let me say that Chuck completed the work on my AR in relatively short order and I am happy with the end result. That said, I was disappointed that as Chuck attempted to remove my barrel nut and delta ring, he damaged the barrel nut significantly by breaking off a tooth or two; really making it an ugly mess! The teeth on the barrel nut were damaged because Chuck lost control of the barrel nut wrench when attempting to loosen the nut. In his defense, the nut was seriously tight, but I think with a bit more care, he would have been able to remove the nut without actually damaging it. And, it probably wouldn't even have phased me, and I likely wouldn't even mention it here had he had a nut on hand (new or otherwise) to use as a replacement for the one he damaged. Or, since he did not have a barrel nut on hand - just in case... that he would comp some aspect of the parts and/or labor on my repair work. Instead, Chuck produced a complete new handguard with barrel nut included as a prospective solution, the acceptance of which would result in somewhat of a configuration change on my AR annnd an increase in costs. Because I did not want the damaged barrel nut put back on, only to end up feeling the need to replace it and incur further costs in the future, I opted for the new "furniture" and to have the issue solved while attention was being given and money being spent. Chuck quoted me $90 for the new, 10" UTG free float handguard, which I trusted and now know was a decent price. The main issue I take with my experience and the main reason for the less than stellar review here of Barnestormers is that, I calculated $75 for the labor and $90 for the new handguard. So, $165 out the door. And, while I did not specifically ask for it, I did make mention of being a disabled veteran and kinda hoped Chuck would feel compelled to offer a nominal price break for my military service to our country. But, when I asked for a total, Chuck said $200. Now, because I am the type of person who chooses not demean another man's worth, I paid the $200. I just felt that there was a bit of a bait and switch of sorts and that, if anything, there should have been a discount off that quoted for my being captively motivated to accept the new handguard and consequences of what I perceived to be Chuck's carelessness. In the end, each of us weighs different aspects of business differently and you very well may disagree with me on this one, but if you decide to go with Barnestormers Armory for your gunsmithing needs, consider yourself informed! I know for myself, I personally will shop elsewhere next time. Live well. Be well. Cheers!

I needed the services of a good gunsmith to rebuild a Browning SA22 for me. I had taken the rifle…read moreapart wrong & had lost a couple of the parts. I ordered the parts myself, but I wanted someone with more experience than me to put the rifle back together. Chuck got the rifle back together in record time. It came apart while he was demonstrating the repair & he had to reassemble the gun again. He accomplished this while I was there & made sure it was working correctly before I left. He did a good job, he was competent & friendly. I recommend his services & will use his service in the future.

I'll admit it, I've probably spent way too any visits to Academy just following my significant…read moreother around while he gets his hunting or fishing license, ammo, or whatever Magellan shirt he wants. Lately he brings me along for his weekend BBQ hobby too, different woods, pellets, seasonings yeah all the things. But on our recent visit, we walked in and there was a sign that said ADDITIONAL 70% OFF CLEARANCE! Music. To. My. Bargain Hunter Ears. There were racks and racks of stuff, and I found the cutest workout gear, athleisure pieces, slides and more. The prices were so deeply discounted that I ended up calling a few friends with teenage kids and telling them they needed to get over there for some last-minute school clothes shopping. they showed me their hauls later that day and they cleaned up! so I take back all the things I've grumble about in my head during past visits. Turns out, I just hadn't been to the other side of the store! They have so many cute shoes, clothes, workout pieces and other fines. anyway, this trip was actually fun. If you haven't checked out the whole store lately go take a look. You might be surprised at what you find.

We came to this Academy to purchase a canopy to have a little shade in the Texas sun. While I…read moregenerally like Academy, they are pretty much serve yourself in the customer service department. That's alright by me though because I generally like to not be bothered by salespeople and be left alone to make my own decisions. If you require boutique like service, this is not your place. Value-wise, Academy Sports and Outdoors generally has pretty good quality for pretty decent prices.

I've been going here since they opened and reliably, every single time I have a great experience…read more Some of the most knowledgeable staff I've ever been around, great service and selection of any parts you need. Range is very well kept, RSOs are very personable, understanding and willing to help troubleshoot issues you have. They even gave me an extra 15 mins to re-zero my red dot after my old one broke while on the range.

My 10-year-old daughter and I had a one-on-one training session with Evan, and it was an amazing…read moreexperience. He was incredibly patient, professional, and thorough, taking the time to explain everything in detail. He made the entire session seamless and created a comfortable environment that helped my daughter feel confident and at ease. We truly appreciated his expertise and highly recommend training with Evan! Everyone is awesome and we love coming here.

I've been to Scheels at Grandscape a couple times now and it's honestly a pretty fun place to walk…read morearound, even if you're not really looking for anything specific. The store is massive and there's a little bit of everything, from sports gear and clothes to shoes, outdoor stuff, and a bunch of other random things you don't really expect to see in one store. Everything was really clean and organized, and it was easy to walk around without feeling crowded. The staff was friendly and helpful when I had a question, but they also gave me space to look around, which I appreciate. There's also a lot to see in the store, so you can definitely spend more time there than you originally planned. The location at Grandscape is really convenient too, especially if you're already out there shopping or grabbing food. Overall, it's a cool store with a lot to offer and definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. Even if you don't end up buying anything, it's still kind of fun just walking around and seeing everything. They also have a ton of good deals with great value! I totally recommend checking out scheels in Grandscape!

World largest hunting store…read more Great location by a bunch of other great shops. Amazing selection! Knowlegable and helpful staff. Seriously, they legitly know their stuff. It's even got an indoor Ferris wheel and bowling alley. It's definitely a big boy toy store!

100 yard indoor range!!! This was great, everyone is super friendly and helpful. I would highly…read morerecommend. Apparently they have a digital area too but I tried the 100 yard with 223s on the mcx spear...that was amazing bc I was looking at getting one and now finally I have the experience

I love how the employees know their stuff! Everyone is very helpful. This place is very clean, and…read morehas hi tech ranges, we had great experience!

After dining next door, we went to Academy to look at their fishing items. My grandson had some…read morebirthday money burning a hole in his pocket and he needed a new fishing pole. They had a decent amount of fishing gear. Remember the old TV commercials for Popiel's Pocket Fisherman? Yes, I'm that old. :-) They had a huge selection of personal pocket fishing poles. And we even tried it out in the store - it does fit in your pocket. Prices seem a little on the high side. Checkout process was so so. No personality, no smile, no thanks for coming in. But they got the job done.

Sorry, I hate to write 1-star reviews but this place has gone down the toilet!…read more My daughter needs new sports shoes so of course we come here! We found ONE box that was her size and it was on the top shelf, naturally. After looking for help and not finding anyone around we got the ladder and retrieved them. Luckily they fit so we took them and stood in the ONE line that had, no joke, 8 people waiting! We were wrapped around the eyeglass case... I have to say, screw this, I'll order from Amazon!

Save yourself the headache and go elsewhere. This isn't my first time using SWAT, but the…read morecommunication was very poor and he was not available much for pickups. I recently had something shipped to him, and they attempted delivery 4 different days and he was never there to receive my package. Now it's being shipped back to the vendor and I have to pay for shipping a second time. Save your money and headache and go elsewhere.

Unfornately, the FFL dealer is a 1 man show and timing can be an issue to receive your firearm. He…read moreruns the business from his house and has a day job. I had to pick it up at 7 pm after multiples calls and text messages. I would recommend getting it transferred to an actual store location that is opened during normal business hours. Frank was nice so I didn't give 1 star but I would not recommend or use again.