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Pizza Bob

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  1. One thing that people have to understand: +P ammo is still regulated by SAAMI standards - in other words there is one pressure plateau for standard ammunition and a specified higher one for +P. There is NO SAAMI standard for +P+, so you have no idea what level of pressure is obtained by any given cartridge. +P+ cartridges are usually loaded for specific applications, a particular police department for example. The level loaded is safe for the guns they are using under the conditions they are used. You cannot make a blanket statement that a particular +P+ round is safe in all guns. It's a crap shoot. All that being said, it probably is safe given that +P+ rounds are probably less than the proof rounds used by the weapons manufacturers, but I won't use them in my guns - why take the chance? If you think you weapon isn't effective with standard or +P ammo, change guns or calibers. Just my $.02 worth...YMMV. Adios, Pizza Bob
  2. You can't go wrong with a Smith J-frame. I assume that when you say the 642 is Stainless you know that only the cylinder and barrel are SS, the frame is alloy. I have, and prefer, the 638. Still gives you a shrouded hammer, but you still have the ability to manually cock the hammer. JMO, but the .357 J-frames just aren't worth the extra money over the .38 Spl.'s, especially since the .38's are now rated for +P ammo. I carry 135 gr. Gold Dot HP, short barrel. The J-frames are especially nice for ankle carry (when you wear Dockers and a golf shirt ankle carry is a viable option - especially when driving). I think your wise to bypass the Ruger - lets wait and see first. There is already a YouTube video on the Ruger that shows extreme flame-cutting of the top strap - could be the way the guy used/abused it or it may be a problem. Good luck with whatever decision you make. Adios, Pizza Bob
  3. I think that the "semantics game" is the correct assessment. You saw the letter from the NJSP to GM, how was it stated in the letter? Did it say expicitly "AR15"? If it did, as others have pointed out then the NJSP would have been correct, as AR15's are explicitly, by name, banned in NJ. You have two things working against you - 1) Big Box stores are overly cautious becuase the have a large investment, so they err on the side of caution; And, 2) Counter personnel at such stores are not often the most up to speed or well informed people with whom to do business. As long as they aren't discriminating against a protected class, they can sell to whomever they want. The devil is in the details. Good luck. Adios, Pizza Bob
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  5. If you intend to sell reloads I believe a substantial amount of liability insurance is called for - whether required or not. You need to factor this into your fixed costs. Adios, Pizza Bob
  6. I almost escaped - I'm about as close to PA as you can be without actually crossing the river. Kind of put the cart before the horse as I've been posting for a couple weeks already - sorry about that. Active on other gun forums. I've been a shooter for 50 years and used to reload, extensively - gotta get back into that. Shooting for me is not just for the demonstrated skills, but also for the social interaction. Currently unemployed (that's what I get for working 35 years in the automotive industry), so I have a lot of time (and not much money) on my hands. Anybody that wants to go shooting during the week, I'm your guy. Nice to see the site getting populated with a few more Central Jersey people (nothing against you North & South Jersey folks). Adios, Pizza Bob
  7. Eric: Sent you a PM. Adios, Pizza Bob
  8. Your post is hardly specific enough for a response. If you think they really have some value, Google "Appraisers" and maybe narrow that search down geographically. There are a lot of general appraisers, but you will get the truest value by going with a specialist in the area of fine art you are having appraised. You will need an appraisal in order to get an insurance rider on your home policy. You may also want to check the auction houses (Christie's, Sotheby's etc.) - most have branches in NYC - sometimes they have free appraisals ala Antique Road Show and will have experts in the various fields on hand. Good luck. Adios, Pizza Bob
  9. If you would prefer to hand carry as opposed to shipping anything, try Donley's in Quakertown, PA. That way the rifle never leaves PA in its evil state. Here's a link... http://www.gunrunner1000.com/ Good luck. Adios, Pizza Bob
  10. Thanks. Just wondering who on the board is planning on attending. Hopefully Ida will give us a break and rain herself out tomorrow. Anybody going from my general area or north of me, is welcome to ride along. Just PM me. Adios, Pizza Bob
  11. Don't misinterpret. You can absolutely buy a long gun in PA, but it has to be NJ compliant and it has to be being sold by an FFL who is willing to sell it to you (most Eastern PA gun dealers are on board with this). I've bought a number of long guns in PA with no problem. What show are you going to? VF is coming up in December. Enjoy. Adios, Pizza Bob
  12. I may be incorrect, but I think your lawyer is wrong. In order for a non-resident to purchase a longarm it must be in compliance with the laws of both states (residence and transactional), which is why a PA dealer will not sell a NJ resident a longarm that is not NJ compliant. Handguns, as stated, must be delivered through an FFL in your state of residence. Adios, Pizza Bob
