Spending several days in San Antonio with Mrs and #1 son....any "dont miss" guns sellers in town?
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San Antonio gun shops
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Texas Star
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Yes. My son lives near there and likes Nagle's or Nagel's. The phone book will clarify spelling and give location and phone number.
It is no small thing for a shop to receive an endorsement from my son, who posts here as Spook 76. He is a very knowledgeable gun guy and has shopped in some of the best places.
He likes their selection of Randall Made knives, if that matters to you. You'll need to plan on spending several hours there. Warn your family in advance. Take them to the exceptional zoo in San Antonio, ride a boat down the River Walk (see YouTube videos) and of course, visit the Alamo.
Be aware that the Alamo is a shrine and that taking pictures inside is forbidden. However, you can photograph on the grounds and photograph the famous facade of the chapel.
You are fortunate to be visiting San Antonio, one of the most interesting US cities.
It is no small thing for a shop to receive an endorsement from my son, who posts here as Spook 76. He is a very knowledgeable gun guy and has shopped in some of the best places.
He likes their selection of Randall Made knives, if that matters to you. You'll need to plan on spending several hours there. Warn your family in advance. Take them to the exceptional zoo in San Antonio, ride a boat down the River Walk (see YouTube videos) and of course, visit the Alamo.
Be aware that the Alamo is a shrine and that taking pictures inside is forbidden. However, you can photograph on the grounds and photograph the famous facade of the chapel.
You are fortunate to be visiting San Antonio, one of the most interesting US cities.
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DWalt
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There are some. Nagel's is on the north side, on San Pedro inside (south of) Loop 410. It has been there forever. Then there is Adelbridge, also on San Pedro but north of Loop 410. Occasionally some good stuff there. Dury's has a lot of stuff, located around NE Loop 410 and I-35. There are a number of others in the area, but those three I know the best. I live fairly close to Adelbridge. Don't expect too much in the way of bargain prices.
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I’m in Houston. Whenever I get to San Antonio I stop in at Nagel’s. Last trip, I tried Dury’s - now I’ll add it to my always list.
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Texas Star
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Is that the right spelling? Never saw the name Dury. Maybe Drury's?? Just curious.
Dury's is the correct spelling. Is on IH-410 frontage road near Nacogdoches Road (also correct spelling).
The rules must have changed. It's been a few years, but the last time I visited you could still take photographs inside, but no flash was allowed.
Texas Star
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I was going by a couple of YouTube videos made within the past year. Rules change, so just ask.
But do see the Alamo.
HOUSTON RICK
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You're only two hours from Collectors Firearms in Houston!
JohnK
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I second on Nagel's.
I purchased several guns there, in 1967-1968, SAKO's, and Moroku made Charles Daly OU shotguns. Fantastic stocks.
They let me hand pick nice wood for the Charles Daly's, still have one, I would never sell.
I purchased several guns there, in 1967-1968, SAKO's, and Moroku made Charles Daly OU shotguns. Fantastic stocks.
They let me hand pick nice wood for the Charles Daly's, still have one, I would never sell.
Bought a Winchester 101, 20ga., at Nagels in 1971, because of the tang safety, as I am left handed. Purchased several used rifles there, and a. 41magnum Blackhawk approximately the same time. They were very knowledgeable and stood behind their products new and used. One rifle had a headspace problem, and they immediately gave me my choice of repair, trade, or money-back. There was another old time gunship back then, Topperweins, I believe, whose owners wee nationally known, but they were very senior citizens back then, and don't know if that store survived in any iteration?
DWalt
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If you drive about 100 MPH.
My dad and a few other guys have covered the bases--Dury's and Nagel's. Both have a good mix of old and new guns. Nagel's for knives (not just the in stock selection of Randall, but Case, Buck, Victorinox, lots of others). Both have some optics, but Dury's is better, IME.
Just a suggestion: I'd start at Nagel's (allowing at least 2-3 hours, if you're as into it all as some of us), and have a good idea of brand/era specifics you'd like to focus on seeing. After that/the next day, hit Dury's. Both close at what I regard as too early in the day (especially Dury's on SAT at 1 PM as well as being closed on SUN and MON...Nagel's is better in this regard), so do double check for the given day and plan.
Btw, not crazy far from San Antonio is the Cabela's in Buda. Their "gun library" is usually particularly good as Cabela's locations go, IME, especially for older Smith, Colt and Winchester. Also, if your trip does take you over to Houston, Collector's Firearms is a must stop (and may require as much or more time than Nagel's).
If you need a local helping hand, feel free to drop a PM. Hope that helps.
Just a suggestion: I'd start at Nagel's (allowing at least 2-3 hours, if you're as into it all as some of us), and have a good idea of brand/era specifics you'd like to focus on seeing. After that/the next day, hit Dury's. Both close at what I regard as too early in the day (especially Dury's on SAT at 1 PM as well as being closed on SUN and MON...Nagel's is better in this regard), so do double check for the given day and plan.
Btw, not crazy far from San Antonio is the Cabela's in Buda. Their "gun library" is usually particularly good as Cabela's locations go, IME, especially for older Smith, Colt and Winchester. Also, if your trip does take you over to Houston, Collector's Firearms is a must stop (and may require as much or more time than Nagel's).
If you need a local helping hand, feel free to drop a PM. Hope that helps.
Texas Star
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Adolph Topperwein & his wife were exhibition shooters, mentioned by Askins. Didn't realize they had a gun store.
BTW, Col. Askins retired in San Antonio. I saw him there at the Ruger luncheon in 1979. I also knew him from a couple of NRA conventions. I found him to be a very interesting man, but none I wanted as a major pal.
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"If you need a local helping hand, feel free to drop a PM. "
Thanks for the kind offer
We are with our son, so we are covered so far. Some very nice older Smiths
I went to both Dury and Nagel today. They are both good, but like different worlds...Dury is spit and polished, great guns. Nagel is the old shop, dusty inventory, lots of used guns...they seem to favor Colts and had some very nice Pythons...
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Thanks for the kind offer
We are with our son, so we are covered so far. Some very nice older Smiths
I went to both Dury and Nagel today. They are both good, but like different worlds...Dury is spit and polished, great guns. Nagel is the old shop, dusty inventory, lots of used guns...they seem to favor Colts and had some very nice Pythons...
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