Shooter's World Phoenix — Attraction in Phoenix

When a co-worker whose generally tame and straight edge demeanor lets loose and decides to take me, his visiting co-worker to blow off some steam I naturally was thinking bar, maybe seedy club, but a shooting range? I have a much greater respect for him. Anyman who shoots and respects firearms is class A in my book. Being from California our gun laws a tougher so it was a nice refresher to have some relaxed restrictions. Still well within safety and reason the vibe here is more of the common sense common man versus paranoid radical people often think of gun enthusiasts.

I felt pretty bad ass shooting in a business suit. Very FBI/Secret Serviceman style. We rented a revolver which made us use store reloads, which is fine since it's their gun and don't want hot loads going through it all day. I was also able to shoot a hunting rifle and a 1911, both personal's of my co-worker.

The staff definitely was helpful because although I understand gun safety I'm used some laws of California. As far as in the range and on the line almost everything is standard, but they have the metal plating between and all around the lanes which gives it a kind of modern feel. I actually thought they did a pretty good overall job on the sound proofing, except at the very end. I wasn't a fan of the 2 couples taking instagram pictures posing. Though I could tell their guns were unloaded because I was close to them the range master likely could not and would not approve.

Prices were cheaper than expected for the rental and the lane, apparently they have ladies night on Fridays. Though they have the standard selection of targets I was glad to know many could be downloaded for free. I found inconsistency in the factory reloads, all of them felt a little weak except for 1 hot round. Brass was fine and loaded/fired easily. I know some ranges really stretch the limits of # of reloads. It was clean, pretty quiet for a range, a little cheaper than most, good selection and service. This was closer to our office, but I was told the Scottsdale Gun Club is where the real magic happens. I was impressed at their selection of accessories. Though I don't plan on being out here much as this was kind of an impromptu emergency visit I would come back if I was...

If you are going to take classes for CCW, or pistol shooting, shotgun, rifle, etc. this place is tops. Their CCW class is excellent A++++. As a gun store, the prices are fair, but not great and the selection is pretty standard. The shooting range is more than adequate for an indoor pistol range, but they eliminated the rifle (.22LR) lanes ages ago, as Arizona is NOT a rifle or even a good hunting state. The Shooter's World CCW class is by far one of THE BEST and for value, dollar for dollar, it IS THE BEST BAR NONE CCW CLASS YOU CAN TAKE! Yes, it's an all day course, but you need all day to know how to responsibly carry concealed and not wind up in court, jail, the poor house and or dead. Shooter's Wold also has an adequate gunsmith, other classes, and a great membership packages for the range. They have gun rentals for the standard Ford, Chevy & Chrysler type guns. Glock, S&W, 1911s, Ruger, maybe Colt, possibly a Kimber etc. NO you can't rent a $9000 custom long slide competition Swiss Sig customized by a famous gunsmith, a .45ACP 1936 Olympics Luger competition gun, or a Cabot left handed 1911. The rentals are basically self defense type guns, with maybe a few Ruger (cowboy) SA revolvers sprinkled in. Beretta 92s, and a good run of the mill selection of decent guns, try it before you buy it, or try it just to try it. The staff is quite friendly and professional. I rate them more respectably and higher as a shooting range, and for exceptional training than I do for their gun sales, unless you have...

I am highly impressed with Shooter's World. I live in Mesa, and I am willing to drive all the way across town just to use their range because of how impressed I have been by their treatment of customers, members or otherwise! Their selection of firearms tends to be a bit scarce, 5.11 is expensive, and Magnum Precision Gunsmithing is a bit pricey too, but with everything all in one place, it's quite convenient. Shooter's World's own shop is reasonably priced, and you can find some nice deals in the used section of their counter. The range is very well kept, too! Prices are very reasonable. If you go shooting here more than once a month, a membership is a must. They treat members like royalty. Unlimited range time, discounts on almost everything, and the ability to reserve a lane ahead of time all combine to make an incredibly enjoyable experience. The staff is very friendly. I bought two boxes of ammunition, and I got two range passes for it, just for the heck of it. Once, I assisted a fellow shooter on the range, giving him some ammunition, and permitting his use of my firearm for the training he was doing. When I checked out of the range, I received two range passes for helping the individual. Does service GET more friendly at a for-profit business? I do all of my indoor shooting here. I just hope they open up a range in the East Valley. Do it,...