Kittery Trading Post
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Glupy
Glupy
Yes, one of my favorite places...
Well the basement is fishing related gear. Ground floor is clothing. But the second floor is wall to wall guns, reloading, archery, canoeing/kayaking/camping. There are untold thousands of guns in stock. There were more sxs shotguns there than I've ever seen in one place. Like I said, we were just walking around in a state of shock at all the goodies.
Tom Black
Tom Black
Jimbo357mag
Hawkeye
http://www.kitterytradingpost.com/our-store
Looks interesting to say the least.
Looks interesting to say the least.
Hi I always stop there when im up that way but it was ten times better ten years ago I use to buy a gun every time I went there
GRAMPS
GRAMPS
UmpquaCharlie
Buckeye
I agree it used to be a wonderful place to go when part of it was Shamutt (spelling) and before the new building.... but I still go once a year when in NH to see family. Riley's in Hookset New Hampshire same thing. Old guys miss the old ways. Today Kittery reminds me of LL Who except it has nice guns...
Charlie SW Orygun
Charlie SW Orygun
pete44ru
Hunter
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KTP was a mandatory non-resident hunting license stop for those of us who travelled to Maine for our annual November deer hunt.
If they didn't have anything you'd ever need or want, it didn't exist - new & used firearms, all kinds of hard-to-get ammo, hunting/trapping scents, watercraft & accessories, a multitude of mostly new knives, camping suppplies, whatever.
Heck, they'd even buy a gun, if you wanted to sell & needed cash - and at a fair price, too.
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KTP was a mandatory non-resident hunting license stop for those of us who travelled to Maine for our annual November deer hunt.
If they didn't have anything you'd ever need or want, it didn't exist - new & used firearms, all kinds of hard-to-get ammo, hunting/trapping scents, watercraft & accessories, a multitude of mostly new knives, camping suppplies, whatever.
Heck, they'd even buy a gun, if you wanted to sell & needed cash - and at a fair price, too.
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woodsy
Buckeye
Unfortunately, even Kittery isn't immune to reloading supplies shortages. Last time I went there I couldn't buy anything for myself or my guns, but my wife scored big-time on clothing.
In July, we were vacationing in Maine and stopped in Kittery and checked out The Trading Post. Wow! Short of the Wannemacher Gun Show in Tulsa, there were more guns under one roof than I had ever seen. Prices were very reasonable too. I eyed a '94 Winchester in about 85-90% for $450. On the trip home we stopped again but the Winchester was gone.
mohavesam
Hawkeye
Not the largest but its a big one. I scored a new Wingmaster last time I went through the area. Although the rest of the store is full retail plus, most guns were competitive. Lots of trades, lots of Ruger and T/C for the area. And buckets of lobster for lunch & dinner across the hwy. 
Stopped there a couple of weeks ago while on vacation in Maine.
I have a Cabelas in PA that I would be willing to trade for Kittery Trading Post.
The gun selection was quite impressive although as noted, the reloading area was showing evidence of the shortages, however they still had more powder and bullets than any place I have seen in the last year.
Agree, mandatory stop whenever up in that area.
I have a Cabelas in PA that I would be willing to trade for Kittery Trading Post.
The gun selection was quite impressive although as noted, the reloading area was showing evidence of the shortages, however they still had more powder and bullets than any place I have seen in the last year.
Agree, mandatory stop whenever up in that area.
Cordite
Single-Sixer
Was just there two weeks ago during their Sept. fest. Looked at a number of used long guns... good prices. I had to get out of there before I bought another SxS shotgun. My sales resistance was fading quickly as I was checking out a nice older Parker so it was time to bail before my wallet climbed out of my pocket on its own again.
Cordite
Cordite
steve8261948
Single-Sixer
My daughter in law drove me up there from Glauchester Ma. back in '07. When I flew to Logan then my son drove us to northern NH to hunt Russian boar. Nice place, I bought some things for our hunt that I couldn't fit into the suit case.
Steve
Steve
TKLyden
Bearcat
Was there Sunday, plenty of ammo and primers NO PISTOL POWDER .I have been going there for 50 years fair prices BUT, they are turning YUPPIE
Joe S.
Hunter
i regret not knowing this when i was up there a couple years ago.
bigbill
Single-Sixer
I use going on vacation to Maine as an excuse to stop there.
Planning to make a stop in there tomorrow. Any Eastern forum members want to meet a Western forum member???
powder smoke
Hawkeye
TKLyden said:
I agree 100%, been going there for 40 years not the place it once was.
Use to take deer hides there they would trade a hide for a decent pair of
buck skin gloves. Trading Post Not any more just a name now.
On the plus side they have grown place is large and a good selection of
everything outdoors. ps
chet15
Hawkeye
When I was there in 1991, Kittery had a near full-line of Ruger firearms, including most calibers for the different rifle models.
And of course, they also had some good vintage Rugers as well.
Chet15
And of course, they also had some good vintage Rugers as well.
Chet15
It's my go-to shop. Will gladly drive right past Cabela$ and another 20 minutes to go to KTP. Sure, they've changed from the "old days" (some are SO unable to handle change) but they simply followed market demand and adding a lot of income/sales potential -simple business. Like ant shop, it's hot or miss for the clerks. I've found some good ones at KTP and a few that were there more to have the "I work at a gun shop" ego trip and had limited firearm knowledge than they should've. A few clerks there REALLY know their stuff.
Their prices have become more in tune to the overall market but are still much better than Cabela$ further up the turnpike. I can but brand new at KTP for Cabela$ used prices. Not so much now but for a while they'd mis-identify models and thus, mis-price them or simply mis-price them period. Have purchased more than a couple at VERY good prices because of someone's pricing whoops.
