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  1. 19 minutes ago, Bomber said:

    BTW while you at it check out the new S&W M&P EZ 9mm, smooth shooting gun. I would have purchase it over the .380 EZ but they weren't available at the time.

    Only 8 round mags but that makes things easier in N.J. 

    Was it a "Performance" series? I still like the S&W M&P9 compact with 4" barrel better. Not sure about the trigger on the EZ.

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  2. 7 minutes ago, Bomber said:

    The transfer FFL will keep them, or charge you to limit them to 10 rounds, or the seller may not even ship them to N.J.

    Personally, I prefer to pay the extra $ for factory 10 rounders, better re-sale value than hacked up standard mags.

    Agreed. Another concern was about extra weight of the pinned/welded/epoxied standard mags. Seriously what is the weight comparizon of the 15-round (G19 standard) and the factory 10-rounders?


  3. 2 minutes ago, Bomber said:

    The S&W M&P9 compact is actually G19 size, not what most would consider a compact  Yet, it will accept full size M&P9 magazines with the included sleeves.

    The full size 4.25in M&P9 felt a little nose heavy to me, the compact had better balance.

     

     

     

    So you were talking about S&W M&P9 compact with 4" barrel, right?


  4. UPDATE:
    I contacted my PD and asked to add another P2P to my current application. They told me that it will be no problem to add another one, since my background check is still in progress. This was good, but I am a bit puzzled as I already received the "Criminal History Check completed" email update. My understanding was  that the Chief was to review every application.
    I was also asked to fill out the
    Mental Health Records consent, regardless of the fact I live in NJ much longer then 10 years. Do you guys put your SSN there and who can sign it as a witness? Would my wife qualify? ;)


  5. 2 minutes ago, ChrisJM981 said:

    King Philip has decreed that all NJ subjects will quarantine for 2 weeks upon return from a Covid-19 hot spot, whatever that is. Let us know if the black SUVs pull up to your home after you return from PA. :rolleyes: :facepalm:

    OMG, I guess PA was not a Covid-19 hot spot. Here is the latest update:

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  6. On 6/25/2020 at 11:01 AM, Krdshrk said:

    CRRC is close to you - it's a private range so you'll need a membership.

    http://www.crrc.org/crrc.htm

     

    Thank you! In fact, I was considering them to join in a future for regular training.

    On 6/25/2020 at 9:58 AM, tomk62 said:

    Have you looked at Tactical Training Center in Flemington?  Alot closer than Warminster.  That's where I went when I lived in Lawrenceville.

    It seems they want me to have the FID already. And I am still waiting for my FID. But I guess it should be fine if I come without FID, but with a friend, right?
    https://tacticaltrainingcenternj.com/firearm-rental-policies/


  7. 16 minutes ago, siderman said:

    I see you've got your answers. Maybe you heard something about our in-state transfers, those laws were recently changed. Welcome to the Forum.

    Thank you. I've heard the rumors about someone from NJ denied to look at the shotgun at one of the PA stores. Glad it wasn't a true story! :)


  8. 55 minutes ago, tomk62 said:

    Have you looked at Tactical Training Center in Flemington?  Alot closer than Warminster.  That's where I went when I lived in Lawrenceville.

    Thank you, this is a really good option. I looked at them but they listed only Gen4 Glocks in their inventory. And, in fact they are 1 mile closer, but  2min further from my place. ;)

    In fact I like their rent2buy option of renting two guns for $20/hr.


  9. 34 minutes ago, Krdshrk said:

    They will check your FID.  They'll need to fill out a NJ COE as well.

    Thank you, you are very informative! I am so sorry for asking many questions, which may look stupid for you. I just wondered whether you may have compiled or planning in a future to compile the FAQ for new gun owners in NJ?
    The obvious questions are:

    • What do I need to buy a firearm in NJ (long gun and/or pistol)?
    • What these abbreviations (FID, COE, P2P, etc) mean?
    • Can I purchase a gun online?
    • Can I purchase a handgun out of state and bring it back?
    • Can I buy a long gun in PA and drive back with it to my NJ home?
    • What magazines are legal in NJ? What are limit differences in hand gun/ long gun/ .22 caliber?
    • What would happen if I order a gun with standard capacity mags online?

    I've learned a lot in the last days, so I know the answers now, but it would be great if a reputable member could answer FAQs.  So there will be less spammer like myself. ;)
    Please excuse me if you already have that on the Forum. But I just wasn't able to find it.

