Hardy Gun & Loan, Burlington, IA

Guns have a hefty markup from the MSRP (95.5% on the one I was interested in) and most of the weapons for sale are guns your grandpa would own. Gentleman behind the counter was friendly though. Like other reviews have mentioned, the prices are incredibly high. They had a Saiga-12 clone here that has an MSRP of $199 brand new, and this shop wanted $389 for it. It was new in the box, but no extras were listed with it beyond what came from the factory. There’s maybe a dozen ARs for sale here among the 150+ guns here. When I went they did have a few very interesting guns, but they were just for display and none were for sale except a Tec-9. The only time I’d buy a gun here is if this shop had a gun I couldn’t find anywhere else and I was willing to overpay for it. Otherwise I’d look elsewhere.

Do your research before you go there. He has every gun priced extremely high. Terrible business

Bought my first gun from this guy. I later found out how much I overpaid, and didn't even get the gun I paid for. If you aren't in his "circle", he'll screw you as hard as he can, with the knowledge that there's plenty of other dopes to take advantage of. I strongly recommend avoiding for purchases, but if you need info on a gun, get it from him, without buying from him, 'cause as much as disdain as I have for the guy, he knows his firearms.

He's a ripoff I pawned my ring came next month to get it he says your 3 days late. I tried to pay a late fee even offered extra money he wouldn't give my ring back. Was in my family for a 20 something yrs. And on top of that the loan he gave me wasn't nearly what it was close . Please stay away he will make u do something bad.

When I stopped in to look at guns he was helpful and seemed knowledgeable he was willing to talk about the fire arms I had him grab and let me look over a few of his guns had damage but that's expected when he's a pawn shop owner not every gun will be in mint condition he was very helpful and kind why I was in there seems like a good guy n I would buy from him the only reason he is not getting 5 from me is because I have not purchased from him

Guns have a hefty markup from the MSRP (95.5% on the one I was interested in) and most of the weapons for sale are guns your grandpa would own. Gentleman behind the counter was friendly though. Like other reviews have mentioned, the prices are incredibly high. They had a Saiga-12 clone here that has an MSRP of $199 brand new, and this shop wanted $389 for it. It was new in the box, but no extras were listed with it beyond what came from the factory. There’s maybe a dozen ARs for sale here among the 150+ guns here. When I went they did have a few very interesting guns, but they were just for display and none were for sale except a Tec-9. The only time I’d buy a gun here is if this shop had a gun I couldn’t find anywhere else and I was willing to overpay for it. Otherwise I’d look elsewhere.

All the guns are well over Msrp even if they are used. Anything that might peak you interest is likely a display and not for sale. There’s a reason he doesn’t do Gunbroker or Compete with online sales. He isn’t a bad guy by any means but is unaware of the real market value on firearms.

Bought my first gun from this guy. I later found out how much I overpaid, and didn't even get the gun I paid for. If you aren't in his "circle", he'll screw you as hard as he can, with the knowledge that there's plenty of other dopes to take advantage of. I strongly recommend avoiding for purchases, but if you need info on a gun, get it from him, without buying from him, 'cause as much as disdain as I have for the guy, he knows his firearms.