Hello!
There are three pistols I’d like to try before I buy and use as my EDC: the CZ p10c, the HK VP9, and the Walther PDP compact. However, the ranges near me only seem to have the HK in stock. Is there a safe and legal way to access the other firearms and either rent them or buy AND RETURN THEM FOR A REFUND if I don’t like them? I’m based in southeast Michigan, near Detroit. Also, I’m a little strapped for cash, so I can’t afford to buy all three, or even two, for that matter.
Thanks!
Look for a gun range with rentals. I’ve used Accurate range in Clarkston but there are others.
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Welcome @Alexander63 and @Michael1847 ! Unfortunately, all firearm sales are probably final. As @Michael1847 suggested you can hunt for a range that has the models you are looking for. Having to buy a firearm untried is a thing of life for people like us in this forum. With the vast range of offerings, it’s impossible for shops to have every brand and model. The thing i would do is research. Look at reviews and forums of the options you are considering, and make your best educated decision.
Walther is pretty good with this.
Check this website for details:
Few years ago they had “Try before buy” program… which worked same way. I bought PPQ… and never returned it. I loved that pistol. 
I agree that finding a shop with any type of return or exchange policy is likely a non-starter (those that do often knock a percentage off of the refund amount). However, ranges often forego charging for rental firearms if you purchase a like model after shooting. “Try before you buy” is more common if you are looking at a used firearm.
also a sporting goods with a range.
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welcome to the community from the Keweenaw
Yes! I’ve been trying, but out of my three choices, the ranges around me only seem to have the HK VP9 in stock.
I’ll definitely check this out, thanks!
You can expect nobody to take a firearm on return. If it were to be defective, they’d probably have you go through the manufacturer to get it fixed. Return for a refund because you don’t like…likely nobody does that.
I have fired all of those and own two of them. If you don’t mind the full size (concealment is more difficult) I recommend the VP9 from that list, personally.
… except Walther. 
There are few others who give a chance to try before the final decision… but unfortunately it involves travel to the factory… 