Hunter’s Trading Post

I do not yet have my LTC but I have taken my firearms safety course and am in the process of getting my license. I also have limited experience with pistols. I have been going around the south shore looking for a good shop to go to once I am ready to make a purchase. I walked in and went right to the counter and told them about my experience level and asked for some advice on where to start. The owner (Don i believe?), knowing that I wouldn’t be able to purchase anything while I was there spent the next 20 minutes walking me though everything he had to offer that id be interested in and giving me great advice. The shop was also relatively busy while I was there. I don’t know what their prices are compared to others, but I know that great advice from an experienced shooter is worth its weight in gold. something to think about. I will be returning.

What Assholes, this used to be a good shop years but I guess that was years ago. Now it’s just another money grabbing «business» I recently went there to buy a Smith & Wesson ladies handgun for my wife, I researched the prices everywhere. And like I said I’ve done business here before so figured I’d go back, shop local, that kind of thing, and it’s $ 175.00 more than everyone else. So I said to the old man (Don) what’s the story your way overpriced compared to everyone else, his answer «it’s a business we’re here to make money, not friends» take it or leave it, so I left it. Much better shops out there, there’s M&M in Plymouth and Outback Arms in Plympton, and they won’t try and gouge you!

I have had excellent business dealings with pete and look forward to more business in the future.
Great guys.

This place is hit and miss. The first time I went here was to purchase my first firearm. I got a good price, good service, and good information. But just recently I brought my handgun in to have new sights installed on a Saturday by Wednesday I had not heard anything so I emailed them. They wrote me back saying it would be done either that evening or Thursday morning. I went in Saturday to pick it up figuring now they’ve had plenty of time to get it done and when I ask about it I’m told that it hasn’t been touched yet, this is 2 – 3 days after they tell me it’ll be ready. Meanwhile my brother takes his gun to sportsmans den in Quincy to have his sights changed and they do it right on the spot, he’s in and out in 20 min. So I took my buisness to sportsmans den. Also the service depends on who’s working behind the counter, when I bought my gun there were two younger brown haired guys there and they were great. I had an idea of what I wanted going in there and they showed me a bunch of stuff that fit the bill and I couldn’t have walked out of there happier. But these last two times there’s been different people behind the counter and you’d be lucky if they eve acknowledged your presence. When I brought my gun in I stood there for 15 min waiting to be helped except when it was my turn I got skipped for someone who is well known by the guy behind the counter.

the staff is very helpful, the prices are about average. I was able to find some unusual ammo for my carcano. Every time I’ve been there I’ve left satisfied.

I would like to thank Hunters Trading Post (specifically Phil) for exceptional customer service. He spent several hours one afternoon with me even though I didn’t buy anything
. I Needed a bunch of information when I visited and he sat down and patiently walked me through a myriad of firearms options without any pressure whatsoever. The entire time I was there I felt valued not rushed. Uncommon for most gun shops I walk into who don’t give you more than a tense 2 minutes if you’re just looking.
I spend time researching models before I purchase but I also look at patronizing an outfit that builds relationships and doesn’t just run your debit card.
Will be calling him soon to make my first purchase.
Go see Phil and the staff next time you need something firearms related.

Good selection, fair, not great prices. Others have said it and now it makes sense that if you are not a regular, you feel uncomfortable. I looked around for a few minutes and finally asked for some .22 ammo. The older guy walks over to another counter, grabs what was essential a ziplock of 50 rounds with a $ 7.95 sticker on it. Doesn’t say another word.
.22 is hard to come by, so I I just bought it.
The ammo looks like crap and some of the bullets are even chipped. Luckily, just 10 minutes down the street I was able to fine a box of 500 for $ 39.
Since I am always on the lookout for a new weapon, I will be back, but I have definitely had better experiences at other shops.

I’ve had two different experiences at HTP. First experience wasn’t very good. The old head, who apparently is the owner, is not a very friendly guy to people who aren’t regulars. A friend and I popped in to buy some ammo. He wanted 500 7.62 rounds, and 100 or so .357 sig rounds. The guy would only sell him like 50 7.62 rounds, and 25 .357 sig rounds. For no real reason either. He also kept eyeing me and my friend’s girlfriend, and her and I don’t look like the usual gun owner type people.
Next time I went was the week I finally got my LTC. That time was completely different. The old head wasn’t there this time. Everyone was very nice and informative on how to use the pistol I purchased. One guy, who I guess is the son of the owner, is a really cool guy. Nice dude, very helpful. No issues, friendly environment and whatnot.
Their selection is pretty good. I walked in with a certain pistol in mind, and left with the compact version of it, which I liked better after seeing it. They did not skimp on the ammo the second time around. Left with 175 rounds! I’d go again. It’s the closest gun store for me so it’ll have to do.

Great selection of ammo, weapons, and accessories. …but when asked for certain popular type of ammo, the gentleman who was dealing with seemed somewhat distant about dealing with me. Understand was not dressed in LLB, or John Deer attire, and was not one the local/​locals coming in to talk about whatever the goings on at the Elks Lodge… was just there to buy ammo. SO all and all will go back, but hope they can work out there non-​reg customer kinks.

Recently completed an FFL transfer here from Colorado. Great service for cheap. Looked around the store a bit and found normal prices on a somewhat limited selection of firearms. I can’t bash them for that, though — no dealer in MA can offer a tremendous inventory. Staff aren’t incredibly helpful, so do your research beforehand if you don’t have any idea what you’re doing.

I went there last year with my dad to look around, I’m pretty knowledgeable with guns and how they operate since I was raised around them and my dad taught me to shoot, etc. But instead of the old guy that works there giving me a pointer on how a certain magazine for a rifle goes back in, he just berated me like some little kid.
No respect at all, needless to say I’ve never gone back. Ended up going to M&J guns in Rockland which was a much better atmosphere and experience. Oh not to mention everyone in the HTP is strapped and they make sure you know – paranoid much?
I know you’re old, but that doesn’t give you the right to talk down to me because I happened to be 22 at the time.
One of the other reviewers here was spot on about the «signs» they post about not touching certain things or dry-​firing (who is going around dry-​firing guns they don’t own?).
Also it gets pretty expensive there, even the ammo.

Popped in here this afternoon to pick up some ammo. Great selection of rifles and shotguns. The handgun selection was ok, not great. I thought the pricing was all over the place. They had some stuff that was extremely over priced and some stuff that was very underpriced. It really bothered me that they had «rudely» worded signs everywhere. For example «Don’t cock the firearms unless you know how to uncock them without dry firing.» (Gun shop ettiquette is that you don’t dry fire). Or the sign admonishing you not to touch the expensive rifles without permission. Put them behind the counter if you’re worried and lose the sign. Their ammo prices were higher than Four Seasons but not outrageously higher. Cheapest 9 mm ammo they had were reloads for $ 15 (you get $ 2 back when you return the brass). Staff, like everything else in the store was all over the place. There was a man who appeared to be the owner or manager who was very nice and then there were two older gentlemen that had no personality. Others on other sites have complained of them being rude. I wouldn’t go that far. They weren’t the friendliest people in the world but they weren’t downright mean either. Bottom line is that I’ll buy ammo here in a pinch and may even buy a shotgun here, but otherwise I’ll take the trip to Four Seasons.

Wanted to be the first to Unilocal HTP.
The staff is extremely knowledgable and very helpful.
HTP has everything the Sportsman could need.
Highly recommended!