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I'm amazed that more people don't choose revolvers. I will always recommend a 4 inch 357 magnum. It's the one gun to have, if you can only have one.

I'm chuckling to myself... I NEVER would have opened this thread in a million years... I'm far more comfortable "posting" topics than "being" the topic! But thanks to Zeke: Oy! Anyway, I love Smokin 50's comment about a lifetime purchase. That meshes with my own attitude. (He's another one with great advice btw!) I'm liable to exasperate the hell out of the "instant gratification" types... It's entirely possible that I might not use another permit from this current batch (yes, I know.. it's a cardinal sin to let them expire... get over it, people, LOL). Don't forget, I DID buy 1 gun already. And as much as I'm convinced the Ruger 22/45 will be absolutely fine in this beginner mode, I have to admit, in the interim, I had already become "spoiled" by my uncle's S&W Model 41. (Even a beginner like me can tell the difference: Honda vs. Jaguar.) There's a lesson there - it reminded me that I've always been someone who would opt to delay a purchase, save up more money, and then get an item of superior quality that I'd "love" forever. It's just how I'm wired. So, I've extended my permits to buy a little more time... but if I don't use them, I'll just apply for a new set. I won't be rushed. I want to shoot many, many more firearms and then lock in on a final, well thought out choice. I'm really liking this precision bullseye shooting - soooo I might just end up saving up money for a nice 1911 in .45 (which could be used, as i understand, in the 2nd and 3rd rounds of bullseye)... and could also "double" as an HD gun. It's still just a hunch at this point... more exploration needed. So, keep the great firearm suggestions coming... but chill-axe too. I will likely be moving like a tortoise on this purchase.

I don't try to steer people into what I like. I let them decide what they like. What's best for me isn't necessarily best for you. However, I do think people make some stupid decisions in selecting firearms I have large hands but short fingers. I need to wrap my hand around the grip "too much" in order to reach the trigger. For most of my life I've been told what I'm going to carry, either a specific gun or from a list of approved guns. As a result I've learned to adapt easy to most firearms. I have my likes and dislikes.

If we didn't live in a moron state, they would probably put an expiration date instead of an issue date on them so this would be crystal clear. It works with milk cartons. It almost makes me think they hope people accidentally use expired permits so they can jam them up.

Only in NJ would a grassland be a forest.

By letter of the law on paper, I could throw my unloaded AR15 over my shoulder and walk down the street. In reality, I would not last long before I was arrested or shot! I don't want to try it!

This is my answer to everything now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

M16A1 clone. 100% NJ compliant. Genuine USGI parts used wherever possible.

Print out multiple copies and put one in the case with the gun. Pro-tip: TSA has to ensure your pistol is unloaded before they forward your luggage to the airline. To do so they may have to open your case to verify. To make life easier, I now pull the slide from the frame before I case the pistol. I then put an unopened box of ammo and mags separate. That way when they X-ray the case they see the pistol is disassembled and definitely unloaded. The first time I flew I did not disassemble and TSA had to go through my luggage, pull my case, open it, check that it was clear safe and empty, then I had to try and repack everything back in my luggage in the walkway by the escalator while the TSA and an Airline representative watched. After that experience I started packing the pistol in the case dis-assembled (slide off the frame). I have flown 5 or 6 times since then with zero issues. They can run my unopened suitcase through the X-ray machine and hand it to the baggage carrier without opening the gun case or my luggage. Works much better. Pics of my case setup: Pelican 1400 There are 2 more mags under the mag you can see. The key to the locks goes in my wallet by itself.

Most new shooters will recommend guns based upon what they themselves "like". People like guns for LOTS of reasons. Most Newbies "like" guns based upon "looks", not whether or not they can really HIT with it. "Hitting" in my opinion is both measured in "up-close" combat scenarios AND being able to crush clay birds up on a berm at 50 yards by slowing-down and igniting primers while the sights are aligned. Getting comfortable BOTH ways is optimum, and takes time and practice, especially if your Bullseye gun is your HD gun. Most Newbies can't grasp using a hand gun at 50 yards, and most new shooters engage their targets at 10 yards or less, as can be easily witnessed at any indoor commercial range. FWIW most Bullseye shooters use their 1911's in .45 ACP for the center fire portion of the match since A. They know it well (one less gun to "master". B. .45 holes are BIG (especially hand-loaded SWC) and scores go up if the scoring ring is broken (9's become 10's and 10's become X's). C. The Sheriff was right: "They don't make a .46" w/ a superior, tuned, single-action trigger

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Welcome, I'm new here myself and not far from you (kenilworth). RTSP is nice and one I go to occasionally too, was just there on Saturday for Sig Sauer day but I'm not a member. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Welcome, I'm new here myself and not far from you (kenilworth). RTSP is nice and one I go to occasionally too, was just there on Saturday for Sig Sauer day but I'm not a member. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

