Content Types "New Item"

I am working on a list in Sharepoint 2013 and I have created several content types with this lists. I want customers to be able to create a new object and get a different FORM based on the type of object they create.
The challenge I found is that when they click on "NEW ITEM" they get the default content type and are not allow to select which one they want. However, if they go to edit the item after creating it then they can change the content type from a drop
down menu in the ribbon.
I have noticed that this feature is active in a Document library however not in list webparts.
I was wondering if there is any way to activate the Content Type drop down on a list as they click "NEW ITEM"?

Hi Niklas,
You are correct, while click to "New Item", SP will open a page to add new item with default content type.
Workaround of this problem, not to use the "New Item" link, use the Ribbon menu to create an item. See screenshot below
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