Are there any proper army surplus stores left in the UK ?

[Graham_S]

While I'm sure Endicotts is a great shop, I prefer to go into a surplus shop and have a rummage
online is ok if you know exactly what you are after, but nothing beats the thrill of discovering that "perfect" piece of kit that you never knew you always needed

 

[bikething]

While I'm sure Endicotts is a great shop, I prefer to go into a surplus shop and have a rummage
online is ok if you know exactly what you are after, but nothing beats the thrill of discovering that "perfect" piece of kit that you never knew you always needed

Endicotts is definately a 'go in and rummage' shop - the website's fairly recent and is a work-in-progress, but they're only a half hour drive from me and very helpful

 

[littlebiglane]

I'll always mention them as they are one of the best if not the best army surplus that I have ever used, Endicott's

Yep - I'll second that. Kevin Endicott is a pro.

 

[Aragorn]

this is a decent one if your in gods country http://www.outdoorsurplus.co.uk/, been going here since i was about 15, still the same people running it, really friendly service. no conection etc etc etc

 

[leon-1]

While I'm sure Endicotts is a great shop, I prefer to go into a surplus shop and have a rummage
online is ok if you know exactly what you are after, but nothing beats the thrill of discovering that "perfect" piece of kit that you never knew you always needed

If you are ever down here mate you'll have to pop in there, Paul and Kev are really good guys. As you say Surplus shops should be a case of a good rummage about sort of place and you get that with Endicott's. If you can't find it then ask, it really wouldn't surprise me if Kev pulled out Alexander the greats battle helm saying something like "well I've only got the one of these, but I have got a number of Julius Ceasar's Toga's out the back, one is in a right terrible state, holes all over it and stained".

 

[David.s]

Appletree man, wheres the one in Glasgow ?

Theres a army shop in the street beside tron theatre( i think, if not its very close) im not sure if its a surplus shop but defonatly army.

 

[happybonzo]

I'll put a plug for Andy at RV Ops
He also has some terrific videos of his products on Youtube. The one for Quickclot is best not viewed just after a meal though

 

[appletree_man]

Appletree man, wheres the one in Glasgow ?

Theres a army shop in the street beside tron theatre( i think, if not its very close) im not sure if its a surplus shop but defonatly army.

Do you mean the Treasure Bunker on King Street ? That's mostly collectors items, badges, WWII helmets, Nazi stuff, etc.

There's Clearwater on old Argyle Street. Adventure1 in Dundas Street is ok but not really a surplus shop, mostly new stuff.

 

[David.s]

Ahh right, might check the other 2 out.

thanks.

 

[Surrey Yeoman]

For those that live in Surrey / North Hampshire, there's "Andy's Armoury" on Beacon Hill Road at Beacon Hill, Hindhead. Small shop stuffed to the rafters with genuine military surplus.

No connection with owner, just bought and sold a few things there over the years.

 

[Greg]

We have a good one in Haverfordwest indoor market for those of you from Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire or Ceredigion. I can't remember its name but its packed to the rafters aswell and the girl who owns it is very helpful if your looking for something in particular, if they don't have it she will do her best to get hold of it for you!
They have a website aswell, I'm at work at the moment but I'll get the name and website address and post it tomorrow.

There is also a pretty good one in the old garage in Sarnau, Ceridigion.

 

[aeromys]

A quick mention of a local one at Aldershot that I have used a lot, inside it always reminds me of the Two Ronnies "fork 'andles" sketch.

http://www.dubora.com/

 

[Shambling Shaman]

We have a good one in Haverfordwest indoor market for those of you from Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire or Ceredigion. I can't remember its name but its packed to the rafters aswell and the girl who owns it is very helpful if your looking for something in particular, if they don't have it she will do her best to get hold of it for you!
They have a website aswell, I'm at work at the moment but I'll get the name and website address and post it tomorrow.

There is also a pretty good one in the old garage in Sarnau, Ceridigion.

Brewers Army Surplus??

 

[happybonzo]

Brewers Army Surplus CLICKY LINKY

 

[Shambling Shaman]

Brewers Army Surplus CLICKY LINKY

Thanks saves me googling

 

[Greg]

Thats the one!

The Website is mostly under construction at the moment by the looks of it though.

 

[Risclean]

There's a list of online shops in this thread -

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21911

Since then I have bought from Luton Army Surplus and Blue n Green, Luton seemed pretty good - good prices and helpful. Blue n Green on the other hand were not very well organised or helpful, personally I wouldn't bother again.

There does seem to be a lot less shops nowadays, there's none in Inverness or Aberdeen for example.

 

[Risclean]

Denbigh Army Surplus - full set of OG PLCE webbing for £25, a bargain.

" Some out of the way Scotish Highland/Isles, Ireland and Non UK Mainland Postal Codes may incur a charge of £14.50" that's one of the highest surcharges I've ever seen - they're taking the ****

 

[Toddy]

In Glasgow, there' s a guy in the Barras runs army surplus, and it can be a rummage go down Moncur Street past Bill's Tool Store and it's on the right just at the entrance to the stalls in the big warehouse. There's another at Blochcairn, go through the main entrance and turn right along the front of the warehouses and he's usually set up along on the left. He had IPK kits last time I was in, 2 for a fiver

Another vote for the Lanark store though.

cheers,
Toddy

 

[Boon]

there is one just on the outskirts of boston, will get the name next time i pass. they do mail order as well. this is the kind of place thats got everything in it you just have to look. even has ww2 aircraft gun turret and a 1960's coms truck outside.

Boon