First let me say I did end up joining as a member. Its a convenient location, nice, new and not very busy so it makes for a good experience.
I am also a member of Scottsdale Gun Club and shoot there as well.
Although C2 is newer and brighter there are a few things that keep Scottsdale as my #1 range.
First C2 requires you buy their targets - not a huge deal but I am not a big fan of their big targets and don't really like not having a cardboard backer - but its a minor issue.
Second, C2 doesn't seem to want to let shooters do anything but shoot at stationary targets from the ready positon. Scottsdale will allow tactical positions and draw from holster once you pass their requirements (class or test with a staffer). That makes for a better shooting experience if you are a regular shooter that carries daily and wants to maintain proficiency in drawing and firing.
Lastly - ammo prices. I don't understand C2's strategy on ammo pricing at all.
A range is usually the least expensive place to buy ammo. Ranges want you to shoot and shoot a lot and their business model requires that. Scottsdale Gun Club ammo (for range use) is MUCH cheaper than any retail shop (particularly for members). C2 is the exact opposite - ammo prices are at least 40% over what you can buy it for at retail shops in the area (although availability is bit of a problem at retail stores - ammo can be purchased at reasonable prices if you shop around and do a bit of legwork).
Here are some examples of member pricing.
5.56 - 20 round boxes are currently $19.99 at C2
$9.89 at Scottsdale
40S&W is $20.99 at C2
$17.99 at Scottsdale
9MM $19.99 at C2
$13.97 at Scottsdale
Not a huge deal if you shoot a box a month - but me and my friends shoot 5-10 boxes each a week. If you are a regular shooter thus likely a member - the pricing difference is substantial.
For location, looks etc. 5 stars, ammo pricing 1 star so 3 star average.
UPDATE
So I been back another half dozen times and really like the staff and the range is just killer. My wife likes how bright it is and the benches in the range area are nice! But C2 keeps doing it wrong on pricing. Since my post ammo prices at C2 have gone UP, considerably, 40S&W is now over $30 a box, 9mm reloads? (in ziploc bags) are $25 while at the same time stock has been resupplied at local retailers and prices have plummeted.
In addition I was in the market for a new carry pistol and really wanted an M&P Shield in 40 S&W, C2 had one for $529. That seemed high to me so I drove up to Scottsdale and got the same gun for $449.
Love to shoot here - but would never buy anything other than the mandatory targets. So because of the obscene ammo and gun prices I gotta drop to a 2 star rating 5 for appearance 0 for pricing.