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  10. 15 minutes ago, Krdshrk said:

    So if I end up buying the G19 online, do you suggest paying $15 per mag to the gunsmith to pin them down to 10 rounds, or just ask the original seller to remove them and get new 10-rounders? Hate to toss away three brand new high-capacity OEM mags. :cray:

    Also, when you buy the new G17/G19 from NJ local dealer, the gun comes with three mags. Are they going to be pinned 15-rounders or the original 10-rounders? They must have quite different weight.


  11. 30 minutes ago, Krdshrk said:

    Keep in mind that there are factory 10 rounders available for the G17, G19, G34, etc.  I have a G19 because it had 15 round mags native prior to the 10-round mag limit change.  I had to get all new 10 rounders afterwards.  

    That being said, I personally preferred the G48 over the G43x.  Some others preferred the 43x over the 48 as it was faster cycling, but I preferred the longer slide and barrel - I shot it better.

    I would probably go with G19 or even G17 if there was no rounds limit. But we have what we have in NJ.
    Choosing between G43 and G43x is obvious: 10-rounds. And choosing between G43x and G48 is obvious too: the longer barrel.

    20 minutes ago, Cheflife15 said:

    Good to know, thanks for the tip! They are aftermarket mags though. Are these mags having any issues? Are they lighter than the standard mags pinned to 10 rounds?  

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  12. 8 hours ago, Cheflife15 said:

    All mags you buy in nj will be 10 rounds. I personally only have full sized guns. They have multiple advantages as stated above. Since ill never carry, i don't see a point in buying a compact. 

    Im not trying to sway you i just think you should weigh the pros and cons. Maybe decide what you're lookig for in a pistol and then that might help . 

    Yes, but I would not be able to order mags online, for example.
    I wanted to have a handgun for home defense, but mostly for practicing at shooting ranges. I used to shoot quite often, but it was a long long time ago. So I originally planned to get Glock 17, but then I realized that standard magazines were banned in NJ. :(
    And so I just thought if my hand will be happy to shoot the G48, I'll go with it. It is less expensive as well (to give another reason), right?


  13. 4 minutes ago, Cheflife15 said:

    Just out of curiosity why do you want a compact? 

    Honestly IDK. ;)
    It will be even more disappointing to reduce the mag size from 17 rounds to 10, should I choose the G17 or the full sized M&P9.
    This is why I was leaning towards G48: it has 4.17" barrel and a standard 10-round mag.


  14. 14 minutes ago, Krdshrk said:

    Having shot the Glock 43x, It's a good concealed carry gun, but I would recommend a full size gun as your first pistol.  It's a decent shooter - good fast cycle times due to the shorter barrel.  You will feel the recoil a bit and long shooting sessions may tire you out as it's a smaller, lighter gun.

    I personally have a Glock 48 on the way - it's a longer barrel/slide version of the G43x.  

    As concealed carry is not an option in NJ, I primarily liked the G48 over G19 for its original 10-round mag (so I can just order new mags without any mods), and the fact it is lighter and have a longer barrel as well. I also hope it will fit my hand better. Unfortunately very few places have it, I saw that some ranges rent out the G43, but not G43x or G48. Were you happy with the grip?


  15. 2 hours ago, Bomber said:

    No complaints with M&P9.

    Actually, I use the SD9 Hi-Viz as a primary HD weapon.  I prefer the slightly heavier trigger after installing the Apex spring kit (leaving in the stock striker spring). Also, 10 round SD9 magazines were less expensive and widely available.

    The M&P is easier to disassemble, the frame is reinforced and is S&W's premium M&P.

     

    I currently have three guns in my short list to compare side-by-side at the range:

    Glock G19 Gen5  (or G48)
    S&W M&P9 M2.0 Compact 4.0”
    Sig Sauer P320 Compact

     


  16. I live in Princeton-Trenton area, and was looking for a shooting range nearby with good rental gun inventory. Unfortunately most NJ ranges are far from me, have inflated rates, or still closed. And so I started looking at the PA ranges, which are even closer to my place. In particular, I was looking at Guardian Training Center in Warminster, PA. They have lots of gun options to rent and their prices are reasonable. Did anybody use them? Or you could recommend any other good place in PA near the NJ border and close to Rt1?


  17. 19 hours ago, Bomber said:

     

    I did, and that was the deal killer right then and there, texture and grip angle were all wrong for me. The premium price wasn't justified either in my opinion.

    Went with a S&W M&P9 M2.0 compact, and later.380 EZ and a SD9. 

     

     

    And are you happy with your M&P2 M2.0? Is it your primary 9mm gun?

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