What do y'all think of Wilshire Gun?

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Okie1907

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Wilshire Gun has become my go-to range, and I'm a member. I like the vibe, the well ventilated ranges, the quality cafe, and the ability to enjoy a Knob Creek on the rocks after a shooting session. Very civilized. Good drink prices, considering the pours.

I have bought guns there. Nice selection of SIGs. You can usually find Smith & Wessons cheaper at H&H, and most guns cheaper at Big Boy's. I try to spread my (infrequent) gun buying among the 3 local ranges I like, as a way to reward them each for their different strengths. WG for facilities, cafe, and convenience. Big Boy's for low prices, and for their willingness to make you a decent cash offer for used firearms. H&H for selection, its knife counter, and its traditional centrality to the shooting community in central OK.

ETA: I have to admit I rarely shoot at H&H anymore because the ventilation and climate control at Wilshire Gun seem so superior. Also, I have never run up against the hour time limit at Wilshire Gun -- I am usually satisfied with an indoor practice session after 45 minutes. It might be annoying if you took a group or planned an extended shooting outing.
I don't think they enforce the hour time limit unless it's super busy. They typically run your card before you shoot so I don't think there is one most of the time.
 

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The range is nice and the cafe has good food. The girls are friendly.

The salesmen need some work though. I went in a few months back, looking to spend some tax return money on a new rifle. I'm the type that likes his customer service and a good conversation. I hinted at 3 different salesmen that I was looking to buy a firearm that day, but needed a little coaxing. They pretty much blew me off and said something to the effect of "lemme know when you decide".

So I took my money to H&H, where the salesman talked over and showed me 4 different guns. I picked out the one I liked and made the purchase. Show some interest in your customers, and they are more likely to give you money.
 

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Coming from Northern Virginia, I was spoiled with the NRA range and the new Elite Shooting Sports facility. Wilshire seems a bit tight in the lanes, and they can be quite busy (certainly not their fault). The cafe is nice. Prices seem a bit high on guns/accessories. The folks in the Class III room have been quite helpful in the past, and I would spend more there vs. buying on the internet because of it.
 

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You must have your own private range; I try to support my LGS/Range so they will stay open so I can go there to shoot!


I'm a member of the OKC gun club and only live 8 miles away. So, no I don't use any of the indoor ranges. But I still buy guns and ammo. It is just all online due to better prices.

I do still buy at gun shows. But brick and mortar places just ask too much. It is a different economy than it was 25 years ago.
 

druryj

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I'm a member of the OKC gun club and only live 8 miles away. So, no I don't use any of the indoor ranges. But I still buy guns and ammo. It is just all online due to better prices.

I do still buy at gun shows. But brick and mortar places just ask too much. It is a different economy than it was 25 years ago.

I'd love to be a member there but it's like 45 mins from my house. Never been there but I hear it's awful nice.


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