Houston H&K Collectors/Shooters

[CapKrk]

Bayou Rifles in Rosharon is/was nice. Haven't been there in awhile but at one time it was nice. Thinking about joining.

http://www.bayourifles.org/jalbum/Ju...res/index.html

[StueyG]

Would also recommend SGA - really nice friendly staff. They are actually adding on to the range and supposed to be able to support larger caliber weapons soon.

[retrodog]

Would also recommend SGA - really nice friendly staff. They are actually adding on to the range and supposed to be able to support larger caliber weapons soon.

If you're talking about Spring Guns & Ammo, they suck. Only lead free ammo allowed, no exposed lead. No rapid fire . No steel case ammo.

I shoot mostly at League City Arms Room. You can shoot almost anything there and full auto. Great owner and staff. They remodeled a Circuit City store so it's got plenty of room. Price was $12 per hour per lane, and now it's $10.

[lightskye]

My preferred Houston shooting ranges are currently Top Gun and The Arms Room (in League City). I live much closer to Top Gun and go there more often.

Top Gun (indoor range)
Pros:
- nice staff
- 15 lanes
- decent ventilation system
- allows rapid-fire
- thicker quality target posters (also wide assortment of targets to choose from)
- 2 sets of bathrooms (1 set features a full shower for men and women)
- one of the few Houston ranges that rents both H&K P30 and Beretta PX4 (Full-size) in both 9mm and .40
Cons:
- target posters hang low (target heads are at chest level)
- does not allow holster draw drills
- $15 + tax hourly range fee (per person)
- high ammo prices (but you can bring your own)

The Arms Room (indoor range)
Pros:
- $10 AFTER tax hourly range fee (per person)
- nice staff
- 15 lanes
- high-tech lane operating equipment (if that matters to anyone)
- best ventilation system
- allows rapid-fire
- allows holster draw drills (after written approval by one of their rangemasters at no extra cost)
- on-site firearms store and gunsmith (3 of them even!)
- open late (9AM to 10PM)
- IDPA events every Mon (5:30PM to 10PM)
Cons:
- bit of a drive (pretty much negates their lower range fees if you live in Houston)
- does not allow shotguns of any kind anymore (blame the guy with the Saiga drum mag who went ballistic with birdshot a few months ago)
- only offers flimsy CHL target posters (made slightly worse because they come rolled up with a rubber band)

I haven't checked out Memorial Shooting Center or Shiloh Shooting Range yet but plan to (BTW, their prices are just as expensive as Top Gun's according to their websites).

I've heard all sorts of bad experiences with American Shooting Centers on Hwy 6/Westheimer but honestly, I think much of that happens because there are few visibility barriers between lanes so you can see everyone's screw-ups and it puts people on edge (ignorance is bliss?). Either way, I don't have any immediate desire to go back there again (mainly because rapid fire is not allowed). Also, I've heard that the Marksman indoor range in Pasadena is okay but unless I hear that their ventilation has greatly improved, I have no desire to check it out neither.

[TX_CLG]

I had my CHL renewal proficiency test today and Memorial. It is an OK indoor range. The targets were moving a bit due to the ventilation system, but nothing too bad. They had a descent selection of rental guns included a HK45C for those that are interested. ($12 + the expensive ammo). Range is short as well.

I used to shoot at American Shooting Center, but haven't been for several years. It was always best to go at lunch time for me as the crowds were low. Negatives to ASC are the firing line on a busy day can get very crowded and being and outdoor range, you have to post your targets at set intervals. While I agree the range masters can be a bit over the top, I believe it is necessary for the safety there when it is crowded. As others have mentioned, it does bring out some interesting crowds. Rather a boring place to shoot, but close to Katy.

[notorious_HK]

Hey all, just wanted to say hi. Been going to Marksman indoor range for awhile, and have had generally good experiences. They allowed me to shoot a 9mm carbine there when I had it (called & asked first).

Need to try the arms room - anybody know if you can shoot centerfire rifles there?

[R4nd0m]

Shooter's Station in Conroe just opened a 100 yard indoor rifle range - but be advised that they have trouble if your bullet sticks to a magnet

Firearms Store and Indoor Shooting Range Conroe, TX

Love Carter's in Spring!