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While at the Tanner Gun Show I saw this huge banner for a "Centennial Gun Club".
Its not yet built. But they're trying to raise interest and membership.
Very interested as it would be very close to my house.
Was wondering if anyone had info about it? Heard anything about it? Thoughts?
TIA!
Also interested I'll see what I can find
A quick google found this but not much else
http://www.centennialgunclub.com/aboutus.html
tonantius
05-10-2010, 14:37
I did the impulse buy and joined. The initiation fee was ~$140 and it is $30 per month when it opens. This is a club house, millionaire-style club. It is like Scottsdale, Arizona club complete with machine gun rentals. That is why I joined.
OgenRwot
05-10-2010, 16:04
God I hope it's not too much like Scottsdale Gun Club. A lot of folks in there are real pricks...mostly because they have a lot of money. Trust me I know, I live there.
patrick0685
05-10-2010, 23:02
ya, im pretty interested too, would love some more info and maybe to see a hole in the ground were its going to be.
TriggerHappy
05-12-2010, 10:30
+1 I'm in Patrick's boat. I have a friend that put the $$ down and joined. I am curious to see some progress first.
RANGERRON72
05-13-2010, 16:17
www.centennialgunclub.com (http://www.centennialgunclub.com)
Best way to keep up is to let them have an email address on you. They have been collecting as many as we can, and as major milestones are made, we will blast out info to our friends and contacts.
I live in Parker, I am an Army Reserve guy who is mostly a competitive service rifle shooter, an old service pistol shooter, with an Infantry and SF background. Heck, I will shoot anything.
And on the comment on Scottsdale Gun Club, hopefully they are a much nicer group of dedicated shooters!!
Keep in touch.
Looks like a high end facility... BIG MONEY.
Sounds great. Where will this place be located?
I believe like Arapahoe Rd and Peoria or Potomac...There abouts.
I'm still interested but I too would like to see some progress on the actual facility....
Pink Lady
06-08-2010, 06:09
I talked to them at Tanner this past weekend. They talk a good talk but they haven't broken ground yet. The problem is that if they have not received the proper approval from the city, they may never open. Also, they say they are the largest indoor shooting range with 26 lanes, Scottsdale Gun Club has 32. The artist renderings and the "live" pictures do have a strong resemblance to Scottsdale.
theGinsue
06-08-2010, 07:56
Hey Pink Lady. Welcome to the site!
Please start yourself a thread under the New Member Sign In Forum (http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=97) and introduce yourself.
BTW: Thanks for the info on the Centennial Gun Club (CGC).
Any recent updates on this one? It would be great since it's right down the road.
I got an invite to bid on the electrical on it. Blueprints in hand.
Looks cool, since they didn't explicitly restrict steel-cased ammo and they allow you to shoot .50BMG, though .50 at 25yds might be a bit intense. =P
akumadiavolo
09-20-2011, 09:08
This is very tempting since it is right down the road from me, but a little scary since I am afraid if the whole thing got canned they might run away with my money.
Plus it's a little more pricey than Ben Lomond which is the club I am currently looking at joining.
Looks like this was coming along as expected...
Glad I didn't join :)
Singlestack
10-15-2011, 05:47
How far along in construction are they? Should be opened by now....
Singlestack
patrick0685
10-15-2011, 09:24
How far along in construction are they? Should be opened by now....
Singlestack
i drive by there just about ever day and havent seen anything
SideShow Bob
10-15-2011, 17:49
Been going on a year or so and still no dirt disturbed. And looks like their preconstruction membership for the basic has come down some since they first started showing up at the Tanner shows. Makes me wonder if things are getting desperate...
I keep a close eye on what Paul Donohue has to say on Facebook. They have a FB page and he posts regularly on "hopes" of progress. I was excited to join myself as this would be close to home...but, there is much concern as to whether this project will ever break ground. So I will hold onto my $$$ until I see some real forward progression. Best of luck.
Interestingly (to me at least), their facebook page is now a "closed group" and only members can see the posts there. I know it used to be accessible to non-members.
About 9 months ago I signed up on their webpage to be kept updated and have never received a thing.
I also sent some questions to them several months ago, asking for some info before I paid any money. Asked a few questions about permit status and so on. Never got a response.
leatherneck448
10-20-2011, 22:06
Hmmmm.......
non-refunded year old memberships, outlandish plans for the next incredible new facility, stagnant website, unresponsive "staff", a disconnected phone line with a full mailbox, etc., etc.....
looks like this is going the way of all the other "great new ranges" that were coming soon to this area... (i.e. Prairie Arms indoor range, Castle Rock indoor range)
Sad to say but it looks like the guys who paid for membership are SOL at this point.
lowbeyond
10-26-2011, 17:15
unless things turn around...looks like i am out $173.50 [Bang] [Rant1]
so far:
[AR15] centennial gun club [M2]
mikeh1911
10-27-2011, 22:40
I just went to the Centennial Gun Club FB page and saw some pic posted today on the construction of the new range.
Their web page claims 28 lanes. The prints I seen didn't show 28 lanes. I ended up not bidding it.
lowbeyond
10-28-2011, 11:19
i went to their addr lilke 2 wks ago and i didn't see anything. i don't do face book.. so would you mind posting the pict ?
I'm going to try and drive by tomorrow and see what's there.
Drove by this afternoon where I think it is. Nothing yet. Maybe I was off a block though
I was having my car wrenched on so I had some time to kill and went by the Centennial Gun shop today. Nice place but HOLY HELL the prices were completely insane. They were wanting 20-30% over MSRP for most of their stuff. $50 bucks each for PMAGs! I actually thought I was misreading the labels/stickers.
Then the guy behind the counter showed me a TRG-22 that had obvious excessive handling wear with rust in the barrel crown and was priced 30% over retail/MSRP - he looked me straight in the eye and said "This is a thousand dollars less than you can buy it anywhere else". He went on to tell me that it had "maybe an ounce or an ounce and a half trigger pull".
I about cried I laughed so hard. Anyone that shops at that place is sucker flat out.
$50.00 for a PMAG??? When did Magpul start making titanium magazines?
Yeah, I stopped by there once to sniff it out. Won't be going back.
Yeah, I can NOT believe the prices on their firearms!!!! I thought Gander Mountain was high, but this place makes Gander Moutain look like Walmart!
SCAR16L going for 2999.99!
One of the brick and mortar places had it for 2499.99...
I saw they were having a 10% off firearms sale for the 4th... Geez, that makes it ALMOST competitive...
ruthabagah
07-02-2012, 19:44
Yeah, I can NOT believe the prices on their firearms!!!! I thought Gander Mountain was high, but this place makes Gander Moutain look like Walmart!
SCAR16L going for 2999.99!
One of the brick and mortar places had it for 2499.99...
I saw they were having a 10% off firearms sale for the 4th... Geez, that makes it ALMOST competitive...
Yeah. And guess what? They dropped some of their prices like 2 month ago!! But they are still insanely expensive.
dubseven
07-29-2012, 22:43
Haven't really looked at firearms prices, but the range is very nice/clean, and the range master was very knowledgeable, and took a lot of time to answer our questions and give us pointers. Will be going back.
So it is built or do you mean a different place altogether.
Stopped by and prices for merchandise seems fair. Most stuff is the same online like 5.11 pants, magpul, comptac holsters (best holsters and no one local carries them). The only disadvantage is tax but I'll pay that just to be able to touch something. Firearm prices seem high and both times I've been during 2-4 weekdays there were a few people on the range. There are a lot of staff working there, 3 behind gun counter, 1 working the range check-in, 1 in merchandise and member info.
Very clean and no one was rude to me.
zzzippper
08-28-2012, 17:48
I checked out their site. $273 to join (half price right now); okay. But then $54 a month for a couple to stay in? No thanks.
james_bond_007
08-28-2012, 21:35
I checked out their site. $273 to join (half price right now); okay. But then $54 a month for a couple to stay in? No thanks.
(I'm not trying to derail this thread to a "TriggerTime Thread", just giving a price comparison)
These monthly rates seem in line with TriggerTime ($60/mo). Compared to the TriggerTime membership fee of $600, this is a bargain (At the regular price of 2x$273=$546, it is in line).
http://www.triggertimegunclub.com/the-club/memberships/couples
Both of these being fairly new, modern, and very nice ranges.
