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Matt & Gina
Firearms
PO Box 361
Pine, CO 80470
Herschel & Jen
Accessories
Staticgs@msn.com
303-857-4227
http://www.ak-47man.com/home.html
Shop opening soon!
If you've been to the Colorado gun shows you've undoubtedly seen them near the back of the hall. I've dealt with them a few times at shows, but never had an in-store experience with them. Matt has always answered any questions I had, and pointed me in the right direction if he didn't have what i was looking for.
I was looking for a Saiga rifle last spring right around the time they were all drying up from the market since they were no longer being imported. A few weeks ago Gina called and let me know that they were again being imported and they would have them available. Now that's service!
You may be able to find things a bit cheaper, but you won't find many honest dealers like this willing to go the extra mile to win your business!
I ran past there Friday night, They weren't there at the time, The shop is about 10 min. from Me. :D
Oh, And Welcome to the board. :D
I've talked with these guys several times and even bought some nylon stuff from them.. always a great weapons selection at their booths. I'm glad to hear they're finally getting their store front up and running.
+1 for these guys
roman gnome
03-28-2006, 10:07
They are great people to deal with.
Hyunchback
04-06-2006, 07:22
I don't work for them (DRAT!) but got this yesterday during the time the board here was down.
Not sure if I'll be able to get over there and I know many of you will be at the shoot (I'm still recovering from my surgery) on Saturday. Hope someone does get there to give us a report.
COME HELP US GRAND OPEN WHAT WE HOPE WILL BE THE MOST UNIQUE GUN SHOP IN
COLORADO!!!!!!
SPECIALIZING IN MILITARY SURPLUS FIREARMS AND MUCH MORE! OFFERING YOUR MOST
COMPLETE RESOURCE FOR ALL YOUR SPECIAL ORDER NEEDS!
DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2006
TIME: 11:00AM TO 8:00PM
ADDRESS: 5440 MARSHALL STREET, #3
ARVADA, COLORADO 80002
PHONE: 720-898-4747
Wadsworth to 52nd, east on 52nd to Marshall, north on Marshall, 1/2 block north of 54th on the east side of Marshall directly across from the Hostess Bakery Outlet.
Repost from UziWorld;
Went over ther after the shoot yesterday. Not a bad layout, even though it was, shall we say a little cozy. I'm sure on a normal day it wouldn't seem so small though.
Prices were just slightly higher than They have a gunshows but not as bad as I was figureing on. The overhead may not be that bad there.
Most of the accessories I looked at were about the same price as the the they are at the gunshows.
All in all not a bad place, I definatly will go back. For the record, I did buy a sardine can of Albainian 7.62X54R and some stripper clips for the Nagants.
Since Eagle is now open only by appointment, it looks like I've got a new store to checkout.
Stopped By again today, wasn't as busy as it was yesterday afternoon, so I had a chance to talk with Matt and Gina. They wanted to say Thank You for spreading the word about the place. I gather between Here and Arfcom, it brought alot of business they're way.
So from them,
Thank You.
:mrgreen:
Asha'man
04-09-2006, 16:16
Do they have AR stuff, specifically RRA?
Brian
Thats kind of the stuff that He wants feedback from You guys. Generally what You would want/need. I'm sure He could get it for You.
I've been looking to pickup a Bulgarian Makarov. It looks like this may be the place. If I knew they were open today I may have stopped by. Did anybody find the store hours on the website?
Open 11-8 everyday except monday and Days they go to gunshows.
Hyunchback
04-09-2006, 16:40
I've been looking to pickup a Bulgarian Makarov. It looks like this may be the place. If I knew they were open today I may have stopped by. Did anybody find the store hours on the website?
5PM-8PM TU-TH
11AM-8PM FR-SU
CLOSED MONDAY
I just called and confirmed the hours posted on the website. They'll be evenings (no lunch hour drop ins) Tues. through Thurs. Closed Mon. 11 to 8pm. He's planning on staying open even tonight until that late hour on Sundays.
So, I got it wrong [abused]
Hyunchback
04-09-2006, 17:55
So, I got it wrong [abused]
Nothing wrong with being wrong. The problems arise when one won't admit it, like the gun grabbers who insist that lack of guns makes us safer.
It just had occured to me to call and confirm the website data before it occured to you.
Thats kind of the stuff that He wants feedback from You guys. Generally what You would want/need. I'm sure He could get it for You.
