Solware Ltd Reviews 314

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent service, competitive pricing, and high-quality products. Many people highlight the helpful and knowledgeable staff who provide great advice and personalized assistance, often going above and beyond by setting up equipment and offering valuable tips. The delivery service is frequently described as fast, accurate, and well-packaged, ensuring items arrive in excellent condition. However, some customers also noted issues with incorrect or missing items in their orders, and a few experienced delays in delivery. There were also instances where brand new products arrived with minor defects or missing factory-standard accessories, and a small number of people reported difficulties with the company's response when issues were raised.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

t is not often I write reviews, but when you receive service excellence, then it is worth my time. I have been dealing with Solwars Gun Shop for over 7 years and have always received excellent service... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

H&N Baracuda Green .22 Cal 12.96gr. Order delivered quickly, well packed and in excellent condition. Wil... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Communications with the staff at Solware was first class. I couldn't collect my gun for a few weeks and so kept in touch regarding a suitable date and time. Great customer service! The amount of... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional customer service on my first visit to the store. I came to collect an air pistol I saw on line, plus pick up some accessories. At no point did I feel pressured and they in fact saved m... See more

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Company details

  1. Gun Shop

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Solware stock and supply a huge range of Air Rifles, Air Pistols, Shotguns & Firearms as well as ammo and accessories for all your Shooting requirements. We pride ourselves in being 100% honest and will give you the best advise and recommendations so you can make the right decision on products of interest. We are also not here just for the sale but we are hear to look after you with any queries, issues or anything else after the item has been brought.


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

314 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great place with a lot of cool stuff

Great place with a lot of cool stuff! Staff are really friendly and knowledgeable,
Highly recommended will definitely be returning.
Thanks again

October 25, 2025
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Reply from Solware Ltd

hi owen , we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a great company to deal with!

What a great company to deal with. I ordered a RAW TM1000 from them and the whole experience was first class. I will definitely use them again.

March 18, 2026
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Reply from Solware Ltd

Hi Mr Parish, glad we served you wll and you were happy with teh service provided from Solware.Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review, we really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Once again a brilliant.

Once again a brilliant experience at Solware, it appears that nothing is too much trouble for the staff, Alex was again very helpful, stock levels and prices are great.
if you have never tried them you really should.

March 11, 2026
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Reply from Solware Ltd

Hi Robert, thank you for your kind words and thank you for taking the time to leave us your review, we really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good advice

Good advice. Set up the gun and scope then zeroed it for me. Plus other advice on equipment. This was personal service at other companies mail order pricing.
Check out the web site but then phone and chat.

February 23, 2026
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Hi Mr Skidmore, thank you for taking the time to leave us your review, we really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fab gun shop

Fab gun shop, got great service with decent prices, plus just nice not to be treated like a newby returning to the hobby after 30 years… made for a fabulous carefree afternoon of plinking today😎
Will be back…

January 31, 2026
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Reply from Solware Ltd

Hi Ian, thank you for taking the time to leave us your review, we really appreciate it. Glad to have you back in the sport and you know where we are for anything further or advise.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Helpful to sell, hostile to support

Edit - reply;
You said id already come back to the shop? No I hadn't, I've been once to buy and once to return. Secondly the gun was not 6 weeks out at all you're absolutely lying, it was infact less than 25 days from time of purchase to rejecting the gun. Get your information factual before you start publishing lies.
P.s your policy does not and will not ever override consumer law!

The "Helpful" Salesperson (The Sale)
When I first walked into Solware to buy my very first air rifle, the service was great. I was a new shooter, and the salesperson (Alex I believe) was more than happy to take my money (£623). He spent time with me, helped me "understand" the options, and made the whole process feel welcoming while I was a paying customer.

​The Reality (The Problems)
The "helpful" attitude vanished the moment I reported issues. The Remington Mammoth I bought was missing factory-standard accessories (single-shot tray, UNF adapter, and tools), which Hayden admitted via message on the same day—yet I was left waiting weeks for a fix. To make matters worse, the rifle suffered a total mechanical failure and stopped firing after only 10 shots.
​The Attitude & Legal Negligence

When I returned to the shop to exercise my Short-term Right to Reject under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, the attitude was appalling. Hayden dug his heels in, aggressively claiming their "14-day store policy" overrode my 30-day statutory rights for faulty goods—which is factually and legally incorrect. He was dismissive and unhelpful, trying to force me into a manufacturer’s repair rather than the refund I was legally entitled to.

