Panama City FL gun shops

586nickel · #1 05-26-2011, 09:56 PM

Any recommendations on gun shops in/around Panama City, FL? I'll just be browsing around for Smiths, both semi's and revolvers.

bobf · #2 05-27-2011, 08:59 AM

Best chance at C&G on Harrison downtown and Jay's by the old airport. It's hit and miss, anything from so-so to an estate collection depending on when you go. Some of the best I have came from C&G.

586nickel · #3 05-27-2011, 10:24 AM

Thank you, gents! Maybe I'll get lucky.

welldoya · #4 05-27-2011, 01:15 PM

I bought my model 17 new from C&G back in 1975. Cost me $145.
I doubt you will find any bargain prices from them and you sure won't find them at Jay's.
I no longer live in P.C. but was at a gunshow in Pensacola several months ago and there was a shop from P.C. Beach called Arias Artifacts. They seem to be good people and had some really good prices.
You also might want to stop in at pawn shops.
But in reality, it's probably going to be just like your hometown, hit or miss.

Alpo · #5 05-27-2011, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOONDAWG

C&G probably has the best prices while Jay's (an panhandle chain) has the best selection, including Class III firearms.

When did that start? Ol' Cecil Gator has always been the most expensive place to buy a gun that I knew of.

586nickel · #6 05-27-2011, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by welldoya

I no longer live in P.C. but was at a gunshow in Pensacola several months ago and there was a shop from P.C. Beach called Arias Artifacts. They seem to be good people and had some really good prices.
You also might want to stop in at pawn shops.
But in reality, it's probably going to be just like your hometown, hit or miss.

I checked out the Arias website -- looks pretty cool, will have to check them out.

Agreed -- likely like my hometown, but at least it's a change of scenery.