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try before buy?

Postby Kreutz » Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:10:04

Any area ranges have rentals to experiment? Haven't fired a pistol in over 10 years, want to try a bunch, see whats best for me, will worry about the comfort/vs power after I narrow it down to what feels good in my hands.

Also any area places to be fitted for a good holster would be a valued recommendation, thank you.
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Re: try before buy?

Postby allingeneral » Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:26:32

For the holster - I'd suggest going to a gun show, taking your firearm with you, and trying out a few different options. Most vendors will allow you to "try it on" before buying.

Not sure on range rentals. If we have a get-together at SEG in Ashburn, would you be able to make it? If we get 10 or 15 people to show up, maybe you could try a few different pistols there.
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Postby Mindflayer » Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:28:40

SEG has a handful of weapons for rental. Ditto on a meetup - I am sure we'll cover the gamut when it comes to firearms.
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Re: try before buy?

Postby tursiops » Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:37:16

Blue Ridge Arsenal has a fair rental line.


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Re: try before buy?

Postby smltooner » Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:02:33

The only place that I know of in Roanoke is PSS. Here is a link to their website.

http://www.pss-range-training.net/

I have never rented there, but I have shot at their range.
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Re: try before buy?

Postby Kreutz » Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:14:27

smltooner wrote:The only place that I know of in Roanoke is PSS. Here is a link to their website.

http://www.pss-range-training.net/

I have never rented there, but I have shot at their range.
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$10.00 per rental gun is gonna get real expensive, better narrow it down to two or three before I get there. The meet up sounds cool, but at a four hour drive each way I don't foresee the free time to make the trip unfortunately. Having a business and being a young family man severely limits my time.

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Re: try before buy?

Postby cabrera » Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:10:48

Kreutz wrote:Any area ranges have rentals to experiment? Haven't fired a pistol in over 10 years, want to try a bunch, see whats best for me, will worry about the comfort/vs power after I narrow it down to what feels good in my hands.

Also any area places to be fitted for a good holster would be a valued recommendation, thank you.


Good idea, my wife has been doing the same thing. She wants to find her "perfect" carry gun.
I can't find where you are located. If you are in Hampton Roads,These are $5.00 per rental plus ammo & range fee. 2 indoor Ranges/Gunshops that rent is Bob's Guns in Norfolk and Superior Pawn in Virginia Beach.
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Re: try before buy?

Postby kps » Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:07:10

I dont know anything about this range, but I saw it doing some searches last week, but it is located close. over in Ferrum.their site says they rent guns, but no idea what their rates may be.

http://www.summitspringsshooting.com/info.html

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Re: try before buy?

Postby smltooner » Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:23:16

kps wrote:I dont know anything about this range, but I saw it doing some searches last week, but it is located close. over in Ferrum.their site says they rent guns, but no idea what their rates may be.

http://www.summitspringsshooting.com/info.html

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Re: try before buy?

Postby zephyp » Sat, 27 Nov 2010 10:07:02

Kreutz wrote:
smltooner wrote:The only place that I know of in Roanoke is PSS. Here is a link to their website.

http://www.pss-range-training.net/

I have never rented there, but I have shot at their range.
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$10.00 per rental gun is gonna get real expensive, better narrow it down to two or three before I get there. The meet up sounds cool, but at a four hour drive each way I don't foresee the free time to make the trip unfortunately. Having a business and being a young family man severely limits my time.

Thanks for the input from everyone, I appreciate it.


Some ranges let you swap guns on the same rental fee. You just pay the ammo charge. Sharpshooters in Lorton does but thats probably a haul for you.
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Re: try before buy?

Postby frankD » Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:28:22

Lynchburg Arms and Shooting Range let's you rent guns for $10/hr.

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Postby SgtBill » Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:55:04

If you are in my area you can try mine right here at my place. NO CHARGE even for ammo.
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Re: try before buy?

Postby Jakeiscrazy » Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:27:26

Dominion Shooting Range in Richmond. They have a decent selection of rentals. I think it is $10 per hour and you can trade them out for no charge. Range ammo only though.
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