Whistling Pines Gun Club - Anyone know much?

[scott98chevy]

Anyone know much about this club stating in June in the Springs here. What do you guys think of it?

http://www.whistlingpinesgunclub.com/index.html

[XJ]

They are asking a lot of money, months ahead of time, for a place that isn't built yet. That just doesn't sit right with me.

It appears to be targeting the "country club" crowd. The population here may be enough to support that, presumably they have done research. Not having the po' folk as customers might work out pretty well for their bsusiness plan.

We'll see how it turns out when (if) they finally finish construction. Maybe it will be Disneyland for shooters and I'll cancel the cable to pay for a membership.

[Colorado Osprey]

Here's 3 pages of responses:
http://coloradoshooting.org/v-web/bulletin/bb/viewtopic.php?t=2111&highlight=whisling+pines

[loki993]

it seems to be a lot of money, especially if you cant try it out first. what if you pay, go in and dont like it? will they give you youre money back?

[scott98chevy]

It is expensive for most but I've been looking at the time and money I spend to drive to NF or Rampart (as long as its open) and see after the upfront investment $20 a month with no fees and 5 minutes from the house its not that bad, considering I pay minimum of $40 worth of gas a month. Problem for me is I'll still go up there shooting at least once a month with friends that have no way of affording a membership so I'll wait and see for a while I guess.

[bbadmin]

This club is due to open tomorrow.

[KarlPMann]

Should be interesting, but I'm in that "po' folk" category so it honestly doesn't matter a whole lot to me. Karl.

[robsterclaw]

It looks elitist, and I don't tend to care for that type of club.

(overheard at WPGC) "Muffy, oh Muffy would you please hand me the HK." "Oh sure Biff, here you go" :roll:

At those rates, assuming all 2,500 members were individuals, not family memberships, they'd recoup their 3m investment in less then 3 years. Not including sales of guns, ammo, supplies, training, and extra guest passes. And I'm even a free market economy believer, but how many businesses have you heard of that recouped their investment that quickly?

And please....$25 bucks for a 1 time use guest pass? [roll] You can get a hooker for that much. (Ok it's a crack whore hooker but still)

[nooobie]

Hi all,
We were some of the early members. Talked to them at a gun show. My wife and I are as green as you can get when it comes to guns. We both took the Practical Pistol NRA course there and shoot at least once a week now. In 45 minutes you can shoot until your hand is falling off. With the mechanical targets, the line is always hot. Shoot, shoot, shoot. It's 25 yards but that's plenty for a handgun. Ordered an RRA Elite Car Ute2 chrome lined from them. Still waiting, but will definately want to shoot outdoors, but can shoot at WPGC after work in winter-dark and cold-I'll be inside in a t-shirt. It's spendy but for me being so new to the gun thing(truly an old dog learning new tricks),it works for us because it's so convenient. Like I said, reserve a lane for an hour, and all you're doing is shootin for an hour, no down time.

My 2c,

Paul :cool:

[TINCUP AL]

I shoot a lot, and it is still too expensive for me. It looks like a real nice place, but like was said earlier, it isn't for the "po" folk. It would be great in the winter to have an indoor range to shoot at, but I think I'll pass at those prices.

[XJ]

I keep forgetting to stop by and look the place over, just to see how gucci it turned out. Everytime one of these threads is updated, it occurs to me.

Maybe could get a couple folks together and pretend to be a family? There are lots of modern explanations for mismatched surnames.

[gotgun]

WPGC is a great place to go on the nasty days like we have had this month. If you stop in I'm sure one of the staff will give you a tour. you can also check out the website at
www.whistlingpinesgunclub.com
Dan

[F. Paul]

Whistling Pines - Wow - wish they had built that place here in Denver. That is one sweet facility.

[MuzzleFlash]

First off, I don't know these guys or have any relationship with them. But I think their rates are very reasonable for what you get. It's anything but a Manhattan cigar club. If you want to sample that sort of elite BS, you might try the Scottsdale Gun Club.

I'm going to guess they spent well over $2mil to get up and going. He11, they probably have $500K into the backstops alone. Then there's the air filtration, insurance, property taxes, yada, yada. That's gonna take a lot of membership dues and counter sales to break even.

Look at it this way. What's a gym membership run these days?

After you get past their one time fee, a family of four shooters costs $50/month ($600/year). That's 2.5 cases of .223 ammo for a year's membership. I blow through way more than that in one three day MG shoot - not including my shooter's fee and hotel.

There's no additional lane fees. They let you suspend your membership during times where you're on vacation or on overseas deployment. And it's transferable for a small fee. Not too bad when you think about it.

They must be doing something right if they have 1000 members already.

[F. Paul]

Couldnt agree with you more Muzzleflash. The ability to shoot indoors during a winter like this one alone is worth the price of admission.

[RYAN50BMG]

I joined last month. I was on the fence about an indoor range, but I,m glad I joined. A buddy of mine and I went out a week or so ago and shot out there for the first time. I took my F/A M-16 to zero a red dot sight and try out the new ARestor hydrolic buffer (which I HIGHLY recommend). No problem with F/A shooting, but I did keep it to 4-8 rd. bursts. :mrgreen: As soon as they get thier tactical side up and running, I'll be there alot more. Night vision goggle night, anyone? Ryan

[Hoser]

Besides being NFA friendly, they dont mind of you draw from the holster or "Shoot Fast."

And they have a top notch staff....

[recon1976]

They even have "Low Light Friday Night" Which I personally cannot wait for. :P

[Aloha_Shooter]

If you can afford the membership fee, I think there's ONE membership left (trade from someone leaving town). Great facilities, decent prices, almost always a lane open when you want it.

[earplug]

I have been a member for the past five months.
Being able to shoot three to four days a week is great.
Bulleye or practice some fast stuff no problem.
Getting out of the weather and having a great target set up is well worth the price of admission.
Price of ammo and rental guns is great.

[shrapmetal]

Night vision goggle night, anyone? Ryan

you dont need a club for that. just come out to my house on a nice moonlit night.

[RYAN50BMG]

Night vision goggle night, anyone? Ryan

you dont need a club for that. just come out to my house on a nice moonlit night. Don't tease me. [poke]

[Hoser]

Dont forget that every other Monday night starting tonight there will be Tactical/USPSA matches. Shooting starts at 7:00.

Headed there right now...

[eerw]

look like a pretty good size crowd...

I got off late from work, so did not get there in time..but the lot was full and looked like 25 or so people shooting a couple of stages with multiple targets..

looked fun..hope to make it next time..

[Hoser]

19 people at tonights IPSC match. Good time. In by 7:00, done by 9:00.