One will have to judge for themselves whether the fees are worth the benefits...
Rooskibar03
08-28-2012, 23:01
Hell that makes the annual fee of 349 with no monthly @ BluCore seem like a great deal.
(I'm not trying to derail this thread to a "TriggerTime Thread", just giving a price comparison)
These monthly rates seem in line with TriggerTime ($60/mo). Compared to the TriggerTime membership fee of $600, this is a bargain (At the regular price of 2x$273=$546, it is in line).
http://www.triggertimegunclub.com/the-club/memberships/couples
Both of these being fairly new, modern, and very nice ranges.
One will have to judge for themselves whether the fees are worth the benefits...
james_bond_007
08-28-2012, 23:27
Hell that makes the annual fee of 349 with no monthly @ BluCore seem like a great deal.
Keep in mind the prices listed were for 2 memberships (COUPLES).
Blucore is $0.00 1-time & $49.08/mo ($589.00/yr) for 2.
Singles prices are
Range...........1-Time Fee.....Monthly......Reference
Centennial...... 173.50............29.95.......http://www.centennialgunclub.com/centennial-colorado-gun-club-packages
TriggerTime......350.00............32.00......http ://www.triggertimegunclub.com/the-club/memberships/personal
Bluecore.............0.00............29.08*....htt p://www.blucoreshootingcenter.com/l-8-belong.aspx
* 349/yr/(12 mo/yr) = 29.08/mo
KevDen2005
08-29-2012, 10:12
Stopped in the other day to check it out. I would maybe join but I would to spend a lot more time on the range (not necessarily a bad thing) to make that monthly rate for me and my wife worth it. Their prices need to come down a bit.
james_bond_007
08-29-2012, 16:01
Did some checking on MEMBERSHIP TRANSFERS.
TriggerTime's memberships ARE transferable, for $50.00
Centennial's are NOT.
Both indicate they are willing to look at case-by-case issues and help out, if they can.
stevelkinevil
08-29-2012, 21:44
Guys Im seeing some misinformation here.
Memberships untill groundbreaking on the larger club are $173.50 for an individual and $30 a month, the 173.50 is a ONE time fee, not yearly. It also gets you 5% on some ammo and specials, some guest passes, a couple free rentals ect...
(also the P-mags are like $18, not $50)
james_bond_007
08-29-2012, 21:54
Guys Im seeing some misinformation here.
Memberships untill groundbreaking on the larger club are $173.50 for an individual and $30 a month, the 173.50 is a ONE time fee, not yearly. It also gets you 5% on some ammo and specials, some guest passes, a couple free rentals ect...
(also the P-mags are like $18, not $50)
This post http://www.ar-15.co/forums/showpost.php?p=603264&postcount=41 seems to already say much of what you report as misinformation.
stevelkinevil
09-01-2012, 17:48
This post http://www.ar-15.co/forums/showpost.php?p=603264&postcount=41 seems to already say much of what you report as misinformation.
I was refering specifically to the one that said the 173.50 was a yearly fee and the one that said P-mags were $50
There is a place near Arapahoe and Peoria in the Tech Center called Centennial Gun Store. I went in there over lunch the other day to look around. They have some AR stuff and mostly domestic guns (Smith, Springfield, Glock, Kahr). The range is something like 21 yards. The only ammo restriction is no steel core stuff or black powder stuff. You can shoot rifles on the range, and they even have an AR rifle to rent. $18 per hour for range and they recommend you call ahead for a spot, even during the week.
I haven't shot there or anything, and couldn't find another review. One thing I liked, was that they had a bunch of Comp-Tac Mtac holsters in stock, and even have the standard 1.5" black clips in stock as well.
I plan on shooting there over lunch someday, and will report back when I do. Anyone else ever been there? It has been so long since I've bought a gun, and I have so few guns, that I really couldn't tell you about their prices. I just assume all retail places are more than I want to pay.
Stu you work over in thy area? If so lets grab lunch.. I'm just a few mins from there
dwalker460
09-19-2012, 22:38
I called them today for some .300blk ammo, but they apparently dont carry it.
sneakerd
09-20-2012, 08:16
I have not been there, but am told that their prices for firearms are at or above MSRP. Not necessary to pay MSRP in today's market. There are other places to go with much better prices.
I haven't shot there or anything, and couldn't find another review.
www.ar-15.co/forums/showthread.php?t=22938
Repost police.. sheesh. ;)
buckeye4rnr
10-17-2012, 15:02
I checked it out last night, decent place. They're breaking ground on the new structure next week and expect 6-9 months for it to be completed.
I think I'm going to join.
I stopped by there last week for a few minutes just to eyeball the place. The lady at the counter mentioned the new range being built soon next door. Nice retail space. The facility is clean and new, and doesn't look anything like the The Firing Line, The Shootist, or Silver Bullet. The prices are a bit north of those establishments as well. Start up costs for this type of business must be outrageous.
Great-Kazoo
10-17-2012, 18:29
I stopped by there last week for a few minutes just to eyeball the place. The lady at the counter mentioned the new range being built soon next door. Nice retail space. The facility is clean and new, and doesn't look anything like the The Firing Line, The Shootist, or Silver Bullet. The prices are a bit north of those establishments as well. Start up costs for this type of business must be outrageous.
The insurance + lead testing for all employees every 6 months? Air filtration systems, spent lead disposal,bullet back stops, dust / air handlers down range, insurance, insurance, insurance. All adds up real quick.
This is why indoor ranges operate like health clubs, pay up front and or monthly automatic withdrawal from your bank account. Shooting or not they get paid on time, every time.
They have some AR stuff and mostly domestic guns (Smith, Springfield, Glock, Kahr).
Straying off topic a bit. I have been away from Glock handguns for a while now, but when did they start making them in the United States?
Straying off topic a bit. I have been away from Glock handguns for a while now, but when did they start making them in the United States?
I've got nothing.
I think that is why Byte moved to Georgia. Don't you remember him being a Glock fanboy [ROFL1]
When I checked into them, 8 months ago or so, you could go 1 time on the hourly rate and then had to become a member to use the range again. At least that's what I was told.
dubseven
11-04-2012, 08:36
I've been to CGC a few times now. Staff is friendly and helpful, and the range has great ventilation. Probably not the cheapest place in town, but I enjoy the cleanliness and overall atmosphere. The range master has always been very friendly, and taking plenty of time to answer all my stupid questions.
Thanks for pointing these things out. It gave me real pause to think. I was amazed at how much they're asking for membership, initial fee, monthly... but yeah, I can imagine a new building with all those things must cost a bunch and the up-keep. I know they were also trying for that "country club" feel too and not just a place to shoot...
Wife wants us to join. I'm not sure. I'm not real big on "Target" shooting. Prefer more action like IPSC and 3 gun...
The insurance + lead testing for all employees every 6 months? Air filtration systems, spent lead disposal,bullet back stops, dust / air handlers down range, insurance, insurance, insurance. All adds up real quick.
This is why indoor ranges operate like health clubs, pay up front and or monthly automatic withdrawal from your bank account. Shooting or not they get paid on time, every time.
I have been looking into joining here, just wanting to make sure the fees for a family membership would be worth it.
I joined when the store and the small range first opened. I've since "suspended" my membership until they get the main facility opened. The range is nice and well ventillated, the people are friendly, but I still feel like I was mislead. Because they've sold so many memberships, it's difficult to get in on a spur of the moment basis. They were very nice to let me put my membership on hold, and I appreciate that, but I'm pretty impatient for them to get the main range open. CGC is worth the $$, just not until the main range is done, and they've not even broken ground on it.
It's clean... The range equipment is newer (and works). The people aren't unfriendly. Gun prices are high (prob why they have so much in stock). But it's 7 min away from the house, so I think I'm signing up.
Oh! And the range reservations can be done online!!
Anyone a regular here?
I've been a member for a while. They have some weird rules (refused transfer from grtactical) but the range is nice. They are also building another range so shouldn't be as crowded.
