What happened to Wild West Guns (Alaska)

[86er]

Last I knew Jim West was opening a store in Las Vegas and trying to produce his own rifle in-house. Now, their web-site doesnt work and nobody answers the phone. What happened?

[Old Ironsights]

They filmed a "reality" show not long ago at the AK shop. Could be they got overloaded and are having to set some new things up.

Otherwise, I dunno.

[3leggedturtle]

The crediters turned him down for a loan to produce the rifles in Alaska. Said it was too expensive and risky up there. Last nite in the season finale he was going to make an announcement on what was going on, of course it ended w/out him saying. But rumor is he's gonna close shop in Anchorage, and move everything to his Las Vegas store, where he can get rifles made there cheaper.

[RIHMFIRE]

I guess last nights episode....ended in "to be continued"
and they are probably swamped with hits...and calls

[3leggedturtle]

I guess last nights episode....ended in "to be continued"
and they are probably swamped with hits...and calls

Shades of " Who Shot J.R. " episode.

[Chuck 100 yd]

I saw that one coming!! Wait till next year!!
Supposedly there is more on the web. they gave out the address last night where to look but I did not catch it. One of my favorite shows on TV.

[w30wcf]

http://m.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/wild-west-alaska

[Marlin32]

My last email from them was in Mid to late October. The address in the signature was Las Vegas. Haven't tried them for awhile, but hope he is still in business somewhere, after I get through with Elk season this fall, I may have a project or two to discuss further with him.

[66GTO]

All I know is, I tune in the show to watch Phred (be still my heart)

[cas]

I'm pretty sure I saw them at the Shot Show in Jan.

[Nate Kiowa Jones]

I talked to the Las Vegas Shop last week.

[Old Ironsights]

The crediters turned him down for a loan to produce the rifles in Alaska. Said it was too expensive and risky up there. Last nite in the season finale he was going to make an announcement on what was going on, of course it ended w/out him saying. But rumor is he's gonna close shop in Anchorage, and move everything to his Las Vegas store, where he can get rifles made there cheaper.

That would seriously suck, since back in the day Jim's place was the only "Serious" (vs. "stocking") gunshop in the Anchorage area.
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[RIHMFIRE]

I'm pretty sure I saw them at the Shot Show in Jan.

they were there...saw the video for the copilot

[Gihon]

Went to www.wildwestguns.com and they show addresses and maps for both Alaska and Las Vegas. Appears as though they expanded without closing the original shop.

[Lassiter]

All I know is, I tune in the show to watch Phred (be still my heart)

I love me some Phred!!

[3leggedturtle]

All I know is, I tune in the show to watch Phred (be still my heart)

They mentioned Phred has a boyfriend she likes to go play "paintball warrior" with. Hope this don't hurt yer heart too much.

[RIHMFIRE]

All i know is.......
I want a co-pilot.....457 magnum
souped up 45-70...

[41 Redhawk]

souped up 45-70...

I thought that was a 444 Marlin!

PS: From what I gather their website was down from early/mid March to apparently yesterday

[GonnePhishin]

I thought Jim West was a Secret Service Agent?

[rjohns94]

They are on my saved searches on gunbroker. They are selling used firearms on there as always. Last rifle I had done there they told me they were opening a second shop in Vegas. They have my money on another rifle so I feel comfortable they are still in business.

[RIHMFIRE]

was on their site yesterday....
copilot is 2 grand.....hmmmmm

honey....can i have........whack!

[rjohns94]

Add the Kevlar stock for another $800.