Doug B.
Yelp
Chuck's is the gold standard in the north Georgia area for firearms dealers. They generally don't carry "mass market" firearms with the exception of the odd Ruger or Remington. Where they excel is in semi-custom on up. Semi-custom means to me Kimber... then Cooper & Dakota on up to the sky is the limit full on custom and collectors pieces. And they are in stock too! If they don't have it they will order it for you...as they have done for me in the past.
They are to my knowledge the only Cooper rifle dealer in North Georgia, and the only one that has an annual Cooper "trunk show" - where the folks from Cooper show off their best in class work. Yes, I'm high on Cooper rifles. The one I own regularly prints three shot groups of 0.12" at 100 yards!
As far as smooth bores go I get lost in the world of Beretta which is all my budget can take. But here at Chuck's that is the entry point.
The staff here is about as good as it can get, highly knowledgable, and well experienced with the fine equipment they sell. Going to Africa, Alaska, or some other exotic destination; or going to south Georgia to shoot hogs; or just to the range to punch holes in paper, they have the "best in class" tools for you.
With a big comfy sofa in the back of the sales store, it can be a great place to go on a Saturday morning to exchange some "testosterone tales". As for the fairer sex, have 100% faith that you will be treated with the same courtesy and respect as any male customers. Neophytes too, go in with an open mind, and ask tons of questions. You will enjoy the best sales experience of any firearms dealer I have found.
The ambiance of the store is greatly enhanced by the numerous "eclectic collectibles" that are the personal property of the store's owner "Jack". Old tin signs, posters, and the coolest collection of "face jugs" abound -
And the parking; it's free, and it's in Buckhead.
So why not five stars... Simple no gunsmith. Sure, rents in Buckhead are at a premium, and therefore so is space. And yes some of the chemicals and processes (like bluing or color case hardening) have some fairly noxious odors; I am measuring against the ideal. (I am old enough to remember the original Abercrombie & Fitch in Manhattan with the amazing gunsmiths of Griffin & Howe on premise)