  13. I visited the SJSC website and saw that the match was from 10 AM - 2 PM, and the fee was $15. If this is our first time shooting IDPA, do we have to be there earlier to go through a safety check/familiarization? How many rounds of ammo should we bring? How many spare mags? Please fill in some details. I'll admit it, I'm a wuss - if the weather is questionable, I'll probably wait until next season, but if we catch a good day, I think I'd like to try this. I shot IPSC and was an RSO, but that was 25 years ago. Thanks for any help. Adios, Pizza Bob
  14. I remembered the context in which this issue was brought up (by Nappen) at the OGAM public hearing. By and large most people that were testifying were trying to carve out their own little exemption from OGAM. The Task Force was wondering how one would define a "collector" and the subject of a C&R license as criteria was raised. Nappen scotched this idea immediately and he was backed-up by the current head of the NJSP Firearms Unit. It was stated that the NJSP have access to, and monitor the list of C&R licenses issued. If they find one issued in NJ, they will pay you a visit and unless you have a NJ Dealers License you will be prosecuted. IANAL, don't take my word for it, but if someone raised this issue in the process of my application, I'd damn sure consult a gun knowledgeable attorney to make sure my ducks are in a row. JMHO. Adios, Pizza Bob
  15. You are opening yourself up for criminal prosecution in NJ. This point was mentioned several times at the OGAM public hearing. NJ considers you a dealer and you need to have a NJ business/firearms license - which is a whole other set of hoops to jump through and generally will not be granted for C&R. Be careful. Nappen was the first to mention this point at the hearing. He was using it as an illustration of NJ gun laws. Others more knowledgeable than I may be able to expand on my point, but if I were you, I wouldn't. Adios, Pizza Bob
  16. I can't really help you as I own neither of the guns in question. What I am curious about is what you are going to do with a .22WRM and whether or not you have considered a .17HMR? I do have a .17HMR and it's about the most fun you can have sitting down. You are going to pay a premium for .22WMR ammo anyway, why not get an inherently accurate cartridge. BTW, the .17HMR in the Savage, from what I've read, is a real shooter. Sorry to muddy the waters. Adios, Pizza Bob
  17. Huh?? As pointed out, they were in the American market up into the 80's, and generally of poor quality. The 124 spyder and the X19 were imported by Bertone into the late 80's after Fiat left the market. Fiat made a 124 and a 128, don't recall any 125. Sorry, just brought out the gearhead in me. Adios, Pizza Bob
  18. Did some research. This is an older Federal Hy-Shok round. High velocity, light weight. Just a regular JSP with a skived jacket. The Brits also used 95 gr 9mm for their machine gun fodder, but it was loaded to +P+ velocities. Adios, Pizza Bob
  19. Yeah, the book is called Point of Impact and is so much better than the movie. Hunter's books are long and they take the time to develop the characters and have numerous sub-plots. Just a much more satisfying read than viewing the movie. Just finished a book called The Last Centurion by John Ringo. Set in the near future it's a great read and a little scary from a "being prophetic" standpoint. I think that you'll recognize the Nancy Pelosi character in this book. It's a new paperback out now and can be found at B&N or Borders with the new books. Enjoy. Adios, Pizza Bob
  20. If that is what you like (and I do), you have to read any of Stephen Hunter's books - actually once you read one, you'll be hard-pressed NOT to read them all. I read Pale Horse Coming first and got hooked. I don't want it to be a spoiler, but the lead character puts together a gang of gun guys and even though he changes the names (to protect the innocent?) they are easily recognizable as some of the foremost gun handlers that ever lived - read it and see how many of them you can name. Adios, Pizza Bob
  21. JSP = Jacketed Soft Point. A copper jacketed bullet with an exposed lead tip. One last point to the OP. Make sure that you have 9x19mm ammo (also known as Luger or Parabellum) and that is what your gun is chambered for. Make sure the box does not say: 9mm Kurz, or 9mm MAK. Those are not the same and should not be used in a 9x19 chambered firearm. 95 gr JSP's are odd for a 9x19 round. 9mm Kurz = 9mm short = 9x17 = .380 ACP 9mm MAK = 9mm Makarov = 9x18 Are NOT interchangeable with each other or 9x19. Adios, Pizza Bob
  22. Sorry, misread the OP - not JHP's....JSP's. Doesn't change anything, just noted for accuracy's sake. Adios, Pizza Bob
  23. Bullets lighter than the standard offerings per caliber, tend to shoot lower, not higher. It has to do with dwell time in the barrel during recoil. Heavier bullets tend to have lower velocities and a higher recoil impulse. Being in the barrel longer results in them exiting the barrel at some point during the arc of recoil, ergo, a higher POI. What you said, may not be what you meant. These are most likely not "light loads", these are light bullets. Being hollowpoints and being light in weight per caliber, usually means the maker was going for a small (light) projectile moving at a high velocity, so chances are this particular loading may be pretty intense. Normal bullet weights for 9mm Para range from 115 gr to 124 grs to 147 grs max. If you have a fixed-sight gun it will depend on what bullet weight the manufacturer used to regulate the sights relative to your POI with whatever load you are using. HTH Adios, Pizza Bob
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