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BTW, does anyone know if the P226 comes with a speed loader for the mags?

That's a good option. I think I need to stick with .40 at the beginning so I can learn to control the gun with the more severe recoil/muzzle flip. Maybe switching to the 180 grain ammo from the 165 I got at the range would help at the start. I'll try that.

Thanks for all the great answers guys. As I said, I'm taking things slowly and just learning right now. You are right that I am over-analyzing things, and frankly the talk of WROL has all kinds of crazy scenarios going through my head that probably don't make sense. I'll work on getting that first gun and practicing at the range as much as possible, then decide what the next logical step should be. Thanks again.

Doing that. I went to the Heritage Guild range in Easton, PA and rented the Sig 226. Next time I'll try a different 226 and a Glock. My brother comes with me so he can get back into practice. He hasn't shot in years. Don't zombies require a shotgun blast to the head?

Here is my reasoning, and it may be stupid: In the event of a home break-in, it is faster to grab a second gun and continue shooting than to load a new mag into a single gun. In that case, having the second gun work exactly like the first (same position and operation of all controls, safeties, etc) means better performance in a stressful situation.

I shot my brother's 357 Magnum, and found the trigger was so light I kept firing before I intended. (Error: Keep finger off trigger until target in sights. But then the gun would move as I moved my finger to the trigger.) Yes, a rifle and shotgun are on the list of things to get, but I still have a lot to learn, and then there's training.

I'm not sure about anything.

Three magazines of 40S&W, no 9mm. I'm VERY new to this and just exploring options right now so I don't end up making an expensive mistake. I hope to shoot a 9mm Glock next week. I shot some 45ACP in my brother's gun and found I could control it better, but 45ACP limits me to about 10 rounds per mag. I also read that the 40S&W is slightly more effective than 9mm.

I'm a noob preparing for my first pistol purchases. I have my heart set on a Sig P226 in 40S&W, probably the standard model but I'm still looking. The primary use would be for home defense, but I'm also thinking ahead to WROL situations. In that event, I want to have a second pistol in 9mm since that ammo may be easier to find than 40S&W. My question is whether the second gun should also be a Sig. For training purposes, it makes sense to standardize on one brand or model so there is less confusion about operation under stress. On the other hand, something different would be nice since I eventually want to have a small collection of higher-end guns. I've thought about a Glock, but I prefer the larger distance between hand and slide that the Sig provides for safety reasons. I'm not sure what other brands I should consider. Any thoughts on this?

There will never be another Republican president. It's Democrats all the way down...

Here's an idea for a strategy, giving reason one last try: For each assembly/senate district in the state, we need a group of 5 people from this forum, Nj2AS, NRA or elsewhere who live in that district. They must be articulate and well informed about firearms. Each group of 5 should collaborate via email and produce a solid argument against each of the bills (except the ones we like). Then the group should ask for an in-person meeting with the assemblymen for that district. Present the case against each bill. Facts and reason, not emotion. Be prepared to counter the usual BS arguments and misinformation with facts. Note which arguments seem to work, and which don't. Improve the arguments based on the meeting with the assemblymen, and arrange to meet with the senator from that district. Again, hone the arguments based on the response. Finally, take the best arguments and five of the best presenters and ask to meet with Gov Christie. Make the case for a veto. Tell him he'll have our support for re-election if he vetoes the bills. Anyone have a better strategy?

If you mean educating the politicians or the voters about gun rights, it's a waste of time. Better would be to dig up all the dirt on the anti-2A politicians and use it against them.

THIS. IS. SPARTA!

Yes. I received a phone call from my Assemblywoman (Simon - R) the other day in response to my email, and she felt the bills would all pass because of the Dem majority. (She herself supports 2A and is on our side.) She said Christie has a study commission and won't want to sign these before his commission even has a chance to report to him, so I THINK this means he may veto at least some of these. We're going to have to shift focus to the Senate and then prepare a campaign to get Christie to veto the bills. We have a little time to get our acts together but we need a much bigger effort than we've seen so far.