Ron Peterson Firearms

I've been buying and selling guns at Ron's since the 1970's. I've never had reason to be disappointed. He's a good and ethical businessman that has made firearms his life's work. Ron's knowledge of firearms and the firearms market locally and nationally has kept him solidly in business for decades. Whether you're interests are in antiques, collectibles or the latest technology, you are more likely to find it here than any other firearms store in New Mexico and in many instances, the surrounding states. The staff has always treated me honestly and fairly, whether it involved a transfer or outright purchase, new or used. The one or two minor issues I've had with older collectible used guns have always been resolved quickly and fairly.While the selection of firearms in the store expands and contracts due to market forces, you'd be hard pressed to find a broader selection anywhere. I've watched a fairly large number of gun stores open and close here in the last 40 years...all of them out to beat the competition. It appears that Ron's had them outclassed from day one.

Can't rate a place that didn't give me the opportunity to shop. Doors are closed and locked.

I took my 400 winn-mag in and offered it up for sale. I need a rifle that doesn't kick like a mule on meth. The woman who took care of me looked it up and gave me a fair price for it. She is a very matter of fact and to the point woman. But that's okay. I will return there when I'm looking for a 22-250. They are a no-nonsense, fair gunshop.

I've bought many guns here over the years. I've traded more expensive guns for much cheaper guns due to my own ignorance. That's nobody's fault but mine. The last time I went in, I purchased a hunting rifle. I spoke to a couple employees before I decided on this particular item. After I bought it, I shot a few rounds at Calibers. It misfed every other shot. I took it back and told them. They shot it downstairs and told me it was fine. I recently looked up the model online, and it's known for this issue. I was unable to return a defective item I bought, due to their dishonesty. Never deal with this store.

This is one of the best gun shops that I have ever been to. They do sales, repairs, trades, and purchases of used guns. The staff is knowledgeable and very professional. I cannot recommend this shop highly enough to meet your all around firearms needs.

I purchased a firearm from this store back in November. When going through I did have to wait for my background check to come through. That was fine. I put the gun on layaway and bought it in full once I was approved. What bothers me is the salesman moving me along told me the gun was cleaned before I bought it. That wasn't the case. A quick youtube tutorial of how to clean the gun-which was not explained to me in store-I found the barrel, firing pin, everything dirty. Now we all should inspect our weapons no matter the case, I just didn't appreciate being told it was clean. Again I checked and fixed the situation myself, but had I known I wouldn't paid the price I did for a gun that had been fired at least 500 hundred times with no cleaning. Now to the credit for the salesman, maybe he wasn't fully aware of that, but should be. The gun did come with a casing of a test fire, that bullet was clean, and that bothered me. Because how I came to open the gun myself and clean it was while at a firing range. I noticed the bullet casings were really dirty. Also, last but not least is another issue, mostly pertaining to New Mexico law. Pawn shops, and other re-sellers of previously owned items can be subject to checking if the gun is reported stolen before selling it. Businesses such as Ron Peterson firearms-as I've been told by another pawn shop-ARE NOT held to this same standard. I learned this from a pawn shop I tried to sell my gun at. Now mine did not come up stolen when I had police check it, but it's something to consider. Otherwise it was an ok experience and wasn't bad.

This is hands down the most legitimate gun store I have ever been in. I have sent multiple people to this establishment with arm loads of firearms from an estate. This situation is ripe for some profit to a normal gun store who would try to use the situation to their advantage. In every case Ron Peterson firearms gave them a fair price on every single item they bought. I have bought and sold firearms with Ron Peterson for at least 30 years. Never have I been sold a defective firearm or anything that has been misrepresented. In fact they are the best place to get a firearm identified and appraised. Very few folks will I trust to work on my firearms. Ron Peterson firearms is one of them. I will miss the store but understand that the times are changing and one must either keep up or be left behind. They also had their building rammed with a vehicle to steal guns. Butchs reloading went by by because of the same foolishness. I have waited while the staff helps another customer and when I asked for help with an item they responded when it was my turn. If you think this place is bad go over to sportsman's or cabelas and wait 3 hours to shop for a rifle. In my opinion Ron Peterson firearms is the best Gun store around.

customer service is horrible! I canceled an order because it was not the item that was described and I still have no received my refund even though they already have put it back up on auction and sold it to someone else. Al Padilla is the salesman I dealt with.

I have traded with Ron Peterson. Purchase price was always fair and selling price was also fair. I will always trust Peterson's for a good deal. I do miss the retail store, they always had trustworthy sales personnel.

I have known Ron for more decades than I can remember. His was the finest gunstore I have ever been in. I was sad to see it go to all internet sales but, well, adapt or die I suppose.I have always like Ron a lot. One of my only regrets in moving out of New Mexico was that I clearly miss going to his store.He is a nice man and an honest one. They just do not come any better.Ken WaltersFlagstaff, Arizona