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  1. second poster from top. constitution is missing a t
  2. one cool thing about Tapco 10rd mags is that it's easy to convert them to 15rd capacity. Just need to cut down the follower by about 1/2. No need to modify the spring. Once you determine how much to cut, it's a 5 minute job.
  3. 40S&W is the compromise between the 10mm and the 9mm. back in the 80's the FBI wanted something more powerful than the 9 but less powerful than the 10mm. the 40 became very popular with law enforcement. Not sure why they didn't stick with the 45ACP, maybe something to do with lower capacity due to the 45's larger case diameter.
  4. The only pistol that comes close (that I'm aware of) is the Beretta 87 Cheetah. All metal construction, no pot metal. 3.8" barrel. Accepts 10 round mags from the 87 Target model. I've been drooling over one for two years now, but can't justify shelling out over $700 for yet another 22 pistol
  5. If you don't have experience with shooting, buy a .22LR and shoot it often. These days you can find a .22 clone of many of the most popular handguns out there (1911, Beretta 92, M&P, Glock). Another option would be to buy a centerfire pistol and a 22LR conversion kit for it (kits available for 1911, Glock, Beretta, Sig) As far as what's best - there is no "best". Any modern handgun from any of the main brands you pick up will be a quality piece. Go and fondle a bunch of them and pick what you like best. One last thing, if you're planning on shooting it a lot, think of ammo cost and whether it's worth it to go with a trendy caliber like a .40S&W Personally I don't see the point of paying twice the price of 9mm for some marginal increase in "stopping power".
  6. 92FS back in '99 Was total virgin when it came to handguns, and no gun owning friends to ask. Figured if it's good enough for the US Armed Forces, it's good enough for me. No regrets.
  7. I buy my 5.45x39 surplus from http://www.southernohiogun.com/ammo-mags-more/ammunition/russian-5-45x39-military-ammo.html
  8. it's be funnier is it was GLOCK 7, you know, the ceramic gun made in Germany that costs a month's salary.
  9. EchoVictor76

    Rail gun?

    an eletromagnetic launcher, perhaps. Pretty cool tech, not portable though. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railgun
  10. What about us, AK owners? Does one have to use an AR for this class?
  11. It's easy to convert Tapco 10rd 5.45x39 mags to hold 15 rounds. Just shorten the follower, no need to shorten the spring. I just did one in about 15 minutes (took some sanding to get the length right, but once you know how much to cut off, it's a 5 min job)
  12. Maybe it's just easier to bribe the right people. Or hire a professional lobbyist or something. Isn't this how most of NJ politics work?
  13. signed. how about a petition to repeal the AWB? Or at least change it to get rid of the "evil features" and mag capacity restrictions?
  14. I know a guy in Moorestown (South Jersey) that charges $16.10 for transfer plus NICS. Was there yesterday, total cost was $32 and change. He keeps a low profile, no website, and it's not a gun shop. He's right on Main St. If you google Gerards Guns, you'll find it.
  15. I have 3 KCI mags and all three of them don't lock the slide back on my G19. This happens only during live fire. Pulling back the slide on an empty KCI mag always locks it back, but when firing, doesn't seem to work. At first I though it was because my thumb rides the slide release a little, but using factory Glock mags, the slide locks back every time. Still make great practice mags. Don't have to worry when dropping them in the dirt.
  16. A friend of mine bought a Liberty Centurion 12 cu.ft. safe from Lowe's. It's good for keeping the kids out, but it's small. I don't think you'll have much space left after the 5 rifles. If you expect to grow your collection, you'll outgrow it very quickly, but if 5 is your limit, I don't think there's a better deal on a gun "safe". If you catch a sale, you can buy one for $300. If you want something bigger and don't want to deal with a 600lbs safe, you can look into a modular safe that comes in pieces and is assembled on the spot. Snapsafe, Zanotti Armor, and Dakota Interlock XP are pretty much the only choices for bolt-together safes. I'm about to order a Dakota myself.
  17. I meant that they look like service pistols. My 22/45 with 6" bull barrel is no lightweight for sure. Another "funny" thing about conversion kits. The only .22 semi-auto that never had a failure to eject is the conversion kit for the Beretta 92. Advantage Arms conversion kits come with a note - don't use Federal bulk ammo. I decided to give it a try anyway. Failed to extract every single time. I quit trying after about 20 rounds. Anybody have any idea why this would happen. Case expansion, rim dimensions? Any ideas?
  18. I second the Telco option. Been a member there for several years now. Great place, nice and quiet, no crowds. When Hauges was under old management and was called Eagle Eye, it was pretty good and well priced. Now it's just too overpriced for my tastes.
  19. My AA Glock 19 conversion kit groups at about 6" at 25yd (resting on sandbags). The fun factor is high. I like shooting a 22 that feels like a full size service pistol.
  20. or the Chiappa or GSG 1911 clones, or Sig Mosquito. There are a lot of 22LR clones of service pistols available these days. If you own a Glock or 1911, you can buy 22LR conversion kits for them. Some of those kits are really nice (I particularly like the Advantage Arms kit for my Glock - has last round hold open, and no need to bother with a separate permit to purchase)
  21. At one time I considered a Witness 9/22 combo, and learned two important facts. 1. the .22 kit does not have last shot hold open feature. 2. the standard magazine capacity for 9mm is 17 rounds which makes it illegal in NJ, so you'll be stuck with aftermarket 10rd mags. As far as 9mm gun itself, it's not much different from a CZ-75 and/or a Baby Eagle, which are both good guns.
  22. Closest outdoor gun club would be Telco Sportsmen's Club (Columbia Ave, Atco) Approx 15 miles from center of Blackwood. http://telcosportsmensclub.com
  23. One advantage of a Remington 870 is that there are a lot of accessories available for it. Stocks, mag extensions, recoil pads, barrels. If you're into accessorizing, or want to convert from "tactical" to sporting or vice-versa, you'll have a lot of options. Last weekend I helped a friend pick out a shotgun. Ended up buying a 870 for $310
  24. Yeah, dealing with Eric was much simpler and more pleasant back in the day when he had a smaller operation (I'm talking 10 years ago). You could stop by, see the warehouse, chat with Eric. He's show you his guns for sale (used to sell firearms back in the day), you pay cash, he'd take 10 bucks off a case of 9mm and charge no tax. Now it's all more "official" and impersonal. Probably comes with running a much larger operation, so I'm happy for him if his gescheft is doing well. I used you buy ammo from him all the time back then, but now I just wait till Cabelas runs a super cheap shipping promo and order in bulk.
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