Well, it's worth a shot... *CT members*

Favorite shop for me is NGX although I've found myself buying my pistols (especially 1911's) through guys like George at Gunslingers and Jerry Hammond. Much better prices on the high end stuff and no tax.

As for ranges, I have a buddy who is a member at Metacon and like shooting there. Wolfs is great for indoor, and Hoffmans range is fine only because it's 5 minutes from my house.

I've never been to Greyson's but I've heard good things. It's a little bit of a hike for me being up in Wethersfield. Jojo's in Southington is about as far as I go and that's only if I need some 1911 work done.

NGX has a decent selection and are good people. Hoffmans has the best pricing for most stuff but they are high on the semi custom 1911's. Good range though. I try to support local shops but at the end of the day I just find the service and price to be significantly better from Jerry or George along with the selection on the semi-custom stuff.

How is Bethany Firearms for 1911's? I know of the shop but never been there.

Interesting, sounds like it might be worth a trip down.

Jojo's is a similar setup. They have a couple of cases filled with Glocks, M&P's, and a lot of production 1911's. They get the occasional semi custom on trade and usually sell those for good deals. But they really shine on their 1911 work. Everything from a trigger job to a full custom gun. They do great work and love to talk everything 1911. Certainly worth a stop if you are up this way for a Hoffmans trip.

Absolutely!!! While I don't know much about the shops or ranges in RI, it's certainly close enough that it counts!!