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Don't over think this. This is a class on how to start competing in IDPA. It is not an IDPA match. If you only have a USPSA style inner/outer belt bring it and use it. Save the equipment rules for when it matters - in an actual match. Guess what else - even if you bring a concealment garment I will not be letting you use it.

Thank You all for the replies and information. I went with my neighbor to 3 different stores on Saturday. The lack of inventory was amazing to me. He ended up buying a EAA Witness LTD Custom in 9mm. A little more of a race gun, but he wanted an all metal 9mm. The staff at Legend Firearms was very patient and helpful with an older first time handgun owner. NICS was 3-4 days, he is hoping to pick up today(Friday) if he gets the call.

IMO, the stock is fixed. The butt plate and cheek riser are adjustable. It is legal.

For coated I get non-grooved. Beveled bases are easier to load.

No inner/outer (or over/under) belt systems allowed. Your understanding about belt loops is correct. However, IIRC, you are allowed to skip a belt loop or two. Stu? Adios, Pizza Bob

It seems that this thread is conflating air soft and air/pellet/BB guns. Airsoft are considered toys. Pellet/BB guns are considered firearms in NJ - but nowhere else. Your friends impulsive purchase of a pellet gun in NY was perfectly legal, as was his bringing it back to NJ, since it was purchased legally in another state. He does not need an FPID to possess a firearm. The "P" stands for "purchase" not own. Adios, Pizza Bob

It's not much in the way of exercise - I've had a guy over 400lb complete the class. IDPA actually has rules limiting how far a stage can require a competitor move.

Your FFL can accept mags >10 rounds and then either sell them out of state for you, or modify them to accept only 10 rounds. Something that needs to be addressed with the receiving FFL before you order anything that requires their modification. Adios, Pizza Bob

I've run cocktail mags of 115, 124, and 147gr factory ammo and to be frank, while there was maaaaaaybe some variation, it was not enough to make a big enough difference to me. Grip technique will matter far far more. I just use what I can get my hands on for cheap.

It is clearly stated on the NJSP website, see question #24: https://www.njsp.org/firearms/firearms-faqs.shtml

i'm kinda not willing to give them that excuse. they need to do what you or i would do at our business....bring on more people to handle the load. but i get what you're saying sir

I completely agree with PK.. I had one on my 308 AR when I lived in NJ... the description specifically says "telescoping or folding STOCK" are "evil features".. the stock on the PRS does not move it especially does not fold or telescope... it is a fixed stock with adjustable components..

75 years old. can he rack the slide on a 9mm

Did you try your local police department for ink finger prints? With what you do for a living you gotta know somebody on the local PD or at least their wife/girlfriend/mistress

Glock mags do not fit in the ones sized for M&P ans Sig. Glock mags are fatter due to the plastic sleeve over the metal. I have single versions of those for Glock I can bring. Any IWB holster is legal for IDPA so long as it is on the strong side hip. No small of back or appendix allowed. Yes, it is rain or shine. I'll have my pop-up for some shelter, but if rain is forecast don't bring your all steel family heirloom.

This. Respectfully OP, you don't know what you don't know. Getting ANYTHING (trigger, stock, etc) prior to getting behind a rifle makes no sense. A 10/22 is a fantastic gun for you to start on. After you get a lot of trigger time behind it you can modify it to your heart's content based on the way you shoot the gun. Ordering anything before that introduces way too many variables that could impact your fundamental development.

Been using ibejiheads for years, only 'complaint' is the lack of .44, think last time I got those from bayou bullets. One ibejiheads oddity is that ordering 2x 500 is cheaper then 1x 1000. Jacketed I usually get from Xtreme bullets, I just wait for a sale / free shipping combo and order bulk. Deals were much better prior to new ownership, but quality remains. This Covid has messed things up a bit, my local reloading supplier went mail order only a couple of years ago, but had one day a week for local pickup with a 5% discount for pickup. Worked out great for powder and primers where the hazardous shipping + regular shipping makes everything unaffordable. Just glad I majorly stocked up last November when prices were good and rebates plentiful. Gotta stop by the LGS/range to see if the have any 9's and what the going rate is. Don't need em, just curious because they sent an email saying they had some stock. In the recent past it's been OOS or limit of 1 box only with range time or firearm purchase. They do not gouge ( so far ), gotten UMC range ammo for 8.50 on sale there, but find it kinda weak, Typical prices are store prices, not NJ range prices.

And Tom can help ya with your mulch needs too.

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The Smith 9mm EZ definitely fits the bill for ease of operation. I bought the .380 EZ right before the 9mm EZ was introduced. I should have waited, but the price was just too good to pass up and my PP was about to expire. The M&P Shield has a heavy recoil spring, more felt recoil and dosen't make sense in N.J. where concealed carry is not allowed. The .380 EZ I have is a non-thumb safety model. If I get the 9mm EZ one day I'll probably go with the thumb safety version. Generally, I don't like a thumb safety on defensive handguns. However, the EZ is internal hammer fired with a very light, short take up trigger (around 5 lbs. or less) so the thumb safety is important, that or S&W should increase the trigger pull weight. Otherwise, its like having a .380 1911 with a round chambered, hammer cocked and the safety off, only worse because you can't see the EZ's internal hammer. Not knocking the EZ at all , just something to be aware of. My main defensive handgun is the S&W SD9 for several reasons I won't go into here.

