Is it possible to try several guns before you buy?

[rabid wombat]

@bikerguy302 welcome!

As everyone else recommended, rental ranges....

It also may give me time to get to know more guys at the IDPA matches and maybe try out a few Different guns if they’re kind enough.

You will find most IDPA shooters are just like you. Approach them as you wish to be approached.

 

[halfmoonclip]

Try a variety of guns for feel, but consider commonality with your Smith Victory, so it can remain as your trainer.
That means a single action, which doesn't describe most poly pistols....a single action hammer gun would be closer in trigger feel/manual safety. Do I recall some versions of the CZ are single action only?
Yeah, the gun market is a fluster cluck right now; the good news is that any gun shouldn't have to be forever. Sometimes you just have to live with a gun for awhile. Don't plan on making money, but a trade lessens the pain of a new one.
Moon

 

[spraay]

Right now you can’t find anything but when 9mm pistols become available again, what are your suggestions for a “try before you buy” thing. Some of these models are not available for rent at local ranges (I called and asked). Any suggestions/advice?

Where I live there are gun shops that rent a large selection of guns. Between that and getting to know people who have a lot of guns or at least the ones you want to try, you should be able to get an idea.

 

[FFGColorado]

Get the Glock 19...

JUST Kidding!!

BUT, I'd certainly try to shoot before you buy..if not a range or gun store, a club or online way to 'borrow' one with the owner..or something. I bought a few guns w/o shooting them and they are all gone because after I DID shoot them, realized how much I disliked them.
Ruger LC9S
S&W 642
Taurus LCP

The ones you mention are not a TON of $ but..getting them, disliking them and reselling/trading them all means lost $..

The 2 ranges I have gone to have a lot of guns for rent.....Just gotta use their VERY EXPENSIVE ammo.