Ranges with good rental selection

KnightWolf09 · Apr 21, 2015

Hey guys. Wanted to get your opinions on range rental inventory. I'm gonna be in the market soon and want to try a few out before I make a decision. I'm in NOLA so I'll probably start at Jeffetson Gun but I'm willing to go as far as BR. Any suggestions?

KnightWolf09 · Apr 22, 2015

Nothing?

DAVE_M · Apr 22, 2015

Precision Firearms, in Baton Rouge, has a few handguns for rental. It helps if you explain what you are looking to rent.
You say you're going to be in the market soon and want to try a "few" out. What's the few you are looking to try out?

By "few," do you mean: Glock, S&W M&P, S.A. XD?

Or

By "few," do you mean: Kel-Tec PF9, Desert Eagle, H&K P9?

Clarification helps.

KnightWolf09 · Apr 22, 2015

Thanks for that.
I think I can definitely say subcompact to mid size 9mm. Glock, Beretta, S&W, Ruger, and Springfield are all in play. Revolvers and .380s on site would be a bonus.

DAVE_M · Apr 22, 2015

KnightWolf09 said:
Thanks for that.
I think I can definitely say subcompact to mid size 9mm. Glock, Beretta, S&W, Ruger, and Springfield are all in play. Revolvers and .380s on site would be a bonus.

You want to be looking for:

Glock 19
Glock 26
Glock 43 (highly doubt any range will have one right now)
S&W M&P 9c
S&W M&P Shield
Springfield XD 4" Compact
Springfield XD 3" Sub-Compact
Springfield XDs
J Frame revolvers

Given that you asked for a mid size 9mm all the way down to a .380. It seems like you have no idea what you want. Do yourself a favor, go to a gun shop, and try out a few guns for size. When you find some that feel comfortable, find a range that has these available to rent.

KnightWolf09 · Apr 22, 2015

I already have an SW99 .40 and SR9c. I'm just looking for a place that has a variety of testers for me to comparison shop.
The .380 was for the lady but she may end up with a 9 anyway.

Jmfox3 · Apr 22, 2015

I've never had an issue with dry firing a gun in a good gun shop. That includes dropping the mag, loading the mag, cycling the action, etc. Buy a handful of snap caps and ask first. You can learn a lot about a gun through dry fire. Ditto on any rifle. Don't try it in Academy Sports.

323MAR · Apr 22, 2015

St Bernard Indoor in Arabi, LA(just outside New Orleans) has a large selection of rentals. They even have the HK VP9 available for rental.
Jefferson Indoor has a smaller selection with almost all of the Glocks available.

KnightWolf09 · Apr 22, 2015

Thanks. Hadn't thought about snap caps.

Didn't know there was a range in Arabi. I pass through there occasionally.

323MAR · Apr 22, 2015

KnightWolf09 said:
Thanks. Hadn't thought about snap caps.

Didn't know there was a range in Arabi. I pass through there occasionally.

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LACamper · Apr 22, 2015

Its been a while since I've been there but the range in Slidell off Old Spanish Trail had a nice assortment. They even had a suppressed 9mm smg (mac 10, IIRC).

KnightWolf09 · Apr 22, 2015

Thanks guys. Looks like I'll be checking out St. Bernard and Precision.

Tanker · Oct 30, 2015

St Bernard Indoor Shooting Center has quite a few rentals. Nice range, nice employees. My favorite place to shoot.

KnightWolf09 · Dec 28, 2015

I don't think I ever followed up. I went to St. Bernard and had a really good experience. There was a great rental selection and the staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. We were able to try a G19,G43, Shield 9, and M&P. There were probably a dozen or so 9mm available to rent. They also have .40 and .45 models.

noob · Dec 28, 2015

Shooters club and St bernard indoor would be my two go to places if I ever wanted to rent a gun. Precision would be my choice if I were in baton rouge. Besides that, having a good friend with a whole bunch of guns helps also.

Cajun Camper · Dec 29, 2015

I know at Barney's in Lafayette they used to let you test fire whatever your were looking at. Don't know if they still do that, but it may be worth a phone call.

nola000 · Jan 7, 2016

Sorry to semi-hijack your thread but since the XD and Shield are everywhere for rent, what about renting a Kahr MK9, PM9, CM9, Walther CCP, Boberg XR9-S, Taurus PT-111 G2, Taurus 709?

Anybody know if any ranges have those models for rent? Im looking for the wife to try all those models mentioned for purse carry.

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