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1. Colchester Shooting Centre - Colchester

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· 19 reviews

27A N Station Rd, Colchester, CO1 1RE, United Kingdom

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Colchester Shooting Centre: what do users think?
Grahame H: Very helpful
Tony Blunt: Please don’t waste your time trying this place. The store is a dusty smelly dive overseen by a thoroughly unpleasant & equally dusty & smelly individual who didn’t seem to have a grasp on reality. He didn’t know what day of the week it was, how to use his own credit card machine or how complete his own paperwork. How this guy is a Registered Firearms Dealer simply beggars belief.
Paul Brebner: Made a joke as I walked through the door and got told to leave the shop. Nasty man with obvious issues. Worrying that he has access to so many weapons!
Dan Wells: The owner is a horrible person, the prices are absolutely ridiculous, if I could rate lower than 1 star I would
thermaldog: Got a Hammerli break barrel air rifle for a fair price. Good selection of guns to choose from.
Nathan Williams: Ok there are a lot of negative reviews here but you have to appreciate this shop for what it is. The prices are VERY keen. You can pick up a real bargain here. I’m an air gun customer so can’t vouch for shotguns. As far as air guns go the prices are great. There is very little in display and most things are in boxes. He has printed price lists and if it’s not on display it will be in a box so ask to see it - expect a sigh- but you will get to see the gun. Just persist. Don’t expect smiles. I can also suggest visiting a few times so the chap gets to know you. As far as knowledge goes he really knows his stuff - as far as firearms and scopes etc go - not so much air guns. There is a small selection of 2nd hand air guns that changes regularly. I have had some excellent bargains from this. He also carries a good range of pellets and sells JSB’s. Go visit, and work with it. Highly recommended.
Nick Kitchen: I have been going to this shop periodically for years and have bought a number of guns and ammunition. The proprietor has always been most helpful. He has a unique character that I personally enjoy and as others have stated he is a wealth of knowledge once he warms to you. This is a unique gun shop and an opportunity to visit should not be missed !!
R K: What an individual!!!! Do not know what is wrong with this ***@@%$##@#$$ but showing the doors to a client with intention to buy and just asking for the best price is just not acceptable this days. I understand his days in the business are numbered but this attitude is just wrong and insulting. Avoid at all costs. You can get better service EVERYWHERE.
Richard Snow: After reading reviews I thought I’d give this place the benefit of the doubt. Do not do that!I went in with my finest pleasantries at hand and a shopping list of required items along with some questions that someone with shooting knowledge may be able to help with.What I was met with was a condescending attitude and no help whatsoever. I have no idea how he stays in business so I wish him a speedy closure and lonely existence!
Robert Gardner: Great service and advice good priced products
John Taylor: It has moved, but I have no idea where. Perhaps the owner should update google maps if he wants to get customers.
Jackson Thurstons: Who dares, wins, or runs away!This establishment is not for idiots that managed to get a gun license. If you want to waste people’s time, window shop, poke about, not put things back exactly as your found them, be buttered up by a sales person, then go up the hill to Culver square shopping centre. If you know what you want, can speak coherently, and need some gun supplies at fairly competitive prices, then this shooting store is fine. If not, better to visit Radcliffes on the other side of town who are way more patient.Colchester Shooting Centre is worth a visit though, just for the experience of meeting the proprietor, a master in patronising the fools that walk amongst us. It’s worth the challenge just to earn his respect, and have him talking to you as an equal. This way you learn a valuable life lesson not to meander through life wasting your time, and others. He’s the Basil Fawlty of the gun shop world. Be warned if you are not prepared and ask stupid questions, waffle, stutter, be vague, fiddle with his inventory, or do not listen to him carefully, he will make you aware of it. I’ve seen men that walked in, walk out like boys leaving the headmaster’s office!We are used to a retail world where 'the customer is always right', so it will be a shock to walk into a place where the initial perception is 'the customer is a putz until proven otherwise'! Approach this place like a works stores, managed by a Windsor Davies character, not an open shop to do what you like in it. John has a military background and it still runs deep in his veins. Be assured he won't try to sell you something he’s trying to get rid off, he's no salesman. He'll only sell what YOU decided, you really need. Before you enter for the first time, know what you need, prepare what you want to ask and have a backup defence of why you are asking the question. If you are unsure, be honest and clear about that with him. He will respect you for that. He’ll lower his shoulders and then spend time sharing his knowledge and insights with you. Years of artillary has given him impaired hearing so speak up and expect him to do the same. Over a few visits once you get to know him, and he does you, then you’ll be glad you persevered with this ‘Dirty Harry’ character who tells it how it is, not how the sales rep has influence the shop staff how they want it to be.
Jeff Brand: The rudest shop owner I have ever met,bigoted,unpleasant views I would never recommend for anything other than closing down.
Greg B: I found the owner very helpful. He really knows his stuff. While the store isn't as big as some, I like its compactness. The owner was also one of the few gunsmiths to stock the particular ammo I need. For airguns, he also has - and fills - air tanks, which is extremely useful. As for the owner, I'd call what he has character.
Rob Hardie: Having explained what i was looking for (+£1500 airgun + scope) the owner suggested that i go to the airgun centre! The owner lacks in any customer service skills, and probably shouldn't be working in retail in my opinion - Its 30 mins of my life i'll never get back!In fairness to the shop, if he has the exact gun you want listed on the website some of the prices are very keen - go and buy it.If he hasn't.....I recommend Ratcliffes the other side of town!
david vanhinsbergh: Phoned an asked if the rifle was the standard length or carbine all I got was " how the hell do I know it's in a box" if you like being spoken to like that then shop there. I spent money elsewhere
Darren Baker: The owner is a complete **** go elsewhere!
Stephen Smith: Knowledgeable service and great prices.
jack finnis: So rude. Was looking for info on selling a item.. was told it was worthless and i should just throw in the bin.. after going eles where item sold for £350. Avoid this miserable prick.
Christopher Teates: This guy is rude and unhelpful
jacob roberts: If I could rate this place a 0 I would. We rang up this place for some advice and all he said was "of course I sell them pellets I'm a gun shop you know" we then went to the shop hoping he could land us in the right direction. The attitude that came from his was disgusting. He gave us no help at all and the prices he was saying was way to much. I advice people to go to K D Radcliffe which is 10 mins away from this one. He left us to shop and gave us much more respect them this one.

