Atlantic Guns

Staff was great and helpful. I am a new gun owner and they were patient and walked me through everything.

I have been dealing with both of the Atlantic Guns stores for a long time. The customer service is excellent at both stores. The gunsmith at the Silver Spring store did a fantastic job on my Rem 700 PSS, modifying it just the way I wanted it, it shoots great! If you need to know anything about shotguns, Joel is the guy to ask! All of the employees are extremely knowledgeable, and very friendly. I have not found better service than Atlantic.

I purchased a lower receiver from Atlantic. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. The process was smooth and painless.
I have been back a few times since to browse and purchase ammunition. The prices are fair and the staff is courteous. Will continue to conduct business with Atlantic.

Yeah I’ve been here once and the people that work here are kinda snobby. I was looking for some pistol grips for my 1911 and i was treated like the most annoying and dumbest guy in the world. The rockville one aint too bad though. That place is a little more laid back. My suggestions is you guys check out engaged armament… Its my go to gun store.

For a particular audience, Atlantic Guns is fantastic.
Are you a middle aged man?
Are you a gun nut?
yes and yes?
Well in that case 99.9% of the staff at Atlantic guns will be fantastic! They never charge over MSRP and would be more than willing to help transfer stuff over for you.
Are you a new guy to the game? Have questions? Not a middle aged man? Well then good luck because some employees will find you to the most annoying human being on earth and 1 – 2 or of the folks who work there will actually give you the attention and time you ask for.
In essence, if you’re local, older fellow and know what you want this place is excellent.

First time gun buyer, and walked into Atlantic Guns — Silver Spring — and met the older gentleman at the front counter. I have my HQL, rented a few handguns, and was looking to buy a 9 mm. I had a couple of questions on how the process works — ordering from the manufacturer, his opinion on different gun types etc. He could not have been more dismissive or rude. I get it, I’m a newbie, my questions are beneath you. But at the very least, be polite to your customers. I’m going somewhere else, they just lost a potential customer.

This place is the most racist place I’ve ever been to. I thought I was back in the South. I stood there for 20 minutes and not any of the 5 employees there asked if I needed any help but when a white customer came in they bypassed me and asked him how could they be of any help. I finally got tired of waiting and asked one of the guys for his assistance and with his back turned to me he asked how he could help. How rude is that?! Another employee walked away and went to the back to avoid helping me. It’s almost 2014 and we’re still experiencing racism. I WOULDN’T RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE!!!
I’m required to rate this place but they don’t deserve even one star!

I have used the store in Rockville for most of my puchases and the Salesman, John, Has always been professional and I trust his knowledge about the many firearms I have bought from him.
The rest of the staff sometimes act as if you’re not even there. I was talking to one of the guys there and he commented to me «haven’t you bought enough guns already’. I found that a bit odd for a retail business. I am in my late 50’s, normally dressed in business attier and have the ability to buy anything that the carry.
The store in Silver Spring is terrible, I have made several visits there and they don’t even speak to you at all. I shop at 2 other stores in the ara, Engage Armament and Gun Rack, and they are great.
I will coninue to shop at Atlantic Guns only because of my dealings with John.

Great store. I found it very well stocked and the staff very knowledgeable and helpful. I was only looking for some cleaning supplies and a mag, but I imagine the buying experience would be very positive.

I went into Atlantic Guns in Silver Spring looking to learn more about/​potentially purchase an AK-​47, as they will be illegal in MD in October. I went in with an open mind and was hoping to not only learn more about that firearm and its competitors such as the AR-​15. Now I am admittedly a bit new to rifles in this category but have plenty of experience shooting handguns and bolt action rifles. When I went into the store I asked for help from an older gentleman (had glasses, facial hair and thinning hair on top of his head) and we proceeded over to the case. He handed me the gun and allowed me to check it out, but when I asked a question about its mechanics compared to the AR I was met with a negative attitude and a reply of «I am not the person to talk to about the AKs, I have had them shot at me and those who did are no longer with us». After that reply I decided that this was not the retailer I was going to buy my gun from, handed the gun back to him with a «thank you» and left the store. He could have easily suggested a different salesperson to help with my purchase and if that was the case I probably still would have bought from them. Instead, I am now searching the internet for FFL dealers that will handle an online order. It’s really sad that youtube has taught me more about these guns and how they work than my local gun store (which I wanted to support!) I always like to support local businesses but this is not one of them. The only reason they get two stars instead of one is because they seem to have more in stock than other gun stores I have been to.

