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  1. Posted

    Can anyone suggest a reputable gunsmith preferably in central NJ? Looking to fit new barrel or refit  the current one on Sig P210 Target. Don't want to deal with warranty work and shipping anymore.  Thanks!

  2. Posted

    27 minutes ago, Redeye65 said:

    Picked up an M&P Shield plus in 9mm, like it, trigger is nice and it’s a 10 round mag. Bought it for a HD gun, takes some practice getting use to a small polymer gun, you need to really pay attention to grip, trigger finger placement to be able to take advantage of the gun, was a bit frustrating at the start but I am growing to like it more and more.

    If a hammer fired is on your list, I would suggest a 1911, in what ever flavor round you like, have a colt in .45 acp, one of my favorite guns, handles very easily, shoots like a dream. Also just picked up a Kimber custom LW in 9mm, I see this one becoming my favorite pistol, being use to the colt already this was an easy purchase, shoots very soft, extremely accurate and a ton of fun.

    The Kimber will be under your 1k budget  

     

    @Redeye65 is you Kimber happened to be a "nightstar" version? If yes, I think I know where you got it from since I was eying it prior to my shadow purchase ;) nightstars are pretty rare I think. 

  3. Posted

    1 hour ago, 45Doll said:

    VP9 - great trigger, extremely accurate, and I love the paddle mag release. I shoot it well. Aced a tactical shooting course with it.

    M&P 2.0 9 or 45 - Good trigger, love the grip angle. Very natural. I shoot it well.

    Glock anything - The Toyota of handguns. Easily serviced, always goes bang, and with a little help the trigger becomes comparable. I shoot them all from 9 to 10mm well enough for SD purposes.

    Walther PPQ 9 or 45 - Great trigger, probably the best, slightly lighter than the VP9. But it gives me pause for thought were I in a SD situation. My M1 versions also have the paddle mag release.

    Note this: I've shot all of them a lot. You should shoot what you're considering in advance of purchase if at all possible. Your mileage may vary from mine.

    Take all of this as strictly my opinion, not facts provable via the scientific method.

    And BTW, how do you like the trigger on that Shadow 2? 

    @45Doll thanks for your suggestions! Very helpful!

    Concerning Shadow's 2 trigger, I find the "creep" a tiny bit more noticeable than on my P210. (Again, I'm still very much a newbie so this is just my humble opinion) As a whole package I put Shadow 2 slightly above P210... 

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    2 hours ago, Underdog said:

    In NJ YOU could have had a 19 and it would have met the 15-round magazine size until the Progressives that are weak on VIOLENT CRIMINALS decided to continue to harrass law-abiding Americans, instead.   But, additoionally, it is generally thought of as more versatile as easier to conceal, etc.  I personally prefer the subjective feel and balance of the 19 over the 17.  I would imagine you cannot go wrong with either.  Plus the 19 will also take 17 round magazines where the Constitution means something, and if you move to a more free place, then you will already have practice with a more concealable firearm and own one.  I prefer shooting the full size M&P over the Compacts but like them all none the less.  A 9mm revolver might also be fun if you can find one.   You could probably get two S&Ws for the price of one of those other guns you own/mentioned.  The thin Glock 19... I forget the number, might also be a nice investment.  Have you handled a Beretta 92 variety?  

    Haven't seen a lot of Berettas in stores in NJ. I think I saw one (maybe 92X full size) at Howell gunworks at some point. I feel shadow 2 that i have kind of covers full size, steel frame, hammer-fired gun for me. That's why I'm looking for a striker-fired handgun to add some variety...

    If I'd go with the Glock, it would be 19 as my preference as well. Thx!

    Any thoughts on VP9 vs PPQ vs Sig?

     

  5. Posted

    53 minutes ago, Underdog said:

    In a word, if you want a "striker fired" handgun and you aren't interested in a Glock, and in particular a Glock 19 GEN 3, then you should REALLY check out a S&W M&P 2.0 of whatever flavor you want.  In particular, I would check out the 4.0 or 3.6" Compacts.   Another option would be to get a second copy of whatever gun you own now that you like, striker-fired or not.  Also, when getting permits it would be silly to pickup just one...  Even if that is your plan.  A nice 22LR or something else could come up at a good price and permits can be renewed and are good for 6 months.  Another thought would be to pick one up for the Mrs. that SHE likes.  

    @Underdog good point about "a copy", but getting another shadow or P210 is going to be expensive :). I haven't checked M&P 2, thanks for suggestion. i have a couple of permits left that's why i'm going through choices. Also, the list I've mentioned is available at my range store so i don't have to hunt these down.

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    1 hour ago, 124gr9mm said:

     

    So do you want to pick up something from your list (that you presumably spent some time researching based on some kind of lens that you were looking through) or are you just looking for people to give you a recommendation for "the best"?   Other than a Glock, of course.