2. Sportsmarketing SMK - Colchester

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Whitehall Rd, Colchester, CO2 8HH, United Kingdom

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Sportsmarketing SMK: what do users think?
Jon Barber: Five star treatment by everyone at smk . Wholesale only but very good company to deal with.Very good company. The range of new guns is very impressive. Loads of stock today . Saw some guns that are coming soon . Watch the website for latest updates
kevin toas: They’ll take your money but second you need parts they fob you offDONT BUY SMK
Brendan Foster: Very good guns etc
Fergus Sansum: Can I just go into the shop as I would like to buy a Artemis m11?
Simon Sayle: Used the company for years. Good quality products at reasonable prices. Would order from the company with confidence.
Jamie Knight: Been dealing with this company for a few years. Always been helpful the sales team are nice people with an ordinary jobs. I only have good things to say
Raymond Currie: Worst customer service i have ever had .do not buy a gun from these clowns they will Rob you
Michael Goodwin: I used to own Heighington air weapons. Good quality guns at a great price.
Anthony Ward: Poor quality air rifle, although cheap, but replacements for the weak plastic parts, which are sure to crack, are not available. The company is totally unhelpful, passing the buck to its suppliers, who are normally excellent for gun spares. This is awful customer service and I cannot recommend the company to anyone.
Alan Hesketh: I am a registered firearms dealer and have been dealing with Sportsmarketing for nearly forty years. They are a superb company to deal with, and handle any problems quickly and efficiently. They supply the airgun TRADE only, not general members of the public, is it really THAT hard to understand. People are sometimes unrealistic, they expect a £60 Chinese air rifle to be equivalent quality to a £600 German or English weapon.
Peter Lambert: Never used them for over 20 years.
Peter Monk: This company has a huge range of air/gas gun related products. They are a wholesaler so you can't buy direct. Most hobby shooting shops stock SMK products however. I personally own three of their air rifles.
Stephen Battaglia: One of the best wholsalers in the trade to deal with. Have been buying goods from them for at least the last 30 years, service always has been impeccable. Can't fathom out the negative reviews because they certainly don't relate to any service I have ever received from them!
Peter Martin: Awesome company to deal with always good service and very helpful.
Joe Teach: Went all the way over to them only to be told TRADE ONLY. Don't waste your time with them they do not sell to the public.
Jay H: Had the misfortune of dealing with these cowboys many moons ago and It wasn’t a pleasant experience . Customer service is diabolical. The cheap airguns they sell are a discrace to the airgunning world . Very much under powered to what they state is the power and cheaply made . Avoid anything smk
Kevin McElhinney: Arrogant, aggressive, disrespectful.
Andrew Smith: good stuff great prices, I loves dealing with these guys they are always happy to help out.
Kirstyb32: Excellent variety of products, excellent customer service.
Helen Wills: A nice firm to deal with ,staff always helpful , hate to see such rubbish comments on the site all put on by people who do not understand that they only deal with trade customers ,