You still CANNOT book online. Link takes you to the phone number.
Signed up, said what the heck, it'll make me shoot more.
I successfully logged into https://secure.ezfacility.com/TMSSelfService/default.aspx and set up some time for next Saturday. And a couple of mornings during the week.
Shoot em' if you got em'
I am thinking of joining. My wife won't go that often and was thinking of getting the Individual Plan with the 6 passes for her. I was told you get 6 each year, I'll verify when I go down there. I have been in a few times to look over the merchandise and it is crowded, but it's also very close and would like a range to take my AR too along with the pistols I am starting to collect :D
Too bad the initiation went up from $173 to $242. Any recent visits by members? The match seems worth it if you go twice a month
RANGERRON72
02-13-2013, 20:16
As a member, just plan a few days in advance, logon, pick your lane and time, and show up. Havent had any problems, weekdays mid afternoons, kind of a late lunch break.
I am thinking of joining. My wife won't go that often and was thinking of getting the Individual Plan with the 6 passes for her. I was told you get 6 each year, I'll verify when I go down there. I have been in a few times to look over the merchandise and it is crowded, but it's also very close and would like a range to take my AR too along with the pistols I am starting to collect :D
Too bad the initiation went up from $173 to $242. Any recent visits by members? The match seems worth it if you go twice a month
Was in earlier this week for an hour in the evening. For about 30 minutes only one other lane out of six was in use. Reserving a lane is super simple using their online system. You can book a lane for an hour 6 days in advance. From what I've learned, a plan pass is only good for one hour, but I'd check with the store to be sure as reservation rules are not really outlined anywhere. It is convenient, climate controlled and you can shoot after dark, but you will eventually want to supplement your CGC membership with an outdoor longer range facility if you can afford it. With all the legislative crap going on in Colorado in I'm not holding my breath for the new building any time soon.
As a member, just plan a few days in advance, logon, pick your lane and time, and show up. Havent had any problems, weekdays mid afternoons, kind of a late lunch break.
Was in earlier this week for an hour in the evening. For about 30 minutes only one other lane out of six was in use. Reserving a lane is super simple using their online system. You can book a lane for an hour 6 days in advance. From what I've learned, a plan pass is only good for one hour, but I'd check with the store to be sure as reservation rules are not really outlined anywhere. It is convenient, climate controlled and you can shoot after dark, but you will eventually want to supplement your CGC membership with an outdoor longer range facility if you can afford it. With all the legislative crap going on in Colorado in I'm not holding my breath for the new building any time soon.
Thanks. I'll go visit them this weekend and probably sign up. It is just up the street from me so it would be real easy to slip away and have some fun for an hour or so
Still ain't NFW I'm ever going back.
I might cancel my membership??? I'm one of the founding members but I don't like how it is only an hour. Haven't activated the membership so I'm not paying anything.
303sig1911
03-01-2013, 14:51
We just became members last weekend. Before becoming members we were able to get a range time and a rental and test the place out. The staff was super friendly and the range officer was really helpful when we had issues with the glock we were firing. We even met another couple that were members and they were super nice and answered a bunch of questions we had about being members.
The online range reservations are great, but you really need to plan in advance. Getting to know the lanes and their configurations I have learned is important.
I will admit my last few visits this week have been dissappointing. Last night I was there and the range was insanely crowded. The lane next to me had 5 people using it, a few lanes down I believe was 4 people. All lanes were full of course.
The range overalll is nice and clean and so very well ventilated. This was a big reason we joined, and our prior experience with the staff had been great. Everyone there is knowledgable about the products and are really good about not pushing you into a product. They ask the right questions.
I hope these last few experiences were just anomolies. For what it's worth I don't need a hug from these folks or anything, we are new first time firearm owners and are getting into the sport. Just seems like a sudden change to from our pre-membership experience to our current. I'm hoping it's not one of those, we'll be nice and helpful until you join. I guess when you pay the initiation fee and the couples membership fee all at once and things change you have a little remorse. I'm sure things are fine and we might need to just be more forward with the folks there. Since we are new we are a little shy.
Looking forward to the new facility and getting to know some of the members.
We just became members last weekend. Before becoming members we were able to get a range time and a rental and test the place out. The staff was super friendly and the range officer was really helpful when we had issues with the glock we were firing. We even met another couple that were members and they were super nice and answered a bunch of questions we had about being members.
The online range reservations are great, but you really need to plan in advance. Getting to know the lanes and their configurations I have learned is important.
I will admit my last few visits this week have been dissappointing. Last night I was there and the range was insanely crowded. The lane next to me had 5 people using it, a few lanes down I believe was 4 people. All lanes were full of course.
The range overalll is nice and clean and so very well ventilated. This was a big reason we joined, and our prior experience with the staff had been great. Everyone there is knowledgable about the products and are really good about not pushing you into a product. They ask the right questions.
I hope these last few experiences were just anomolies. For what it's worth I don't need a hug from these folks or anything, we are new first time firearm owners and are getting into the sport. Just seems like a sudden change to from our pre-membership experience to our current. I'm hoping it's not one of those, we'll be nice and helpful until you join. I guess when you pay the initiation fee and the couples membership fee all at once and things change you have a little remorse. I'm sure things are fine and we might need to just be more forward with the folks there. Since we are new we are a little shy.
Looking forward to the new facility and getting to know some of the members.
The online reservation now works. Very handy as I can see lane and time schedule. I think the RO's and staff have been great. They noticed me kicking my brass against the wall and asked if I'm a reloader. They helped me keep track of my fired brass and even swept brass forward of the firing line to me so I could pick and choose. If anything, I've experienced more ego from customers rather than the staff. If you want to go shooting sometime let me know. I'll gladly go with you folks. The crowds are understandable as there are a lot of new firearms owners of late. My wife being one also.
303sig1911
03-02-2013, 15:35
We had a much better day today! It probably helped that when we got there it wasn't too crazy yet. There was some havoc when we were leaving and I felt bad because the people next in line for our lane got a late start because so many people were in there trying to check in for a class or something. One of the RO's who actually checked us in helped my wife out with things I was having trouble with helping her correct. I try not to seem pushy with her for correcting things so it was good to have someone else convey that information. Was very helpful for her. It's that kind of support and friendliness that drew us in when we first visited. We don't expect "free" lessons but some helpful tips from time to time are always welcome. Seeing instant improvement also gives us confidence in their instruction for classes and private lessons.
I agree they are a bit overwhelmed with the surge in new owners and I see people becoming members every time I am there. Heck I looked at a rifle yesterday afternoon and wanted the wife to see it today and it was long gone.
We have setup a little schedule for ourselves, M-W-Sa. Late evening on the weekdays and mid morning on Saturdays. I was initially worried about having Lane 1 today (short), but was perfect for us working on our sighting and trigger pulls. Decided to get it again for next Sat to do the same.
johngraves2
03-10-2013, 07:50
Went to their store lat night and was really impressed. Super clean and they have tons of staff. For the most part they are all very friendly and willing to help, but i am sure they are just annoyed with every person off the street coming in to ask questions.
They had tons of inventory from all the major brands for AR rifles, scope rings and bases of all types, holsters, clothing, cleaning and maintenance stuff, and tons more. They have stuff that is back-ordered several months online, in stock and at regular MSRP prices. They did have some ammo that seemed slightly higher than normal though. They had crazy amounts of in stock handguns, and several tactical shotguns and rifles. Prices seemed higher than MSRP but less than the current industry wide prices from panic buying.
Overall good place and I will go back.
buckeye4rnr
03-12-2013, 16:15
I want to cancel mine... nothing wrong with the range but they keep pushing back the start date for the new building construction(might have started since I saw it last who knows) but two people there told me they can't ship out to another FFL and to take the gun(XDm) to UPS, mark it as machine tools, and commit a felony.
Since the last place I want to go is prison, I did not take their advice and found another gun store to help me out but I no longer want to give them any money.