Bought my first gun here, and the salesman who helped me was very friendly and helpful. I had read previous reviews that their staff often ignored people, or treated them in an inferior way based on their looks and experience… This was not the case for the man who helped me. I had an issue with the address on my license, and he immediately gave me the closest MVA office and held onto my items for me until I was able to come back with the necessary corrections. Just wish they had their own parking, considering you’re often walking out the door with items that are very prone to being stolen and it’s not the nicest spot in Silver Spring.
Although they’re a bit pricey, he made the purchase very quick and painless for me and left a lasting impression. Thanks!

I bought a 20 gauge shotgun yesterday from Atlantic Guns and I love it! Carl was the one who ended up helping us out, and he was very knowledgeable about all the laws for MD state residents, as well as how they apply to military members who are just stationed here and retain their residence in their home state. I was able to purchase as a FL resident, hassle free. I had a great experience, and I will definitely be back.

Really enjoyed my visit to Atlantic Guns. I am not a gun person myself, but my husband is in the process of purchasing his first handgun. He seems to be having a great experience with the gentlemen that work at Atlantic Guns.

I have been goning to both the Silver Spring shop since the eighties and have purchased an Valmet, Browning Hi-​Power, HK-​91, and a Rock River. I have shot in USPSA matches for years and while I don t like to talk bad about any shop the 500, I spent on my govt model prompted me to write this. Issue was slide not locking back and some rounds not chambering. I had shot about 20 000 rounds through the barrel and the end result was a new barrel, ambi safety and some springs installed, Result after getting back the gun was gunsmith said the safety issue was because I had the wrong handgrips (not made for ambi safeties) OK, no prob. Bought a swet of VZ ambi grips (75 bucks) Problrm now slide does not go into full battery (which was probably happening all along after the barrel replaced) which is preventing the safety from working After a month after returning the gun back the gunsmith told me that «well if your slide does not go into full battery the safety will not engage. Well, didn’t I pay for a new barrel which should have included fitting the lugs from the slide to the barrel. he never offered to do that. I sent the pistol to Fletcher’s in VA and after a little bit of fitting not one misfeed or failure to lock after the last round. I put 350 rounds through it right after I got it back. As I said to the President of Atlantic Guns, who was told by the gunsmith, sometimes this happens with compition guns. I bought a full race gun from Mike Plaxco and it was perfect from day one. I never told the gunsmith that I was going to use this for compititon even though it had a comp. The final thing I want to say is that if“YOU» built a gun for someone and you know it is not going to work correctly for a few hundred rounds, wouldn’t you tell your client? Sorry for the hit on the guinsmith but as I told the President of Atlantic, I will still go to your shop. But what I did not tell him is that I will not use their gunsmithing services again. I cannot justify spending 500 dollars there granted the Kart barrel was 150 with no fitting done though according to Fletcher and then have to spend another 300 to fix what they were suppose to do in the first palce,

I have read reviews for Atlantic on other sites that knock their customer service a bit and been here on a few occasions within the last year and am able to relate to the aloof attitude received by some of the more «seasoned» employees. However, after my recent visit and follow up, I have nothing but excellent things to say.
Gun stores in general can be an intimidating place, especially to a novice, and my recent experience dealing with both Ray & Dan was nothing short of excellent. Not only were they attentive, patient and helpful, but they were extremely knowledgeable yet I didn’t feel stupid about asking them relatively simple questions that I had, whereas in the past I may have reserved the question for an Internet search after my visit. They also promptly followed up with my regarding a backorder item, as soon as it was in stock.
With employees like these, they have secured a customer who is just getting into the hobby and are guaranteed to earn a lot of my business.
To top it off, they feature a different manufacturer each month and run great deals on their products for 1 – 2 days that month which you can look into on their website.

I did not give it all 5 stars because of how pricey it is to transfer a pistol. First off, they will not transfer a new pistol that they already sell. And then they will charge an arm and a leg for ones they’ll transfer at all. Virginia dealers will do it fr $ 30, but in Maryland I’ve found no one who’ll do it for under $ 90, plus tax. Maryland is one of the least gun friendly states, and that benefits the dealers, who can corner the market because even though Virginia will transfer for a mere $ 25-​$ 30, it’s illegal for a Virginia dealer to transfer a pistol to a Maryland resident. It seems they could gain a better customer base and a better reputation by lowering their prices a bit.
Aside from that, this is a great place to go for just about anything other than transferring a pistol. You can buy any sort of firearm that is legal in Maryland, ammunition, or just go in for advice. These guys know the laws and know guns. If there’s something they don’t have in stock, they can get it for you. Not too shabby, and right in downtown Silver Spring.