I'd like to see ammo, particularly milsurp if they can get it for a decent price. I got some 7.62x54R from them at the last show @ 58th&I-25, but would like to see some bulk 7.62x39, 223 and .308 as well, and perhaps some 7.5 Swiss and .303 Brit.
I don't think anybody can reasonably touch Wally World for the normal handgun stuff (.380, 9mm, .40, .45 and 357) or 12 gauge, but if they could come close I'd buy from them instead.
Matt/Gina - if you're reading this keep a Saiga .223 around - I'll be in soon to pick one up!
This could be the start to a beautiful (and expensive) relationship [postal]
My wife hates you! :mrgreen:
Lets see, I saw 7.5X55 Swiss, Some 5.56MM, and a crate of SA 7.62MM. Gina and I talk about the .303 Brit. so there could be Hope. :mrgreen:
It is good to hear they have a store now. Does anyone know how good their selection of milsurps is? I think I will head out that way and check them out. Thanks for the heads up.
joe
Pretty much what they have at the shows.
I just bought an AK from them. It was $20 cheaper than I could find it anywhere else and I didn't have to go through the hassle of finding an FFL to ship it to. Matt answered my questions and when I mentioned Arfcom and this site he said that a lot of people had come in asking about it. From what I could tell their low end stuff is kinda pricey compared to other places but you can get good deals on their high end stuff. Their ammo prices are decent and they've got a lot of accessories that are reasonably priced. They've also got some kind of buyer's club thing where you pay them $100 a year and they give you good prices on guns. They were going to knock $35 off of the AK I bought which would have been worth it to me considering I plan on doing more business with them in the future but it would just tempt me to buy a lot more guns....
Are they carrying any of the higher end stuff like Surefire and other pieces and parts for AK's and AR's or is it just their usual fair? I've always liked those guys so I'd be willing to make the drive and spend my money with them rather than some one online.
I didn't see any flashlights at all. It's mostly just their normal stuff along with a bunch of gun safes. I think that there's a little bit more selection but it might just seem that way because it looks like a lot more stuff when it's spread out in a room rather than on a table. I'd say give em a call.
Marlin, did those nagant strippers work?
I've heard there's good ones and bad knock off's around.
Matt and Gina are good folk, now i don't have to drive to Pine to see em.
Matt and Gina can get you what ever you want, just call and ask. It will be cheaper than and MUCH friendlier than some place like Eagle! Gina's great about returning calls - they aren't open during the day Mon-Thurs, just evenings 5-8.
Dan I AM
10-27-2006, 19:28
I've known Matt and Gina for a few years now. I even went to there house before they had a store. I think they are excellent people to deal with. Up front and honest. When they first moved into the new store
it was hard for them. People were stealing there stuff it wasn't easy.
I'm very happy they made it work out. It's just a few miles from me.
I'll be a regular costomer as long as I have a buck to spend.
Hey Marlin,
they have .303 british in.
I was in last night and got a .308 NATO battle pack and .223 pack.
Matt had a pretty good variety of ammo.
He also took time to get me familiar with the AKs and talk tech/ATF stuff w/ me.
OOOOH, almost forgot.
He just got a shipment of FALs in. NICE!!!!! they will be in the 700 range I think he said..... It's killing me.... I was standing there going "I want one of those, those and those"....
Matt and Gina are good people! I can easily support them......
Greg
Driftwood
11-02-2006, 22:04
Hey Marlin,
I was in last night and got a .308 NATO battle pack and .223 pack.
How much are their .308 battle packs going for?
OOPS, didn't see your question till now.
I think it was in the $42.00 range. I can't remember for sure though. I can't find my receipt....
Caliber357
01-03-2007, 23:13
I just bought a pair of stainless steel Taurus revolvers (.357 and .44) and was pleasantly surprised by their friendliness, and non-arrogant gun banter. I'm tired of gunstore gurus that favour one particular caliber or style of gun, and put down everybody else's opinions. Matt and Gina are friendly, articulate, knowledgeable, and easy-going. It had the relaxed air of a small-town barber shop where everybody gathers and chats. I've found their prices to be about the same as what you'd pay for something on Gunbroker.com (namely, $150.00 cheaper than the local gunstore markups) without the hassle of shipping it. All in all, a pleasant, enjoyable experience. Highly recommend them!
Did you notice if they had more 308?
I need a k of it, my 1919a4 will be eating it soon.....
PsychoI3oy
01-04-2007, 11:51
Mule, AFAIK I got the last case of it back in the beginning of November.
I knew I was out of state too long.........
ARRRGH. I'll have to pay him a visit and see if he's getting more in. I have 800+ links/belt holes to fill.
