Virginia Arms in Manassas

m4a1mustang · Post by **m4a1mustang** » Sat, 03 Sep 2011 23:10:38

I made my second firearm purchase at Virginia Arms today. I took the girlfriend so she could take a look at some carry pistols (she went into it thinking she'd want the Ruger LCP, but was really wanting to find something of the 9mm variety) and paid for her new Ruger LC9.

Pricing was competitive (essentially Buds' pricing + the average $30 FFL) and service, as always, was exemplary. Will certainly do business with VA Arms again... and hopefully soon!

GreginVA · Post by **GreginVA** » Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:24:51

An excellent gun shop...the only thing I can say negative about the place is that every time I go in there, my wallet comes out lighter.

N0VA · Post by **N0VA** » Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:37:32

Paid fair price for my Ruger GP100, but after buying a Mossberg 500 from them I did research and realized I could have gotten it online for much less. Still, they are good folks and spent plenty of time with me and my wife first time we went there, being new to guns - they did not talk down to us.

m4a1mustang · Post by **m4a1mustang** » Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:45:17

I think, for the most part, you can ultimately do better by buying online, however the difference is not that big % wise once you add in the average FFL fee.

The difference between the online price + the FFL fee and the local gun shop price is the "I really want this RIGHT NOW premium."

jdonovan · Post by **jdonovan** » Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:39:17

and if you want that local FFL around, you need to spend money there on occasion.

m4a1mustang · Post by **m4a1mustang** » Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:03:24

jdonovan wrote:and if you want that local FFL around, you need to spend money there on occasion.

Agreed. I haven't found many shops yet that rip you off on gun prices. Most are very reasonable with only a small "want it now" premium. And by golly this is America and I want it NOW!

bryanrheem · Post by **bryanrheem** » Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:19:35

jdonovan wrote:and if you want that local FFL around, you need to spend money there on occasion.

I couldn't agree with this more. You can typically find prices cheaper online for everything. However, the benefit of a local gun shop is huge for being able to run out and get ammo or other supplies when you can't ship overnight.

Unless it's saving a ton of bucks, I will always buy from the local shops to support their business!

jrswanson1 · Post by **jrswanson1** » Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:42:53

I've purchased a few firearms from them. Two weeks ago I did a FTF transfer with them for a rifle from a Maryland resident. Picked up my PF9 while I was there. These fine folks run a good shop.

BrianG703 · Post by **BrianG703** » Sat, 24 Sep 2011 09:27:09

I had some work done on my M&P there. Exceptionally good service.

AllenRenner · Post by **AllenRenner** » Sun, 25 Sep 2011 12:51:32

First experience with them was excellent. Informative and knowledgable. Must say I have been back too many times since. Onl-line shopping is OK, but there is nothing like walking in and getting a sincere greeting and instant service. Props to Virginia Arms!

wolfhfac · Post by **wolfhfac** » Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:24:05

I came to VA back in 2006 and bought my first gun from VA Arms in 2007. Great shop. Prices are fair. It's mostly a handgun and tactical rifle/shotgun type of place. If you are into shotgun sports like skeet/trap/sporting clays and in need of a sporting shotgun, you need to look elsewhere (in VA that means travel out of state or buy online).

One thing I noticed last time I tried to do a transfer is that they don't accept firearms from private party anymore. I was able to do private party transfer with them back in 2008 so I was caught off guard by this change of rule. Regardless I will still visit them and spend my $$$ at their shop.

themadscientist · Post by **themadscientist** » Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:08:56

Another satisfied customer here. I highly recommend them.

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