3. Jager Services Limited - Colchester

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Unit 4, Moorside Business Centre, Colchester CO1 2TJ, United Kingdom

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4. K D Radcliffe - Colchester

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· 46 reviews

131 Berechurch Hall Rd, Colchester, CO2 9NR, United Kingdom

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K D Radcliffe: what do users think?
Mark Evans: The best gun / fishing shop in Essex, maybe further afield.
Keith Young: I wanted to use Radcliffe to do a transfer, Absolutely disgusting attitude, very rude towards the lady from the gun shop I wanted to buy from. I took my business a little further away to someone with some decency and manners. You can stick your Gun shop where the sun don't shine
Ken Mcintosh: First class customer service. Totally professional, knowledgeable and friendly.I would fully recommend this outstanding establishment to anyone engaged/starting out in country sports and pastimes.
Andrew Baines: Very good service with wide range of stock. A real asset to the area.
David Spaul: Been using this shop for years.always helpful
Jon Parker: I have taken 2 rods here for repair, one for a tip eye, and the other for a very random noise from the butt section, on both occasions they have been very helpful and very honest. Highly recommended for rod repairs.
Tim Claydon: Proper country sports shop with very knowledgeable staff
Michael Thompson: Very good always ready to sort out any problems I might have with my equipment 10/10
Michael Turner: Great knowledgeable service
paul Crabb: Very helpful great gunsmiths
Phil Pleasance: Something for every countryside sport lover at Radciffes. A great selection of shotguns rifles and air rifles for those who shoot and half a shop dedicated to fishing equipment and different sporting clothing. The main thing you get from Radciffes is the knowledge and unbiased service, I can remember going to their old shop in Colchester town when i was a lad and you still get that genuine traditional shop feel when you walk through the door of the old maypole pub they have converted for their now out of town business . For the shotgun shooter there is an off site clay range with tuition at very good rates and an in-house service and repair section. They also arange RFD to RFD transfers if you need to buy or sell a gun. Good website if you want to take a look. At the time of writing like most shops they are still asking customers to wear face masks and observe social distancing which I thought was a great idea.
David Powell: Expert advice and services and a well stocked shop - everything a shooter needs.
Dennis Tranham: Very helpful.
Eric Romanowski: I bought a KDR 16 bore here in the USA and they were able to give me a lot of information about this beautiful sxs! Thank you John for your help!
Peter Jury: Knowledgable staff very helpful
Kathy Westcott: Very helpful fly fishing knowledge & gear
Sylvie Tait: Very efficient with repair very quick
Rob: Great equipment available.
Gary Cross: Very helpful, nice place to go for shooting/fishing supplies.
James Pardy: Bought a multiplying reel recently and never used one before but got great advise and i am casting well with no birds nests. Great service.

