Calling NYC area shooters. Need dream gun help

[funghi2]

Hello all, got bitten by the shooting bug again after an extended hiatus. Ive been thinking about slimming down my collection, selling off a few handguns to buy one or two really nice pieces. Problem is living in this commie state ive never handled most of these. Is there anyone local that has any of the following (or another model that should be on this list but isnt) that is willing to possibly meetup at the range and do some shooting? Ill obv pay for ammo and range time and will bring my toys as well. Plopping down thousands of dollars without ever having even touched the gun seems unreasonable to me.

So far my list is:

- CZ TS2 orange
- CZ A01-SD
- CZ shadow 2 compact
- Dan Wesson DWX or compact
- Wilson combat supergrade
- Nighthawk Bob Marvel
- TTI Sand viper / Pit Viper
- Atlas athena
- Staccato XC

 

[FP1201]

Hello all, got bitten by the shooting bug again after an extended hiatus. Ive been thinking about slimming down my collection, selling off a few handguns to buy one or two really nice pieces. Problem is living in this commie state ive never handled most of these. Is there anyone local that has any of the following (or another model that should be on this list but isnt) that is willing to possibly meetup at the range and do some shooting? Ill obv pay for ammo and range time and will bring my toys as well. Plopping down thousands of dollars without ever having even touched the gun seems unreasonable to me.

So far my list is:

- CZ TS2 orange
- CZ A01-SD
- CZ shadow 2 compact
- Dan Wesson DWX or compact
- Wilson combat supergrade
- Nighthawk Bob Marvel
- TTI Sand viper / Pit Viper
- Atlas athena
- Staccato XC

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[FP1201]

Go here and fulfill all your desires: SHOT Show | The Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show

Wrong venue:
THIS is where you need to go: NRA Annual Meeting

 

[Willyone]

Hello all, got bitten by the shooting bug again after an extended hiatus. Ive been thinking about slimming down my collection, selling off a few handguns to buy one or two really nice pieces. Problem is living in this commie state ive never handled most of these. Is there anyone local that has any of the following (or another model that should be on this list but isnt) that is willing to possibly meetup at the range and do some shooting? Ill obv pay for ammo and range time and will bring my toys as well. Plopping down thousands of dollars without ever having even touched the gun seems unreasonable to me.

So far my list is:

- CZ TS2 orange
- CZ A01-SD
- CZ shadow 2 compact
- Dan Wesson DWX or compact
- Wilson combat supergrade
- Nighthawk Bob Marvel
- TTI Sand viper / Pit Viper
- Atlas athena
- Staccato XC

Welcome. FYI, you don't need all those guns to kill a deer.

 

[kev74]

Wrong venue:
THIS is where you need to go: NRA Annual Meeting

This one is closer and might be a little more productive.

Great American Outdoor Show

The Great American Outdoor Show is a nine-day event in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania that celebrates hunting, fishing, and outdoor traditions treasured by millions of Americans and their families.

www.greatamericanoutdoorshow.org

 

[funghi2]

Appreciate the replies will check these out. Ive always wanted to do shot show but its a trip out to vegas

 

[Acer-m14]

can you own that many guns in Brooklyn ???

 

[funghi2]

can you own that many guns in Brooklyn ???

If you wait long enough.
I'm not getting all of them just one or 2. Trying to narrow down the list

 

[pshift]

You can always 'dream' about getting a *real* gun.... (non NYS compliant)

 

[Sargepug]

You should find A range that let's you rent pistols. Over here is Westchester, Artemis let's you rent all types of pistols, AR's, etc., to shoot at their range. Far from Crooklyn, but you get the idea.

Artemis - Online Firearms Store

Artemis Shooting Sports & Training Academy is your premier destination for top-quality firearms, training, gear and a state-of-the-art shooting range.

www.artemissportingarms.com

 

[funghi2]

You should find A range that let's you rent pistols. Over here is Westchester, Artemis let's you rent all types of pistols, AR's, etc., to shoot at their range. Far from Crooklyn, but you get the idea.

Artemis - Online Firearms Store

Artemis Shooting Sports & Training Academy is your premier destination for top-quality firearms, training, gear and a state-of-the-art shooting range.

www.artemissportingarms.com

Ill make the drive upstate for that. I have never been to a range that rents high pistols

 

[funghi2]

You should find A range that let's you rent pistols. Over here is Westchester, Artemis let's you rent all types of pistols, AR's, etc., to shoot at their range. Far from Crooklyn, but you get the idea.

Artemis - Online Firearms Store

Artemis Shooting Sports & Training Academy is your premier destination for top-quality firearms, training, gear and a state-of-the-art shooting range.

www.artemissportingarms.com

Just called them. Only high end pistol they rent is the Nighthawk. But it is a good idea. I'll call a few more ranges. Any ideas for ranges in tri-state area that might have lots of high end pistols to choose for. ?

 

[Sargepug]

Just called them. Only high end pistol they rent is the Nighthawk. But it is a good idea. I'll call a few more ranges. Any ideas for ranges in tri-state area that might have lots of high end pistols to choose for. ?

You should call them back and ask if you can shoot some examples they have in the showroom, that you are considering to buy. They might have some set aside for that. They are very big on Sig Sauer and carry other lines as well. This is also a great place out on the Island / closer for you.
www.huntersports.com , but don't recall a range there. I bought my Mossberg Shockwave there before Covid. Here's my home protection baby!

 

[Justincase]

Appreciate the replies will check these out. Ive always wanted to do shot show but its a trip out to vegas

SHOT isn’t open to the general public

 

[Bustedknees]

I was only able to test fire one of my pistols before buying . I only have one real regret in my collection but my want list keeps changing in guns and buying order all the time.

 

[funghi2]

You should call them back and ask if you can shoot some examples they have in the showroom, that you are considering to buy. They might have some set aside for that. They are very big on Sig Sauer and carry other lines as well. This is also a great place out on the Island / closer for you.
www.huntersports.com , but don't recall a range there. I bought my Mossberg Shockwave there before Covid. Here's my home protection baby!

Sweet shottie! Can't have that in nyc. That pistol grip makes it really deadly

 

[funghi2]

SHOT isn’t open to the general public

Correct. But I heard they r pretty loose on media passes. Dont know of that true or not

 

[funghi2]

I was only able to test fire one of my pistols before buying . I only have one real regret in my collection but my want list keeps changing in guns and buying order all the time.

Same. With the exception of my p365 which of course is everywhere, all my purchases were b4 ever shooting them. But I can't drop 5k on a gun I haven't shot, they are notoriously hard to move used

 

[funghi2]

You should call them back and ask if you can shoot some examples they have in the showroom, that you are considering to buy. They might have some set aside for that. They are very big on Sig Sauer and carry other lines as well. This is also a great place out on the Island / closer for you.
www.huntersports.com , but don't recall a range there. I bought my Mossberg Shockwave there before Covid. Here's my home protection baby!

I've been to hunter Essential I thought for a second that's what u posted. Ill check this out ty

 

[Sargepug]

I've been to hunter Essential I thought for a second that's what u posted. Ill check this out ty

Great place, but no range.....