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  3. Posted

    8 hours ago, Castro said:

    Love this range - period. It’s close, 50 years brook range with with 40 booths (each holding three people). They allow all the way up to .308+. Staff and RSO are SUPER FRIENDLY (shout out to Jesse) and will sometimes - if not busy - help you zero your sights. Cannot recommenced this place enough.

     

     

    Jesse is the best, the mood always lightens when he comes in the door

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    16 minutes ago, samtechlan said:

    I bet the 9mm version sells like crazy too with PCC's being as popular as they are.  You also don't get the additional blast and decibels that you get with the shorter 5.56 barrels.    

    We only have the 5.56 version at the moment, but it is still selling like hotcakes. It wouldn't surprise me if we started carrying the 9mm version as well.

  6. Posted

    These things have been selling like crazy at RTSP where I work, If I had the money I would consider getting one. No pistol permit necessary, and because the "stock" is a wrist brace, it is still adjustable ( no pinning required) Build quality seems to be really solid as well, only thing Im not a fan of are the mags it ships with.

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    On 5/21/2019 at 6:27 AM, USRifle30Cal said:

    You said you replaced the extractor and spring....did the extractor require fitment?  Or did you just drop it in place....you might want to check your getting proper engagement on the case rim....

    I had to replace the internal extractor in my HP...it required fitting....

    No, the extractor dropped in just fine. The extractor on the BM is external, and drops into the slot with a single pin (position in red) and a spring in the back (position circled in green) . My only thought with it to make sure it's getting proper engagement would be to shim the hole the spring sits in so that it is compressed further and is putting more pressure on the extractor itself. Thoughts?

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    On 5/21/2019 at 8:57 AM, GRIZ said:

    I've even seen guns that worked fine with a broken ejector (S&W gen 3). 

    Its a possibility that it may be contributing to the issues I have been having. Ill need to look closely at mine compared to others just to be sure it isn't in need of replacement as well.

  9. Posted

    17 hours ago, USRifle30Cal said:

    Have you tried 124gr ammo?

    Are you limp wristing it?

    Have you tried mag spring as well?

    I'm definitely not limp wristing. I agree on the 124 grain ammo bit, gonna get a couple boxes and run them. The mag spring shouldn't be an issue as it hasn't had a single feeding problem.

    15 hours ago, GRIZ said:

    I've never found limp wristing to be an issue with metal frame handguns.

    Have you looked at the ejector?  I've seen many guns that would run most of the time with a broken ejector.  Pull up a photo of your ejector and compare it with yours.

    I haven't checked the ejector closely, that's a good idea!

  10. Posted

    Hello folks!

    So I just bought a surplus Star BM 9mm from J&G Sales a few weeks ago and I have been having some issues that I can't seem to take care of. Mostly upon extraction, spent cases are left in front of the bolt and jam the slide open. I was also experiencing some stovepipes. See the attached pictures.

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    (Note: This is a torn up casing and a snap cap used to re-create the look of the jam, I wasn't shooting in my house)

    When I first got the pistol, I had an average of 7 to 8 malfunctions out of every 100 rounds that I put through it, with 3 different brands (Winchester white box, Fiochi, and SIG Elite Performance) of 115 grain FMJ target ammo. Of these malfunctions 3 to 4 were the jam described above, 1 to 2 were stovepipes, and the others were failures to extract where the casing was still partially in the chamber.

    After discovering these issues I have replaced the recoil spring assembly, barrel bushing, and extractor and spring. Replacing these parts has cut the number of malfunctions down to 3 to 4 per 100 rounds, 2 to 3 being the failures pictured above, and 1 being a stovepipe. The failure to extract malfunction seems to have been taken care of though. I'm at my wits end at this point. I want this pistol to run reliably but I don't know what else I can do to fix it. Does anyone have any ideas?

