Silver Bullet Pistol Range

[mr_dove]

Silver Bullet Shooting Range
5901 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80212
Phone: (720) 898-0267

Range Price: $15 per person

Number of Lanes: 5

Gun Rentals: $17 (wide variety)

Smoking: outside only

Membership: $150 for 13 visits

I scouted this range out but they were closed at the time. It appears to be a VERY nice range. The range fees reflect that fact though. They are the most expensive range fees in the Metro Denver area for a public range.

I called and spoke with the owner to get the information provided here. He was very nice on the phone and was optimistic about having just about any handgun that I might want to rent. I've yet to test him on it though. The rental prices are also pretty high.

They don't appear to have a retail setup there so don't plan on doing much gun shopping while you wait for your lane. I was impressed that there is a very comfortable waiting area (lounge). It even has MAGAZINES. I guess you need to make people comfortable when you only have 5 lanes.

I'll update here when I get a chance to shoot at the range.

[Marlin]

I went to this one once, a long time ago. Thing's may have changed since then but, the impression I came away with was if you weren't a member of LE or renting one of his gun's, He really did not want you there. I haven't been back. Like I said though, thing's may have changed since.

[redleg1one]

If I recall way back, it used to be called X-Ring.

[chain.60]

I shoot there about once a month, Only 5 lanes, hand guns or 22 rifles
only. CCW classes and firearm safety classes are available.
Nice people, clean place, Busy at times.
Bill

[SS109]

I prefer shooting outside, but Silver Bullet is a good place to have during the winter.

My wife & I took our CCW class there and thought they did a very good job, especially with a lot of the legal issues.

[JlazyH]

I was turned off at the range. I am disabled and they would not let me sit, and fire my guns. I was told I could lean against the wall of the lane but could not have a chair. I took the Co. CCW shooting part there only because that is where the inst. had set it up. The K2 however will bend over backwards to help.

[ExpressZero]

I've been using this range for the past 3 years or so. About a year ago they said that they were going to be replacing the back wall to allow high-powered rifles. I think he mentioned something like a water wall system. Anyway, apparently that plan got scratched because the person that quoted them a certain price, flaked on them. Anyway, I think with enough calling and nagging, they may look in to it again.

[bennice]

One of the few indoor ranges left in the area. I shoot ther every now and again, as they were once my alternative to K2. I'll echo the sentiments of others. It's a pretty decent range, but they're a tad pricey and it would be nice if they were able to accomodate something larger than .22 rifles. Fine range for the handguns though, and their staff has always been kind and courteous during my experiences. I'm thinking about having my wife take one of their training courses.

[MuzzleFlash]

The backstop is not rated for rifle or even for .44 jacketed. I took a CCW course back there in 2000 when it was under different ownership. The new owners have put some money into it, but I think the economics to justify installing a snail trap isn't there. They have done some improvements on ventillation which in the past was downright dangerous. I felt like a Kentucky coal miner after shooting for an hour.

I wish they would expand to a 10 or 15 lane facility. At that size, and with a good, clean facility they should be able to make a profitable go of it. There's a lack of indoor or outdoor public ranges on that side of town, especially to the north given the demise of Mile High from urban encroachment.

[Artyboy]

I go there regularly but I live close. You can get a 1 yr membership for $50 for the first month and after that it's $30 a month. That gives you unlimited use of the range and member prices on all targets, ammo and gun rentals. I'm at the point where I go at least once a week so it's well worth it for me. Their ammo prices are a little steep but not too bad if you're a member. If you bring your own ammo it has to be FMJ and no steel casings allowed. If they reload the brass they don't sell the reloads. All of their ammo is factory. You can bring your own targets, too. They've only got 6 guns for rent. Rental prices for members is $12. Here's the breakdown if I remember correctly:

Ruger .40
Springfield 1911
Springfield XD .40
Sig 226 9mm
.357 revolver
.22lr pistol (either a Browning or a Ruger I can't remember)

They have a display case with a bunch of guns for sale but the prices aren't that good.

As for the lanes, if they get really busy they'll limit you to one hour but I've never been kicked out and sometimes I'm there for 2 or 3 hours. Once I was asked to finish up soon but they never pressed me on it and I ended up staying when the guy next to me left almost right after that. Even if you do have to sit out you can just wait for the next lane to open up. The lanes move fast if you end up having to wait. The longest I've waited is 10 or 15 minutes and yes they have lots of magazines to read . It's got kind of a run down feel to it but what indoor range doesn't? Everything works and the people are friendly. The price is great if you live in the metro area and you don't want to drive to BFE just to pop off a few rounds.