Prarie Arms

[SSChameleon]

-10. Just stpped by and asked if they had any 7.62. The kid said, "Nope! And now I get to laugh at all you who said it will always be available. I hate that Russian stuff, I want my bullets right where I put them.". He then went on to belittle me and brag about how smart he was to buy an expensive gun.

What a tool. I'm never going back.

[Huskquatch]

Looks like a big resounding zero for Prarie Arms. It's too bad that Gunny Bob on 850 KOA still has to plug this place on his show as a sponsor.

[Marlin]

You could always call up on open mike night.. And "express" your opinion...

[Pancho Villa]

My experiences with them have been mixed.

$35 transfer fee beats out most places around here, especially close to Castle Rock. With that I had no problem.

However, it took them 2 days to fax their FFL to the shop I bought the rifle from. They have NEVER returned any of my calls, and they often don't pick up the phone during business hours. I'll call once, get the machine, call right back up again, and maybe someone will pick up.

Their revolvers seem to have reasonable prices. The guys I talked with at least were all very happy to talk revolvers with me while I waited for my transfer.

That kid is a dumbass and should be kept in back. He runs his mouth too much.

[kidicarus13]

That kid is a dumbass and should be kept in back. He runs his mouth too much.

Oh I see you noticed that too

[ColoWyo]

I had them do a transfer for me.

I hadn't heard from him for some time after he faxed his copy of his FFL to the dealer, so I gave him a call. Turns out he had put the pistol (that I had already paid for) in the display counter for sale. Thanks dog I called, otherwise I can't imagine the headache that would have followed.

Won't go near that place.

[motorep]

You folks all did better than I did. I couldn't get anyone to talk to me or even recognize that I was in the store. Too busy talking about the extreme ranges they've dusted p-dogs at. Screw 'em.

[bellavite1]

I have never purchased a firearm there,therefore I cannot get into it.
I have contacted them looking for a place to shoot my 50 BMG.
My personal experience is 100% positive.
They have always been great to me.
I had feeding problems with a pistol I bought on Gunbroker and they polished the ramp and fixed the problem for a whooping $17 while I was waiting.
I had extraction issues with a Barrett 99 (it ended up being the ammo),they looked at the gun,contacted Barrett,got them to send me some factory ammo to test fire it,polished the chamber just in case,no charge.
I had accuracy issues with a Rem 700.
Went looking for advice and a new trigger,they tested trigger wheight,showed me how to practice my trigger finger with a ballpoint pen(!),offered plenty of advice.
They could have sold me anything,they did not.
No charge.
I am sorry to hear about your bad experiences.
They are my go to guys and the only gunsmiths I trust.

[PrairieArms]

Good Day Everyone,

My name is Ryan and together with Dr. Jackson and rest of the Prairie Arms Family, we would like to introduce ourselves to Colorado AR-15 Shooters!

I personally would like to have the opportunity to make things right for everyone here and elsewhere as we look to provide a consistent level of service to fellow enthusiasts. Please let me know if you have time as I would definitely like to hear feedback so we can improve our service and offer our customers what they want.

Finally, I cannot express how much I appreciate the criticsm that has been documented here. I can assure you I will use this to improve our customer experience in the store.

If there is anything of interest, please don't hesitate to email us at ar15forum@prairiearms.com. We will be there to support your needs.

Ryan Seaver
Prairie Arms Manufacturing LLC
3809 Norwood Dr, #1
Littleton, CO 80125
303-346-7135
http://www.prairiearms.com

[Asha'man]

I've stopped into Prairie a couple of times since it's right by a buddy's shop, and since they're close to where I live I thought I'd give them a shot at becoming my "local". I had never had money or was looking for anything specific when I was in before, but had just checked it out. However, one Wednesday night I walked in right before closing time and the place was packed. Hung out for a bit and figured out that everyone was there to go shooting on some private land. Spoke to Ryan (post above mine) and he basically said that if I got some more face time and they got to know me a bit, I could be included on that. Didn't want just every Tom, Dick and Harry knowing about it, which made sense.

So a week or two later I stopped in looking for a scope for my new .308. I finally got the old dude (owner?) to acknowledge my presence, and he did so by poking me in the chest with his truck key and asking me if anyone had had a chance to be rude to me yet. I said, "Um, haha? No, but I'm looking for a scope." He turns around and grabs the 20" AR off the counter with a Leupold VX-L on it and we go outside and look through it. I told him it was a nice piece of glass but I knew what they cost and it was way out of my price range. He kinda shrugged that off and we went back inside, grabbed up a rifle (that one kid's, apparently) from behind the counter and went back outside. I don't remember exactly what it was, but it was like a Schmidt and Bender or something; high dollar glass, to be sure.

We went back inside and again I told him that was way out of what I was looking for. He launched into some spiel about how I shouldn't think of the price, and how lots of people are doing the layaway thing - "Just think, when you're done making payments on it, it's like it's free!" I reiterated once more that I was not looking to spend the cost of a good used car on a scope, but would be more interested in something in the $300-$500 range. Wasn't being a dick about it, but I wanted what I wanted and was giving him another chance to help me out. Apparently this was his cue to not spend any more time on me, as he walked away without a word and went into the back room. I figured maybe he was getting something more in my price range. When he came back out, he gestured to come over, so I did. So did another guy who had come in while we were looking at scopes. We looked at each other and asked which one he was talking to. The old dude pointed at the new guy and said "You", then he looked at me and said "Now I'm being rude to you" and went into his office with the other guy and closed the door. I was left standing there with a WTF look on my face, and no scope options. Did I mention that during the entire exchange, the old guy was about three inches from me and taking up most of my personal space, and he smelled funny to boot? Not a good experience by any stretch of the imagination. I won't be back.

BTW I would much rather drive to Loveland and patronize Jensen. They're not real friendly but they have good prices and a great selection, and have been helpful whenever I've asked for it, which is more than I can say for PA, and they're ten minutes away.