Their current 6 lane range is good for pistol stuff. I was a member over the last year and I have gone there a bunch of times, but I am not going to renew my membership. I hate the fact that you really don't get any "Priority" in use of the range over non-members. There is a continual battle of trying to find open range time to get yourself on the schedule and I think its crap that you have to contend with non-members hogging up the range time. I have gone there several times without a reservation hoping to get on a lane and see that they have any open lanes, but they don't allow you to use the open lanes even when the person who reserved the lane isn't there. Then to make it worse, the person who no showed but is hogging up the lane is a non-member.
Until they can show a "Tangible" benefit to being a member by adding priority range access then its pointless to spend the extra $$$ to be a member there. If anyone off the street gets the same range access as a member then what is the point of being a member?
buckeye4rnr
03-19-2013, 09:52
I guess my review disappeared. I am a member of the place though I am trying to cancel for a few reasons. Their new range isn't built yet(from what I saw last time I drove by work hasn't even started) and it was supposed to be complete by now. They don't accept shipments from an private individual, they don't ship out, and they told me to mark a gun as machine parts to send it... that last item would have me committing a felony and I would certainly wind up in jail.
I didn't follow their advice however I no longer can support their business and I'm working on canceling.
I went in when they first opened up to buy the wife a pistol. They did not know the difference between striker and standard. There were lots of other simple knowledge mistakes that just told me there was lots of money being put in with little knowledge of what they were selling or building. We have not gone back. It does not sound like things have changed.
I think the basic problem right now with range access is that they have WAY oversold memberships. I don't know the actual number of memberships they have sold but what is happening now is clearly indicative of there being way too many people trying to use a limited resource. When you have 872347294792347923749 members along with the walk in public all fighting over 6 lanes, the schedule is always going to be packed. Needing to reserve a lane 3 - 4 days in advance because the schedule is packed is not very customer friendly.
Hopefully when/if they get the other range built and open which should have many more lanes to use it will be better. I am holding off on renewing my membership until they open up the other range and can provide some level of membership priority for range access.
SamuraiCO
04-07-2013, 15:23
Wife and I are both members. Is very clean. Staff very friendly. Lanes work great. We bought a nice S&W 1911 for the wife. 3" for her use. They did not have nice things to say about my Kimber but it functions flawlessly. Maybe they have had some QA issues lately.
I think the expansion has been delayed because of paperwork versus capital but someone in the 411 can clarify.
I am not sure why they have issues trading FFL info with gun manufactures. I ordered a LaRue and they needed FFL info from the gun store I would be picking it up from. LaRue stated it was waiting for Centennial to send info, Centennial wanted LaRue to send theirs first. I don't know who was right or wrong ended up getting local shop in Parker to send info to LaRue they were ok with this and now I am in Que and waiting patiently.
I joined last year in April - They were supposed to break ground on their world class indoor range in May-June 2012... It is April 2013 and still no range (other than their 6 "legacy lanes"). I really joined to support Richard and his mission and his dream. I hope he gets it off the ground - but $600 is enough for a year and with the limited visits I was able to make in 2012-13 I will just pay $20 per hour at Douglas County Firearms.
TheGunny
04-12-2013, 20:57
I stopped by the Centennial Gun Club today and they informed me that they have worked out everything with the city and that their bank is putting the finical package together now and should be done and ready to go any day now. I was told they will have a total of 28 firing points (currently have 6). We shall see....
303sig1911
04-16-2013, 00:27
I stopped by the Centennial Gun Club today and they informed me that they have worked out everything with the city and that their bank is putting the finical package together now and should be done and ready to go any day now. I was told they will have a total of 28 firing points (currently have 6). We shall see....
This is what we have all been hearing for the last month and a half. Hopefully they have been able to secure financing. That has been the last hurdle and frankly that makes me the most nervous as a member who paid the full year up front. If they can't get approved and get good terms then I don't know what we'll do other than moan and groan on money wasted. We bought our membership based on being told ground breaking was any day now.
This was posted shorty after we signed up, which is not the same as "breaking ground any day now": http://blog.centennialgunclub.com/blog/on-target/expanded-club-facility-update
303sig1911
04-28-2013, 21:26
They had a booth at Tanner. We stopped by without announcing we were already members. Asked about the new facility, we were told financing has been approved, paperwork is signed. Hopeful for ground breaking within 2 weeks. Now, keep in mind, when we signed up a few months ago we were told it would be any day. Starting to remind me of the movie The Money Pit...."how long will this take?....Two weeks."
At least my excitement is renewed, lets see if this is real!
They already had a "groundbreaking" party late last year. Same old BS from them. I've been a member for awhile now and that's the same story they keep spewing. I'm getting pretty pissed. They need to Cowboy Up with their members and tell us exactly what the friggen hold up is.
My wife and I joined this week. I have been there twice and able to schedule both times. Course they were weekday afternoons, but that's OK with me. The place is clean. The people friendly and the range guy helped me clear a jam in my AR15.
My wife and I joined this week. I have been there twice and able to schedule both times. Course they were weekday afternoons, but that's OK with me. The place is clean. The people friendly and the range guy helped me clear a jam in my AR15.
Great running into you over there today!
They definitely have a TON of inventory over there. Prices are a little high maybe 10-15% on everything, but they most likely have it if you want it. I was amazed at how much ammo they had too. Its definitely worth checking it out.
Leif, great seeing you as well. Their prices are MSRP, but they do have a great selection with lots of AR15's. I didn't buy any weapons from them. Did get my wife a mothers day present, a "gun toten moma's" purse. They had a member special 10% off and I do get a discount on Ammo as a member. I don't go there for the prices. The place and people are pretty nice and with the range people being really helpful, my wife feels comfortable going without me. We switched my membership from a single to a couples membership.
This is what we have all been hearing for the last month and a half. Hopefully they have been able to secure financing. That has been the last hurdle and frankly that makes me the most nervous as a member who paid the full year up front. If they can't get approved and get good terms then I don't know what we'll do other than moan and groan on money wasted. We bought our membership based on being told ground breaking was any day now.
This was posted shorty after we signed up, which is not the same as "breaking ground any day now": http://blog.centennialgunclub.com/blog/on-target/expanded-club-facility-updateThey told me yesterday that the funding is in place and all the paperwork is complete. They said the surveyors where there the last few days and they will be breaking ground in the next few days
MSRP? I was in there last week and they had 100-rd boxes of Winchester .45acp for over $60. These boxes could regularly be found for $35-40 before panic prices kicked in. They also had Surefire 60-round AR mags for over $160. I will save my money and take my business to a company that does not take advantage of us during tough times and is only supporting the 2nd amendment rights of the rich and wealthy.
I recently purchased a $2000 rifle at the listed retail price. I was not aware of their policy which provides three hours of free range time with a firearm purchase and left the store with my rifle. I spoke to a friend two days later and he mentioned the policy of free range time with a firearm purchase. I returned to the business the 3rd day after my purchase with my receipt in hand and explained the situation. The salesman was pretty rude and he all but called me a dishonest liar for trying to get the "free" range passes. I was embarrassed in front of many other customers and I left the business for the last time. This was very degrading and humiliating to me and was totally undeserved.
Centennial Gun Club lost my future business and I will never refer anyone!
Honestly there are some real assholes in the gun buissnes. There are many gun stores I will not go back to. As much as they "care" about the gun hobby they dont care to educate or listen and are quick to call you something. To bad you cant return the rifle.
kidicarus13
05-12-2013, 09:51
I encourage people to get the word out when these incidents occur. There are so many gun shops to choose from that if a few bottom-of-the-barrel shops eventually go out of business... oh well.
Did you bring your proof of purchase in with you? Everyone there has treated me well. I bought three lowers from them and received my range passes with my lowers. Is there more to this story? Just sayin'.....
Did you bring your proof of purchase in with you? Everyone there has treated me well. I bought three lowers from them and received my range passes with my lowers. Is there more to this story? Just sayin'.....
I had my dated receipt in hand showing my $2000.00 purchase.
So you are also going to imply I'm a dishonest liar? You should work there...........or maybe you already do.
I had my dated receipt in hand showing my $2000.00 purchase.
Well perhaps you should have put that in the first post..
Lashing out at people asking questions.. not so much a way to make friends.