5. DTW Airsoft - Colchester

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· 39 reviews

Moorside Business Park, Unit A3, Colchester CO1 2ZF, United Kingdom

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DTW Airsoft: what do users think?
Ton Mags: Boss man is awesome top G quality customer service staff is sexy very cool very nice very swag 10/10😘
Mark Ward PT: Great staff and the indoor airsoft is great fun.
ArcticFrenzy: Been going here for a few years now, it's a very well run site with staff that are serious about making sure everyone is playing safe but also very easy to talk to in a relaxed manner, which in turn gives the site a friendly and inviting atmosphere
davina101180: Really well run, the guys know their stuff, very professional. Peace of mind that the younger ones will be kept safe too. Definitely recommend 👌
Will ske: This is An Amazing site been going here for the past 5 ish months and wanted to make my personal review, The staff and owners are very Friendly and welcoming wonderful gameplay and gamemodes and safety is key all staff always caring for the players and making sure everything is good, game days are always fun and always makes a good laugh from my personal experience I recommend this place fully to anyone who loves CQB so I hit this place with a 5 out of 5 stars,
Daniel Murphy: very good bunch of people, all willing to help and very welcoming and can't do enough for you ,they have an arrange of guns and equipment which is very reasonably priced and if they haven't got it they will get it which is a big thumbs up,also they have an indoor arena to play airsoft and an outdoor ,well worth the visit
Boquafeus: great site, friendly and helpful staff. I definitely recommend this place if you're new to airsoft and want to find a way into the sport.
Oliver Minter: The best and first airsoft place I’ve ever been to
Harry Dellar: Had a really good time. Staff are helpful and knowledgeable.
Samuel Mallison: Absolutely fantastic place to start out and keep going.The manager and marshals are amazing people who all work very hard to give you the best and safe experience whilst acting like youre a regular and friend from day 1.The shop sells a lot of options and helps out if they dont have the stock.The gameplay is fast, intense and a really good cardio workout if you plan on running about.The community who already come here are fun to play with and against with any confusion on who shot who can be handled in a mutal reset and handshake (were not like the Americans 🤭).If i could give 1 way to improve I would ask for a side arm option for rentals as the M4s are slightly too long for nible combat in the arena (even spring pistols would work).
Gra Newell: Great staff and shop so much knowledge that they have regarding anything to do with Airsoft
ImWolfMaster: Absolutely brilliant customer service I wanted a krytac vector aeg which the store did not stock but they went out of there way to find it and order it for me went above and beyond couldn’t ask for better customer service give grate advice wouldn’t go anywhere else now to order anything absolutely brilliant people would definitely recommend
MosDJ: With COVID being the bane of our lives for 2 years my bro & I wanted to give it a go & contacted Ray at DTW to ask some questions, very friendly & helpful on the phone & even more so when we visited their indoor CQB arena & shop site.Ray, Terry & their team of marshal's really made us feel welcome & were very considerate of my brother's medical needs which didn't stop him from playing.Came back a couple of weeks later to actually play & we had the best time you can have with your clothes on!We have been again since & can't get enough of the action & mostly the people you play with are great & more than willing to help with equipment, advice, tactics etc.Can't wait for them to reopen the outdoor skirmishes!Keep up the good work!
Oliver Andrews: So I have visited the shop several times for a browse and for advice before, every time I’ve been the staff couldn’t be more friendly and helpful and I would definitely recommend to anyone who is new to the sport and people who know what they are talking about, the service is always 10/10!The shop is always well stocked as well so anything you are looking for, the chances are they either have it or can get it for you 👍🏻On a separate note I finally got the chance to go and play the indoor arena with my friends last night and holy hell is it great fun! So intense and full on!Again the staff are excellent at helping out, switching up game modes and objectives and just keeping everyone happy.Everybody i met at the venue was a great laugh and we’re very welcoming to beginner and veteran players, the whole thing just had a really welcoming and warm atmosphere to it! Me and my friends thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and 100% will be returning in the future, I have only played outdoor arenas before so as a first CQB experience this hit the nail on the head. Couldn’t recommend enough! 👍🏻
kenny rebel: Excellent indoor cqb area. Shop is awesome with knowledgeable and friendly staff. A great asset too the airsoft community..
Jason Livings: Excellent shop the staff are very friendly and also very helpful ,the shop has a good range of weapons and the staff will help u pick the best Rif for you can't flaut the guys and girls top shop if u ask me and thxs for all your help
Queef Queen: DTW air soft absolutely love this place left me wanting more and sparked my love for air soft and a kid who goes to kids club it has great atmosphere fun and fair marshals, the shop is absolutely epic and fair prices and helpful staff would definitely recommend for anyone interested just definitely listen to marshals carefully and you will love it
Marie R: Rude & Obnoxious staff/Marshall'sIf you so much as touch your mask even if you struggle to breathe, you will be warned & frog marched out of game like naughty school children.3 warnings and they will throw you out and will not refund any of your money, they will accuse you of taking your mask right off even if that is not the case to justify their arrogance towards you & keeping your money.They shout whilst making accusations against you, disgusting and unprofessional Customer Service.
Adam Jones: Hi there. My name is Christopher Organ. I had a issue with one of my handguns.... The guys at the shop were so helpful they had no problem with helping me out... they even done me the greatest deal to make up for the issue I had with the previous gun.... 10 out 10 guys thank you very much I'll be back soon for a new primary... Kindest regards Christopher Organ
Krisztian Nemethy: The indoor area is not bad, however there's a lot of routes where you can't go without banging your head against something if you're over 6ft. The game modes were ok although some of them didn't suit a small place like this.There's too many breaks and they take too long. I don't see the need for a 30 minute break after every 15 minutes gameplay. Out of the 3 hour session we only managed to get about 5-6 games, which probably lasted an hour all together. If there would be longer games, or less breaks I'd definitely come back, however I don't think the entry fee is worth that 1 hour gameplay.
richard burns: Excellent place to go, so helpful and friendly you won't find better people to help you with airsoft.Nice to pop in and just have a drink and a chat

