Scully Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Am sat in Chester city centre having a full English. Any gun shops handy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Monks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) Yep Monks, its by Foregate street. Edited February 28, 2015 by Marki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Not much to choose from. Monks has been there for 150 yrs and is only for deep pockets IMHO, they haven't really moved with the times. Get out to Sealand Shooting School nearby, they have guns for sale in the shop and also the clay ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypaint Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Tonys airgun centre in Saltley worth a mooch also, just airrifle but some decent shooting gear and scopes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 It's always worth a look but can't say there was much to look at in Monks. Mostly old sxs with a couple of uninspiring OU's in the rack. But thanks for the input lads. Nice city though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 It beats me how the shop stays open. I called in a couple of months back after some .22 rounds. All they had was one packet of 50 Winchester subs for £7.50 and they were in a red box!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 It beats me how the shop stays open. I called in a couple of months back after some .22 rounds. All they had was one packet of 50 Winchester subs for £7.50 and they were in a red box!! 😊 Yes. Enthusiastic wasn't exactly a word I could use to describe staff. Although there was some modern gear in there (clothes etc), the overall impression was one of apathy.There were two old boys sat in the back discussing an old shell crimper who appeared to be part of the fixture and fittings. Never mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 I have been going in there for about 40 years now, back then the shop was on the main street. I wouldn't say I was a regular visitor but I don't recall ever going in there when there weren't two old boys in the back discussing something. The current "old boy" behind the counter has been there since he left school I think, he was the most arrogant little upstart I ever came across! He calls me sir now, back then he wouldn't even serve me. Used to be a proper pair of gentlemen in there, shame they've gone and I'd be surprised if they were still around at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) I grew up in Chester and used to drool in their shop window from about the age of ten. I knew no better, it was all there was. I bought my first air pistol, air rifle and and shotgun in there, and they were never anything other than aloof, unhelpful and condescending. I left Chester at the age of 16 some thirty five years ago and I've only ever been been back to visit occasionally. The last time I called into Monks out of nostalgic curiosity a couple of years ago, the same snooty *** who used to sneer at me in the 70s was still there. He was marginally more more polite and attentive than he was when I was a spotty youth, but there was no way I'd spend any money in there. The shop felt poorly stocked, overpriced and barely clinging on to business. I have since lived all over UK, from Edinburgh to Kent via Belfast, and have to say that Henry Monk ranks right up there with the worst gun shops in the UK, its a miracle they are still in business and it strikes me a well run gun shop in the City would clean up. It's not like there is much competition. Edited February 28, 2015 by Blunderbuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 I grew up in Chester and used to drool in their shop window from about the age of ten. I knew no better, it was all there was. I bought my first air pistol, air rifle and and shotgun in there, and they were never anything other than aloof, unhelpful and condescending. I left Chester at the age of 16 some thirty five years ago and I've only ever been been back to visit occasionally. The last time I called into Monks out of nostalgic curiosity a couple of years ago, the same snooty *** who used to sneer at me in the 70s was still there. He was marginally more more polite and attentive than he was when I was a spotty youth, but there was no way I'd spend any money in there. The shop felt poorly stocked, overpriced and barely clinging on to business. I have since lived all over UK, from Edinburgh to Kent via Belfast, and have to say that Henry Monk ranks right up there with the worst gun shops in the UK, its a miracle they are still in business and it strikes me a well run gun shop in the City would clean up. It's not like there is much competition. I'd have to agree. Monk's is a truly terrible shop. I've been in there twice in the last 5 years, and have vowed that it'll be a dark day indeed before I walk back in. Sealand is, in spite of the 'posh' impression you get when you walk in, staffed by welcoming, friendly staff. Tony's Camo (airgun stuff), is pretty good too, in spite of looking a bit Mitty-ish at first glance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Met my first real love in Chester-Debbie Arnold where are you now?-blonde hair blue eyes and a rack you would die for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan. Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Best off going half an hour away to dragon field sports in Wrexham, but I have also heard a new shop has opened near holt/farndon? Out the back towards rossette? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) Met my first real love in Chester-Debbie Arnold where are you now?-blonde hair blue eyes and a rack you would die for sounds expensive Edited February 28, 2015 by magman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 My grandfather's hammer gun was a WH Monk. Lost track of it in the family years ago. Nice little indoor range at Tonys Camo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypaint Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Best off going half an hour away to dragon field sports in Wrexham, but I have also heard a new shop has opened near holt/farndon? Out the back towards rossette? Dont bother with dragon fieldsports, just as bad as monks but they smile a bit more. I live right by the new gun shop by holt and very friendly, could do with more stock but there getting there. But the opening hours are incredible from around 7pm till dusk mostly. Www.fieldandfalcon.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegun Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 sounds expensive Sounds like your wife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Dont bother with dragon fieldsports, just as bad as monks but they smile a bit more. I live right by the new gun shop by holt and very friendly, could do with more stock but there getting there. But the opening hours are incredible from around 7pm till dusk mostly. Www.fieldandfalcon.co.uk Cannot be open very long each day ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Sounds like your wife Your not kidding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypaint Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Doh, auto correct on phone, I meant 7am till dusk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Seeing as dusk in the winter is around 4pm, any chance of getting a winter job there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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