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  2. Maksim

    Ruger Wrangler - The Perfect Gun For New Shooters & Trainers?

    in New Jersey Gun Forums

    A blog by Maksim

    Posted

    half a case?  So how many rounds?

    The thing is... it is not $100 more... you are comparing an "on sale" price of a Heritage and not taking into account the transfer fees, and comparing it to a full sticker firearm.  

    The difference between the two today is about $50.

    For the $50 you are getting a lifetime warranty, a USA made gun, much better finish on the gun and a better brand.

    Is that worth $50?  YOU BET!  It is even worth $100 or more difference.

    What other 22lr quality revolver are you going to get for under $300?

    Btw, I hope you shoot the Heritage in 22lr only.  In some independent testing, with 22 WMR the guns started cracking cylinders around 5,000 rounds.

    Literally, the price difference is two bricks of ammo.  This is partly why every FFL/distributor is begging to get more guns in. 

    The heritage is a great value for $150... but the Wrangler is a MUCH BETTER value for just a few bucks more.

    We are not comparing a Heritage vs a $600 Smith 617. =)  

  3. Maksim

    Ruger Wrangler - The Perfect Gun For New Shooters & Trainers?

    in New Jersey Gun Forums

    A blog by Maksim

    Posted

    Just now, RUTGERS95 said:

    bs they are not!  I was just there!  just stop, you really are behind the curve on this one. 

     

    I amended my post before, what are you basing your view on?

    lol.

    I know of a few people who bought theirs for $200 from local vendors here.  Maybe they will post here. 

    Beyond that, Ruger is targeting a $200 price point on these.

    Yes, you may have a few dealers charging more... because they can... there is a huge demand for them and short supply for now, distributors are not giving out too many.  MSRP is $249.

    @Krdshrk

  8. Rufio.Weaponworks

    My First SHOT Show (The Takeaways and Realization it's work)

    in My First SHOT Show (The Takeaways and Realization it's work)

    A blog by Rufio.Weaponworks

    Posted

    Great pics!

    Shot Show is definitely overwhelming at first as your head starts spinning.

    I believe they gave the stat that if you go to the show from open to close every day, you would have 20 seconds or less to stop by in order to visit every booth.

    Would love to hear @FreedomSportsLLC take as well, considering it was his first.

    NJGF crew seemingly had a good time, @Krdshrk, @tony357 and our friend @swatfirearms

    Lastly, glad you brought up @Franklin Armory, who is now supporting our New Jersey community.  Just because we are behind enemy lines, does not mean it has to suck. 

  9. Maksim

    When 'Good' is Good Enough

    in New Jersey Gun Forums

    A blog by Maksim

    Posted

    31 minutes ago, vjf915 said:

    While I completely agree that your average gun owner would highly benefit from more training and less gear (myself included), I'm pretty surprised that you're justifying a rifle that retails for more than $2,000, yet criticizing optics that cost ~$400.

    Vic,

    Not sure whom that was addressed to or to cite an example? 

  10. Maksim

    When 'Good' is Good Enough

    in New Jersey Gun Forums

    A blog by Maksim

    Posted

    9 minutes ago, Shane45 said:

    Maks, a little less tangible but fits in your scenario are people that view things from an insurance policy perspective. Better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it. For others there is pride of ownership. But think for a second how this can be a slippery slope that does NOT serve the consumer communities best interest. Think about how many manufacturers have eroded into building for the low round count consumer. They count on the avg consumer to shoot less than 500 rds a year and anyone that really uses the firearm as intended is probably sending it in for warranty work. HK is one of the very few companies that still test fires its weapons before shipping.

    Shane, great point and good discussion.

    I agree with firearms and I believe that is the one place where you should  get the best that you can.

    I suppose my main challenge and focus is on spending money on something "just because you can" and locking it up.

    I agree 100% with @High Exposure that we can lead a horse to water but can't make it drink.  At the same time, are many of the people really just wasting money that should be spent elsewhere?

    Just walk into a local store and look at all of the people that buy or go "gaga" when the store counter person says... "This is the same optic they use in the military."

    Rather than... "This is the same optic they use in the military, but unless you are planning on abusing your gun, why don't you buy this, and spend the difference on our training classes, range time and ammo."

    The industry of course is built upon the notion of "Good enough for military, good enough for you." and sells precisely on that basis... but does that actually do anything good for the gun owner?  And is that where the gun community itself should be speaking up?

    Again, with guns I am 100% on board but you don't need to spend $4,000 to get a gun that will be reliable... you can spend $500 on a bone stock Glock or a little more on an HK P30.  

    The big place where I am seeing the disconnect is the accessories market.

    In the bike world I suppose this is also the different mentality of buy a Ninja 250 and learn the hell out of it instead of going straight to an R6 or an R1 because that bike is ready for the track.

  11. Maksim

    When 'Good' is Good Enough

    in New Jersey Gun Forums

    A blog by Maksim

    Posted

    10 minutes ago, High Exposure said:

    “The mission drives the gear train”

    - Pat Rogers

    But what % of people actually follow that advice?

    Particularly in the civilian/retail marketplace.   And I would even go as far to say the average gun owner visiting a community is more educated... 

    Versus the amounts of people who buy features they will not use in a lifetime.   They buy the best... and think it is gear, versus actual training and range time.

    IE... give a typical gun owner a Wilson Combat 1911  and give a USPSA/IDPA/Bullseye Master a stock Glock, or heck... even a Hi-Point.... and see who is more accurate. 

  12. Maksim

    When 'Good' is Good Enough

    in New Jersey Gun Forums

    A blog by Maksim

    Posted

    2 hours ago, voyager9 said:

    Without a doubt, yes.  Though I wouldn’t use such a unmeasurable term like “ruggedness” as the example.   That’s a spectrum from “flimsy” to “bombproof” where the buyer is going to have to pick a point that is “good enough” for them. 

    True, the question is where is that point?

    I also do find it to figure out where a product is.  For instance, testing the Sightmarks, I was blown away at how they fared based on their price point.  And at the same time we have number of reports of Aimpoint clones and others for just a bit less that just die from looking at them wrong.

    But there are some things we can look at, i.e. material that they are made out of... Steel vs Aluminum 7075, vs 6061, etc.  IP67 vs IP68, if any and the warranty behind them.

    The big thing for me though was realizing, despite playing gun games... the most ever, that I abused an optic was not babying it onto a padded blanket when shooting at the range. lol.    Dropping a gun/optic or drowning it in water... never.

    I sure got plenty of looks at the range when I was emptying the bottle of water on the optics and then dropping the gun.  

  16. 67gtonut

    GTO 2001-2002

    in My Life in the Car Hobby

    A blog by 67gtonut

    Posted

    7 hours ago, AVB-AMG said:

    67gtonut:

    Thank you for taking the time to write and share with us your car photos and some salient points about your beautiful GTO and how it was and is one of your passions.  I can relate and empathize with you since Like you, I am also a "car nut" and appreciate the time, effort and money you have invested to modify, maintain the special and unique aspects of your car.  I understand the motivations, challenges and yes, politics of taking your car to various car shows and meets.  I am also active in a number of enthusiast automobile clubs and have learned much while serving as a judge over the years. When we meet others who are as knowledgeable, if not more so, about our cars, it becomes a very satisfying and inspirational conversation and learning experience. For folks like us, these cars are more than just transportation and a means to get from point A to B.   They are symbols of the dreams and aspirations of our youth, rolling repositories of precious memories and symbols of what we value, along with being part of our multi-faceted personalities.

    All the best and I still look forward to eventually seeing your car in "the flesh"....

    AVB-AMG

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