Whos from St. Louis?

jjtroutbum · 01-24-2008, 15:42

Hello just found this sight the other night and this fourm today. I tried a search for St. Louis but nothing came up so I figured a New thread with the Lou in the title might help get a few more locals pointed this direction.

I am actually from Fenton but most people don't know where the heck that is so put St. Louis under location.

Who's out there? Where do you shoot? What do you shoot? Any body love a area shop so much that they stay away for fear of being armed and broke?...lol

JJ

epsylum · 01-24-2008, 15:58

I was only born there. I am in Indianapolis right now.

Sorry if I was no help (you got a free bump out of it at least

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GlockRik · 01-24-2008, 17:03

Shoot at Arnold Rifle and Pistol Club, there is a match (IDPA, USPSA, Steel) just about every weekend, Top Gun in Imperial is a good shop with an indoor range.

Best, Rik

allanteman · 01-24-2008, 19:15

I live in the STL area and shoot at the Henges Range at I44 & Antire Road. I'm into C&R stuff and other military rifles, but for anything new, I go to Mike's Guns in St. Charles, Top Guns in Imperial, or MidAmerica Arms in Affton.

The Missouri board on AR15 .com is a pretty active. Check it out sometime.

Easterbrook · 01-24-2008, 19:40

I recently moved to the St.Louis area. Unfortunately, I have not yet been able to get to a range.

For gun shops, I've heard good things about both Mike's Guns and Top Guns. I haven't had the chance to go to either though, but plan to pick up a new rifle soon (I can't buy handguns here as I'm not yet a MO resident).

krackerd62 · 01-25-2008, 06:07

why cant i reply on forum

Ashton · 03-18-2009, 09:23

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Originally Posted by allanteman

I live in the STL area and shoot at the Henges Range at I44 & Antire Road. I'm into C&R stuff and other military rifles, but for anything new, I go to Mike's Guns in St. Charles, Top Guns in Imperial, or MidAmerica Arms in Affton.

The Missouri board on AR15 .com is a pretty active. Check it out sometime.

Henges rocks and is not far from where I work - great, inexpensive outdoor facility - 50 cal is prohibited - it sets off the trap/skeet electronics. http://mdc.mo.gov/areas/ranges/henges/ - another Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) range is not much farther down the road http://mdc.mo.gov/areas/ranges/busch/ similar setup - good, cheap, well-run fun!. Top Gun in Imperial (short trip down 55) is clean and well run. Bull's Eye in the city is, erm in the city, but staffed well - I live in the city so it's very convenient. The Bellville (IL) Gun Club is OK - strike one - it's in IL. But they shoot IDPA style matches "Fight Night" weeekly IIRC. Benchrest Gun Club is a bit of a haul out 70 past Wentzville but take a look at their impressive schedule of events! http://www.shootingstl.com/schedule.htm

Wally Worlds are plentiful and ball supply has been OK (not as bad as some areas). There's a Cabela's near St. Charles if you like the big box thing and a Bass Pro a bit farther out.

FYI - Mid America (OK stock and prices BUT good staff) just moved to a bigger shop at Gravois and Heege - a little closer to town.

Welcome to the 'Lou - beware the provel pizza - UGH!

Boot Stomper · 12-28-2010, 17:56

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Originally Posted by GlockRik

Shoot at Arnold Rifle and Pistol Club, there is a match (IDPA, USPSA, Steel) just about every weekend, Top Gun in Imperial is a good shop with an indoor range.

Best, Rik

I was out at Top Gun a while back. It is a nice place. Hope they get their range up soon after the fire.

Boot Stomper · 12-28-2010, 17:57

Grew up in St. Louis. Live in the Metro East now.

dagrimes65 · 01-01-2011, 15:34

Grew up in St. Louis now I live in Warrenton...Oh and I just purchased a Glock 23 L.E. for off duty carry.

