try before buy?

[Kreutz]

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.

[allingeneral]

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.

[Mindflayer]

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.

[tursiops]

Blue Ridge Arsenal has a fair rental line.

[smltooner]

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.
Nice people.

[Kreutz]

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.
Nice people.

$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.

[cabrera]

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.

[kps]

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

good luck,
Randy

[smltooner]

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

good luck,
Randy

Summit Springs is strictly outdoors and mainly shotguns (trap and skeet).

[zephyp]

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.
Nice people.

$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.

[frankD]

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

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[SgtBill]

If you are in my area you can try mine right here at my place. NO CHARGE even for ammo.
Bill Keysville Va.

[Jakeiscrazy]

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.