Quit trying to puff out your chest on the internet.. Don't be a Ronin
He just asked a reasonable question and you insulted him in return. If your going to post a complaint, it's fair for someone to ask a question so they understand and he did it in a respectful way while relating his experience there. Could be a bad place or a bad salesman.
You should still be in the return period? A $2K return is a pretty good way to make a point. I can say I bought a Ruger pistol for my wife from them when they opened up. I was not impressed. I had much of the same experience at the time and have not gone back. Humorously I did get the passes and have never used them.
BTW: KS63 was only asking a question. I don't read it as calling anybody anything. She(?) (we met once and I seem to remember KS being a girl, I could be getting mixed up though) had a good experience there and gave her input. No need to start going off if you want to garner support. There are many threads on here both good and bad on that place. It seems to majority lean towards bad though.
OK, I got'em mixed up. KS63 is full Bro'. It is hard to keep all the 'Handles' straight. My bad, falling on sword with red face palm to ensue. There were just some great people when we met and I got the names backwards. In my defense it was months ago, not weeks, ;).
Well perhaps you should have put that in the first post..
Lashing out at people asking questions.. not so much a way to make friends.
Quit trying to puff out your chest on the internet.. Don't be a Ronin
^^^ This. The only person who called you a liar was yourself. I have always been treated fairly there and with courtesy. All I'm saying is the situation seemed out of the ordinary. Have a nice day Bro......
Daaaaammm Hound! We met at the Starbucks on Smoky Hill Rd a few weeks ago and you call me a chick LOL!
These two posts should be merged.. since OP went full retard
Great-Kazoo
05-12-2013, 10:59
FWIW: its very easy to contact the management of any business to resolve an issue. I'll wager you came on line to complain vs. talking to someone with a higher pay grade at CGC.
Great-Kazoo
05-12-2013, 11:12
Well perhaps you should have put that in the first post..
Lashing out at people asking questions.. not so much a way to make friends.
Quit trying to puff out your chest on the internet.. Don't be a Ronin
No shit some thin skinned bitches
^^^ This. The only person who called you a liar was yourself. I have always been treated fairly there and with courtesy. All I'm saying is the situation seemed out of the ordinary. Have a nice day Bro......
Daaaaammm Hound! We met at the Starbucks on Smoky Hill Rd a few weeks ago and you call me a chick LOL!
Since the OP's running 2 threads in different forums i linked it. My reply there is the same here.
Did you CONTACT MANAGEMENT OR JUST "STORM OUT" AFTER A "SALESMAN" TOLD YOU no??
http://www.ar-15.co/threads/103025-Rude-treatment-at-Centennial-Gun-Club
Threads merged, no need for two of them
Only been there once, wasn't impressed. Personally, I'd take the rifle back, ask to see the manager, and demand a full refund (as long as the rifle is still new and unfired w/everything it came with). When asked why, I'd tell him why, and who. There's no reason for a customer paying full bloated retail price to take any nasty shit from a salespuke.
blacklabel
05-12-2013, 12:21
So you are also going to imply I'm a dishonest liar? You should work there...........or maybe you already do.
I had my dated receipt in hand showing my $2000.00 purchase.
I'm going to make an educated guess as to why the sales guy got pissy with you...
kidicarus13
05-12-2013, 22:11
I'm going to make an educated guess as to why the sales guy got pissy with you...
Well, everyone is waiting for your educated guess.
OP, thanks for posting this. I've never been to that store and after reading this won't give them my business.
^^ I agree.
I read reviews and/or feedback from our members seriously.
There are tons of different stores out there for me to sub.
Boba Fett
05-12-2013, 23:37
I've been in the shop quite a few times and have always been treated with dignity and respect. I don't think I ever spent more than $150 at any given time in that shop, but the folks who work there have been more than cordial towards me regardless.
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The one time I was there I was appalled at the prices of EVERYTHING in there, and this was LONG before any kind of panic or buying frenzy. It was obvious that it was a brand-new high-end place with huge overhead and expenses, and they intended to recover that with retail sales ASAP. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but it's certainly not conducive to getting business from anybody that happens to know what price they can pay for any given item elsewhere, and that price is a helluva lot less.
And when I found out you have to "apply" for an "appointment" to use their range, and then wait for your "turn" to use your closely monitored allotted range time.....screw that. Ain't been back, no plans to. Which is a shame because they're maybe 8-10 minutes from my house. But I'm a member at Ben Lomond, and I'd much rather make the drive there where I can spend the whole day in a range all to myself, doing what I want, shooting what I want, however I want, bring a lunch if I want, or spend the day scrounging brass if I want.
I'm certainly not part of their "target demographic", to say the least.
Boba Fett
05-14-2013, 10:54
The one time I was there I was appalled at the prices of EVERYTHING in there, and this was LONG before any kind of panic or buying frenzy. It was obvious that it was a brand-new high-end place with huge overhead and expenses, and they intended to recover that with retail sales ASAP. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but it's certainly not conducive to getting business from anybody that happens to know what price they can pay for any given item elsewhere, and that price is a helluva lot less.
And when I found out you have to "apply" for an "appointment" to use their range, and then wait for your "turn" to use your closely monitored allotted range time.....screw that. Ain't been back, no plans to. Which is a shame because they're maybe 8-10 minutes from my house. But I'm a member at Ben Lomond, and I'd much rather make the drive there where I can spend the whole day in a range all to myself, doing what I want, shooting what I want, however I want, bring a lunch if I want, or spend the day scrounging brass if I want.
I'm certainly not part of their "target demographic", to say the least.
Can't argue with you there. But they do seem to get all the high demand ammo on a somewhat regular basis (at least when I make the trip North and stop in) and the prices are competitive considering the current climate.
Is this the place off Arapahoe? I think I stopped in there once, was not impressed
303sig1911
05-22-2013, 22:42
Fences are up, looks like things are under way for the new facility.
I wanted to go there for a while before I posted my review. It is pricey, they charge MSRP, but do occasionally have sales. They have a great selection of guns and lots of ammo and other accessories. They are selling 30 round mags now for under $20 and their ammunition prices seem competitive with what I have seen around and on-line
The membership is pricey. I wanted some place to join I could shoot my AR-15 (WW MP4)and my pistols (Xd 9mm, S&W 357, Sig-Sauer P238). I joined and got 6 guest passes for my wife. You get 6 passes each year. I took my wife there on the pass and she really liked it so we converted our membership to a couples one. She has been there 4 times now in 3 weeks. She really likes it because the range guys will always give her tips and instructions if she wants it. They are really top notch.
She also liked they have a ladies night twice a month. She went and the have snacks and a guest speaker to help educate them, they can try any of the rental guns for free (need to buy ammo) and the ladies go down for some range time and some on range tips.
She went again with one of her freinds and the range guy showed her how to clear her gun when it jammed
The range is nice, haven't had an issue with scheduling the 5 times we wanted to go. Found a lane at the time we were looking each time. Course we havent gone during the weekend mid day when it would seem to be busy. Weekday afternoons into evening have been pretty available for us.
They have started construction on the new facility. Today they had the fences up around the site and laid down the heavy rock for the construction vehicles to drive in and out. Spools of utility wire are waiting to be put in the ground. The are trying to be complete by thanksgiving.
With one exception, each and every person we have dealt with there was friendly and welcome. The one individual who was very grumpy one day was actually very friendly the next time I came in.
If price is your number one criteria, this isn't the place for you. If your willing to pay a bit more for good customer service and a place your wife would want to go [Flower] , then this is the place for you. At least it has worked out for us and my wife is really into this now. She has her permit, found out some of her freinds also shoot and during one of their member sales bought a "gun toten mama purse" She really likes the helpfulness of the range staff and ladies night was a winner for her. If mommas happy, I get to be happy
I'm thinking that Building completion by Thanksgiving is very optimistic. We'll see...
303sig1911
05-25-2013, 10:46
The range is nice, haven't had an issue with scheduling the 5 times we wanted to go. Found a lane at the time we were looking each time. Course we havent gone during the weekend mid day when it would seem to be busy. Weekday afternoons into evening have been pretty available for us.
