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Any place in MA or NH close to MA to try various guns?
- Thread starter ultrazha
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Mass Fire Arms has a lot of handguns you can try, Granite State Range in Hudson NH has handguns and rifles (theyll make you have to come with someone or your own gun to rent)
Firearm Rentals - Granite State Indoor Range
Firearm Rentals - Granite State Indoor Range
Thank you! I just recently got my LTC and thinking of a 22 just to get some practice. I really like Mark IV Lite that I had tried. TX22 got lots of great reviews out there but I also heard a lot of negative things about Taurus in general. And as we can only have 10 round mags here I am kind of thinking maybe I should just get Mark IV Lite. Do you have both? Mark IV Lite is pricey and TX22 also is over 4 bills now. I see people finding them in the 250 range but I guess not in MA...
$279.99 plus shipping. The vendor will keep the mags so you’ll have to buy 10 round mags. $50 transfer.
Taurus TX22 22LR 4.1" Barrel Black Frame and Slide 16rd Mag
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Though I’d probably spend the extra money and get the new Taurus TX22 competition.
They’re both good guns
I have an older Ruger MKIII HUNTER not the new MKIV Lite
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And a Ruger MKIV lite is $500 plus shipping and transfer fee?
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I don’t think you can go wrong with either one. Never shot the MKIV but heard good things.
Ruger Mark IV Lite 22/45 22LR 4.4" Gold Finished Threaded Barrel Polymer Frame Black Finish Checkered Grips 10Rd Mag
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I don’t think you can go wrong with either one. Never shot the MKIV but heard good things.
I have the SR22 as well if you want to try it. No way I’d recommend a SR22 over a TX22. As you say the SR22 feels like a toy. Very reliable but it’s so damn small but I have decent sized hands.
jayhitek
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I've had 3 SR22's.. I love it to toy around with. But the 1st two gave me problems. Ruger ended up replaced them without hassle.
Note - They have since fixed the problem in current models.
But the TX22 might be a better option
Note - They have since fixed the problem in current models.
But the TX22 might be a better option
EMTDAD
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for a competitor to the Ruger MK series.. check out the S&W victory. SW22 VICTORY | Smith & Wesson At one point the basic model could be had for under $400.
Although I did have to send mine back to S&W to fix the safety which would pop back on after every shot. No problems since.
Although I did have to send mine back to S&W to fix the safety which would pop back on after every shot. No problems since.
Probably trying to avoid random people going there to blow their brains out?
Obviously. It is also the ONLY rental range I've run into in the US with those rules and I've run into some dumb ones.
Of course I'm not going to hire some Manchester street bum to come with me so I can go rent a gun.
Needless to say I won't shoot there.
I have bought a pistol there though. Friendly folks, I almost grabbed one of their used guns too as there was a decently priced 19X in there last week.
I have a MKIII Target. I also got about 8 other varied handguns for you to try if your not sure what you want. Do NOT knee jerk buy a handgun just because it feels nice in your hand(s). Its possible you might not like the way it shoots. I belong to Pelham F&G and your more than welcome to meet up and try my stuff before you buy.
Where was that advice ten years ago? I didn't know you could just shop a LGS without purchasing until recently.
Marty McFly
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Wha??? Really? How do you leave then? Seems awkward. I'll just keep doing it my way
