Absolutely. The internet research beats a sales pitch at Gander Mountain any day. Buying my first handgun I used the web to research guns and narrow it down to three choices, then went down to the range to rent them & got the one that fit the best. I knew all the major complaints about each gun, going prices, possibility of breakdowns, parts availability etc. in about three evenings without actually going to a bunch of stores. Saved me lots of aggravation and some cash too.