​The Manager's Intervention
The manager only stepped in and "barked" at the staff to give me a refund once I made it clear I would be taking the rifle home to initiate a Chargeback through my bank. Even then, he tried to complain about the lack of original cardboard packaging, despite the law stating it isn't required for faulty returns.

​Conclusion
I left with my refund but a very sour taste in my mouth. This shop is fantastic at taking your money, but they will actively try to ignore consumer law and make you feel "forceful" if you dare to ask for a working product. If you are a new shooter, be very careful—they value "store policy" over the Law of the Land.

January 24, 2026
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Reply from Solware Ltd

Hi, firstly, i would like to point out that the gun was 6 weeks on the day your brought it back which is why logan advised you that it was to late for a refund but would be covered under manufactures warranty. If you had advised him rather than get shirty that you have already been back to the shop and dealth with hayden and have been messaging him it would have been simple so please remember not everyone knows who and what is going on with indivdual customers so supplying all information first would have made this simple. We obide by the laws and look after our customers.;

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb Customer Service

I bought a new air rifle today a HW100X. The service from the guys at Solware was again nothing short of excellent. Setting the rifle up fitting the new mounts and zeroing my scope and finding the correct gun slip for my new rifle. Thank you all I can not praise enough and will most definitely be back

December 31, 2025
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Reply from Solware Ltd

Hi Mr Green, really pleased to hear we served you well and you were happy with your visit to Solware, thank you for taking the time to leavce us your review, we really appreciate it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was seen by Alex today

I was seen by Alex today. I accepted a very fair on my rifle in return for a new Daystate Blackwolf. His manner and confidence was clear to see.
The new rifle was refitted with my own scope and was zeroed free of charge. All in all I was extremely pleased with his service.

December 29, 2025
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Reply from Solware Ltd

Hi Mr Bellett, glad to hear you were pleased with the service received on your visit to Solware and thank you for taking the time to leave us your review, we really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good quality product

Good quality product with good service. Delivery was a bit slow but that was more down to Royal Mail. They answer any enquiries very quickly. Good to deal with.

October 31, 2025
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Reply from Solware Ltd

thankyou for taking the time to leave us a positive review , we appreciate it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trouble-free

Prompt delivery. Just as described. Would be happy to use Solware again. Many thanks.

October 27, 2025
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Reply from Solware Ltd

Thank you for your review, we realy appreciate it.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointing

Sent the wrong knock down targets twice.
Items missing from case of brand new pistol & red dot sight combo.
Brand new rifle arrived with stock loose, as securing cap screws hadn’t been tightened.
Very disappointing.

September 24, 2025
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Reply from Solware Ltd

hi were sorry you have had a bad experience , we do not check every item of stock coming in as we have far to much stock to check every item , we contacted you to confirm targets due to no stock of 1 item you ordered and you confirmed it was ok , we have not had any contact from yourself regarding issues with the items so i apologise we havent been able to rectify any issues you may have had , once again we apologise for any issues ou may have had during your ordering process

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a great place to be.

I went over to Solware Ltd this week for the first time,
what an excellent place, the staff are very knowledgeable, friendly and it appears that nothing is too much trouble. As far as choice and stock levels are concerned you will not be disappointed, I don't think I have ever seen such a selection of equipment in one place. I will be visiting again very soon. With this selection of stock my collection will definitely grow.

October 29, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

H&N Baracuda Green .22 Cal 12.96gr

H&N Baracuda Green .22 Cal 12.96gr. Order delivered quickly, well packed and in excellent condition. Will definitely be using Solware again soon.

October 2, 2025
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Reply from Solware Ltd

Thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic advice from Alex!

Fantastic advice from Alex!

I am coming in new to Practical Shotgun and his wealth of advice was terrific. He was very free with guidance on what to do and how to do it and has set me on the right path.

In suggesting the kind of gun that I might consider as "entry level", he did not push me into buying - and I have not yet done so - but urged me, first, to contact a club and get to know the discipline.

October 17, 2025
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Reply from Solware Ltd

thankyou for taking the time to leave us a review , we appreciate it

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