hodge911 Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) I'm at my sisters in whitstable for a couple of weeks. does anyone know of gun shops in the area that are worth a visit ? Edited July 6, 2019 by hodge911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 Nearest to you would be Greenfields of Canterbury, Sturry Hill, Sturry. CT2 0NG. From Whitstable, take the A299 towards Margate, then the A291 signposted to Herne and Canterbury. Greenfields is on the right as you drive towards the bottom of Sturry Hill. They are closed on Mondays. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted July 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 thank you OB I,ll have a look in on one of my out and about drive days while we are down here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy220 Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Take a drive over to Countryways in West Malling. A much better shop and friendlier staff imo Greenfields have the clay ground but I find the owners arrogant and unhelpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 24 minutes ago, Dannyboy220 said: Take a drive over to Countryways in West Malling. A much better shop and friendlier staff imo Greenfields have the clay ground but I find the owners arrogant and unhelpful MUCH better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 If it's lots and lots of guns and gear you want to browse then Countryways as mentioned is the place, they also do lots of shells at good prices, depending on whether you mind making a bit of a road trip of it Chris Potter in Tunbridge Wells is 32 miles away but it's all through pretty countryside and they have a slightly more upmarket feel and decor with tons to see. Greenfields is closest but they're quite a small outfit and have been for years since they moved from their original city centre spot 20+ years ago but what they lack they make up for in having a huge multi stand ESP layout where customers can try guns before purchase and Scott who is a AAA shot himself knows his stuff. If it's friendly service you're after with zero probability of arrogance then McDonalds is on route through to Canterbury itself which for me remains one of the prettiest places on earth. I personally think a lot of the "arrogance" talk is a carry over from their olden days when their vast shop mainly catered for the side by side game boys and their then habit of marking everything up at rrp. I'm in there every week and have never witnessed rudeness from the staff to anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Oh and parking is far easier at the Countryway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 True, Greenfields only has space for 150 cars before it gets a bit messy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, Hamster said: True, Greenfields only has space for 150 cars before it gets a bit messy. That's loads of space, in Bristol one gun shop has the side streets for parking, Avalon in Somerset has 5 spaces then the main highstreet for parking.. You're spoilt with 150 spaces haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 59 minutes ago, ShootingEgg said: That's loads of space, in Bristol one gun shop has the side streets for parking, Avalon in Somerset has 5 spaces then the main highstreet for parking.. You're spoilt with 150 spaces haha I forgot to even mention they have a log cabin where you can have hot food and bottled beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 My mental images of a UK gun shop. High class place with leather wing back chairs and glass door oak cabinets. The owner would be a man named Charles. He would wear a pith helmet and walk with a limp from tiger attack in South Asia. And for some reason I imagine a fire place burning 365 days a year. Please tell me this is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, NoBodyImportant said: My mental images of a UK gun shop. High class place with leather wing back chairs and glass door oak cabinets. The owner would be a man named Charles. He would wear a pith helmet and walk with a limp from tiger attack in South Asia. And for some reason I imagine a fire place burning 365 days a year. Please tell me this is correct. I am sure that sort of place exists, but it is far from typical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: I am sure that sort of place exists, but it is far from typical. You ruined it for me 😂. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Just now, NoBodyImportant said: You ruined it for me 😂. Come over and start looking, let us know when you find it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 12 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Come over and start looking, let us know when you find it! Oh I definitely plan on it one day! I’m waiting on the kiddo to get old enough to remember the trip. I want to do a European tour but take about 2 months to enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Will you play the Chevy Chase part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 hour ago, NoBodyImportant said: My mental images of a UK gun shop. High class place with leather wing back chairs and glass door oak cabinets. The owner would be a man named Charles. He would wear a pith helmet and walk with a limp from tiger attack in South Asia. And for some reason I imagine a fire place burning 365 days a year. Please tell me this is correct. You pretty much describe Westley Richards place, until you got to the pith helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 hour ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Will you play the Chevy Chase part? Absolutely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 53 minutes ago, London Best said: You pretty much describe Westley Richards place, until you got to the pith helmet. Lol, my other mental image is a guy named Nigel that has a store in the basement of a Chinese takeout place. No windows just a metal door. Walk in and a under a flickering fluorescent light you tell him what you want. You pay cash and leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Chichester Armoury isn't too far removed from that first image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted July 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 (edited) thanks all I,ll make countryways a second point of call while having a drive out . we are here until the end of the month so still plenty of time Edited July 12, 2019 by hodge911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsie1 Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 You may also be interested in Ashford Gun Room just outside Ashford, the guys in there are very friendly and helpful. Or a bit closer to where you are staying is Kent Gunsmiths at Seasalter and although I have not had a chance to make a visit there yet reports are they are also friendly and helpful. Going the other way towards Thanet is Wilson and Wilson next to Manston airport. There are a few others dotted around that a quick trip on Google will show up as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted July 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 3 hours ago, sandsie1 said: Or a bit closer to where you are staying is Kent Gunsmiths at Seasalter I'm actually staying in seasalter as it happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 7 hours ago, NoBodyImportant said: My mental images of a UK gun shop. High class place with leather wing back chairs and glass door oak cabinets. The owner would be a man named Charles. He would wear a pith helmet and walk with a limp from tiger attack in South Asia. And for some reason I imagine a fire place burning 365 days a year. Please tell me this is correct. Nope,most nowadays are featureless ,forgettable and staffed by youths who know zilch about guns and could be selling any sort of commodity..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason_ox Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 19 hours ago, matone said: Nope,most nowadays are featureless ,forgettable and staffed by youths who know zilch about guns and could be selling any sort of commodity..... Well I’ve had the opposite end of the age spectrum and they still know zilch.. a recent e.g. “I only stock the best centrefire ammo” ”oh what manufactures do you stock?” ”only Winchester, all the others are a gimmick” “okaaaay” .door closes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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