Rockchucker · 01-25-2008, 13:03

im from north county. i shoot everywhere. i shop at nassau sporting goods in st chuck

jjtroutbum · 02-01-2008, 02:10

Good to know there are a few others around the area. As far as my self I have Been too most all mentioned and one not Denny Dennis. Have also been too or shot at most places mentioned.

Rik you should tell me a little bit more about the club you shoot at. Sounds interesting.

As for where I shoot well there is this little place my buddy owns. "Down by the river." lol

Most the range folks just don't seem to understand or enjoy the sound of 45cal double taps or emptying clips on pumpkins, or watermelons. Last time it was scraped computer monitors.

Postal · 02-02-2008, 21:47

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Originally Posted by jjtroutbum

Most the range folks just don't seem to understand or enjoy the sound of 45cal double taps or emptying clips on pumpkins, or watermelons. Last time it was scraped computer monitors.

Pumkins are the best.Private property is the best place to shoot.you make your own rules.

4095fanatic · 02-10-2008, 09:00

Tower Grove area of STL, just got a membership to BullsEye range. Kinda small... only ten lanes so usually there's a bit of a wait, and you're restricted to 1 hour on weekends, but other than that nice place and good people.

Reb 56 · 02-12-2008, 13:22

Hi I just moved to Fenton Mo. from Texas looking for a good outdoor pistol and rifle
in the area.
Thanks

Reb 56 · 02-12-2008, 13:26

Sorry I meant pistol and rifle range

jjtroutbum · 02-12-2008, 13:33

Hi Robert I would go over to henges its close. Its at 44 and antire and operated by the conservation dept.

http://mdc.mo.gov/areas/ranges/henges/

Reb 56 · 02-12-2008, 20:06

Thanks for the info went to Henges last fall,nice range but alot of rules such as slow fire only. Not much fun with AR or similar rifles. Looking For something less formal. I shoot pistols at Top Gun in winter. Prefer out doors in summer.

Reb 56 · 02-13-2008, 16:55

Rik wonder if you could give me contact info on Arnold Rifle & Pistol range and location. thanks Reb 56

GlockRik · 02-13-2008, 17:43

IDPA match this weekend if you shoot IDPA.

http://www.arnoldgunclub.org/

Best, Rik

Reb 56 · 02-13-2008, 18:16

Thanks Rik I think I will come down Sat. AM to see about joining.

jjtroutbum · 03-30-2008, 07:33

There is actually one going on in St. Chuck yesterday and today.

http://www.gclastl.org/gunshow.html

GeoGuy · 04-02-2008, 10:00

There's a show at the Belle Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville, IL pretty often. It's a big show with a lot going on. I don't see any on the calendar right now, but keep checking back. http://www.bcfairgrounds.net/

Oh...I just saw... from looking at the link supplied by jjtroutbum, you can see all of the shows listed in Belleville.

Perfection · 04-09-2008, 20:55

New guy here in St Charles, looking to pick up my first Glock, still undecided on 9mm or 40, but absolutely compact or subcompact. Maybe the single stack 45. Agree the state ranges are boring, going to look into gun clubs. Ive been in Mike's guns once, but they didnt seem too eager to serve, maybe I was too young looking, and I didnt see a great selection at Nassau, any other close places to check. Looking forward to the next show, missed the big one here a couple weeks ago.

Reb 56 · 04-17-2008, 09:25

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Originally Posted by Perfection

New guy here in St Charles, looking to pick up my first Glock, still undecided on 9mm or 40, but absolutely compact or subcompact. Maybe the single stack 45. Agree the state ranges are boring, going to look into gun clubs. Ive been in Mike's guns once, but they didnt seem too eager to serve, maybe I was too young looking, and I didnt see a great selection at Nassau, any other close places to check. Looking forward to the next show, missed the big one here a couple weeks ago.

Check out G26 have one and love it. I know it's a long drive but Top Gun in Imperial has large selection. Rental guns to try out on their range.