RichP

If you're asking if your ammo is capable of stopping an intruder at close range?, the answer is yes. Is it generally the best choice for all situations?, probably not.

Out of the choices that you have on your list, I would take a different path and go with a Kimber. They do make several models that fall within your price range. Despite some of the complaints that I've seen online about them, most of which I attribute to inexperienced 1911 owners; the Kimber is at least as good, and IMHO better than any of the guns listed in your original post.

Parts: Grips Grip screws Grip screw bushings Magazine catch Barrel links Mainspring Tools: Patience Too many to list

Perhaps if the creator of this theory, or the writer of this article had spent 10,000 hours practicing their own profession/skills, they could have come up with something worth reading.

Can only speak for myself, but I try to stay as far right as possible when cycling. Most drivers don't realize that cyclists cannot (and aren't required to) ride on the shoulder due to gravel/debris/salt, especially during the springtime. With that said, I have at least several very close calls every year. 99% of the time, the culprits are either: Full size SUVs Diesel pickups Minivans

If he is unwilling to give them up, then I believe that getting power of attorney is your only option. Do not call the SP, unless you have contacted a lawyer first. Do not take the guns out of the house; without his permission, it can be considered firearm theft (goodbye FID). Like I said, get all of the ammo out of his house and the idea of getting a safe for his home sounds good too. I am not a lawyer.

Model 41

Short answer. Start by removing all of his ammo. I guess the question is; Is your uncle onboard with you (or anybody else) taking ownership of his guns? If not, then I would imagine that you would have to get a power of attorney granted, better to consult a lawyer for this.

Regardless of what was said, that is not a stock trigger. For IDPA, it would move him into ESP.

Most, if not all, FFLs will not accept any NJ illegal guns/parts from someone walking in the door. If you're lucky, they'll tell you to leave immediately. Unlucky, and they'll report you, lock the doors and wait for the police to show up.

Weight between the 2 looks to be the same. Trigger on the 686 is better out of the box than a standard GP100. GP100, lacking a sideplate, would be the stronger of the 2 framewise. Accuracy should be about equal between the 2, with a possible slight edge given to the more refined S&W. Now, if you start considering the Match Champion, then I would say that the Ruger catches-up to the S&W in trigger and accuracy, while being priced a little more.

How would you get the follower past the rivet?

When I lived closer, I would say that Caso's in Jersey City comes very close. Always pleasant people behind the counter. They may not have a huge selection or the most rock-bottom prices, but credit has to be given for a business to be around for as long as they have in a city that would do just about anything to get rid of them.

For those that own a 9mm 2011, what problems are there in procuring and using the magazines that are needed in NJ? For some models, they seem to ship with 126mm magazines, and for those I know that you can purchase 10 round 126mm magazines. For other models that come equipped with magwells, they ship with 140mm magazines. Would the 126mm work? Would you have to buy extended basepads? Or would you have to find a source for altered 140mm magazines? Ideally, I would love to find a source for 15rd, 126mm and 140mm mags, but not sure if thats realistic.