Lots of folks with smaller hands seem to gravitate to single-stacks & revolvers, myself included. I can shoot ANYTHING well after a few practice dry-fires and a few rounds for practice. Haven't tried a 2x4 yet, but a friend's .44 mag Auto Mag felt close to that 2 x 4! Mind you I've owned a Model 29 since '79, and can shoot it weak hand only thanks to rubber grips. When Peel first came aboard asking questions, I never told her what to buy. The small hands situation exemplifies WHY. You've taken her to CJ, and therefore are mentoring her well. So THANKS for doing so. I'm sure she'll find what she needs and make a lifetime purchase. I tried Bullseye many years ago. It's not my favorite, but I have friends who can shoot a single ragged hole at 25 yards no problem

Pennington police busted us when we had a Girl Scout function at Kunkel Park. Same dude that pulled me over twice for expired registration. Nothing better to do in town.

If he was... I don't remember him! LOL. Yeah, I've heard of that documentary but never saw it. I should see if it's rentable - that would be a trip down memory lane. Oh, and btw... thanks for reminding me that you're a younger pup than I. Sheesh!

my fun one......2011 ford transit connect. towed in. symptoms exactly duplicate bad alternator. go to charge battery....it's good. and i got battery voltage at the alt too. inside vehicle, nothing. no dash, fan, dome light, radio....and of course no crank. most fuses got full bat. voltage. couple only 9v. during testing, everything "woke up" and the van started. ran perfectly for 2 weeks as i drove the thing all over the place. day the come to pick it up.....same shit. testing today.......it started till i turned on everything inside...then acted like bad alt again. 'cept i was watching it charge perfectly on a voltmeter. gonna drag this thing to ft dix n let em hit it with big munitions, lolol

Broken up with laughter maybe... and dismayed by how much of a 4-eyed, half-blind rube I am! But, I've been having fun with my little plinker nonetheless. And that's what counts!

There is a silver lining, Justice Kennedy (anti gun) is probably retiring soon. And the crypt keeper is on her way out too. I'm not tired of winning, so we will win.

That sounds like FUN, I do know Whitehouse Station some. I do not own a shotgun but interested in getting one in the near future and would love to try before I buy, I currently have a MP15 and 10/22 along with a couple pistols. Can you let me know some about the Pints and Patriots? I would love to attend a gathering. As far as the delicious breakfast meat I call it pork roll, I usually get it with just cheese on a hard roll but on occasion I'll order it with an egg....... Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

100% True! Sorry, no 100 yard. Too expensive to heat and cool.

Honestly Peruta didn't have much chance. Alan Gura talked about this in my GF's civil rights class the day I crashed it. There's a reason he stayed away from it. Essentially, Peruta contested denial of his CCW permit by claiming open carry is impossible. A pure open carry case like Nichols has a much better chance, and would do immediate good for states like Florida. It would also compel California legislators to allow concealed carry to shield fragile eyes from legally holstered handguns. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

This is the case to follow now, it is a pure open carry issue, unlike Perruta. It is pending oral argument in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Charles Nichols v. Edmund Brown, Jr., et al Nichols v. Brown Appeal No.: 14-55873

This at the least makes me feel Gorsuch was an excellent choice. Thank you President Trump!. We need 2 more!

Any idea what defines a forested area?? 30 day permit? Wow this is nuts.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good news that gorsuch at least sided with Thomas....... doesn't say much about Alitto and Roberts , and hopefully Kennedy retires soon.... very disappointed

I'm very disappointed that, at least, Alito did not join the dissent with Thomas and Gorsuch. I've learned not to expect ANYTHING from the Chief except treachery. And for the rest of them, may they rot in Hell, very soon I hope. Show them the way Ruthie!

I support SCOTUS decision to deny review of Peruta. The court was busy reviewing / rule on important & significant cases such as * Weaver vs. MA where a conviction is challenged because the court space was too small to accommodate large number of public * Matal vs Tam where a patent dispute is escalated into a "First Amendment Issue". How can anyone fault SCOTUS for not taking up 2A case when all these other complex, very important, ground breaking, history changing cases are waiting in line. <end-of-sarcasm>

An example of what could happen when a 4 year old girl is left alone with a pit bull. Please don't let this happen to you...

Cut, copy and paste this all over this forum.

Jesus Christ. They must laugh at our dysfunctional lot. 3 rules. 1. Use your best judgement 2. Don't be an asshole 3. Shut the fuck up I don't understand the whole let me call/email/query whomever thing. We are our own worst enemy. Taking a blasé security attitude by using Tapatalk Pro