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  3. Posted

    So, am I the only one thinking of celebrating the 100 year anniversary of John Browning's classic by buying one that is as close to original spec as possible? I am a newb to shooting, but I will have an extra p2p to burn after the new year.

     

    So, who makes a 1911 that is close to original GI spec? Only to be used for plinking, no competition or collectibles.

  4. Posted

    Well I stopped in on Monday. The 5.11 guy was friendly and showed me in and let me walk around. Mostly clothes in plastic wrap, some belts, boots, flashlights and lotsa, lotsa holsters. The holsters are on the wall, floor to ceiling and are in no order whatsoever, so finding what you need is annoying.

     

    I went there to look at this pistol case...

     

    http://www.511tactical.com/browse/Home/Law-Enforcement/Accessories/Gun-Cases/Single-Pistol-case/D/30100/P/1:100:10000:10900:10910/I/58724

     

    ...but it was too small for my S&W 22a 7". I found a similar kind of case at Bob Kislin's later that day. Btw, the guy at Kislins was very helpful. And minimags were about a buck cheaper per 100 than other retailers.

     

    Back to 5.11. It was kinda weird. Several internet companies are using the same, small warehouse space. Several rows of cosmetics, then tactical flashlights and holsters. I may have even seen some lawn sprinklers. A few sad looking people at computers. No windows. I doubt they get much foot traffic. I would say 5.11 took up 80% of the space.

     

    I say, unless you are really bored or looking for a holster or tactical clothes, skip it. The guy did give me a 5.11 keychain LED flashlight on my way out.

  6. Posted

    I stopped by Tips Hardware in West Creek today for the first time. Very nice selection of new and used handguns and long guns. I was particularly impressed by the amount of accesories they had. I bought a few things that have been bouncing around in the back of my mind. If I am impressed by a shop and treated well, I will spend money.

     

    The salesman at counter was helpful and said that Tips is moving to a new location out on Rt. 539 by the parkway that will include indoor pistol and rifle ranges. So far, no restrictions are planned for the rifle range. He added that the gun section of the new shop will be as big as the current gun/fish/archery section. SWEET! They have yet to break ground, so it will be a while before they are up and running, but something to look forward to.

     

    I have a membership to one of the Lakewood ranges, but having another place to shoot is always a good thing. And, 539 right off the GSP is perfect. If the facilities are great, I would be willing to drive the extra 5 miles to Tuckerton vs. Lakewood. btw, I am so annoyed by the limited interchanges for the GSP in Brick. 539 is a proper 2 on and 2 off interchange.

     

    I have thought that the Southern Ocean/Northern Atlantic area should have an indoor range. And, just imagine the business they will get come Decoy and Gunning Show time!!!

  7. Posted

    I will be there. I have no intention of hunting and I do not even own a shotgun (yet), but I forsee taking my sons .22 rifle shooting at Stafford Forge often enough to justify the process. I prefer shooting outdoors to indoors, at least for teaching the kids. I am also planning on joining Ft. Dix, but I like the 8am to dark, Monday thru Sunday & free shooting options at the Forge.

    See you then.

  11. Posted

    I got the paper work fixed today with no problems. Bought a membership to SS and shot 50 rounds. Single action shooting was fine, but double action would bind or lock up (my shooting lingo is limited). I would have to release trigger pressure and try again. It would skip that round and move on to the next one. I will shoot it again this week with another brand of ammo before talking to them about it. I feel kinda funny about complaining about a $125 gun, but if they are going to sell it, it should work properly.

     

    As for the shooting... I need practice. My 5 and 7 yard groups were OK (by my newb standards anyway) but 10 yards was kinda all over, probably due to the jitters of my first time shooting alone at a range with my first gun. I was able to keep most of the shots in the head area of the badguy target at 10 yards. I might have nicked an ear. I did not even try for more than 10 yards. This being a cop gun, super accuracy at more than 10 yards was probaly never it's main mission.

     

    It was my first time shooting a revolver. I did not expect the ring of fire from the cyclinder/cone area, but I guess it makes sense. Normal, right?

     

    I liked the simplicity of the revolver, from loading to shooting to ejecting spent casings, with no levers or buttons to learn (nothing against levers and buttons. On Nov 1th, I take possesion of a Beretta 92fs). I may, however, reconsider the single action Ruger I was thinking about getting. The extractor rod process on the Single Six may be a bit too tedious.

     

    I appreciate all the feedback you folks have given me. Thanks.

  12. Posted

    The $125 gun comes home.

     

    After 4 1/2 months, I am now legal. I took my first p2p up to Shore Shot to liberate my first gun purchase ever. I have attached a photo. It is a Model 10-8, serial Number F23 12xxx. Have yet to shoot it. I will try to make it to the range next week for my first session.

     

    A question. On the pink copy of my p2p, I noticed that the caliber is marked wrong. I was kinda overwhelmed by the whole event and failed to notice it until I got home. The salesman marked it as a 22, not a 38. Also, he left the "F23" off of the serial number.

     

    Are these errors going to cause problems?

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  14. Posted

    I appreciate all of the opinions. I will consider Ray ray's HP. It is a lovely piece, but I should probably not be dropping $800 on any one thing right now. Now, if get off my butt and ebay some things....

  15. Posted

    I want a hi power. I shot one a few years ago alongside quite a few other 9mm's and it just felt right. I shot it better than any other gun that day.

    New prices, however, are too high for me. I have not seen any used ones for under $800.

    A local shop has one for $650.

    I was not able to fondle it, as my FID is in the final stages. When I do get a chance to touch it, I can get an idea of the condition of the innards.

     

    Anything special to look for in a used hi power inspection?

     

    Thanks.

