20gaugeNate

k im lookin fora shotgun and the closest sporting good store is galyans and i want to know if thats a good place to get a shotgun?
thanks 20gaugeNate

DearSlayer357

What state are you from?

20gaugeNate

Minnesota

Rangerlab

Galayans is ok, but if you live in the cities, I would suggest heading up to Scheels in St. Cloud. They have a huge selection, and the guys there actually know what they're talking about.

20gaugeNate

I live in Stillwater so its like 2 hours away and I dont really want to drive that far. And plus my parents probably wouldnt drive me

Rangerlab

Then try Galyans in Minnetonka. Ask for Pete, he's a good guy and knows quite a bit.

20gaugeNate

what about Joes?

Rangerlab

It doesn't really matter where you buy your gun. If you know what you are looking for, and have done a little research, you will probably know more about your gun of choice than the salesperson. Just go to a few stores and compare the prices of the guns you're considering. Joes is a fine place, so are any of the Gander Mountains or Galyans in the cities. You will probably find that the customer service is about the same at all of these places, and the price will be similar as well, so don't get to concerned about where you buy your gun. It's the same gun no matter where you purchase it.

20gaugeNate

good point

t roy

i've purchased 3 guns at galyans, a browning a bolt, benelli sbe and a marlin lever action 30-30. all three were reasonably priced, got a good deal on the benelli.

you have to have a general knowledge about the gun you want to purchase, the salesman at Galyans are hit and miss, a few of them really know what they're talking about while some of the others will try to sell you something they want you to buy vs what you really want.

what kind of shotgun are you looking for?