Best range in northern NJ for a noob

[Minimalist 0]

I'm looking to get my hands on some HK's before I get my first. I've never shot before and I'm looking for a good place that's noob friendly. Is it uncommon to find someone who will offer up some instruction on your first outing? I'm currently looking at RTSP.

[brucin 923]

Not sure if they have any HK's to rent but speaking from experience RTSP is an excellant place to go if you are a new shooter. I would recommend them to anyone interested in shooting. 

 

Great shop, great staff, and a top notch facility.

 

Once the expansion construction is finished it will be the best facility in NJ

[Howard 538]

I'm with brucin on that, very nice place and you can get instruction if you want.  Most customers would be glad to help you as well.

[2 trip_nick 0]

Go to  http://www.poconopistol.com in Stroudsberg, PA.

[Frank Rizzo 59]

Woodland Park Range....  http://gunforhire.com/

[Vini 0]

Gun for Hire in Woodland park is a good place. http://gunforhire.com/firearm-rentals/

They take good care of a noob. 

Looks like they have only one H&K for rent, but finding $1000+ rental handguns is not easy. 

[Old Glock guy 1,127]

Not sure about the rentals, but a new shooter will be made to feel quite comfortable at either RTSP or the Gun for Hire range in Woodland Park. If you have not shot before, I would strongly recommend a First Steps Pistol class, which is available at either place.

[Dr. KGM 1]

RTSP or Woodland Park are great you will not be disappointed

[HuntingPaper 62]

I've never been at RSTP so I can't comment but I know very well Woodland Park facilities and staff. I think is a very friendly place for a new shooter in a top of the line range. You won't be disappointed or intimidated in this place. Have a great time at any place you choose to go!

[T Bill 649]

Put your name on the list at Shongum Sportsmens in Mansfield.  May take a year to get in, but it does not cost a dime to wait.  When they call then you decide.

[ogfarmer 138]

Heritage guild in Easton has a few HK for rent

[Minimalist 0]

Heritage guild in Easton has a few HK for rent

I noticed that on their website. Have you been there and seen them/used them?

[diamondd817 826]

Just curious why you want an HK if you never shot any guns before? I hope your logic isn't the most $$ = best gun. Glock and Beretta are half the price for the same reliability and quality. Not to mention mags and accessories are more available and cheaper for Glock and Beretta.

[bhunted 887]

Ut Oh! Better get Maaco!

 

 

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[Minimalist 0]

Just curious why you want an HK if you never shot any guns before? I hope your logic isn't the most $$ = best gun. Glock and Beretta are half the price for the same reliability and quality. Not to mention mags and accessories are more available and cheaper for Glock and Beretta.

Aren't there some 1911's that are way more than HK's? It has nothing to do with the money. I like the look of the gun and I like how all I've read is that they are some of the most reliable guns people have and they have no problems with just about any kind of ammo. At the end of the day I just want what I think looks good and functions well without any problems. I'm not overly concerned with the cost of mags.

 

I had originally want a sig p226 or p229.

[ogfarmer 138]

I noticed that on their website. Have you been there and seen them/used them?

Yes I am a member there and rented a few before I bought my P30

[Minimalist 0]

Yes I am a member there and rented a few before I bought my P30

Awesome!  Thanks so much.  Couple questions for you:

 

How are they there with new shooters?  

Will I be able to get some extra instruction?  

Are the HK's there V1's?

[ogfarmer 138]

new shooters have to watch a quick saftey video and a range officer can assist you with everything you need, They had a few different ones, some reason the web inventory doesnt match in store, and the inv rental books have slight differences in inventory

[Minimalist 0]

new shooters have to watch a quick saftey video and a range officer can assist you with everything you need, They had a few different ones, some reason the web inventory doesnt match in store, and the inv rental books have slight differences in inventory

Hmm, okay.  Thanks!

[ogfarmer 138]

theres like 6 or 7 different hk to rent

[boo 6]

Not sure how convenient it is to you, but Heritage Guild in Easton, PA has bunch of H&K handguns to try out. As everyone else has said, you can't go wrong with RTSP or Woodland Park. Just keep in mind that RTSP has long waits on weekends, but hopefully that will change with their expansion.

[Minimalist 0]

Not sure how convenient it is to you, but Heritage Guild in Easton, PA has bunch of H&K handguns to try out. As everyone else has said, you can't go wrong with RTSP or Woodland Park. Just keep in mind that RTSP has long waits on weekends, but hopefully that will change with their expansion.

I'm unemployed right now so weekdays are good too.  I have some extra time on my hands.  I'd be open to taking a trip out to Easton it's not that far.  A little over an hour.  They have a bunch so that's probably where I'm going to go.  

 

Is it a problem to try out 3-4 guns in one visit?  Is that poor etiquette? 

[boo 6]

I don't know the policy at Heritage Guild. I know at RTSP, they let you switch guns as long as it's the same caliber, but if you switch to a different caliber, they charge an additional gun rental fee. Woodland Park charges a separate gun rental fee for each gun regardless, though they'll be understanding if you fire a few shots on a rental and hate it for whatever reason.

[RTSP1 67]

Minimalist, please feel free to stop by the shop. We only one HK in rental but have a wonderfully selection for sale. See you at the range.