Metro Shooting Supplies

Ill start out with the good: nice, large facility and they offer 1 stop convenience for almost any firearm need.
However, the prices are high ($ 200 on the $ 520 MSRP rifle I was looking at and $ 100 on the $ 450 pistol) the staff is rude if you dare mention lower prices, and their range policies are unfriendly at best. An example is the requirement to buy your centerfire ammunition from them in order to fire it on the range. So not only do you pay their range fee PER PERSON, pay for their targets, but also must pay their ammunition prices to use the range.
Seriously shop around unless there is something about their location you prefer or have money to burn.

If you can’t go to cabelas/​Local Gun Store, i would DEFINITELY recommend researching prices online before walking in: most of the stuff behind the counters (like magazines and ammunition) don’t have prices on them and the sales guy will definitely overcharge you if he thinks he can get away with.
For example, I bought a sig p250 with a generic crimson tech laser 3 weeks ago for 200 dollars above msrp. That was my fault for not looking at Sig Sauer’s MSRP. Last week, went to buy an extra magazine which retails for 47and metro wanted 62. The same salesguy who sold me the p250 urged me to buy the magazine at 62 because he just sold his last p250 and the magazine would sell quickly. He forgot that I was the last person who bought the p250. Passed on it.
**when i was buying, the events of Ferguson were unfolding and the sales guy used that to push overpriced federal hollowpoints**
it came with a free membership to gun range which is worth 200 dollars, right?
It’s probably the worst range i’ve come across and i’ve shot at and/​or am a member at bullseye, top gun, sharpshooters, both outdoor ranges run by MDC and Asymmetric Solutions.
Range 1 and 2 are the hottest ranges i’ve ever shot in, they reek of gun powder and it uses a cheap old fashioned 3 way switch to move the target. the booths are cramped and if the people next to you shoot in the right position, you’ll be showered with their brass. This is on top of all the ways they charge you. Even with a membership, You pay 6 dollars an hour per person and you have to buy all the targets and ammunition from them, should you accidentally shoot the hangar, you have to pay for that too. Everything in the range is expensive, a 1.00 to 1.50 for a single paper target and 20 – 25 for 50 rounds of 9 mm.
People will come in and sweep your brass as soon as you get a few rounds off. i don’t collect brass but it’s a pain the ass to have to wait for this guy to sweep around you, booths are small.
As other reviewers have said, some of the range staff are absolute pricks. My first time there to shoot and a guy with glasses decides to bark at me because i’m standing at the wrong table to sign in, no sign in/​sign out signage anywhere. While i’m signing in, he proceeds to go over the range rules in the most condescending way possible especially in regards to buying their ammo and having to pay 6 bucks for the hanger if you hit it. He spoke to me as if i had no reason to be there.
Renting their guns is again, really expensive. 1 person, 1 targets, 2 boxes of .45 and a 1911 rental cost me 90 bucks. This is with a membership.
There’s about 5 other shooting ranges and 9 or 10 gun stores in St. Louis that have better prices and better customer service.

I was treated rudely by the young man running the downstairs range. He was snappy, disrespectful, and aggressive. The prices in this store are also offensively high. They might think they can dupe first-​time gun buyers, but anyone who does a little research can find significantly better prices elsewhere. Ammo prices are through the roof. I understand that the shortage in 2013 has cause some price increases, but again, if you do even a small amount of research into current ammunition prices, you will find that Metro Shooting Supplies is flat out gouging their customers. I spend thousands a year on shooting equipment (ranges, ammo, guns, optics.) After the way I was treated and with how outrageous their prices are, I can’t ever see myself returning to this store. I let my range membership expire having only used it a few times. I know it was a waste of money, but I was too uncomfortable there to make any use of it.

Having grown up in the STL area I have known about this building since I was a little kid. The location is pretty awesome and used to be a party supply store. It closed a few years back and sat empty for a while. A few years back Metro opened their doors and I for some reason ignored it until early February.
I know very little about guns. I guess I know more than your average person but that is not saying much in my opinion. I grew up around shotguns and rifles and am a pretty good shot, but those are not MY guns.
A year or so ago I decided I wanted to get a pistol for defense and sport. After talking to many of my friends and hopping onto the Google mobile I had my heart set on a Glock 19. HA! Good luck finding one of those right now. They are like Gold. I finally remembered that Metro was 5 minutes from my house and decided to go in one day. When I went in I talked to John.
Let me stop right now and just say that John is Awesome… if you go in ask to talk to him.
Ok back to the story. John asked me why I wanted the G19 and I explained it to him. He highly recommended I look into a different gun. John was 100% correct. The gun he recommended was a tad bit more but it fit me better and I absolutely love it. The cool thing is anything you buy here comes with a free 1 year range membership! THAT IS A $ 200 VALUE!
These guys are not commission which is cool. I know this is true because I have seen them walk a sale because the gun the person wanted would not be a good fit. My dad was looking and was thinking about a fairly expensive gun. The guy he was dealing with (sorry man I forgot your name) asked him what he wanted it for and recommended that he wait until they get a cheaper gun in. My dad was ready to pull the trigger (pun intended) on this sale however the guy was looking out for my dad’s best interest which is awesome!
The indoor range is really nice and if you are a member affordable at $ 6 an hour. It is kept very nice and has excellent ventilation which is EXTREMELY important.
I have not had to use them for any classes yet BUT they are priced affordable. Currently a CCW class is $ 150 which is a fair price.

