Hickman has done work for me on a couple of items. He's always quick, friendly, and reasonable on…read morecost. He has also gone above and beyond a couple of times and done extra work at no additional charge.

Several local firearms shops recommended Hickman for gunsmith services. I relied on what they…read morerecommended, and am extremely disappointed in their work and customer service. I brought in an AR-15 (complete rifle) to get some "minor" work done on the feed ramps. He sent me home with the lower because he "hated doing the paperwork for a serialzed part." The upper receiver, barrel, and (very expensive lightweight) bolt carrier group were 100% brand new, never had a single shot through them. The "polish" job that Earl told me he would do to correct a cartridge feed problem looked as if he may have been training a child to use a dremel tool. The ramps were carved down, each at different angles, not even remotely polished from whatever abrasive die he used, and worse yet, the cartridges do not even feed at all now. The barrel warranty is completely voided by his work. The barrel manufacturer (whom I have purchased many barrels from in the past) was perfectly fine with me taking the barrel to a gunsmith, and even offered to pay for the services since I wasn't completely happy with their product. They saw the pictures and were horrified, and in fact were the ones who made the first comment to the effect that it appeared as if "a kid did the work." The upper receiver was also carved out, so now any barrel I would intend to install in the future would also be required to be "heavily" modified just to get a cartridge to feed. The bullet gets completely stuck in the feedramp, and is left with very deep gouges, and in most cases, is severely pushed back into the casing. When I arrived to pick up my parts, the bead blasted stainless steel barrel was so dirty (black greasy prints), it looked like a car mechanic had been handling it. The $450 JP Precision bolt carrier was crammed into the receiver that had not even been cleaned of the metal shavings. The bolt carrier group now has a whole bunch of "custom" Earl Hickman silver racing stripes etched into the anodizing. I also visited another local gunsmith who said this is the second bad job he has seen from Hickman recently. I called back to discuss how to correct the problem, Earl was more than happy to ask me to bring the whole rifle back to him to continue with more work at an additional cost, because he was certain it had to be a lower receiver or magazine problem. The problem I have with this diagnosis is, the lower receiver was factory matched to 2 upper receivers when I purchased them, and has functioned flawlessly with the other upper and magazines for about 1000 rounds. It was my experience that they are very careless and disrespectful. I wish I could post photos!

My boyfriend had his shotgun repaired at this.place and it blow up in his face and could have…read morekilled him. DO NOT USE THIS GUY.

Went to Colorado Arms Repair to get my Glock 19 sights swapped out. He completed the work while i…read morewaited. I get home to only realized he gouged my brand night sight when he installed them. A careless act that could've been prevented!! I'm not happy and won't be returning!

Walked in and was welcomed. These guys really specialize in an AR build. I bought a lower receiver…read moreand it was super fast. They are very willing to help. I look forward to building with them.

I went to Live Fire to have my two WWII rifles shipped to my Army son at Fort Bragg, NC. They were…read morebeyond helpful & gave excellent advice. The shipping price was very reasonable & the peace of mind was well worth it. The rifles were shipped & arrived within a week in excellent shape. I would definitely recommend Live Fire Armory without hesitation.

Papa-J's Gunsmithing is a professional thru and thru! And an absolute craftsman...entrusted him to…read morefix an old heirloom that was damaged in a robbery....turned out fantastic!

Outstanding customer service! You can tell Chris doesn't just do this for the money and that he…read moregenuinely loves what he does. It's great being able to talk to the man who'll actually be working on your firearm, no chance of miscommunication which would be a nightmare when it involves your firearm. I had my shotgun barrel cut and gas ported and had the magazine tube cerakoted. Everything came out better than I could have imagined! This is now my number one shop for all my Gunsmithing and Repairing needs!

after 2 weeks, the training proceeds as scheduled (flexible, choose ur sched). training with Josh…read moreY. is the best. I received a basic handgun usage(handling) and safety (24/7 hand gun safemode). the best part is how to shoot correctly step by step and instructions how to do basic training(shooting) by yourself afterwards. I'll be availing the next pistol training asap. worth the money for something dangerous.

