02-28-2019, 12:11 PM
Well my 21st birthday present to myself was delivered.
Got an M9A1 from ArmsUnlimited (seemed to be the best price for a new example with 3 mags)
Picked up 1000rds of Winchester with ammo cans from SGammo (Where do you get your bulk ammo?)
Got some Walkers electronic ears, and generic eyes (Tried Decibullz but they didn't block much out)
Grabbed a Hks mag loader, cleaning kit, and Hoppes cleaner/oil/grease, as well as a SmartMat
Now I need to get some practice> I think most of the ranges around here are bring your own target but correct me if I'm wrong. If that's the case, then do y'all have any recommendations for target stands that are portable enough to fit in my car (Boxster)? I hope some ranges will have stands already but I want to be prepared.
Looks like the best bet is to join a club that will allow yearly access with a membership fee. Are any of you part of one of these clubs or have experience with them? Stonewall looks like they are full 24/7 because of the limited membership. I also found Glorious Twelfth, Shenandale Gun Club, Blue Ridge Shooters, and Hite Hollow.
My ideal situation would be to pay little to nothing to go use a range, so what are some options around here or in Northern VA? I'm used to paying like $30 an hour to use ranges in Loudoun which just seems ridiculous to me.
Got an M9A1 from ArmsUnlimited (seemed to be the best price for a new example with 3 mags)
Picked up 1000rds of Winchester with ammo cans from SGammo (Where do you get your bulk ammo?)
Got some Walkers electronic ears, and generic eyes (Tried Decibullz but they didn't block much out)
Grabbed a Hks mag loader, cleaning kit, and Hoppes cleaner/oil/grease, as well as a SmartMat
Now I need to get some practice> I think most of the ranges around here are bring your own target but correct me if I'm wrong. If that's the case, then do y'all have any recommendations for target stands that are portable enough to fit in my car (Boxster)? I hope some ranges will have stands already but I want to be prepared.
Looks like the best bet is to join a club that will allow yearly access with a membership fee. Are any of you part of one of these clubs or have experience with them? Stonewall looks like they are full 24/7 because of the limited membership. I also found Glorious Twelfth, Shenandale Gun Club, Blue Ridge Shooters, and Hite Hollow.
My ideal situation would be to pay little to nothing to go use a range, so what are some options around here or in Northern VA? I'm used to paying like $30 an hour to use ranges in Loudoun which just seems ridiculous to me.
Current:
13' E92 M3 Comp | 05' Yahama R6 | 95' E36 M3
Past:
14' BMW 335xi GT | 06' Porsche Boxster S | 15' Jeep Grand Cherokee | 84' BMW 733i | 85' Honda Shadow VT700 | 06' Acura TL