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Again... Where are you located? L&H in Wall Twp. always seem to have more used revolvers than most gun shops I have been to, with the exception of NJFG in Rahway. 2 weeks ago they had a 6" Colt with an AMAAAAAAAAZING trigger... I think it was a .38 spl. not a .357. It was not a DA gun. Some SA only target gun. Talked with the guy there & it was absolutely the best gun counter chat I have ever had. I wish I could remember his name. I will certainly find out next time I go. On that note... I love my S&W Model 10, a lowly .38. Do not count out a revolver because it is "only" a 38. Feeding a .357 is expensive. You might wind up feeding a .357 a steady diet of .38spl anyway.

New or used? I like used gun shopping. You never know what you may find. New guns can be ordered anywhere, but stumbling across something interesting is way more fun to me. I like pre-lock blued S&Ws. I just picked up a clean 28-2 2 weeks ago. If you shop around, you can find some bargains if you are willing to accept some cosmetic blemishes. Where are you located? Giving a location may get you some tips on used guns at a shop near you. I saw a beater Model 10-8 last week in Toms River. Everyone should have a Model 10.

Also, if you go with 22a watch the barrel bolt. It can come unscrewed and make take down near impossible. I used loctite to prevent it from backing off. The grip screws also backed out more than any other gun I shoot.

Shoooot, I bought the plain jane 7" 22a as my first new gun purchase in 2010. 7" was kinda longish. I would go for 5" if doing it over again. It was a fine pistol that was very reliable once broken in. I broke it in with Mini-Mags, and then used Federal or CCI bulk ammo. I loved how easy it was to field strip and clean. I would have kept it, but I made the mistake of fondling the Browning Buckmark. As good a shooter as the 22a was, it felt kinda cheap. The buckmark is waaay better feeling in hand. Just compare the safety and slide release buttons. Smith is thin, stamped steel, the buckmark is chunky levers that feel very sturdy. Wood grips for Browning are easy to find; for 22a, not so much. I tried a set of Altamonts for the 22a, but they were even chunkier than the standard plastic grips. I would say go for it if you prefer it over the others. But do yourself a favor. Look at the Browning.

I'm right there with you, Topher. My first gun purchase was in 2010, a police trade in S&W 10-8. I bought it cuz it was cheap, like $125 cheap. I did not expect much of it, but I love it to death. I now have a S&W 34-1 and just last week scored a really clean 6" S&W 28-2 Highway Patrolman. I have also owned, and since sold, a beater S&W 19 and a 6" Ruger Security Six (shoulda kept the Ruger). I do own 2 pistols, a 92fs that was my uncles and a Buckmark. I like them both, especially the Browning, but when I look at the shelves of guns at a shop, the pistols do nothing for me, even the 1911s (blasphemy, I know). I have 5 more permits, but I do not have the finances to fund 5 guns. I keep thinking I have enough revolvers, but they are so simple and lovely, I cannot look away. You are not alone.

Count me in for a handful.

The Beretta is hard to beat.

Dicks in Brick said that the new store in South Plainfield got nearly all of the .22 this week for their grand opening. He said a million rounds, that sounds a bit high.

Update.... 6 permits are in my hands now, ready in just over 3 months. It is sad that I am pleased with the 3 month turnaround. From now on, I will apply for at least a few permits every 3 months.

My father and his buddy guested me in this morning. Great place, great service. Dave the RO was fantastic. They even have a fire place (but no leather couches and brandy). I kinda like that they make you sit thru a safety video after you fill out the paperwork. Nice to know that everyone starts on the same page. They allow any factory ammo; brass, steel and aluminum. 10% discount on ammo for members. Well lit with very good ventilation. It is 2 ranges separated by a steel door, so maybe one side could be used for private functions, like those over-crowded bachelor parties. The shop is very large, kinda reminds me of Heritage in Easton with the layout of the counters. They have a rather large selection of handguns. No rentals yet, but they say it should not be long. My SS membership is about to expire. If I get another indoor membership, this place will get my money. Glad they opened up in time for the Duck and Decoy show this weekend. I would expect there to be a fair amount of people stopping by.

I have 2 795s. Love them and they are cheap. Both are wearing Tech Sights, one has the DIP trigger and a wood stock. They share the same mags as my bolt action Marlins, XT-22 and 880. Kinda nice to stockpile only 1 type of magazine.

If you just picked up your permit, would the chief sign off on an additional permit? Perhaps go to him/her with cap in hand and explain that you were confused about the process. "please, sir, may I have another?"

GTO, PM Sent. Good luck.

Where are you located? I saw a very pretty 6" S&W 586 a couple days ago at a shop.

And open carry whilst at home.

Ok, that was pretty cool. I went outside and watched it go thru 2 stages. I did not see the 3rd stage light up. I tried to wake up my 11 year old. He wanted nothing to do with it. Loser.

After loosing too many fancy knives, I started buying the SOG Micron II at 2 for $20.00. It is certainly not a defensive or survival knife, but it is sharp, very thin & there are no tears when it is lost.

Wow!!! I went to Stafford Forge WMA today. Seems an Eagle Scout replaced both benches on the rifle range and added 2 tables to shotgun side. Very, very big improvement. I wrote the DEP to send thanks to this young man.

My father has a membership there, I will guest in to try it out. It is a few miles farther from me than Shoreshot, but worth it to avoid the traffic and the hassle of no full interchanges off of GSP for Brick.

I asked TJ for a price check and he could not find one. This was a month or 2 ago.

Wink wink, I take my son to Stafford Forge WMA down Tuckerton way. You need a hunting license to use the range, but it is sunup to sundown, 365. Hunting license is very easy to get, just a 1 day course. I took mine out at Range 14. I think an indoor range is a bit much for a newby... way too much noise and smoke. Go outside. Another fun thing there is usually you are alone and can have a relaxing time at the range. You can shoot any targets you can think of, like food or old happy meal toys or old pots and pans. No handguns, only rimfires, muzzleloaders and shotguns. They now allow .17 there.

Ah, sorry to spill the secret. They are very pretty.

I think Tip's Hardware has a pair of used ones. At least, they did not too long ago. I did not notice the price. Maybe worth a call.

Getting ready to sight in my first ar. Anyone know where to get that m16 bzo target locally?

My son is an average sized 11-year-old. He has been shooting my S&W 10 .38 revolver for a couple years and loves it. The 92fs is still too stout for him, he cannot work the slide and has trouble remembering what all the levers do. I agree with loading the 9mm with 1 round to see how he does with it.