It's been two years since I got my first tattoo here and this review is way over due! They were very fast in responding to inquiries about pricing and very professional in person! I felt so calm getting my small tattoo on my wrist and they didn't laugh when I almost passed out. The only downside for me is that they are so far away or I would have gotten way more tattoos by now! I plan on going back someday! Read Less

Waited around 2 months to make 2 appointments for a full sleeve. Sent over 5 references with a description of what I was looking for. I got a response that said "Jim will have something really nice and ready for you on the 15th". I was met with 1 stencil of a mandala that was off of one picture I sent. He wanted to free hand a lot of it. What did I send these references for if nothing was going to be put together? He spent no time to actually put my references together and make a sleeve I saved a lot of money to pay for. Apparently getting a sleeve stenciled is too much to ask for and "doesn't work like that". I could see he was getting irritated the minute I asked this to be put on paper first.This guy was completely unprepared and odd in general. You'd think design time would be a factor in a tattoo that would cost that much money/time and be on a customer for life. Not here. Didn't get my deposit back. Good business guys. Read Less

I've been satisfied every time I've gone there. Andy had done two of my biggest tattoos. My mermaid which is 6 years old and my roses are only 2 years old but the colors still looks fresh & bright. He pretty much free handed my roses which is amazing by the way. My brother recommended me here to which I've recommended many others to come here. Definitely best work I've seen in MA. I will be coming back! Read Less

I have been going to this shop pretty much since it opened, in my opinion its one of the best shops period! All the artists are very professional and the work is top notch. Definitely recommend this shop to anyone looking to expand their tattoo collection. Read Less

Gotten inked twice at this shop by 2 different guys. Both did an awesome job and I will definitely be going back for my next one. Everyone is super friendly, the joking around and chatting between customers and the artists makes it really easy to relax during your session Read Less

Took my boyfriend to this place to get a tattoo and it costed 150 for less than an hour and a day later he realized, it wasnt satisfactory to what he asked for, so we went back to ask for a touch up. The artist he had refused to touch it up without a minumum payment of 80 dollars. We went to shamrock tattoo and vertias tattoo in west Hartford CT before, and compared to these places, the customer service was the worst I've experianced. They were exasperated with any request and felt personally attacked, going against the business casual attitude of any given establishment. Their ability to reason with the customer about their dissatisfaction would lead me to tell people not to go there. I am really disappointed in this experience after paying as much as I did for the tattoo. Would not recommend going here. Read Less

Got another awesome tattoo from Jim Fortier. He is extremely professional, helpful, patient, and understands what it is you're looking for. He's great to work! Always pleased when I leave. Thanks again, Jim! Read Less

Andy, is a awesome tattoo artist. I have had a very pleasant tattoo experience at Horseshoes and Hand Grenades every time I've been there. Andy has done all my pets portraits and they are spectacular all 5 of them. I highly recommend going there. Read Less

I was there yesterday to get my second (& last...for me) tattoo. A dear friend, Nancy Stefaniw, recommended this place when I got my first one a couple months ago. Alex was my artist both times. The people are great. Artistry great. I should have had Alex take pic of what he did yesterday so I could post. But I got a lot of compliments@ my gym. A note of how wonderful they are especially for first timers as I was a few mobths ago. When they found out I had eclectic taste in music from classic rock to Mozart to Pitbull to Alice Cooper...one of the guys put on Alice (he had a lot of it) & it played the entire time I was getting it. I was immediately at ease and psyched. Proves you can never be too old to get a tattoo. Thanks especially to Alex. And best of everything with your upcoming wedding! Read Less

Super impressed with the artist who inked my Adore Delano autograph. He 'got it' & gave a damn, & he was super meticulous, looking at photos & examining the lines like a super sleuth, because the marker bled badly. It looks gorgeous! To top it off, he was compassionate enough to squeeze me in, even though he was booked. Thank you, Alex! You rock!!! Read Less

Super impressed with the artist who inked my Adore Delano autograph. He 'got it' & gave a damn, & he was super meticulous, looking at photos & examining the lines like a super sleuth, because the marker bled badly. It looks gorgeous! To top it off, he was compassionate enough to squeeze me in, even though he was booked. Thank you, Alex! You rock!!! Read Less

This shop is one of my favorites by far! I've lived in Florida and all over western MA and I have gotten work done in many different places. Not only does beautiful work come out of here but the staff are all very friendly and know what they are doing. It's a friendly atmosphere and I feel extremely comfortable referring people here, no matter what kind of work they desire. Each artist has their own unique style, and can do everything from classic pieces to portraits and the super natural\industrial. Whatever you may want, you can get it here!  Love it here! Read Less

Not a good experience. My knuckle tattoo is crooked and beyond blown out. The worst case scenario blown out where it looks like I have a broken finger. Ink apparently ran under my knuckle and is now permanently grey/blue all over! I am currently getting this tattoo laser removed. Read Less

I have had two tattoos done here so far.  Both were done by Jeff.  As a tattoo newbie, i was nervous the first time.  But the atmosphere is very laid back, no pressure and they answered all my questions very easily.  The employees are all very friendly.  They work well with each other and are professional but fun at the same time.  Some people came into the shop just to hang out which was cool.  Jeff did an excellent job with both of my tattoos.  I gave him some pictures that i liked for some inspiration and then i came back the next week for the tattoo.  He came up with his own design which we talked about and made some minor adjustments.  After he put the template on my arm, he went to work.  Jeff is very hygienic, artistic and i could not ask for more.I have one tattoo that is now a year old which looks great.  And i got my second tattoo two weeks ago.  I will be going to this place for all my future tattoos. Read Less