Spoke with them at the Crossroads show. They're off to the SHOT show and a small vacation. The store won't be back open until the 15th I think Gina said.. something like that anyway.
Surly_McDuff
05-13-2008, 22:21
Bought my Stag at 5280. Awesome people. They had the only left handed AR in town.
I stopped by there yeserday, let me say these people are great, I'm really a stickler for customer service, inventory, and knowledge when it comes to being happy in a gunshop, I cant recall ever being so pleased, they get my vote and my business, I will post pics of the treasure's I found there later. [Beer]
I bought an M&P there a couple weeks ago and would definitely go back in the future. However, the hours or lack there of, just plain suck. I wanted to have a rifle transferred there because they're close to where I work but they were never open when I called to give the info. Ended up going through another shop.
blackford76
05-10-2009, 00:15
I was the very first 5280 customer, way back when. You are all happy they moved closer to you, but they used to live next door to me! My gunroom is full of stuff from them. They are great people to deal with, go shooting with etc. I really miss having them so close. Then Carl closed shop[Bang], I have quite a bit from him too. I guess I'm just gonna have to open my own place up here.
First time there today. Really awesome place and the service was top-notch. While I was just checking out options, I was never rushed or ignored. Great service. I'll be back for sure
This might be my favorite shop, they have a large inventory, and I think the best staff in the Denver area. If you are a woman or have a girlfriend that shoots, Gina is the best. This is probably the friendliest shop for women, and my girlfriend and I always agree to drop in.
Bought several items there. Matt is a straight up type of person.
cwripinz
10-05-2011, 13:37
FYI: 5280 Up-Charges 3% for using a credit card. Only one little problem with that... It is against the rules!!
Here is the skinny Direct From VISA along with a Phone Number to call and file a complaint against 5280's practices. When calling the number, press 1 for English and then Press NOTHING until a Human comes on. They will want your VISA Number for processing the complaint as they only take complaints from actual, verified VISA Cardholders.
"Thank you for contacting Visa.
Surcharges are percentage-based additional charges on a transaction. For example, the charge is $100.00 and the merchant applies a surcharge of 2.5%, which equates to $2.50. This is typically submitted as a separate charge (transaction #1 $100.00; transaction#2 $2.50), but some merchants submit as a single charge ($102.50).
Visa does not allow surcharging except in instances of tax payments as provided by registration (official payments program).
A discount for cash is different from a surcharge. The rule states the posted price must be for cards, however, merchants can provide a lower price for cash acceptance. Discounts for cash are allowed by Visa. However, merchants are not permitted to post a price for cash, and then charge a higher price for cards.
Additionally¸ Convenience Fees can be applied in non face-to-face environments where the non face-to-face channel is not the standard channel of business. For instance, if the business is primarily face-to-face and they decide to put in a web access or phone access, then the merchant may charge for the convenience of this channel. If the merchant is primarily a web or phone type merchant, then they cannot charge a convenience fee because they are not providing an additional convenience to the customer. In addition, fees cannot be charged on recurring payments, where the customer is having their card automatically charged month after month.
With regard to the fee, the fee must be flat and reasonable. You cannot charge a percentage for the fee. That would be considered surcharging. For instance, assume the convenience fee for a merchant’s voice response unit is $2.50, regardless if the transaction is $100 or $500; the fee must remain flat at $2.50. In a surcharge environment, which is against Visa rules, merchants charge a percentage rate. If we use 2.50%, then the surcharge amount would be as follows ($100 = $2.50; $500 = $12.50).
Again, the surcharge example above is just for illustration. Applying a surcharge is a violation of Visa rules.
To report any merchant practices that you feel are inappropriate, please call Global Customer Care Services at 1-800-VISA-911 (1-800-847-2911). Please advise them that you were referred to file a complaint. The staff will be able to initiate a complaint form over the phone.
We hope this information proves helpful and thank you for writing.
Visa Webmaster"
So... The 3% Uplift on Posted Prices for Credit Cards Signage in their Store VIOLATES THEIR MERCHANT AGREEMENT WITH VISA.
So... Charging a Percentage Instead of a Flat Fee VIOLATES THEIR MERCHANT AGREEMENT WITH VISA.
So... Charging ANYTHING more than the Posted Price (with the exception of Sales Taxes) VIOLATES THEIR MERCHANT AGREEMENT WITH VISA.
That's Three Strikes, folks! If you feel that this situation should/must be corrected, Take 10 minutes, Pick up the Phone and Give VISA a Call. File That Complaint.
