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<blockquote data-quote="english kanigit" data-source="post: 2628809" data-attributes="member: 4701"><p>Alright, so I stopped in at Wilshire yesterday to check the place out. I also needed to get a rough zero on a new rear iron sight for my SBR as well as function check/zero two new Glock 19s that I put together.</p><p></p><p>First thing in the door: wristbands. Annoying but I can see the need to find any bugs in the system initially. One of the first people that ended up speaking to me after I was inside was one of the proprietors. He was a real pleasure to talk with as we spoke a bit about the range, the business and how things were going. I stopped in to see Steve Hazelwood. He seems ridiculously happy in his new spot and it's great to see that he has some room now.</p><p></p><p>The range counter was unable to actually scan my license to populate the information in their system. I don't know if this is due to my license being from out of state or it's poor condition. I had forgotten that they actually needed to do this as a part of their access control scheme for the range in regards to also serving alcohol in the facility. It was a bit annoying talking with the fellow at the counter about it but not being told the why aspect for scanning my DL. I've been to a lot of ranges in various states and typically the only time I have to relinquish a license is when I'm renting a gun. I don't like the possibility of forgetting that card and leaving it behind. I used the 35yd range for both my pistol work and the bit of rifle I was doing. Total charge was $16 and change as I had my own eyes, ears, ammo and targets. I might suggest that they run a 'tab' system at the range counter or have the option to do so as that really makes it easy for folks to add more targets, get more ammo and buy more product as they run out of what they brought. This works especially well with groups of shooters.</p><p></p><p>Points of note:</p><p>While I had tinted eye-pro I forgot to pack my clears. The range area is well lit but the down range could be a bit better. I was having trouble getting a solid sight picture with black sights on a black target. The range counter hooked me up with a set of clears.</p><p>I brought a sheaf B-8 repair center targets and I'm glad that I did. These are my preferred target for doing basic accuracy work and drills with pistols and carbines from zero to 100yds. They had the usual selection of targets for this area like big silhouettes, the double orange 'basket ball' bullseye targets and some others but nothing simple and small like what I was after. The range staff set me up with an extra set of clippies and an extra target hanger to get these targets to the proper height on the range. </p><p>While I was there a couple of younger fellows took the stall next to me and were playing with what seemed to be a 9mm AR of some nature with a slidefire stock. They were safe, having fun and it was amusing to listen to them. One of the range staff came out to the line with them to make sure they were set up ok and I assume to observe them for safety. </p><p>The range dearly needs rifle racks, either along the back wall or possibly in the stalls.</p><p>The automated carrier system is quite nice but needs either a quick start guide or some pre-programmed options for common distances. Quick references for distance on the range itself for distance like lines on the floor might be handy as well.</p><p></p><p>I got in, got accomplished what I needed to do and left with a minimum of hassle. Employees checked on me while I was perusing the place but they didn't hassle me; they're doing their job and were polite. I also ended up getting a hot pink 'Femme Fatal' Troy AR magazine for $12 and change. It's going to get sent to my ex-GF as a crank gift because she <em>haaaaaaates</em> pink. I liked the layout of the place with lots of wide open space but I do look forward to seeing them add more stock in the form of accessories, cleaning gear, optics, tools, etc. Figuring out how much to put out of each thing vs what sells can be a challenge and it varies a bit from place to place.</p><p></p><p>I strongly prefer to shoot out of doors but I see myself going there periodically to look at their wares, shoot the breeze and possibly function-check or zero something when the OKC Gun Club is covered up for weeks at a time by the cowboy action 'tards taking over the place. It's extremely easy to get to both as far as driving and finding parking. I look forward to seeing how the business matures over the next couple of years as it is a very unique place and I wish them the best. I will be going back.</p><p></p><p>Ek</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="english kanigit, post: 2628809, member: 4701"] Alright, so I stopped in at Wilshire yesterday to check the place out. I also needed to get a rough zero on a new rear iron sight for my SBR as well as function check/zero two new Glock 19s that I put together. First thing in the door: wristbands. Annoying but I can see the need to find any bugs in the system initially. One of the first people that ended up speaking to me after I was inside was one of the proprietors. He was a real pleasure to talk with as we spoke a bit about the range, the business and how things were going. I stopped in to see Steve Hazelwood. He seems ridiculously happy in his new spot and it's great to see that he has some room now. The range counter was unable to actually scan my license to populate the information in their system. I don't know if this is due to my license being from out of state or it's poor condition. I had forgotten that they actually needed to do this as a part of their access control scheme for the range in regards to also serving alcohol in the facility. It was a bit annoying talking with the fellow at the counter about it but not being told the why aspect for scanning my DL. I've been to a lot of ranges in various states and typically the only time I have to relinquish a license is when I'm renting a gun. I don't like the possibility of forgetting that card and leaving it behind. I used the 35yd range for both my pistol work and the bit of rifle I was doing. Total charge was $16 and change as I had my own eyes, ears, ammo and targets. I might suggest that they run a 'tab' system at the range counter or have the option to do so as that really makes it easy for folks to add more targets, get more ammo and buy more product as they run out of what they brought. This works especially well with groups of shooters. Points of note: While I had tinted eye-pro I forgot to pack my clears. The range area is well lit but the down range could be a bit better. I was having trouble getting a solid sight picture with black sights on a black target. The range counter hooked me up with a set of clears. I brought a sheaf B-8 repair center targets and I'm glad that I did. These are my preferred target for doing basic accuracy work and drills with pistols and carbines from zero to 100yds. They had the usual selection of targets for this area like big silhouettes, the double orange 'basket ball' bullseye targets and some others but nothing simple and small like what I was after. The range staff set me up with an extra set of clippies and an extra target hanger to get these targets to the proper height on the range. While I was there a couple of younger fellows took the stall next to me and were playing with what seemed to be a 9mm AR of some nature with a slidefire stock. They were safe, having fun and it was amusing to listen to them. One of the range staff came out to the line with them to make sure they were set up ok and I assume to observe them for safety. The range dearly needs rifle racks, either along the back wall or possibly in the stalls. The automated carrier system is quite nice but needs either a quick start guide or some pre-programmed options for common distances. Quick references for distance on the range itself for distance like lines on the floor might be handy as well. I got in, got accomplished what I needed to do and left with a minimum of hassle. Employees checked on me while I was perusing the place but they didn't hassle me; they're doing their job and were polite. I also ended up getting a hot pink 'Femme Fatal' Troy AR magazine for $12 and change. It's going to get sent to my ex-GF as a crank gift because she [I]haaaaaaates[/I] pink. I liked the layout of the place with lots of wide open space but I do look forward to seeing them add more stock in the form of accessories, cleaning gear, optics, tools, etc. Figuring out how much to put out of each thing vs what sells can be a challenge and it varies a bit from place to place. I strongly prefer to shoot out of doors but I see myself going there periodically to look at their wares, shoot the breeze and possibly function-check or zero something when the OKC Gun Club is covered up for weeks at a time by the cowboy action 'tards taking over the place. It's extremely easy to get to both as far as driving and finding parking. I look forward to seeing how the business matures over the next couple of years as it is a very unique place and I wish them the best. I will be going back. Ek [/QUOTE]
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