This is my first post, and I apologize for the title, I really didn't have a clue what to name this post. Here is my problem, I live around Braintree, and I've thus far heard nothing but praise (both from the forums and from Don from Hunter's Trading Post, Weymouth), but i was woundering if there would be anyway for me to try the facility, as the closest public range is 40+ miles from me and I just bought my first gun. (Auto Ordnance 1911A1 Parkerized brand new, and yes it has an AOA serial) Aside from a friendly open place to learn more about firearms, I obviously need a place to improve my marksmenship. I have a relatively decent grasp of the nomenclature but am a much more visual learner, and the atmosphere at home is one of anti-gun-tasticness (bare with my made-up word)
So when I need help, I have to essentially search the internet and ask friends of mine that have any knowledge. This is a bit of a problem since those friends aren't ushually around. I intend to get a membership at the braintree facility, but not untill around christmas. I want to fire my 1911 ASAP, so that if something is wrong with it, the warranty of the shop won't have expired.
wow that's a mouthful, ok let me try and summarize;
would any of the braintree members on this board consider taking me under their wing for a day, as a guest, I would be more than willing to compensate for gas, fees, even their ammunition costs, I just don't want to have wasted 600 dollars on a broken firearm.
Any and all help is appreciated, if my request is looked down upon or considered a fo pau, please tell me, I'm trying to pick this up as best I can.
Thanks,
-James
So when I need help, I have to essentially search the internet and ask friends of mine that have any knowledge. This is a bit of a problem since those friends aren't ushually around. I intend to get a membership at the braintree facility, but not untill around christmas. I want to fire my 1911 ASAP, so that if something is wrong with it, the warranty of the shop won't have expired.
wow that's a mouthful, ok let me try and summarize;
would any of the braintree members on this board consider taking me under their wing for a day, as a guest, I would be more than willing to compensate for gas, fees, even their ammunition costs, I just don't want to have wasted 600 dollars on a broken firearm.
Any and all help is appreciated, if my request is looked down upon or considered a fo pau, please tell me, I'm trying to pick this up as best I can.
Thanks,
-James