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    18 hours ago, TripleD said:

    Finally got to RTSP Union the other night and had a great time. I went with a friend who was a first time shooter and he was appreciative of the fact that the range officers seemed like they were there to help. I told him that it's not always like that at some ranges but these guys were very nice and helpful. The whole place is really impressive - the facility and the staff. My friend is looking to buy his first pistol and the person who helped him couldn't have been nicer. He was very thorough and patient which is exactly what somebody new to all of this really needs.  Living in Edison, I've had to travel to Lakewood or Flemington or further for a public range until now. Having a range 20 minutes away is awesome. The handgun ports were a little small, but I'd rather have that (which allows room for more ports) than having to wait at a place with larger, but fewer, ports. Overall, RTSP Union was great and I'm looking forward to going back soon.

    Glad to hear that your experience was so positive!

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    On 4/19/2019 at 6:37 PM, amish869 said:

    Silly question, but did you disassemble the bolt and inspect the parts?

    Whoops! I forgot that I posted this actually. At first I didn't disassemble the bolt because it didn't seem like any of the pieces of bolt itself were malfunctioning. After speaking with a few people and more closely inspecting some of the bolt parts, It appears the cocking piece itself is the problem.

    I hadn't closely compared them with parts from another bolt, so I didn't notice or realize how much the end of that surface had worn down. Its supposed to be much pointer so to speak and I think that is what is keeping the safety from being able to be engaged. I ordered a new cocking piece that should be here in a couple days, and this time things should work.
     

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    ^ The cocking piece from my Mauser as opposed to one in better condition

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    Just letting folks know that I work at the RTSP union location now :) Come by and say hi!

    On 1/27/2019 at 6:12 PM, Rufio.Weaponworks said:

    my only gripe is the ports are on the small side and the benches have built in bench rests so the amount of space to lay out multiple guns is really small.


    Just wanted to mention that there are wider ports both on the rifle and pistol side. If you prefer one just ask and if they are available a clerk will put you on one.

  14. Posted

    Hello folks, I've got a bit of a conundrum here. I bought a 1938 Turkish Mauser from gunbroker recently, and after receiving it I discovered that the safety is stuck in the Fire position and will not engage, even with the rifle cocked. to get it to function I have to take the bolt out of the rifle and manually push the firing pin backwards to allow me to rotate the safety into the disassembly position.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d7cQ4QM76s

    I talked with another friend who suggested the problem might be the sear on the trigger not engaging correctly so I purchased another trigger assembly and replaced the old one. Unfortunately the problem still persists, is there anyone who might be able to help?

  15. Posted

    1 hour ago, dajonga said:

    I can't help with your original question, but if you will forgive some advice.......If it were me, I would reach out to the chief and explain that your employment rests on the FID, and respectfully request it get handled asap.

    That is a fantastic idea! Thank you!

  16. Posted

    So! I have started the process of obtaining my FID, mostly so I can get a job working at the new RTSP Union location when it opens. I have a question for yall though, does anyone here know how long it generally takes for the South Orange PD to issue permits? Am I looking at a reasonable time, or a 6+ month wait? Unfortunately I won't be considered for a position there until my FID has been issued and I would like to have some idea...

    Thanks in advance!

  18. Posted

    8 minutes ago, GRIZ said:

    Most gunsmiths don't make much. Maybe 40k a year.  If you'really highly skilled and specialize in something people want you can make more.  You would probably need to apprentice yourself to an established gunsmith or attend a school to start.  There are resident schools around.  I think there is one in PA.

    To go into business yourself there is a significant outlay for machinery and tools.  You also need the business sense to go out on your own.

    Not trying to burst your bubble.  Just trying to make you aware of what you're getting into.

    Google

    No worries! I'm definitely down for having the bubble burst. My knowledge on the topic is sorely lacking so any info is appreciated.

    Does Jersey have any laws about certifications or anything? Or is that dependent on who you are wanting to work for?

  19. Posted

    A question for you folks here. Can you give me a little insight on what it takes to become a gunsmith in NJ? Certifications, etc.?
    Also is it a profession that has some value here, given the laws I would imagine the demand is lower than in neighboring states.
    Any info you guys can provide would be awesome!

  21. Posted

    10 hours ago, Krdshrk said:

    Welcome!  You should come meet up with some of us at the Inaugural NJGF Shoot @ RTSP

     

    That sounds like a blast! Im always looking for reasons (excuses) to go shoot. I'll definitely try to be there.

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