tpapenfuhs
New member
Hey, all.
I've been following these forums for a while now, along with VCDL and a few other gun/OC/CC forums. My father used to collect guns, and I just recently started going to a local range, as I have found that I enjoy target shooting and other such things, event though I am fairly new to all of this. I have 2 questions for those of you whom are more experienced in this area:
1.) Range - What is a good, decently priced range around here? I have been to Dominion with friends/GF a few times, as that is the only one that I know of around here. As I currently don't have a handgun of my own (working on that one), their range/rental fees seemed to be decently priced for casual users. However, as I am looking to get a handgun of my own soon, I am also looking into getting a membership to one of the local ranges, and I'm curious to know what people's experiences have been, and what is the best value for the money (I am on a bit of a budget, after all).
2.) Sellers - What is a good store/dealer around here for handguns? I've heard a lot about Greentop, but haven't made it out that way myself yet. I am asking because one of the main handguns I am looking about getting is selling for about $200-250 at big box stores (Gander Mtn, Bass Pro, et al), but the same gun at Dominion was $370, and it was the smaller version at that (4.5" barrel rather than 6"). I prefer to shop local and support small business, but a $100+ price difference is a little steep for someone on a budget.
Thanks in advance for any help, and have a great day!
I've been following these forums for a while now, along with VCDL and a few other gun/OC/CC forums. My father used to collect guns, and I just recently started going to a local range, as I have found that I enjoy target shooting and other such things, event though I am fairly new to all of this. I have 2 questions for those of you whom are more experienced in this area:
1.) Range - What is a good, decently priced range around here? I have been to Dominion with friends/GF a few times, as that is the only one that I know of around here. As I currently don't have a handgun of my own (working on that one), their range/rental fees seemed to be decently priced for casual users. However, as I am looking to get a handgun of my own soon, I am also looking into getting a membership to one of the local ranges, and I'm curious to know what people's experiences have been, and what is the best value for the money (I am on a bit of a budget, after all).
2.) Sellers - What is a good store/dealer around here for handguns? I've heard a lot about Greentop, but haven't made it out that way myself yet. I am asking because one of the main handguns I am looking about getting is selling for about $200-250 at big box stores (Gander Mtn, Bass Pro, et al), but the same gun at Dominion was $370, and it was the smaller version at that (4.5" barrel rather than 6"). I prefer to shop local and support small business, but a $100+ price difference is a little steep for someone on a budget.
Thanks in advance for any help, and have a great day!