We typically go Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. My recommendation to you, is a week out, schedule some times using the online reservation system. If you know you wont be able to make it, you can cancel it. If you plan on going at roughly the same time, each week, as soon as you finish your time and get home, schedule right away for the next week. I know this doesn't work for everyone, it's worked well for us, and if we realize we wont be able to make a time we always cancel to free it up for someone else.
I have done 1-2 days before every time we wanted to go and not had a problem. There are even 3 spots today that are available for an hour each. Took me a bit to know that "Lane Reservation- Member" was an open spot for members that they block off and I can reserve on line. "available" is for anyone who walks up
Really working on the new place now. Lots of construction going on. Looks like it will be sweet with 28 lanes
http://info.centennialgunclub.com/GroundBreakingMay2013_Ground-Breaking-Floor-Plan.html
Really interested in the Tactical Range setup.
sneakerd
06-02-2013, 12:10
Looks super luxo- even for employees. Can't imagine what the memberships will cost next year.
I wonder how expensive those ranges would be....
sneakerd
06-02-2013, 19:46
They have to be able to support the facilities and make a profit- so figure that the nicer it is, the more it will cost. Looks pretty nice to me.
As I understand it. They are providing a 30% discount now on membership. That goes away. The monthly fee is not suppose to change. I got 10% off by paying a full year up front
Construction began on the new facility in early June 2013. It is constructed of precast concrete and so the exterior of the building should be up by the end of July at the latest. Initiation fees are 30% off right now and we are offering 10% off on dues for those who pay the full year in advance. Individual, Couple, Family and Group memberships are available. Full cost of the facility is north of $10 million. Having said that, we think that $29.95 a month for unlimited usage of the range would be a good value for most shooters. Website is www.gunstorecentennial.com (http://www.gunstorecentennial.com). BTW, to OP, I apologize for the way your request was handled and would be happy to try and make it right. We try hard to offer enhanced customer service and it sounds like we dropped the ball this time. As an aside, I am involved with this facility and am happy to answer any questions or receive any feedback you may have. Thanks!
Construction has begun. See www.centennialgunclub.com (http://www.centennialgunclub.com) for more details. Exterior of the building should be up by the end of July at the latest. Membership is based on a one time initiation fee and $29.95 a month for unlimited usage of the range. Pretty reasonable for active shooters. I am happy to answer any questions you may have as I am one of the principles in the project. Thanks!
ChunkyMonkey
11-09-2013, 00:39
BUMP with my bad experience!
I am very disappointed with Centennial Gun Store. I bought few hundred bucks worth of lowers and LPKs during their Veteran day discount only to find out later on that night that 4 of the lowers were out of spec. I confirmed it the next morning with Bowers Tactical few miles down the street. I expected the problem to be solved with ease. After all, The gun store have been treating me right during the few range visit and other past purchases.
Was I wrong! First, they insisted the lowers were mil spec and that all serial numbered items are not refundable. So after arguing back and forth, I convinced the young man to pull one of their brand new LPK off the shelf and to show me how it's "done."
Well, not even the take down pin could fit into any of the 4 lowers.
Next, whom I assumed the manager took over the matter, but will not refund my money. I am ok with store credit as I dont feel like to waste anymore of my time there -- Nevertheless, he insisted that those out of spec AR-15 lowers were just fine. That just tickles me.
Well, another lesson learnt. I will not go to Centennial Gun Store for any kind of AR-15 related item or advice. There are too many good stores in the area.
So are the gun store on Arapaho and the gun club related? I thought they just have similar names.
So are the gun store on Arapaho and the gun club related? I thought they just have similar names.
Same
That's some crappy customer service, man. Maybe they're a branch of 5280 Armory :-) I'm surprised that you're OK with store credit, as their prices are the highest that I've ever seen. Makes old Dave's Guns look like a discount store.
RANGERRON72
01-05-2014, 18:05
FYI, members only opening was on Saturday, Jan 4th,
Open to the public Sunday Jan 5th.........28 lanes, 25 yards indoor, 5000 square feet of retail space,
Yep, I know, ammo prices are high......but they got ammo!!!!! New state of the art electronic target systems, great ventilation, nice lounge area.
FWIW......
ChunkyMonkey
01-05-2014, 18:41
Sigh.. Still avoiding centennial gun club at all cost!
Sigh.. Still avoiding centennial gun club at all cost!
You didn't listen to me.... Facepalm
ChunkyMonkey
01-05-2014, 20:54
You didn't listen to me.... Facepalm
Hope others do.. Regret it very much
RCCrawler
01-05-2014, 21:06
Why is that?
Well, my son and I went there on Sunday not realizing it was the grand opening of the new facility. I bought a new pistol and wanted to work it out, but since it was so darn cold wanted to go to an indoor range. We got an 11am slot and went over. Signup process was fast and it was clear that they had done this before. Lots of people there because of the grand opening hype, but their processes worked efficiently. ROs were observant, polite and helpful. Not overbearing like at some places. The guy in the lane next to use was shooting an AR, which was loud, but the barrier helped reduce most of the shock waves. A little pricey, but hey, we were out of the cold. Overall, we had a very good experience and I would do it again.
I have a friend who is a member, and she likes it because she feels safer shooting in a controlled environment, rather than up in the hills. I prefer to shoot outdoors, and since most of the time the weather in Colorado is nice, not sure I see the benefit of an expensive membership at this time. Prices on ammo, firearms and FFL transfers were tipped to the high side, so they would not be my first choice for these items.
Overall, a very nice, professional facility and it is good to have more options available for shooters of all types.
RANGERRON72
01-06-2014, 10:38
Chunky Monkey........PM me with complaint, I think I read about it earlier. Everyone stumbles, and its not the way to do business. Have had some turnover of management for the better..........
Its still one of the top indoor shooting facilities in the country and its right here.
I had a membership to this range before they expanded to the second building. I declined to renew when they only had the 6 lanes in the first location. They WAY over subscribed the membership for that mini range and the only way to get a lane reserved is if you put in a reservation 3 - 4 days in advance. Maybe it will be worth joining again, but I want to give it a good 6 months to see if the same over subscription issue happens again. Its pointless to pay for a "Membership" to a range when there are 87923427923498792340981234 members.
Why is that?
Maybe I'm just too sensitive, but I have never received any service from there. Just glaring eyes, like I'm a thug with no money and there to window shop. Asked a simple question to test their knowledge and was immediately belittled.
My friend bought a firearm during the 2013 panic, called to confirm prices and it was $35ish. When the firearm arrived the prices were changed $65 (i don't remember the exact prices), no notice on the doors. Would not "work" with him, and he was not a new customer.
Firearms arrive from FFLs, takes them weeks to enter everything and for them to call you.
TNT I'd rather shoot outdoors, deal with a smaller shop where they care about returning customers.
I can understand the bad customer service turning folks off along with the higher prices turning people away.
I joined s my wife would take practice and no just put her new sig in the safe and leave it there. Our experience has been good relative to the range. The range masters are not over bearing and helpful with advice. Sign up has never been a problem for us even when they had 6 lanes. The new facility is awesome. The range membership isn't cheap, but its close and my wife likes it. She goes to ladies night there which is free with a class. She talked one of her friends into joining.
Store prices are high, but they do have sales now and then that make the prices reasonable on ammo and accessories. I only buy there during a big sale. Otherwise I buy elsewhere
Sorry you guys had a bad experience and there never is an excuse for bad service. It has been good for us for what were looking for. A close nice range an we are prepared to pay a little more for the convenience
10mm-man
01-07-2014, 00:26
I have only shot there once (in the past), and bought ammo for the gun at the same time. Guys were cool to me!
Since then I started manufacturing guns, I always walk in looking rugged; because I work a lot. Never alluded to being a manufacture, and they have always been cool! I have been there several times, never been talked down to nor, looked at in a wrong way. I can honestly say I have never seen them talk down to anyone, and always nice cool guys.
Now from the other side of things; as a manufacture, (and them buying rifles from me), I have had the opportunity to get behind the counter and observe them. They are cool guys, answering peoples questions, and very respectful!
The newest facility is beyond belief, and one amazing top of the line place!! Best I have seen in Colorado, or anywhere else period! I can not speak from the point of being a member, and if it is hard to get in to shoot though.
