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Gun Store/Range Recommendation in Baton Rouge
Posted on 12/4/22 at 3:54 pm
Posted on 12/4/22 at 3:54 pm
Looking at buying a handgun for home defense.
I am not a total noob, but I am certainly far from experienced.
My wife is a total noob and while she isn't scared of guns. She is apprehensive about handling them.
We happened to be in Academy recently so we decided to check out a couple and let her handle a couple of options since we were there.
That was a mistake.
The girl behind the counter was useless and there were too many people around so it just freaked her out.
So looking for suggestions of local shops or even a particular sales person at a shop that might be good at putting her at ease.
At some point I would take her to a first time shooter type class. The goal of course is to get her to where she is comfortable and confident in handling whatever we decide to buy.
Thanks in advance.
I am not a total noob, but I am certainly far from experienced.
My wife is a total noob and while she isn't scared of guns. She is apprehensive about handling them.
We happened to be in Academy recently so we decided to check out a couple and let her handle a couple of options since we were there.
That was a mistake.
The girl behind the counter was useless and there were too many people around so it just freaked her out.
So looking for suggestions of local shops or even a particular sales person at a shop that might be good at putting her at ease.
At some point I would take her to a first time shooter type class. The goal of course is to get her to where she is comfortable and confident in handling whatever we decide to buy.
Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 12/4/22 at 4:01 pm to SG_Geaux
Range USA off millerville past golden coral.
Posted on 12/4/22 at 4:04 pm to SG_Geaux
I would go to Bowie’ or FRC range. Both have pretty good CS and won’t treat you like a turd if you don’t talk the tacticool lingo. Jim’s is good for looking at inventory but have MSRP prices.
This post was edited on 12/4/22 at 4:57 pm
Posted on 12/4/22 at 4:16 pm to lsufan1971
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Bowie’ or FRP range
Did you mean FRC on Choctaw?
And thanks
Posted on 12/4/22 at 4:56 pm to SG_Geaux
Yes
Posted on 12/5/22 at 12:51 am to lsufan1971
Go to frc and rent some of the stuff they have in the case. They even have a handgun only side of the range where its not as loud
Posted on 12/5/22 at 1:17 am to SG_Geaux
Some of the ppl behind the counter will push for a revolver for your wife. Idk why they do that because it's usually a heavy trigger pull which results in worse accuracy. Also only 6 shots. They act like a woman can't handle a Glock or something. I don't know the places in BR but a place you can rent some and try. If she is scared they have some that have a trigger safety and also a grip safety. While I have a nightstand safe I also CC mine and feel more comfortable also having a grip safety. I have had some ppl say what if your shooting a weird way etc. with the grip safety. I've shot it every which way at the range and the grip safety was always pushed in.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 3:45 am to lsufan1971
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Jim’s is good for looking at inventory but have MSRP + 20% for the big guy prices.
I remember shopping 10/22's some years ago. I think retail was around $250 for the stainless I wanted. Academy had one for $225 and Jim's wanted $299. I try to shop small businesses, but they're crazy high. Same with ammo shortages. They'll have what you want, but will bend you over.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 6:53 am to SG_Geaux
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At some point I would take her to a first time shooter type class.
Do this first, then look at buying her a gun
Posted on 12/5/22 at 6:59 am to ReadyPlayer1
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Some of the ppl behind the counter will push for a revolver for your wife. Idk why they do that
Completely depends on the person, a revolver was the right choice for my wife, it is simple, she is proficient with it , she can load and unload it, she can hit a target with it, if there is FTF all she has to do is pull the trigger again,
For a semi auto she has difficulty racking the slide, has difficulty loading a mag, too many buttons ( mag release, slide release, safety) a FTF or failure to eject would freak her out,
We tried several options and a revolver was the right choice for her, got her a lady smith 38 and everyone is happy
This post was edited on 12/5/22 at 11:06 am
Posted on 12/5/22 at 10:08 am to SG_Geaux
Range USA has huge selection -- and prices equal to Academy.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 12:51 pm to SG_Geaux
FRC is severely overrated. Its has a weird tactical fudd vibe. Range USA is geared towards new shooters. You can get rentals included in a lot of the memberships and it is the cheapest way to try out new guns. I am not too fond of the the experience of the people at Range USA but the facilities are awesome and they cater to new shooters.
Please don't get a revolver for defense.
Please don't get a revolver for defense.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 1:41 pm to armsdealer
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Please don't get a revolver for defense.
Care to elaborate?
Posted on 12/5/22 at 1:52 pm to SG_Geaux
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FRC on Choctaw
I heard FRC does a Ladies Night on Thursdays. Sounded like it was an introductory try of setting. May want to contact them and ask.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 2:18 pm to SG_Geaux
quote:Because you can get a Glock or M&P that's the same size - but has decent sights, has much lighter/better trigger, hold 2-3 times as many rounds, has less reoil (9mm vs. .38 Spl), and makes bigger holes in bad guys (if you buy 9mm HST ammo).
Care to elaborate?
Posted on 12/5/22 at 3:30 pm to dawg23
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Because you can get a Glock or M&P that's the same size - but has decent sights, has much lighter/better trigger, hold 2-3 times as many rounds, has less reoil (9mm vs. .38 Spl), and makes bigger holes in bad guys (if you buy 9mm HST ammo)
in the hands of someone who can proficiently operate it, not everyone can,
there is no single answer to the question of what gun is best for everyone, revolvers have their place
Posted on 12/5/22 at 3:38 pm to dawg23
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Because you can get a Glock or M&P that's the same size
did not know they were making glocks and MP with hand grips the size of a revolver
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but has decent sights
Okay, but in reality , unfortunately , in a self defense situation most will not use "good sights" anyway
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has much lighter/better trigger
well the Lady smith I purchased is double action only, but if you want a light trigger get one that can be fired single or double action
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hold 2-3 times as many rounds
a double stack pistol holding 12-18 rounds is getting pretty big at the hand grip
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has less reoil (9mm vs. .38 Spl),
Okay
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and makes bigger holes in bad guys
and a 10mm makes a bigger hole than a 9mm, all 3 can get the job done
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