Come on @Zeke...you know you want to go. I’ll have my p320 legion with me...

Sounds like CNJFO may be a group you want to look into - https://www.cnjfo.com/ CNJFO was formed to eliminate "justifiable need" in New Jersey and to advocate for lawful, safe and responsible firearms ownership in New Jersey. CNJFO's mission is to "Support the Second Amendment Through Education and Awareness. " Of those guns - your best bet may be the Sig P320 Compact and the HK VP9. You really do want a full size gun as your first. Subcompact guns like the M&P Shield and VP9SK are relatively punishing when you shoot them, as they're smaller and lighter.

You’re in? I’m out...

As something to consider, I just picked up a case of 9mm from my FFL for $250. It's a bit higher than I usually pay but given the availability it was a bargain. That same case on his shelf would go for $400. Yes, 9mm is going for $20 a box on the shelf when there is any available. I keep saying it and it's true - build a relationship with your local FFL. He sold me a case at the same time he's limiting retail sales to 2 boxes. I think his cost was $230 - he made a whopping $20 off me.

Do you have any serious amount of time behind a rifle? You are making assumptions that I'm not sure you should be making without having trigger time. A precision rifle likely does not have a 5 pound trigger pull, and I would hazard a guess that many are sub 3 or even 2 pounds. Even the cleanest, smoothest, crispest breaking trigger ever is not gonna help you with long range accuracy if it is set to 5 pounds, as far as I am concerned. My two .22s are set to 12-14oz and the other I can't measure, but the trigger is capable of 2-8oz pull and I know it is on the low end of that range. Obviously these are for bench shooting, not for field use. I don't know how the 10/22 trigger or barrel attach exactly, but typically those go on/into the receiver (as does the scope), so not sure how you will be practicing much of anything. Also, certain triggers need the gun to be properly assembled to not damage components, so things like firing the trigger could cause problems since there are no parts to interact with like normal. Again, i get it, the wait sucks, not having everything sucks, and we are raining on your parade telling you everything but what you want to hear. You would be FAR better off asking if you can go shooting with someone and buy ammo from them so you have a little *actual* experience to base your wants and needs off of.

Just FYI - if you are concerned about shotgun ammo availability and are a clay shooter Brownells still has 12 Gauge 1 oz #7.5 and #8 in stock for .25 / round, and will ship to NJ no problem. Received 2 cases this afternoon. https://www.brownells.com/ammunition/shotgun-ammo/first-class-target-load-12-gauge-2-3-4-ammo-prod123506.aspx

And now people who don't have (and want) 9mm are shitting themselves. Some folks just can't win!

Congrats. Great choice IMO. My G17 is setup as the first pistol I would reach for if something goes "bump" in the night. I have others that I would pick for other purposes (shooting matches, woods walking at my FIL's, carry (where allowed by law), etc) but I have lots of confidence in my scratched and ugly G17.

Stu: Are the participants going to shoot the 72 round classifier COF - found here... https://www.idpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IDPA_Standard_Classifier_Stages.pdf Or the 5X5 classifier - found here... https://www.idpaitaly.com/docs/2020 5x5-classifier.pdf Just thought they may want to know so they can study them and know what to expect. Adios, Pizza Bob ATTENTION PARTICIPANTS: Stu is a great match director and teacher. Also a hell of a shooter, especially considering he is a U.K. ex-pat (or maybe because of that). Enjoy your time with him and we'll see you at a match.

Congrats! She's butt-ugly, but she will get the job done.

Congrats, I have four of them(43,26,19,34). Great first choice. As was mentioned above, reliable, lots of support, mags plentiful and reasonably priced, etc. Don’t forget to purchase extra mags. There may come a day in the far away future where you may regret not having purchased extras. Now with your new gun purchased, learn all you can about it, safety, maintenance, and so on. Youtube is a great resource. Absolutely take a formal training class. Now you can start saving up for the other fine firearms recommended above. You WILL eventually own a variety of them. E.g. I also own a Ruger GP100 38/357 revolver. Last but not least, join the 2A organizations that are fighting for your rights. NRA, SAF, ANJRPC, CNJFO,NJ2AS to name a few key ones. There are powerful forces out there that are working to strip you of your right to own that Glock you just purchased.

If you are buying ammo...like food...by the days or week..... you are behind the curve..... We are teetering on potential societal collapse...pay whatever you can, to get whatever you think you may need to help you survive.. Or if this is just a thread where i wanna plink and ammo costs too.much...whambulance... you should have stacked it high and deep when cheap....

My town is not allowing anyone besides workers in the building... Dont get me started.

My buddy just texted me saying he got 1k rnds 9mm off GunBroker for $399 + $50 ship. WTF??