As for their selection...being popular and their location brings people in from a wide area. That helps with the used selection. Being their own distributor (Shawmut Distributors and KTP are essentially one and the same) they can buy wholesale, sometimes factory direct because of the buying volume. For new guns, what you see is but the tip of the iceberg.
Only negative aspect I ever really encounter there are the gawkers and fondlers that have no intention, means or legal ability - MA customers - to purchase what they're pawing over. They'll tie up clerks asking for gun after gun after gun when every one is not allowed in their state. The gawkers just walk around picking up every gun they can just to work the action Hollywood style while their unattended kids do the same thing the aisle over. More than once I've come around the corner to see a kid with a rifle pointed, make that AIMED at me. Have a glare now that can almost make a kid pee himself. *evil grin* Being a regular, you learn when to go and when not to in order to avoid large crowds. Check their inventory of used guns daily.
Their prices have become more in tune to the overall market but are still much better than Cabela$ further up the turnpike. I can but brand new at KTP for Cabela$ used prices. Not so much now but for a while they'd mis-identify models and thus, mis-price them or simply mis-price them period. Have purchased more than a couple at VERY good prices because of someone's pricing whoops.
As for their selection...being popular and their location brings people in from a wide area. That helps with the used selection. Being their own distributor (Shawmut Distributors and KTP are essentially one and the same) they can buy wholesale, sometimes factory direct because of the buying volume. For new guns, what you see is but the tip of the iceberg.
Only negative aspect I ever really encounter there are the gawkers and fondlers that have no intention, means or legal ability - MA customers - to purchase what they're pawing over. They'll tie up clerks asking for gun after gun after gun when every one is not allowed in their state. The gawkers just walk around picking up every gun they can just to work the action Hollywood style while their unattended kids do the same thing the aisle over. More than once I've come around the corner to see a kid with a rifle pointed, make that AIMED at me. Have a glare now that can almost make a kid pee himself. *evil grin* Being a regular, you learn when to go and when not to in order to avoid large crowds. Check their inventory of used guns daily.
savit260
Bearcat
I live about 15 minutes from KTP, which some of us locals call the Kittery Whipping Post. Lot's of stuff under one roof, but honestly, better prices can be found locally on most items. Plus you have to pay Maine sales tax. I've done much better on pricing at Rieley's in Manchester N.H. and no sales tax.
It's a cool place to kill some time, but not as wallet friendly as other places locally.
It's a cool place to kill some time, but not as wallet friendly as other places locally.
powder smoke
Hawkeye
No Question imo Riley,s IS THE PLACE FOR GUNS period btw technically Riley's is in Hooksett. ps
Two experiences with Reiley's and those two were enough. RUDE, rude, rude... Seemed like you were bothering any clerk if you asked them anything. Needless to say, things were left on the counter and haven't been back.
@adam12...ah hhaa. I know I can't collectively group all you down their in the lands of suppression (CT included in that) but it was you that used the Masshole term.
Just saying.
@adam12...ah hhaa. I know I can't collectively group all you down their in the lands of suppression (CT included in that) but it was you that used the Masshole term.
Just saying.
powder smoke said:
I bought my first gun at Riley's...in 1979 as I recall, a Ruger 10/22DSP with Bushnell scope for $100.00 from Dick Riley himself...he was a good man, and a good businessman too. In those days, Riley's was the place to hang out and talk guns on Saturday mornings. (Dick co-founded GONH- Gun Owners of New Hampshire and became President of the NRA).
I have bought numerous guns from Riley's as well as KTP. I would have to agree with BlkHawk73's comments, Riley's is not the same anymore unless you are one of the "in" crowd... They have gotten better of late probably because they have some new competition down the road but overall KTP's pricing is better on new guns and their selection is much better due to there size.
I always preferred Riley's in the "old days", but now I find myself taking the much longer ride to KTP more often...seem to have much better luck there, especially with used Ruger's....
YMMV
wixedmords
Blackhawk
KTP used to be better, but isn't bad as long as you stay away from weekends. Too many customers, and I have heard the most BS ever there from customers and sales people. But, it is certainly worth a stop. They have a NH FFL and can meet you over the line at a building they have for a transfer.
Riley's was a great place when Dick Riley owned it, then it went downhill with horrible staff after Dick sold it. I think they thought they were the ONLY stop for guns. Most of those bad staff have left, and a new generation of good guys is there now. There were a bunch of older gents there that didn't really care about you at all, just getting through the day, and would look at you and just walk away. I think that horrible gun store just down the street in Hooksett, forced them to get a little better.
Both Riley's and KTP are great for reloading.
Dick Riley has his turn as the NRA President in the 90's, nice fella. Not sure if he has passed.
Update, Dick passed in December of 2009. Was President of the NRA from 1990-1992. Dick, we in the state and other places miss ya. Thanks for all you did.
Riley's was a great place when Dick Riley owned it, then it went downhill with horrible staff after Dick sold it. I think they thought they were the ONLY stop for guns. Most of those bad staff have left, and a new generation of good guys is there now. There were a bunch of older gents there that didn't really care about you at all, just getting through the day, and would look at you and just walk away. I think that horrible gun store just down the street in Hooksett, forced them to get a little better.
Both Riley's and KTP are great for reloading.
Dick Riley has his turn as the NRA President in the 90's, nice fella. Not sure if he has passed.
Update, Dick passed in December of 2009. Was President of the NRA from 1990-1992. Dick, we in the state and other places miss ya. Thanks for all you did.
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