I have nothing personally against 5280 armory. With that said... Wrong is just plain WRONG! They need to fix this situation Right Freakin' NOW. Or VISA will "fix" them. How? VISA can cancell their Merchant Agreement and prevent Credit Card processing in All business Functions... At the Store... At Gunshows... and On the Internet. In this, VISA, MasterCard, Discover and AMEX are in Lock-Step. Just imagine trying to run that biz WITHOUT Credit Card Capability... can you say, "Dead in the water?" I knew you could!
I sure hope that 5280 fixes this. I know that I won't be back to do any business with them until they do.
I finally had a chance to visit 5280 on two separate occasions. I have to say both visits were very pleasant experiences. Both times the staff were very friendly and very helpful. One of my co-workers was with me and wanted to handle a wide variety of ARs and optics. The guy behind the counter was happy to oblige and brought out a steady stream of items for him to handle and answered all questions in a friendly manner. The only rule was only one item out at a time. A rule I can totally understand.
As for the CC upcharge, meh. While I do find it a bit odd, I have the choice of paying it or not. And it's not like it's a surprise. The policy is posted in the store. Whether or not it violates some CC company policy, that's between 5280 and the CC companies. I could care less. It's not like they're tacking on 3% without telling you.
colorider
10-05-2011, 14:59
The one big problem I find with the store is that it is understaffed and the workers behind the counters are forced to help too many customers at once. But I am sure it is hard to find an employee who knows enough about guns to work there. I have been in about 5 times in 1 month for odds and ends for my 1st build. I have to say that I have only run into one doofus who works there. He was pretty much worthless as far as info. But everyone else was great. The ladies who work there remembered me and what I had purchased 3 weeks prior and we had a great conversation after my transaction. Oh, and they just changed their hours and are open even less. Check the new hours before you go. As far as the CC goes.... you pay higher prices at other stores for CC usage even if you don't. At least they give you the option. Markups up to 4% store wide are common place to offset cc fees.
strm_trpr
06-22-2012, 06:58
I bought a p228 CPO there and my mom got a nice airweight 22lr. Both of us had pleasant experiences. They do not charge a 3% up charge on credit cards, instead they say they give a 3% discount on cash or debit transactions. The same thing just worded differently. So the price you see on the gun is what you will pay unless you got cash then it is cheaper. Both times I was there I was treated well. The first time this one customer that must be a high roller was able to get in front of me and interrupt my sales person a number of times but he was a paying customer waiting on a background check, however, all his questions were small talk. The second time the sales person was glued to my mom and dad and answered their every question. Over all it is a pleasant place to shop even with their credit card policy and short hours.
islandermyk
06-22-2012, 08:09
Really good people there...
My first time going there and I came out with a "Bill of Sale" for a AAC SDN-6 7.62 and flash hider [Tooth]
I've been to and spoke to several class 3/NFA item dealers and they (for some reason) give the impression that only a trust, or a special letter from your county sheriff, or some sorta membership card with a secret hand shake will get you to purchase an NFA item. These guys at 5280 were just... "Oh you want that? Let's get started with the order".. do you have an LLC or a trust? We can help you get started on that too! With that awesome attitude... I was sold!
Matt and Gina are cool... 5280 certainly earned my business...[Beer]
FYI.
I believe they will be closed for the whole month of July. They'll be on vacation...
nisils14
07-02-2012, 04:03
Easily my favorite place to go for gun stuff, everyone behind the counter always seem to be a happy mood. Their prices are pretty fair compared to other gun stores in the Denver metro area.
KiloDeltaDelta
08-01-2012, 17:03
I was in Denver to celebrate my annirversary with my wife earlier this year and stopped by 5280. Matt & Gina are the BomB! Really great people and fantastic attitude. Oh, and they have have a few guns for sale too!
Matt and Gina's listed prices are cash prices. If you want to pay with a CC, the price goes up to cover their cost of your convienance. I'm ok with that, it cost alot of money to operate a business. I bought a Savage 111 .338 Lapua for less money ($200.00) with a CC than I would have paid at Sportsman's Warehouse, BPS, of any other big box store. FWIW, I prefer to buy guns at only private shops instead of the "warehouse, small business killers", be that 5280, Bear Arms, or Garretson's.
Kevin
I just wanted to put in my two cents as 5280 has always been good to me whether it has been Matt, Gina or Ian. Sometimes they are a little busy but if you want a minute they will give you just as much time as the last guy and don't try to push you into something you don't want. Thanks for the Arsenal rifle, love it!
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