I am looking to purchase a Pistol and would like to be able to handle the firearm prior to purchase. I am in Northern NJ (West Milford area) and would be willing to travel an hour or so.

I am looking into Sig's/ H&K/ Walther / Glock and S/W. I was hoping to find a place that has a huge handgun inventory so I can spend some time comparing. Pa wouldn't be out of the question.

Thanks in advance,

Woody

 

A great selection is at the Firearms Guild in Rahway.

Jim Flynn's Truck Repair...you wouldn't know it by walking in...but ask and he'll take you to the stairway to heaven.

IMHO, the way a gun looks or feels in your hand may be one thing, but it may feel entirely different when you actually shoot the gun. He're the problem - if you buy a gun because of the way it feels and you don't like it, you are pretty much stuck with it for at least 30 days due to New Jersey's permitting scheme. So it's best to make your first choice the right choice.

 

Consider traveling to The Bullet Hole in Belleville (it's about an hour away from you) or any place that rents guns and shoot a few to see what you like.

 

Also consider that you can't go wrong with a Sig P226, Beretta 92FS or Glock 19. They are all NJ Legal 15 rounders, they all have .22LR conversion kits and they all have been around long enough that parts, spare magazines and used models are easy to come by.

Firearms guild in rahway has a large selection, though I feel there prices are high. It'd be worth checking them out though, and then hitting Bullseye Tactical in Woodbridge which is 5 minutes down the road, smaller selection but chris ( the owner ) is good to work with.

 

 

 

The Bullet Hole doesn't rent guns. Try RTSP in Randolph.

The Bullethole does not rent.

 

You should try RTSP (they rent)... and they have a good sized selection.

 

Also... Meltzer's in Garfield has a very nice selection and isn't too far from you.

Gents,

Thank You and Correct...Bullet hole doesn't rent guns. Limited rental in Randolph as well.

I understand that handling a gun isn't the same as owning one.

Rest assured, I fully intend on shooting the model prior to purchase. I do think that holding and handling different models and sizes is part of the process.

Thanks Again,

Woody

 

A great selection is at the Firearms Guild in Rahway.

 

The one on Rte 22 in Branchburg has a good selection as well.

HK are overpriced for plastic

Jim Flynn's Truck Repair...you wouldn't know it by walking in...but ask and he'll take you to the stairway to heaven.

 

Where's that?

Where's that?

2135 Route 31 Glen Gardner, NJ 08826‎(908) 537-6446

Caso's gun-a-Rama in Jersey City always has a lot

Ottomanelli Sporting Arms on McBride Ave in Woodland Park is probably closest to you and they have a wide selection of H-K as well as others.

If you are in W Milf then you can stop by Davis Sport Shop in Sloatsburg NY. Its close to you.

 

http://www.davissport.com/

2135 Route 31 Glen Gardner, NJ 08826‎(908) 537-6446

 

 

Thanks

Thank You all for your input!

Please keep them coming... I have stopped by Davis

Best,

Woody

Here's a big "second" for Chris at Bullseye Tactical, Main Street, Woodbridge. Not only is he extremely reasonable on pricing, but he's patient, informative and a genuinely nice guy.

Gotcha. How about Meltzers in Garfield?

 

Thank You all for your input!

Please keep them coming... I have stopped by Davis

Best,

Woody

Just popped into my head...You can always drive to the big Cabelas in Hamburg, PA if PA is on your radar. They have a huge stocked handgun inventory.

HK are overpriced for plastic

 

Your ignorance is entertaining. H&K is definitely more expensive, just like a Porsche or Ferrari is more expensive. If you can only afford a Honda, and are happy, just be happy. But don't think that your car drives like a Porsche. Enjoy your less expensive guns and be happy, but don't think that the H&K's aren't superior in every way.

Your ignorance is entertaining. H&K is definitely more expensive, just like a Porsche or Ferrari is more expensive. If you can only afford a Honda, and are happy, just be happy. But don't think that your car drives like a Porsche. Enjoy your less expensive guns and be happy, but don't think that the H&K's aren't superior in every way.

 

And they aren't. You're paying more for in some cases, a lesser handgun.

 

http://larrycorreia.wordpress.com/2007/10/09/hk-because-you-suck-and-we-hate-you/

 

In all seriousness, OP, if you're ever in the area the Silver Bullet in Rockaway is a decent place to check out guns. For NJ, they have a fair selection, although I prefer RTSP. Warning though: The guy that owns it is easily the worst person I have ever met in the firearms world.

I have said it once...... I will repeat every time I see the stores name

I could walk to the silver bullet in rockaway...I am that close... I would never that guy a single penny of my money...

Go to RTSP...

 

 

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I have said it once...... I will repeat every time I see the stores name

I could walk to the silver bullet in rockaway...I am that close... I would never that guy a single penny of my money...

Go to RTSP...

 

 

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Yeah... I stop in from time to time when I am in the Boro (I went to Hills, after all) and I always wonder why I stop in. Still, sometimes he is nice.

Shore Shot in Lakewood will let you rent all of their guns in a single caliber for one rental fee. I think it's $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Beware though. They make you buy their ammo, and it is very expensive for non-members.

 

Your ignorance is entertaining. H&K is definitely more expensive, just like a Porsche or Ferrari is more expensive. If you can only afford a Honda, and are happy, just be happy. But don't think that your car drives like a Porsche. Enjoy your less expensive guns and be happy, but don't think that the H&K's aren't superior in every way.

 

And I thought the Glock Koolaid was strong.

HK's are well made and reliable. I have owned a few and (except for the P7 variants), I never saw the big deal was. The egonomics on the new HKs are better than a Glock, but not much different than an M&P. The ergs on the older models, like the USP, are downright brickish and Glock-like. I don't clean my plastic guns very often. I do try to wet them a little with CLP or EEZOX once in a while. I never shot an HK or a Glock to failure. If you really like exposed hammers and SA/DA, then HK may be your gun. Or maybe the FN FBNP is. For double action (or constant action,or whatever you want to call it), I actually like the Glock trigger better than the HK LEM.

Ultimately though, I might be the limiting factor in the comparison because I can't run a gun hard enough to make the Glock fail in some way where the HK would keep going. But I suspect the differences are more hype than reality. YMMV.

You can rent guns at Pocono pistol range in PA. Super friendly guys who aren't all over you while you shoot. From there you you can drive a short distance to Dunkelbergers in Stroudsberg where they have a large selection and are usually happy to let you browse.

Your ignorance is entertaining. H&K is definitely more expensive, just like a Porsche or Ferrari is more expensive. If you can only afford a Honda, and are happy, just be happy. But don't think that your car drives like a Porsche. Enjoy your less expensive guns and be happy, but don't think that the H&K's aren't superior in every way.

Where in his post does he mention they aren't superior? Even a "superior" product can be overpriced Going on the car analogy, one can make a Honda out perform a Porsche with the aid of upgrades. Not worth it to some, but hey why the hell not if one could. If someone feels they're overpriced they're entitled to feel so, and if not, then vice versa.

The best way to experience a lot of pistols and firearms is to sign up for Gun For Hire Test Drive event held in Cedar Grove NJ. Last time I shot Walther, Sig, Smith & Wesson, Glock, Wilson Combat, Springfield, Desert Eagle, etc. We live in an era where a large number of brands are reliable, so try them all.

I think RTSP has the widest variety of pistols. And they hve some relly nice rifles too.

 

They also sell guns you wouldn't expect to see like XDMs in 9mm. They even have pinned mags avalable.

RTSP

http://www.rtsponline.com/Rental_Inventory/