ChunkyMonkey
01-07-2014, 00:30
Will you ever sold few out of spec AR lowers and refused to refund your customer? This is despite the fact that their own guy was trying to show me how to install the LPK and failed miserably because few things were out of specs.
I know you two are Asian decent.
My self being Asian decent, I will go visit there just to see how the service is there... [LOL]
Sigh.. Still avoiding centennial gun club at all cost!
You didn't listen to me.... Facepalm
Maybe I'm just too sensitive, but I have never received any service from there. Just glaring eyes, like I'm a thug with no money and there to window shop. Asked a simple question to test their knowledge and was immediately belittled.
My friend bought a firearm during the 2013 panic, called to confirm prices and it was $35ish. When the firearm arrived the prices were changed $65 (i don't remember the exact prices), no notice on the doors. Would not "work" with him, and he was not a new customer.
Firearms arrive from FFLs, takes them weeks to enter everything and for them to call you.
TNT I'd rather shoot outdoors, deal with a smaller shop where they care about returning customers.
I'm sorry some of you have been treated poorly there. I'm sad to hear that.
We decided to check it out, and were very up front about our expectations vs. the shabby treatment we received at another facility. They gave us a tour of the facility. It's incredibly impressive!
It's well-lit. Clean. It smelled good. There are many classrooms, and a conference room. Many types of training. Women are not second-class citizens there. The range itself was vey nice and the range masters were extremely helpful and not cocky jerks showing off for their buddies. It's close by.
We had a very good experience, and will go back there because of that.
I'm a member at Centennial Gun Club. It's a nice place to shoot if you shoot 2-3 times a month; well worth the money in my opinion. The people there I have dealt with have always been courteous. I would never advise anyone to buy a gun there as their prices are well above the normal street prices. The only time I have bought a gun there is when they have a sale. Ammo prices are a little high, but not obnoxious. Just my two cents.
I wonder if this is the same place I called and they wanted $75 for transfer? Hmmmmm.............
drift_g35
02-20-2014, 18:33
I stopped in there today because I had the free hour coupon. The lady at the counter for the range was extremely nice and called me by name throughout my time at the range. The RO was nice, let me know they had a free contest and let me participate.
However, when I walked around the store nobody helped me for the first 15 min. Finally someone helped me and interrupts me asking a question and starts talking to someone that was leaving (High ups from some manufacturer). He carries on that conversation for a few minutes, and then I just walked away.
I will return for their range as it was the nicest range ive been to, but I wont spend a penny for retail.
Cylinder Head
02-24-2014, 12:13
I joined a week ago for the range. Definitely the nicest one around and only 20 minutes from my house. I've found the people there to be friendly and solid in their knowledge base.
JohnnyEgo
03-01-2014, 18:32
I haven't shot at the new facility, but I went there pretty regularly when I was working out of South Denver. Probably went about ten times in four months. Every time, the range crew were very nice to me and my guests, the experience was pleasant, and they were NFA friendly. I thought their pricing model appeared to be on the high side of retail, but I also thought their range fees were reasonable, and they were pretty flexible with what constituted an hour when the range wasn't packed. I'd shoot there again.
Extremely nice facility with astronomically high prices. I know a retail store like that can't compete with Walmart pricing and I'm willing to pay a little more for ammo at a LGS to support those who support me but they're nearly 75% more expensive sometimes than the Wmart that is 90 seconds away from them that usually has a better selection than they do. I think their target customer has a lot more money than I do. Bummer because it's right across the street from my office.
ANADRILL
03-25-2014, 14:17
BUMP with my bad experience!
I am very disappointed with Centennial Gun Store. I bought few hundred bucks worth of lowers and LPKs during their Veteran day discount only to find out later on that night that 4 of the lowers were out of spec. I confirmed it the next morning with Bowers Tactical few miles down the street. I expected the problem to be solved with ease. After all, The gun store have been treating me right during the few range visit and other past purchases.
Was I wrong! First, they insisted the lowers were mil spec and that all serial numbered items are not refundable. So after arguing back and forth, I convinced the young man to pull one of their brand new LPK off the shelf and to show me how it's "done."
Well, not even the take down pin could fit into any of the 4 lowers.
Next, whom I assumed the manager took over the matter, but will not refund my money. I am ok with store credit as I dont feel like to waste anymore of my time there -- Nevertheless, he insisted that those out of spec AR-15 lowers were just fine. That just tickles me.
Well, another lesson learnt. I will not go to Centennial Gun Store for any kind of AR-15 related item or advice. There are too many good stores in the area.
Same story here, spent close to 6k in that store, and they would not honor the out of spec lower...
So, Just got back from checking out the club, shop, and membership…
VERY DISAPPOINTED...
Mostly disappointed in the attitude of one of the sales staff and the person handling new memberships. The membership person did not give me their full attention, they continued to work on the computer rather than address my questions first. They also weren't very personable and a bit condescending in their tone. Didn't appear to me that they wanted or needed members. He also didn't seem to know all the member benefits and discounts as in what they entailed as I'd have to ask very specifically. I would think they'd try their best to pump up the club, but not so.
Then I overheard one of the salesman talking to a customer who was looking at one of their 50% off ARs. The salesman said he'd keep the upper and junk the lower… Okay I appreciate and want honesty. But if I was the shop owner, its not something I'd want from my employee to call our stuff crap... If the lower is indeed crap, then they should do something about the quality of the lower..
Needless to say, I didn't join….
I hate that place so much! HATE!!
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Last time I went in there dude begind the counter was wearing a plate carrier with spray painted mags, and tacti-cool gear out the yin-yang. Nothing wrong with plate carriers it just looked very show offy. I dont know how else to describe the feeling.
Meanwhile His fellow employee was demonstrating how to shoulder a rifle (read how NOT to shoulder a rifle) as he was fervently trying to do his best impression of Chris Costa.... with the rifles muzzle 6 ft from another customers head, not like within 6ft. But directly aimed at a person who up until that point was probably interested in purchasing something or another. Instead that customer looking annoyed stepped away as did I.
The fact that place is still in business amazes me. I stopped by recently to check out a particular brand of safe they had, then wasted some time looking around. Don't plan to go back.
Just finished my first set of reloads, and thinking of going in during lunch. Problem is that everyone I work with is always around, and I don't know how easy it will be for me to scoot in off the radar. I want to go when it's slow so I can get in, test my loads, and get out. Any advice?
Just finished my first set of reloads, and thinking of going in during lunch. Problem is that everyone I work with is always around, and I don't know how easy it will be for me to scoot in off the radar. I want to go when it's slow so I can get in, test my loads, and get out. Any advice?
Go incognito.....
That's not a bad idea. Anyone have a bald cap, a cane, and some super dark glasses I could borrow?
10mm-man
04-30-2014, 23:25
So, Just got back from checking out the club, shop, and membership…
VERY DISAPPOINTED...
Mostly disappointed in the attitude of one of the sales staff and the person handling new memberships. The membership person did not give me their full attention, they continued to work on the computer rather than address my questions first. They also weren't very personable and a bit condescending in their tone. Didn't appear to me that they wanted or needed members. He also didn't seem to know all the member benefits and discounts as in what they entailed as I'd have to ask very specifically. I would think they'd try their best to pump up the club, but not so.
Then I overheard one of the salesman talking to a customer who was looking at one of their 50% off ARs. The salesman said he'd keep the upper and junk the lower… Okay I appreciate and want honesty. But if I was the shop owner, its not something I'd want from my employee to call our stuff crap... If the lower is indeed crap, then they should do something about the quality of the lower..
Needless to say, I didn't join….
They did; they bought a whole lot of Double D Armory, LTD lowers, and used them in place of the "crap" ones.
