Pekin Gun & Sporting Goods

I visit this gun shop often for ammo or to see what just come in… They have a large selection of all guns… They would rather u look and look and not buy till u find what u like not just settle of what’s in stock they never pressure u to buy… They are all very well informed on most all guns and ammo… This is one of the best gun shops in IL… They also have lots of knife’s and other stuff… The shop played out very well but does get congested when there busy

I’ve been a patron for somewhere around 20 years. It all started with discounted military surplus clothing we all saved our allowances up for as kids. Then our means increased in high school, and we moved up to paintguns. I suppose it’s a relatively basic progression, but now the real guns keep us coming back. With a Democrat in the White House, it’s easy to see why Pekin Gun is so busy. The past few times I’ve been in, they’ve been very helpful, despite their business. They offer a nice selection of the usual stock as well as many used hand and long guns. Prices are fair, too. Worth a visit for sure whether you’re in the market or just looking.

Well, this is an odd review to be writing, but I was so pleased with this store that I feel that I must write it up. I also have to let my inner-​gun nut out.
Upon entering the store, I was overwhelmed. There was just too much stuff. Wall to wall to wall rifles and shotguns and glass cases almost overflowing with pistols. Not just rifles and shotguns and pistols… but REALLY well priced rifles and shotguns and pistols.
At 4:30 on a Saturday afternoon (30 minutes before closing) the place was just crazy. I had never seen so many people in a gun store at once. The original intention was to get boots for my girlfriend, she wants some good winter boots and I suggested the new GI Boots (not the big leather ones, but the canvas ones. I believe they’re called panama boots). So, we looked up an Army Navy Surplus store and this was the closest. We made a trip out and found great prices, great people and great selection.
She didn’t get the boots, which were about $ 15 cheaper than from the Army-​Navy Surplus Store in Downers Grove, due to not having her tiny foot size. But I did spend a good 45 minutes looking around.
The staff was kind and helpful, even though they were busy they took the time to talk to me. The customers, as well, were kind and helpful and I found myself talking with customers about products the store carried.
Unfortunately, they did not have the Mossberg 500 Stock that I needed, but they instantly offered to order one and have it by Tuesday for me. They answered any and all questions quickly, courteously and accurately.
I know that Pekin is a haul for some of us to get out there, but for anyone in Morton, Peoria or Pekin that needs anything firearm related: this is the place. I’ll even drive out there to make my next purchase.
Being a history nut, as well, I found myself overwhelmed by the C&R rifles they had and the CAS firearms. I’d never seen so many Uberti, Cimarron and Pietta handguns in one place, and at prices that can’t be beat online, either. They stocked every single surplus weapon you could imagine, as well. Mosins, Schmidt-​Rubens, Garands, Mausers… you name it: they had it.
If you’re a history nut, gun nut, need some cheap surplus gear, ammo… anything and you’re in Central Il and the trip isn’t too much: this is the place.
The knives, though… I didn’t much care for them. They seemed like an afterthought to me.