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Hoi Polloi wrote:I looked up Elm Fork but I couldn't find a calendar on their page saying if they had leagues or anything that would limit availability on a Saturday. Anyone know what their schedule is like? If not, I'll call them to ask.

They don't have any leagues shooting handguns there on Saturdays, but it is a pretty popular range, and Saturdays are necessarily one of their busier days. But it is a large enough range that it could probably accommodate a pretty large group. Some might have to share a lane or something, but that's OK. It's just about getting together and having a good time.

I'm perfectly willing to share a lane if necessary. I figure most of you can work on the little dot in the center of the target, while I work on the rest of the target.......

I can do Garland Public Range and Jacob's range (I prefer to shoot IPSC there, more fun). Elm fork is of second choice.

My wife and I live in Austin but we would love to come up to Dallas (and spend a night) to meet you all and try some different pistols. We can bring a Beretta 9mm Px4 storm (full size) and a S&W 38 special airweight (637) and we are happy to let anyone try them. We've been looking for an excuse to come to Dallas for a weekend.

Pending my work schedule, I work most Saturdays and do not know until two weeks before, I would look forward to this.

Edited to add: I have gotten my schedule for that day, and I am off, so I am planning on being there.

Elm Fork sounds good to me also. Annoyed Man your not going to bring the Springfield Scout

Keith wrote:Elm Fork sounds good to me also. Annoyed Man your not going to bring the Springfield Scout

Mine isn't the Scout model, it's the full length Loaded model.... but yeah, I could bring it if you bring the ammo. It prefers bullets in the 150-168 grain range.

OK, I think we largely have consensus on location. How about date and time?

Hoi Polloi wrote:OK, I think we largely have consensus on location. How about date and time?

Elm Fork's hours of operation are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. I'd suggest planning to meet at opening time because the range is very popular and shooting lanes will fill up fast during good weather.

No date will be good for everyone, but this doesn't have to be a one time event either.

I'll throw out Saturday Sept. 18 and Saturday Sept. 25 as proposed dates. If everyone expresses a preference for one or the other, I propose we go with whichever date works for the most folks.

Discussion / votes?

Excaliber wrote:

Hoi Polloi wrote:OK, I think we largely have consensus on location. How about date and time?

Elm Fork's hours of operation are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. I'd suggest planning to meet at opening time because the range is very popular and shooting lanes will fill up fast during good weather.

No date will be good for everyone, but this doesn't have to be a one time event either.

I'll throw out Saturday Sept. 18 and Saturday Sept. 25 as proposed dates. If everyone expresses a preference for one or the other, I propose we go with whichever date works for the most folks.

Discussion / votes?

Or both dates.

The Annoyed Man wrote:Saturdays work best for me, as I often have church obligations on Sundays that take a lot of my time. Location-wise, I'm for Elm Fork, although Alpine would be OK. I categorically refuse to spend another penny ever again at Quail Creek.

I can bring the following and will let people try them:

1. 5" Springfield Loaded .45 ACP
2. 3" Kimber Stainless Ultra Carry II .45 ACP
3. 4" Kimber Pro Raptor .45 ACP
4. 5" Taurus PT1911 .45 ACP
5. S&W Full sized M&P45 .45 ACP
6. Glock 19 9mm
7. S&W 642 .38 Special
8. S&W 640 .357 magnum
9. S&W M&P340 .357 magnum
10. Colt Government .380
11. S&W Model 29 .44 magnum
12. Ruger 4.5" 22/45 Mark III Hunter .22 LR
13. AND a Keltec P3AT, in case anyone is considering buying one and needs to be dissuaded ( ).

I may need help with the ammo - especially the .44 magnum - if there are a lot of people interested. Also, I have no .380 on hand, so if you want to shoot either the Colt or the Keltec, bring your own.

What was the issue at Quail Creek?

Excaliber wrote:I'll throw out Saturday Sept. 18 and Saturday Sept. 25 as proposed dates. If everyone expresses a preference for one or the other, I propose we go with whichever date works for the most folks.

Discussion / votes?

Saturday the 18th is our big Skeet Day (viewtopic.php?f=87&t=37398" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;). The 25th looks good for me.

the 25th will work best

Both the 18th and 25th are great for me.

I have never been to Quail Creek. Elm Fork is nice, 20 mins from my house.

It would be fun to get together once a month or so, invading a different range each time.
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September 18th is good for my wife and I ... can't make it on the 25th.