Well, the wait is over....well half of it is, anyway. BluCore decided to expand to the Austin area and built a store in Round Rock, TX. over a year ago. We have known about this location for a while but we are a little behind in getting the word out [beyond word of mouth] on our blog. I guess we like the store so much that we were being a little selfish and trying to keep it to ourselves. In all fairness, we did post pictures of Christy and I at their official grand opening a few months back on Facebook [which we had a great time participating in]. We just haven't written a story about them until now.
The store is nestled in a small shopping center off of I-35 in Round Rock near the Sam Bass exit right next to the Animal Hospital. It is not a large store, but hey, this is just the beginning for what they have planned here. When you walk in the first thing you will notice is how well the store is layed out. Everything is easy to find and is categorized neatly on the shelves. They have the most thought out display of holsters that I have ever seen at a gun store. They are organized on the wall by the brand of gun that they fit. This display is so simple yet so brilliant. I am sure I am not the only one that has found themselves at a gun store searching hopelessly through stack upon stack of Glock holsters just to find what you need. For me, finding a right handed 1911 holster was quick and easy. The only problem I faced is what brand I wanted to select from.
They have a decent amount of pistols and long guns to choose from and they definitely do not price gouge like some small stores are known to do. If you cannot find the firearm that you have been looking for all you have to do is jump on their online store and order it and have it shipped free right to the store. With the selection they have at their store along with what they offer on their website, you are sure to find what you need. Now, if you are not sure what you want or you are shopping for your first gun, the staff at BluCore is there to assist you. The staff comes from Military, Law Enforcement and competitive shooting backgrounds and they are very knowledgeable when it comes to firearms. They take their time and actually listen to the customer and they are not quick to force an "expert opinion" on customers like we have experienced first hand when shopping for a firearm. There is nothing we hate worse than having to prove our knowledge to the guy standing on the other side of the gun counter. In most cases when this has happened we have fired thousands of rounds more than the "expert" we are talking to.
We have never had this feeling when talking to the BluCore staff. If anything, they are interested in actually hearing about our shooting experiences and are receptive to it. We have yet to find an employee there that didn't go out of their way to help us and they quickly respond when we do need help which is nice. Every time we walk into the store they recognize us and their manager always makes it a point to talk to Christy and I. He was even nice enough to let us take pictures inside the store for this article. John, if you are reading this we apologize for the delay of this article. We will buy something to make up for it! Haha
Now, as I stated earlier, the store is just the first phase for what they are planning for the Austin area. Within the next few months they are planning on building a facility like the one they have in Colorado. When they get this new facility built they will close the temporary location in Round Rock and will have everything housed in the new building. I believe they are looking at land in Pflugerville close to Tracking Point. No matter where they put it we will definitely be regulars of the range and the store. They will also offer classes at the new location. Anything from CHL classes and private lessons to advanced firearms training. Overall, BluCore is a great addition to the area and we look forward to being customers for many years to come!
BluCore Shooting Center2000 N Mays St. Suite 113
Round Rock TX 78664
Phone: 512-813-0503
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