Tar River Arms

(5 reviews)

This was my first experience doing business with a gunsmith. Chris, the owner, is knowledgeable,…read moreexplains in detail what needs to be done, and is very personable. He I highly recommend him for any problems regarding guns. And...he is reasonably priced!

Bought an sks with writing on the stock I had not a clue how to decipher the the writing, not only…read moredid the owner clean the cosmoline but went out of his way and found out what was written on the stock. The actual price I was charged for the cleaning and stock replacement, so not to damage the unique one on it, was less than the quote for the job. A gentleman who is in the right business. Personable, honest, knowledgeable, and fair minded. As I'm a quadriplegic I can't do my own gun work anymore such as clean cosmoline or break anything beyond field stripping. I'm grateful to God for guiding me to such a good man. In my humble opinion.

Ogburn Gun Repair, Inc.

4.0

(1 review)

Works out of the Triangle Shooting Academy. Seemed very knowledgeable. Gave me a very reasonable…read moreestimate and repaired my Glock in 1 day. Did not respond to a phone message but was available in the store. All and all I will take all future gun related repairs to him with confidence.

From the owner: Chassis upgrades, optics & bore sighting, barrel threading, accurizing, custom AR-15's, sight…read moreinstallation, tactical modifications, choke installation, illumination solutions, custom 1911's and upgrades, Glock upgrades, SIG upgrades, S&W upgrades, trigger & action work, complete restorations & repairs, black oxide, media blasting, historical research, cleanings, and appraisals. Factory certified by Heckler & Koch, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Glock, and Sig Sauer.

OnPoint

4.2

(52 reviews)

Synopsis - What an amazing range with superb staff and plenty of fun to be had…read more My boys took me to OnPoint for a bachelor's day prior to my wedding. They reserved a private portion of the range for us that had four booths and our own range safety officer. Will (our RSO) was absolutely fantastic. He was personable, fun, and a blast to be around. We had the range for two hours during which we rented out a couple fun guns to shoot along with the ones we brought. The range had plenty to offer with drills and scenarios, and to be honest, it could not have been better if we tried. I cannot recommend OnPoint enough for your range or party needs. Definitely give this place a chance! 5 Shootin' Stars out of 5!

Awesome Establishment! Very clean, Friendly Staff. I always look forward to my time here. I'll…read morenever go back to its competitors. $25 to Shoot. No complaints. Lane reservations online, and free holster certifications.

Bear Creek Gun Shop and Gunsmithing

2.7

(9 reviews)

Walked into this "gun shop" today and it was missing something very important.....Guns! Archery…read morewas all they had

I like this gun shop. They have a good selection unless there is a gun run. I don't like agri…read moresupply very much though. They have this guy that doesn't understand the sign on the front of the store nor does he understand the second amendment. Be prepared to be accosted if you are open carrying.

Triangle Shooting Academy

3.9

(188 reviews)

First time going to a gun range. The prices were reasonable. The staff were very knowledgeable and…read morefriendly. While shooting they were available and accommodating. Nice facility.

I've been coming to triangle for years. The retail staff are fantastic, down to earth good people…read more Products are updated and plentiful. The gunsmiths are more than accommodating & Kind. However, The range staff (RSO's) are beyond irritating. Judgmental, Gossiping overgrown toddlers. The ONLY range I've ever seen where if someone who actually KNOWS what their doing shows up, the RSO's stare and Harass. Simply upset someone is actually competent at operating firearms, and possess more efficient skills than them. Some of us actually train and OWN high end gear, without being in a position of law enforcement or similar. Also, $140 to prove and earn one's ability to draw from the holster? Laughable.

TAC Firearms and Accessories

(8 reviews)

The owners and employees of TAC Firearm and Accessories are truly wonderful people! During the…read moreannual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, this business donated generously, helping make the food drive a success for our local food banks. Not only are they friendly and welcoming -- and often hilariously comical -- but they also treat their customers with genuine respect and appreciation. Their generosity, community support, and commitment to making a difference do not go unnoticed. Thank you, TAC, for supporting our local community and helping those in need!

Have bought and traded in several guns with TAC and find them to be very fair and honest with me.read more

Esci Gunsmith

4.0

(8 reviews)

Tom is a craftsman that knows his stuff! He fixed my custom gun to a point better than when I…read morebought it. He even called me to let me know my gun was ready early and he tried to get it to me quickly due to deer season and he was leaving town for several days.

Great service and good company. Tom knows exactly what's he's doing and for a reasonable price.read more

Master Tactical Arms

(1 review)

I took my Concealed Carry Class with Tim "Moose". He was fantastic! He's very knowledgeable, both…read moreabout guns and current laws. He was very nice and funny too. I highly recommend his class.

From the owner: We Specialize in gunsmithing and custom firearms. We also sale regular firearmsread more

Bull City Armory

3.8

(13 reviews)

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I just realized that I need to post another review of this outstanding store…read more The people here are FANTASTIC. No "gun shop" snobbery here. Highly recommended! If you're new to firearms, this is a perfect place to shop.

