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What should I get with my last (for a while) NJ handgun permit??

 

I now have:

 

Ruger SP101: 3.06" barrel, 5-shot, .357/.38sp

S&W 617: 4" barrel, 10-shot, .22lr

 

I am waiting (almost 6 weeks) for two permits. One will go for my CZ82 (semi-auto, 12-round mag, 9x18 Makarov), which has been sitting at my local shop for more than a month.

 

Base your suggestion on the current craziness in ammo prices, and of course the fact that we live in NJ.

 

I was thinking of another Soviet-bloc firearm, the Tokarev. These are relatively inexpensive and the ammo can be had for considerably less than the 75 cents - $1 I'm seeing for other "defensive" rounds.

 

I also like the idea of a pocket pistol.

 

Thanks in advance.

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If you already have a defensive handgun, then consider getting the 617. Otherwise, get the SP101. I would pass up on the Tokarev.

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If you already have a defensive handgun, then consider getting the 617. Otherwise, get the SP101. I would pass up on the Tokarev.

 

I think he said he already has a SP-101. I would suggest a 9mm (9x19) Either a Glock 19 or 26. If you want a real pocket 9mm, it's hard to beat a Kahr PM9. On the other hand a good 1911 is hard to beat, and is an iconic firearm.

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You have to frame your Q better...What are you desires, wishes, goals, preferences in regards to the persuit of firearms?

 

Sorry I could have been more clear. I want a handgun collection that is well rounded with respect to fun, cost of shooting, self defense, and aesthetics.

 

The SP101 is pretty, deadly, heavy, fairly well concealable, but expensive to shoot revolver

The S&W617 is gorgeous, very heavy, not reasonably concealable, cheap to shoot revolver

CZ82 (if the powers that be ever allow me to have it) is ok-looking, sturdy, easily concealed, deadly, so-so expensive to shoot pistol

 

What I'm missing: something pocketable, something that combines stopping power in semi-automatic

 

I appreciate the suggestions to buy a 9mm (9x19). However, I refuse to spend $250 in ammo every time I go shooting. I already have a .357, which is deadly and small enough, for which I can use .38sp for practice without going broke.

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