MarkUSMC88
04-30-2014, 23:54
I was there this week and had a salesperson telling me that the glock 34 without any ports in the barrel was compensated to reduce recoil. That's why the slide was missing the top: to allow gasses to escape. I looked at him as if to see if he was kidding. I checked the barrel for ports, none. "It's compensated, alright, and does a great jib of reducing recoil because the gasses escape through the top of the barrel." Ok. Magic compensation through the top of a barbell without holes. Sigh
lowbeyond
05-01-2014, 09:31
I think I signed up for their range years ago. I was member like 26 or so. So for years there was nothing more then a promise. Let my membership laspse for 2 months after paying for, what 18-24 months whenever they opened their 6 Lane range... They opened up their bigger facility, I went back asked to reinstate my membership. I was told I had too pay the initiation fee again. I was like wtf you had my money for years with nothing, and you want me to pay again? Piss off. Never went back
UrbanWolf
06-04-2014, 14:55
I called last week asking them their policy on transfers from out of state, the guy told me their fee, and what they need from the seller's FFL. All fine by me. Now I called today telling them my gun is on the way, but the person on the phone told me they do not accept transfers from another FFL, large vendors or manufacturers only! WTF is up with their staffs?
I called last week asking them their policy on transfers from out of state, the guy told me their fee, and what they need from the seller's FFL. All fine by me. Now I called today telling them by gun is on the way, but the person on the phone told me they do not accept transfers from another FFL, large vendors or manufacturers only! WTF is up with their staffs?
The range half is great, the RSOs and training staff are good guys.
The retail side is a hot mess and best avoided.
Great-Kazoo
06-05-2014, 15:05
I called last week asking them their policy on transfers from out of state, the guy told me their fee, and what they need from the seller's FFL. All fine by me. Now I called today telling them by gun is on the way, but the person on the phone told me they do not accept transfers from another FFL, large vendors or manufacturers only! WTF is up with their staffs?
There are 4 within a 15 min drive from ft fun, why drive south of denver?
UrbanWolf
06-07-2014, 12:26
There are 4 within a 15 min drive from ft fun, why drive south of denver?
I moved, and I haven't updated my profile here.
Great-Kazoo
06-07-2014, 13:24
I moved, and I haven't updated my profile here.
[panic]
funkymonkey1111
06-07-2014, 15:48
I moved, and I haven't updated my profile here.
try rapid fire bunker for transfers.
ChunkyMonkey
06-07-2014, 15:51
I called last week asking them their policy on transfers from out of state, the guy told me their fee, and what they need from the seller's FFL. All fine by me. Now I called today telling them my gun is on the way, but the person on the phone told me they do not accept transfers from another FFL, large vendors or manufacturers only! WTF is up with their staffs?
F them! Go to Rapid Fire as mentioned - Ark Tactical if you dont mind the drive.. but Bowers is just down the road.
I moved, and I haven't updated my profile here.
So I'm assuming you graduated and passed that class with the Libtard professor? Just go to Bowers, they actually give a shit.
For straight-up transfers, I just go to Bill Stark.
UrbanWolf
06-09-2014, 23:26
So I'm assuming you graduated and passed that class with the Libtard professor? Just go to Bowers, they actually give a shit.
I did went there, only the gunsmith guy was there, he said their store doesn't do transfers.
I've got a membership there for the range access alone. As others have said that part is great, especially the fact I can schedule time.
The transfer prices struck me as insulting for NFA items, especially since there isn't even a break for being a member, and some of the staff seems to have a "I'm better than you" attitude while others are genuinely friendly.
OctopusHighball
11-05-2014, 01:06
I did went there, only the gunsmith guy was there, he said their store doesn't do transfers.
Last time I did a transfer a Bower's I noticed a bit of a shift in attitude as well, enough so that I don't use them for transfers anymore. Seems like now that they carry their own stock of firearms they were a little offended that I didn't purchase through them (even though they were items they could not get through their distributors at the time).
Recently sold something to a member here and he wanted to do it at Ark, which was no hassle and it seemed to me like they appreciated the business. They will probably get my transfer biz in the future.
Sorry if it's a little off-topic in a Centennial Gun Club thread, just sharing experiences is all.
colorider
11-05-2014, 19:51
Noah at ark is a good guy. Always nice.
Any recent feedback on the range; I'm thinking of joining. They're the only place reasonable close to me at the moment.
Also, if you get credit for a referral PM me your info and I'll use it.
I'm a member and I just shoot there. That's it.
whitbaby
11-25-2014, 12:43
PM sent
TIA
I love their range. We don't purchase anything there for retail, because that would be crazy.
But their range is top-notch, and their range masters aren't jerks.
I just generally do not like the staffs attitude. they are not respectful and talk down to new-newer gun people. their sales and prices are a complete joke. I have never sent anyone there. tons of better options.
Went there once with my girl, lasted about 20 minutes before we left. It was way to yuppy for me, we even heard two guys discussing how great and amazing our commander in chief is, to throw up after that one.
Went there once with my girl, lasted about 20 minutes before we left. It was way to yuppy for me, we even heard two guys discussing how great and amazing our commander in chief is, to throw up after that one.
Are you sure it wasn't sarcasm?
Does anyone know if Centennial Gun Club offers discounts for prepayment? If you wanted to prepay 12 months?
I like there indoor range. The range officers are friendly and helpful. Most of the staff are friendly and will help you best they can. Some seem to just want to sell you something and than there done with you. They can be pricier than some places just depends what you are looking for. All in all I'll keep going to centennial to use there range and even buy some things. Other stuff I shop around and and go to whom ever has the best price.
Hadn't been to the new store till last weekend. Walked in with the wife. Did one lap. Won't be back.
Good to hear the range is nice atleast.
I've been a member there since the new facility opened because it's a got a great range. Excellent lighting and ventilation with a top shelf target system. The ability to book ranges time online is another benefit.
Once you show an RO you know what you're doing you're allowed to draw from the holster. A one time initiation fee ($225 for me), then $30/month for unlimited range sessions at no additional charge unless you purchase targets/ammo. In my experience the ROs are interested in everybody being safe, offering help and making sure you enjoy your time. Most of them are really great guys and fun to bs with as well.
So far it's the first range where I've not been swept by another shooter as well. I have a series of drills I go through and without being able to move forward and back it's still the best place for me to practice. Plus it's 10 minutes from me.
As a member I pay $15 for transfers if I buy something online. Never gotten any flack about it even if it's a gun they stock. Most of the people there I've found to friendly and helpful though there are a couple that are very much less so.
All that said I really can't imagine a circumstance under which I'd purchase a firearm there as the prices are full retail. Members typically get an additional 5% off but even then didn't really find anything I needed.
I've been a member there since the new facility opened because it's a got a great range. Excellent lighting and ventilation with a top shelf target system. The ability to book ranges time online is another benefit.
Once you show an RO you know what you're doing you're allowed to draw from the holster. A one time initiation fee ($225 for me), then $30/month for unlimited range sessions at no additional charge unless you purchase targets/ammo. In my experience the ROs are interested in everybody being safe, offering help and making sure you enjoy your time. Most of them are really great guys and fun to bs with as well.
So far it's the first range where I've not been swept by another shooter as well. I have a series of drills I go through and without being able to move forward and back it's still the best place for me to practice. Plus it's 10 minutes from me.
As a member I pay $15 for transfers if I buy something online. Never gotten any flack about it even if it's a gun they stock. Most of the people there I've found to friendly and helpful though there are a couple that are very much less so.
All that said I really can't imagine a circumstance under which I'd purchase a firearm there as the prices are full retail. Members typically get an additional 5% off but even then didn't really find anything I needed.
I would agree with you on the range and the RO's but I have found there prices on some things definitely not all there stuff to be the same at other well known places. Sometimes they are a little cheaper other times they are more. You just have to know what your looking for.
Been to this place many times. Never once was the service good, actually the people are flat out rude. Was just in there for what will be the last time. Was looking for a new knife asked about one "we don't sell that one" and guy walks away. Just because you wear tactical gear to work doesn't mean you're awesome. How about showing me one of the 50 other knives in the case? 100% garbage people working there.
Been to this place many times. Never once was the service good, actually the people are flat out rude. Was just in there for what will be the last time. Was looking for a new knife asked about one "we don't sell that one" and guy walks away. Just because you wear tactical gear to work doesn't mean you're awesome. How about showing me one of the 50 other knives in the case? 100% garbage people working there.
bladehq.com sells it!
bladehq.com sells it!
I'll check it out. I do want to see how a knife feels before buying too.
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