Sorry for the word vomit title.
Basically I'm looking to buy my first .22 pistol, which will mainly be for target shooting (possibly some general plinking as well) and I preferably would like to get my hands on some different pistols to see how they feel, weigh etc. before making any purchases. I'd prefer to avoid going through all the hassle of reselling if my first gun doesn't feel right in the hand.
I'm currently looking at newer models such as the Benelli MP 95E, Hammerli X-Esse, Feinwerkbau AW93, Smith & Wesson Model 41 and Pardini as straight sport pistols, and the Ruger MKIV, Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory Target Model as more general pistols that can be upgraded to be competition shooting suitable, but still be readily used for more relaxed shooting and just having fun.
However, I currently live in the Riverina in rural NSW so there are very few gun stores around that have a range of pistols in-store that you can physically get your hands on before buying (there's one in Albury that I'll visit soon, and I think another in Canberra as well that I may have a look at).
I will be heading to East Melbourne in the coming week for other matters and was wondering if anyone knew which gun stores have the best available range of pistols in-store who allow you to inspect and handle them that I could possibly visit. I know Clayton Firearms and the Gun Emporium look to have a good range on their websites, but it doesn't look like any other stores range handguns, only shotguns and rifles.
Any help will be appreciated.