Staff is very friendly and helpful. Especially when it comes to antique firearms. The owner really…read moreknows his stuff! I recently bought a K98k from him and after shooting it noticed that the barrel was damaged. I took it back to him and he humbly admitted he never saw the damage and accepted my idea to replace the barrel and he even gave me $150 credit on top of that. He didn't have to do that. Just know that when you go to Bull City Armory you are dealing with very genuine people!

Man Mur Shoe Shop

4.8

(132 reviews)

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Fantastic, locally-owned and run shoe repair shop. They are fast and willing to work with you on a…read moretight turnaround if asked. The quality of repair is better than I have experienced at any other shop in town. Willing and capable of fixing any and everything from the cheap pair of shoes that you love and wearout often, to the really expensive, intricate pair that you might be nervous to trust someone with repairing. Incredible leather knowledge and workmanship. Many of my girlfriends will only take their designer bags here for cleaning and repair. It's our go-to for resoling my fiancée's dress shoes as well. Highly recommend this place!

This place is amazing. I went in to buy nonslip shoes for my restaurant job. Turns out I need a bit…read moremore grip and they resoled the bottoms for me. Won't go anywhere else for new work shoes!

Carpet Pro Cleaners

(191 reviews)

Thank you for the professional job you did with our carpets. The previous owner had large dogs and…read morehad the carpets cleaned with another company, but unfortunately they still smelled like wet dogs. It's been over a month since your cleaning & treatment and the carpets are cleaned & smell nice. Thank you!

These guys were great. They cleaned carpets that I was not sure could be cleaned, with bad pet…read morestains and oder. They were even able to get to me early, which was much appreciated as I had inquired about that. I will be hiring them again.

Joseph Rose Plumbing

4.8

(46 reviews)

I suspected that my washing machine drain was clogged, and the technicians from Joseph Rose…read morePlumbing took care of the issue within just a few hours. They were very professional and courteous, and they spoke to me in a way I could understand. Also, I interacted with a member of their team for scheduling and she was great to work with as well.

These guys were great. They responded promptly, came right out and solved my problem. Everything is…read moreperfect now. They replaced two toilets and did a great job.

Speno's Lawn Care

(59 reviews)

They did an excellent job building and filling out planters for us, and Sam had some very helpful…read moresuggestions about what plants to use. Speno's is very responsive to our emails, and would highly recommend them.

Speno's did a great job for us of picking up chalet pea gravel in their truck and spreading it on…read moreour back walkway and patio. They were on time and worked hard all at a fair price. The men who did the work were also friendly and courteous. I highly recommend them!

Mr. Appliance of Cary

4.2

(77 reviews)

Timely, knowledgeable, pleasant, and working thru the problem. Parts are ordered and waiting for…read moredelivery. Expensive for Wolf parts.

Technician was courteous and professional. Company is very responsive. Only issue (minor) was the…read morecleanup wasn't as thorough as expected.

Protekt Pest Solutions

(37 reviews)

Had inspection done for what I thought might be termite damage of my porch steps. Troy came out…read moreand inspected the area in question and the rest of the house foundation, crawl space and garage. He found no termite activity and said the stair damage was from wood rot/water damage. I really appreciate the time he spent inspecting the house and explaining what he found, especially since he didn't charge anything for the inspection. What really impressed me was that he didn't try to push me into buying a treatment or maintenance program. He gave me some options for preventative treatment, if I so desired, but didn't push me to have anything done. Just said to let him know if later I decided I was interested in doing something. Highly recommend.

We used them for a termite inspection and then mosquito treatments! Great customer service.read more

Harry's Guitar Shop

4.2

(63 reviews)

I haven't been in every "guitar shop" in Raleigh. I would…read morevisit other shops but I don't have a reason for it. I met Harry Tueting the year he opened Harry's Guitars on Glenwood Avenue near downtown Raleigh. I bought strings and played new guitars I could not buy- no steady job. Still I had a clunker to bang on. I took lessons from Steve Howell in the early years. I met Terry Dineen when he began some years later. He was just a kid but he knew a lot more about guitars than I did. I'd played since I was 12, on cheap guitars, but I played. Thanks to the things I learned through visiting this business, I've developed into a modestly decent player. I've met musicians of every skill level in a place where I feel welcome. I've listened to people crank the amps and play for HOURS. No one ever objected. I know and understand the value of a good guitar. I've bought -and returned- guitars from Harry's. Nobody complained. I read the bad reviews given herein and I am STUNNED. Perhaps the reviewers are (1) upset because they did something out of ignorance and can't get over it or (2) have an ax to grind because they weren't regarded as royalty or (3) are simply mean spirited. I cannot in any way associate anyone I know, or have known, at Harry's Guitars with the ugliness I read in those "reviews". Not under Harry's watch. Not under Scott and Mike's watch. Not in the real world.

I teach various instruments but like to teach uke the best since it is the easiest way to learn a…read morefretted instrument. There used to be four great music stores here and now we are down to one, and luckily, they are hanging in there. Harry has actually retired but the employees are still there. I always steer my students there since you can get a decent uke for just over $100. Then you can take your time to get a better uke once you are sure you want to get better. If you don't get their complete attention, it usually means they are dealing with a difficult customer, but they will get to you.

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Every one was great they have everything or you can order it .right in my area as well

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