I bought a gun the other day from the Rock Rd location.
The staff was very helpful in informing me of the different guns and what they like about each different type.
They are a little more expensive than other places but if you buy a gun you get a free membership for a year which makes it worthwhile. The extra $ 25 for the gun was worth the $ 199 year membership for free.
The range is nice, a little bit on the expensive side for non-​members. If you do a gun rental with a lane and shoot one box of 9 mm it will be around $ 45.
Other than that it is a great store, they had a great selection even though everywhere else is completely out of guns right now.

Open 7 days/​wk, Mo-​Sa 10a-​8p, but on Sundays 10a-​4p.
I went to the St. Chas Rock Rd location, not the Belleville location.
Excellent ventilation and friendly staff. Ventilation is very important at an indoor firing range, so that you breathe in as little lead dust as possible. This place is so much better than Bull’s Eye, I’m glad they aren’t the only show in town anymore.
However, Metro is pricier ($ 18/​hour for nonmembers) and unlike I remember Bull’s Eye, Metro charges per person per hour, not just per lane per hour. This means that for two people to share a lane at Metro it costs $ 36, whereas at Bull’s I remember it being $ 14/​lane/​hour. Metro does not allow you to draw from a holster, but many indoor ranges have the same policy. The only place I’ve been free to draw from holster and practice fully as I need to is the Arnold Pistol and Rifle Club down in Barnhart, MO off i-​55. Furthermore, Metro demands that you buy and use their targets, not your own. I happen to have a ton of targets that I bought, to practice for qualifications, and I want to use them. Metro will not allow it, and they charge a dollar per target. Ridiculous! I removed a star for that. I had someone with me who wanted to watch, not shoot, and I was told that to join me in the firing area, the person would have to pay $ 18 «for insurance reasons.» I’m writing this review so that when you go, there will be no surprises— especially since Metro’s website sucks butt and is less than informative.
Yearly Membership Rates (Two guests allowed per visit):
Individual $ 199… then each time you visit the range it’s $ 6/​hr to shoot.
Law Enf. /​Active Military $ 150… then $ 6/​hr.
Seniors $ 125… then $ 6/​hr.
Spouse Membership $ 125… then $ 6/​hr.

Went to Metro to use their range and I had a blast. Literally and figuratively…
Seriously though, they are a very, very professional staff, and very friendly as well. You can’t beat the location, and being so close to my workplace, Metro makes for a convenient location if I ever want to hit the range at lunch.
If you need training, these guys can do it. From what I have heard, their instructors are top notch.
I’ll definitely be back, and I am thinking that the best way to go is a membership for 199.00. The membership pays for itself considering you get 60% off range fees which can be expensive… At 18.00 per hour for normal members if you hit the range 10 times you’re sitting at 180 vs 60.00. Plus you get discounts on gun rentals, and ammo. Can’t beat it.
I wish they had a Five-​seveN or SCAR 16 in the rental cabinet. Considering these guys just opened not too long ago, its only a matter of time before one is available.

My review will be short and extended when I experience more services provided by dealer.
I needed a new holster for my Derringer, my last one broke loose and took itself and my gun into a very icky place. A TMI moment here. So, I need a new holster. For carrying inside like I do, against the skin, they only had 2 brands. The one I purchased 7 months ago and another brand. Not purchasing mine again and the other did not look as if the clip was strong, my baby is butt heavy and may be why my last one gave way. The other holster that would work with my piece was a clip on outer type, it would imprint and would nullify having a conceal and carry. It was a nice solid leather holster, but does not fit my need.
As they are a sister store to the Belleville Shooting Range, I am sure they will get more product in. They had a couple nice pepper spray’s I liked, but not in the market for at this time.
It is a very roomy building where they have the guns and supplies. Not much in the way of merchandise, but the store only opened just over a month ago, so they may still be testing out what they need.
There is a shooting range in the basement. I have yet to use it, so no review given.
The staff is über friendly. Even though I was unable to find what I wanted, the sales rep did try.
I’ll definitely return. Need to get in some range time.