     

    Should be an interesting thread...

     

    @124gr9mm, yes, would like to know recommendations from you guys.

    Glock 19 is a very obvious choice. It was mentioned by my instructors and other folks... I've spent some time with G19 at the range and for some reason I wasn't impressed with ergo and trigger. (Please keep in mind that I'm new to this and still working on my grip, trigger control, etc...) so I'm trying to get some opinions on other than Glock choices.   Thx!

  8. Posted

    I've started my firearm hobby back in September last year and I've been enjoying it very much. I still consider myself a complete newbie and that's the main reason I'm asking for advise here... 

    At this point I've acquired the following pistols: Arex Zero1 (my first handgun + for self-defense), Sig P210 Target (craftsmanship beauty with occasional range use), and recently Shadow 2 (for target shooting and profoundly highlighting my mistakes).

    Now, I'm thinking about adding a striker-fired pistol to my small collection and I've narrowed my choices to the following:

    Arex Delta (w optics), HK VP9 (OR), Walther PPQ, Sig 365 (w optics), maybe decent 1911...

    With the amount of time it took to get additional permits I'm trying to make an educated decision and get the best option before my wife gets in a way ;)

    I also realize that everyone has their own opinions and bias but I believe most of users here got much more exposure to different models than I am. 

    So my questions is if you had a choice of getting a striker-fired, non-Glock (nothing against Glocks), optics-ready, multi-purpose (home defense +  range), under 1K pistol, what would be your choice? It doesn't have to be from the list I've mentioned above.

    Thanks in advance!

     

     

  9. Posted

    If you're ever consider going with lease option, I suggest checking leasehackr.com. I'm not affiliated with them, but I got my current car (back in May) from a broker I found there. I was a bit skeptical but got a great deal after all.

    I like to lease simply for a piece of mind. If I got into an incident (been there before), and submit insurance claim (Carfax record) I will not lose anything. That's the main reason i like to lease.

    Good luck to you!

      

     

  11. Posted

    I went through around 1200 rounds of norma 9mm 115 with not a single issue. (used in my P210 and Rex Zero) 

    Back in November I was able to get 50 box for $24 (ammoshoponline), but now they've jacked up the price to $35 + shipping.

    Anyway, good ammo and my instructor had mentioned it to me as well.  

     

  13. Posted

    15 minutes ago, Sniper said:

    Ha... there's many times I wish I had a basement instead of a crawl space. :shok:

    Wait... what?? See my post above that states, "he who dies with the most toys, wins!".

    Do you how many drills and screw guns I own?  :crazy:

    That even holds true with 9. Squeeze 9 in and let it sit for a while. Later on you might be able to get the last one in.

    Yep, I got dummy rounds sitting in mags, waiting for factory mags to arrive. 

  14. Posted

    Greetings!

    With all the hype and wife's encouragement to get some home protection, and after few months for paperwork, I finally got my first gun (Rex Zero 1).

    I've tried Glocks as a very popular choice for first  buyers but Rex felt  was better for me.

    Now, after a few range sessions and hours spent on this site among others I'm getting a feel for gun ownership and improving my skills. Questions are constantly popping up and even with Google's help I believe forums are always a good place to get good answers. So I've decided to get onboard and register. (free account for now, sorry admins, I'll consider premium membership at some point)

    A couple of observations and questions from a completely new to this hobby vantage point... (if anyone cares):

    WTF is with 10 mag limit? After my mags were pinned, it's almost impossible, even with a loader device, to get all 10 rounds into the mag. I've ordered oem 10 mags online and still waiting. - they didn't ask for FID copy so I assume it is legal to purchase 10 round mags online and ship to home address? 

    I also thinking about buying a rifle, and based on suggestions and some online research I'm thinking about Modern Materiel Patrol AR. Unfortunately,  getting my hands on one is almost as impossible as getting toilet paper back in spring. Does anyone have any shop suggestions that might carry MM ARs? Do you know if their shop in Keyport usually have them stocked? Should I consider another option and why?

    Concerning ammo, - I've had a good experience with www.ammoshoponline.com    - Shipping (tom my door) was pretty fast. I got 9mm Luger (Norma) for around ~ .50c per round. This is much cheaper compared to what I've paid at my range.

    Training - I've registered to NRA Basic Pistol Shooting course and I hope it will help improving my skills and safety. Looks like several members on this forum gave a very positive feedback, - looking forward to it. 

     Also, already started thinking about second handgun since my purchase permit will be expiring in December. Any recommendations on second handgun? I guess I should stick with the same caliber but I'm not sure if I want to go with compact or try something different like revolver?

    Finally, I find gun ownership to be a very personal, (and expensive) hobby and ultimately rewarding experience. My goal is to get to a satisfying point in terms of shooting skills, even though I realize how long does it take to climb from newbie's level. )) 

     

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