6. Andrew Ellis Sporting - Peldon

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Ransomes, Wigborough Road, Peldon, Colchester CO5 7RA, United Kingdom

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Andrew Ellis Sporting: what do users think?
David Allen: Very knowledgeable, helps with every aspect of the purchase.

7. Chapman Airsports - Copford

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· 3 reviews

4 London Rd, Marks Tey, Colchester CO6 1EB, United Kingdom

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Chapman Airsports: what do users think?
Billy Garratt: I would highly recommend a visit to Chapman Airsports, meeting Neville has come as a breath of fresh air.Ther is no confusion on his knowledge regarding performance and capabilities of all of his stock.Thank you Neville for your patience and repeat trade with me, I'm looking forward to my next visit, and thank you for all the latest,kind regards Billy
JustJayy91: Friendly customer service with unbeatable prices, will go again when i am next after something!
Clare Christie: Excellent service, very friendly, helpful when need advice, Would highly recommend

8. Essex Shooting Supplies Ltd - Birch

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· 7 reviews

Cantfields Farm, Colchester, CO5 9HH, United Kingdom

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Essex Shooting Supplies Ltd: what do users think?
Mrcl 2017: Friendly and always a good range with helpful advice
Steve Lee: Find this gem of a shop rammed full for the reloaded got my heads primers and powder for 3 calibers from a very friendly owner so we'll worth seeing out a credit to the trade well ✔
Martin Rew: I use Essex Shooting Supplies as both a personal customer and on behalf of a shooting club. Whether I am buying a box of projectiles or pallets of clay targets, I have always received the most reliable, cost-effective and friendly service from Jon and family. Simply great people to do business with, cannot recommend them highly enough.
Hugh TOLER: Goods available having called ahead to collect. Always get what I need at a good price.
Neil L: Great place. Will be using again soon.
Rob Watson: Top place for all your shooting needs have used for many years and never disappoints
Mark Hollis: We travel 80 miles round trip very helpful nothing is to much trouble very good prices Best shooting supply business in Essex. John and family take the time to make sure you are well looked after .Can't recommend it highly enough.
Steve Lowes: Essex Shooting Supplies is the best gun shop I have been to. Family run business and they will bend over backwards to help you with anything big or small. Prices are as good as anywhere. They have vast amount of knowledge with just about every item they stock. Great friendly people,great shop. I won't be going anywhere else for my shooting supplies. Worthy of more stars.
Paul Seabright: Best shooting supply business in Essex. Jonathon and family take the time to make sure you are well looked after.Can't recommend it highly enough.6 stars.
Richard Payne D&R LANDSCAPES: Great shop every thing I needed!

9. Victor Chapman - Marks Tey

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121 London Rd, Marks Tey, Colchester CO6 1EB, United Kingdom

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10. Spalding J E - West Mersea

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112 East Rd, West Mersea, Colchester CO5 8SA, United Kingdom

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11. Colchester Militaria Shop - Tendring

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Unit 6, Dudley Court, Jessop Cl, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 4LY, United Kingdom

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