My future daughter in law and I took the combined Basic Pistol Safety Course/Concealed Carry class…read moretoday. Ava was great and very informative. She made the class welcoming and enjoyable. I grew up with shotguns and rifles, but not pistols. Even though I've shot my 357 several times, I know more about it and pistols with magazines, vs. my revolver. Lots of good information and discussion surrounding the CC laws/rules/regs. I'd definitely recommend this class with Ava if you're interested in applying for your concealed carry permit and being more comfortable with that decision.

I decided to shop at this local small family business for a major purchase, versus one of the big…read morechain stores. I found in online and inquired ahead of time about small compact handgun for defense and protection. They had exactly what I was looking for. The lady behind the counter had lots of good information regarding cases, holsters etc. Their prices include taxes and the required criminal background check, which is all on top of the price at the other stores. They have new and used guns here and the owner is a military veteran and I believe in supporting veterans and local small businesses.

Best pawn and gun shop in Colorado! Best staff and always top of the line Items for the best prices…read more!! Anything I need I always come here first!!

K&B Firearms is a fantastic resource for training! Ive been shooting for years, but hadn't been…read moreable to visit the range in awhile and wanted to be sure I wasn't perpetuating any bad habits. Bonnie and Kent taught me some tricks I'd never heard and some corrections that I absolutely needed! They were kind and thorough with their training methods and very cognizant of everyone's skill levels and comfort. I will definitely recommend them to any friends who are looking for an into course.

This is THE place to get your firearms training in Colorado Springs, CO. These instructors make…read moresure you are thoroughly trained, confident in your gun handling and safety skills, and that you are safe around others when using your gun. They offer the standard basic handgun and concealed carry but also the more advanced personal defense classes. They also offer laser training to help you develop your gun handling in a safe but quick manner and we are booking with them for personal instruction using this equipment. Their classes are small - not the typical 30-40 in a class where you listen but don't learn. Their prices are really affordable and for the individualized instruction and the large amount of personal attention they give, I consider the tuition to be a terific value! They work well with men, women and children! I saw women whose hands were shaking from fear of handling guns walk out like they were old timers in gun safety! It was an amazing transformation. They were Annie Oakleys at the end of class. We are going again for training on Dec. 8. Don't miss this facility for superb training. I would give them 5+ stars if I could they were that good!

My two brothers and I did the VIP membership (it's kind of like a season pass where you get all you…read morecan eat courses). Robert and the entire operation are really fantastic. We live in Denver but happily make the drive down south towards Colorado Springs for his classes. They are engaging, practical, and we spend more time shooting than talking. Among the things we appreciated most was that he does not force "the one and only way to do X". Having done other training classes, Robert will show you what he recommends and why. If you find it doesn't work for you, no problem (as long as it's safe). For those looking at his course, know that you are moving, shooting, running drills. You work through scenarios and build up your skill sets from a single task to multiple tasks with heavy distractions. This is not the training where you stand in a line and fire. We did all of his classes except intro to Carbine. We even splurged for the precision Rifle and Advanced pistol classes that weren't part of our membership level. The three of us loved the classes and very much enjoyed working with Robert. I would very much suggest that anyone thinking of taking this class does so. To that end, we signed right up for that VIP program and thought it was more than worth the spend.

Full disclosure: I've known Robert for a few years and consider him to be a friend…read more I've taken many of his classes, and I've taken classes with numerous other instructors in the area. Robert is an excellent instructor. He's very good at focusing in on a problem and showing me how to correct it. He's very good at explaining why it's important to do it "this" way, and why it's better than doing it "that" way. In the time I've been taking classes with Robert my shooting speed and accuracy have increased. My hair has grown thicker, I've become more attractive to the opposite sex, I've received 5 promotions at work, and my Johnson has grown 10 inches. Okay. I made some of those up. But my shooting has improved significantly. An issue that Robert takes very seriously is safety. I've sat in classes where I was flagged by instructors. That's never cool. Robert harbors a super safe environment. I've never been uncomfortable in one of his classes. He starts every range session by reviewing his safety policy and emergency protocol. Robert is an excellent instructor and KTG is an excellent organization. I cannot recommend him or it enough!