I am a newcomer to the sport. I found the NES boards to be a very helpful resource as I educated myself about laws, techniques, and firearms. In fact, once I had completed all my research and finally decided to “pull the trigger” and actually buy my first few guns I referred to this very “gun shop review” board for advice.
I live in Western Mass, about 3 hours away from Boston. However, I had heard so many good things from NES members about Four Seasons in Woburn that I called them to see if they had what I wanted and to get a quote on their best price they would give me. I was fully prepared to drive for 3 hours in order to avail myself of their customer service and great prices.
However, before embarking on that trip I called a few local gun shops and I am glad I did. I found Pete’s gun shop in Adams Mass and its owner Tom Decker. I was impressed right away by their competitive prices. I went into the shop to see the guns in person. Tom showed each gun to me, explaining the pros and cons, and offering his advice. Tom really takes to heart the saying, “the only dumb question is the one you don’t ask.” Tom showed me how each gun worked, how to clean and maintain it, and patiently answered all of my questions. I probably spent an hour and a half in his store just asking questions and listening. I finally made my decisions and we shook hands on the deal. He made it clear that I should call him if any other questions occurred to me after I left (and they did!).
So, as a newbie, I felt really taken care of. Not every shooter is so fortunate as to have a dad, or uncle, or older brother to teach them the ins and outs of guns and to serve as a resource for their beginner questions. Tom is the kind of guy who is happy to share his wisdom, in a humble way, with those of us who would benefit greatly from it.
So, long story short – I kept my business local, felt like I got a fair deal, and got great customer service. Pete’s will definitely get my business again. In fact, I fear I may have already caught the collecting bug! I highly recommend Pete’s gun shop to all Western Mass shooters.
I live in Western Mass, about 3 hours away from Boston. However, I had heard so many good things from NES members about Four Seasons in Woburn that I called them to see if they had what I wanted and to get a quote on their best price they would give me. I was fully prepared to drive for 3 hours in order to avail myself of their customer service and great prices.
However, before embarking on that trip I called a few local gun shops and I am glad I did. I found Pete’s gun shop in Adams Mass and its owner Tom Decker. I was impressed right away by their competitive prices. I went into the shop to see the guns in person. Tom showed each gun to me, explaining the pros and cons, and offering his advice. Tom really takes to heart the saying, “the only dumb question is the one you don’t ask.” Tom showed me how each gun worked, how to clean and maintain it, and patiently answered all of my questions. I probably spent an hour and a half in his store just asking questions and listening. I finally made my decisions and we shook hands on the deal. He made it clear that I should call him if any other questions occurred to me after I left (and they did!).
So, as a newbie, I felt really taken care of. Not every shooter is so fortunate as to have a dad, or uncle, or older brother to teach them the ins and outs of guns and to serve as a resource for their beginner questions. Tom is the kind of guy who is happy to share his wisdom, in a humble way, with those of us who would benefit greatly from it.
So, long story short – I kept my business local, felt like I got a fair deal, and got great customer service. Pete’s will definitely get my business again. In fact, I fear I may have already caught the collecting bug! I highly recommend Pete’s gun shop to all Western Mass shooters.