  16. Posted

    I think my friends point was if the practice of range stored guns became widespread in NJ, a clever gun control type might try to pass a law saying that NJ civilians can own handguns, but they must be kept and used at a state approved facility.

     

    I think it is unlikely to ever happen, but it makes for an interesting discussion.

  17. Posted

    Pizza Bob. It is a heavy barrel. I want to know its vintage, but I did not jot down the serial number (duh). Or is that only on the bottom of the grips, covered by the Hogues? I think if I saw a bunch of numbers I woulda jotted them down.

     

    Axeman and Ray ray...I will probably stick with standard 38 loads for the time being.

     

    As to the "range gun" kept at a range...years ago I mentioned to a friend (and very experienced competitive shooter) that a keep-at-the-range gun would be cool. No need to store it at home or drive it around in a car and it would always be available to use anytime you drive by the range with a few minutes to kill.

     

    He thought it sounded like a nightmare. Why? He said that because this is NJ, the politicians could somehow make that the only way to own a handgun. He thought there could be a way for the gun control fanatics to make it illegal to keep a handgun at home. An interesting arguement.

  18. Posted

    I am thinking of a long(ish) range target rifle as well, but cannot afford to feed a .308 on a regular basis and cannot afford an AR. Reloading is not an option at this time. I do not know if I have the patience to deal with Russian surplus rifles either.

     

    What about a bolt action .223? Is there a decently made and accurate rifle in that caliber for under $400? $300? Even less?

  20. Posted

    Thanks guys.

     

    I will post a pic and a range report when she comes home. Last reference was sent in last week, so it should not be too much longer.

     

    Now I need to decide which gun to bring home first. This one gun a month thing is stinky. The high standard was offered first, but the beretta is so nice. I guess I should liberate the Smith from Shore Shot. Placed my first Cabela's order last night to celebrate. 150 rounds each of 9mm and .38 from different makers.

     

    I think the High Standard needs to be fed standard velocity ammo only. Any recommendations?

  21. Posted

    So, I am in week 18 of waiting for my initial FID and 6 handgun permits. The delay has given me a lot of time to shop around and research what I want. A little background... I was saving up to buy a .22 and a 9mm with my 2 handgun permits. Then, Dad says he is giving me uncle bob's Beretta 92fs (and a Marlin 39a) and my Father-in-law is giving me a High Standard Duramatic. After learning of my freebies, I upped the handgun permit count to 6 (gotta spend that money on something, right?), leaving me with 4 handgun permits to play with. I thought I might like to get a revolver or 2. Originally, I thought of a used .38 spl. Then I got to fondling and reading. I was torn between a new Ruger Blackhawk .357 Convertible or a double action .357, like a used S&W 66 or new Ruger GP. My budget was $600 or so. I like the idea of a multiple caliber gun, but was probably not gonna shoot a whole lot of 357, mostly 38.

     

    Tonight, I stopped by Shore Shot on my way home to look at a used S&W 66 again. Very lovely gun for $475. BA has one, too, for about the same price, Decisions, decisions...

     

    And then, I saw it. A S&W Model 10. 4" barrel. Hogue grips. Decent shape, tight cylinder, good timing and trigger. For some reason, I kept coming back to it. Yeah....a nice, simple, cheap, no-frills .38, perfect for a beginner.

     

    Shore Shot let me pay for it whilst I wait for my paperwork to come in (Very much appreciated! Thanks, guys).

     

    Total price, complete with NICS and tax, was $144. I have spent more than that buying beer. I can't wait to shoot it. I may go rent SS's Model 10 just to see how one feels.

     

    I do not know much about revolvers, but I cannot imagine I will regret this buy. I may have to put a deposit on that used Ruger Single Six I saw down south last week also. It is missing the .22 Mag cyl, but the price was only $200. Or the Old Model Blackhawk .357 for $450. I think I kinda like buying used guns.

     

    Is this how the sickness starts?

     

    Thanks for letting me rant.

  22. Posted

    UPDATE!!!

    Berkeley Police called and said that NJSP has returned the ink fingerprints, demanding digital finger prints. I have an appt. with SagMorpho in 2 weeks.

     

    The good news in this is that.....

    1) I was able to ask about the status of the rest of the paperwork. References have finally been sent out and we are just waiting on prints. When I take my SagMorpho receipt in, I will ask them to fast track my application.

     

    2) I was able to up my handgun permits from 2 to 6. I have no intention of getting 6, but I do have things I want to buy and my father in law is going to give me a once-fired, in the wax bag in the box, High Standard Duramatic. I am going to try to convince my father to part with his inherited Beretta 92fs that he does not care for. So, 1 or 2 permits used already. I want to pick up a used SW .38 or .357 revolver. My ultimate plan is to save up for a Browning Hi Power (shot one a few years ago and LOVED it). The other permits might just get tossed.

     

    There was a whole stack, 6 inches tall, of applicants in a pile that I assume had their ink prints returned also.

     

    The clerk at Berkeley says that the NJSP decided this in June, but did not return the prints until this week. That woman at the window at Berkeley PD was very nice, understanding and helpful. I guess the delay is on the NJSP end of things. On a related note, I bought a used gun safe from a police officer from up north. He handles the FIDs in his department and says the delay is with NJSP, not the locals.

  23. Posted

    I applied for my initial FID and 2 PPs in Berkeley on May 12. I called after 8 weeks and was told they are waiting on some forms. Contacted one of my references today and he has not been contacted, 10 1/2 weeks after my application. It figures that, after all of these years without a FID, when I do decide to get it, I live in what seems to be the town with the most delay and/or laziness. So much for shooting with my 9 year-old-son this summer. Maybe by Christmas?

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