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Its not so much that the AR is touchy, but that when reloading it is important to make ammo in spec.

I'll send "anything" to any FFL. But, that model is unavailable from my sources. Oh, and F^*k NJ. Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk

Very important, with such a variance you could get an out of battery discharge, or see serious pressure spikes if the round is forced passed the chamber lip. Unfortunately, mistakes when reloading can have disastrous effects. U got the right idea tho, check every round with a no go gauge.

I believe TTC has some sort of moving target

Yet, I have used Hornady progressives almost since day one (when Dillon only had a 4-station press) and have NEVER had to tweak it. Before Hornady, is was the Star progressive (more than I needed or could afford) or the Dillon 4-station that just did not meet my desires for a progressive press. I have had to help tweak a friend's two 650s and I have had to tweak my 1050s. All I ever did to my Hornady's was to replace a pawl I broke and Hornady replaced free--and that was drop in and lock. There is no color to worship and no color is problem free.

... and as far as the topic of what you do/learn in competition versus what you do in real world self defense, check out the "worlds collide" series by Springfield Armory. Although I know there's not a lot of love for Pincus, it's an interesting discussion: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChv70SaOzaV1e66Plytl50g What you learn in competition doesn't exactly apply towards defending yourself.

Last weekend I returned to NJ from a 2-week road trip to visit and tour various antique, classic and special interest automobile museums in six (6) different states: Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin, (not including New Jersey, of course). I thought this trip would be an ideal test run for me to CCW, where allowed. As you may recall from earlier posts, I had applied for and had received my non-resident CCW permits from Utah, Florida and New Hampshire. So I could legally CCW in PA, OH, IN, WI, but not in MI or IL. FWIW, here is my travel log of that road trip and some of my experiences and thoughts. For this trip for CCW, I decided to use my Sig Sauer P226 MK-25 9mm handgun, holstered in an inside-the-waistband Mitch Rosen custom finished cowhide leather holster, attached to a matching color and finish strapping cowhide leather Mitch Rosen 1 ½” wide gun belt. The belt has tapered ends and is harness-stitched around the perimeter and finished like a fine dress belt which contributes to a more normal belt look in front, therefore not really looking like a gun belt. The daytime weather was warm (high 70’s) to hot and humid (high 80’s/low 90’s). I wore shorts and UA/Nike colored tee shirts made from a wicking type of fabric, tucked into my pants along with a cotton sport shirt over it, buttoned, but not tucked in. This approach covered my handgug and minimized any “printing”. I also used a well-traveled, small black cowhide Coach leather satchel with shoulder strap that provided convenient accessible storage for my wallet, reading & sun glasses, cash, iPhone, car keys, flashlight and pocket knife, keeping my pants pockets free and flat. I positioned the holster at the 4 o’clock position on my belt, which was the most comfortable and practical for me from my experimenting with various positions. The self-defense ammo I chose for my handgun was Speer Gold Dot hollow point rounds, which I have been practicing with at the range, along with the Speer Lawman ball ammo for most paper target shooting. Carrying this satchel on the same side as my handgun contributed to further concealing the fact that I had a handgun inside my waistband. I also continued to CCW while driving. Since this was my first time CCW’g I decided that I would have a fully loaded magazine in my gun, but not have a round chambered. I decided that for this trip that I would not have any additional loaded magazines on me while I was CCW’g, to keep it simple. This worked for me allowing me to slowly build up my confidence and comfort with carrying a handgun. Before I embarked on this road trip and based on our back-and-forth discussion in this CCW section, I purchased, read and updated regularly a number of concealed carry iPhone apps, including: CCW, CCA, Posted and LegalHeat. As was recommended to me by other posters here, studying the gun laws of each of the states I planned to visit was somewhat tedious and laborious, but a necessary task, that was made much easier by using these Apps. Thank you all again for that recommendation. Using the advice from HBecwithFn7, and as a cheat-sheet reminder, I wrote on an index card for each of these states, Y or N for if one is required to inform a LEO that I am conceal carrying, as well as which of my non-resident CCW permits is recognized and honored in that state. I was consciously aware of what the law was/is, relative to each state, as to whether or not, if stopped, one must voluntarily inform a LEO that you are carrying. Specifically, the individual state law that dictates that if stopped by a LEO, you are required to immediately and voluntarily notify the LEO that you are carrying, and display not just the usual Driver’s License, Vehicle Registration and Auto Insurance ID Card, but the applicable CCW Permit card. As one poster noted previously, in some states, you are not required to notify immediately, but only "if asked by" or "upon demand of" the LEO, (i.e. "Are you carrying any weapons?" or, "Are there any weapons in the car?"). Thankfully, I was not stopped by any LEO for any reason on this trip so did not have to deal with that situation. Initially, once I crossed into PA from NJ, I stopped at the first rest stop and parked in a far corner of the parking lot. With the back of my SUV facing away from all the other cars I was able to discreetly retrieve and put on my holster, then load and holster my handgun under my sport shirt. Once back in the vehicle, I was pleasantly surprised that the handgun did not gouge and indent into my abdomen, even with the seatbelt fastened. But I did find that towards the end of each day, especially when walking around museums and other places for several hours on end, that the feel of the holstered gun became more noticeable and at times a bit uncomfortable due to chaffing. Part of that may be attributed to the heat and humidity and part that I chose a full-size, all-metal handgun that is heavier than a polymer framed gun. That was a conscious choice since I am a much more accurate shooter using a full-size handgun and that was/is a very important choice factor for me. Also, my other polymer handguns have longer than standard barrels and holsters for them are hard to find. I am fully aware of and was abiding by the current FOPA laws governing interstate transportation of firearms. So, before I entered either Michigan or Illinois, I would stop at an appropriate location in the neighboring state to remove my handgun, removing the loaded magazine, along with the holster and store them in separate pouches that were in turn, placed inside a locked hard sided attaché case, located in the far back of my SUV, inaccessible to anyone inside. In the evening, in the states where I was legal to CCW, I would bring my handgun and case into my motel room for the night. When in MI and IL, I decided to just leave the cased gun and ammo stored in the locked hard-sided attaché case, locked in the back of my SUV, to avoid any potential hassle. I have to admit that for the first couple of days in PA and OH, I was rather nervous of the fact that I was carrying a firearm, even if it was concealed. Did I feel safer by doing so…? Yes, but, I also felt very self-conscious and that I needed to quite frequently and discreetly, ensure that my gun was not clearly visible or even printing. I learned how to deal with a number of new situations. For example, in a public restroom when inside a stall doing #2, to make sure that the holstered handgun on the belt does not fall down to my ankles where it may possibly become visible to someone in an adjacent stall. If it happened, it would not have been the end of the world, but I was trying to be discreet and not shock some folks who could have misunderstood the situation. The fact that I was doing this road trip by myself was a good way to determine what CCW’g was like, without the added stated or implied, verbal and non-verbal comments and/or body language concerns expressed by my wife, or anyone else. By the end of this trip I appreciated the freedom I enjoyed to CCW in the states where I legally could do so. It was a vacation that served as a real test and learning experience for me to see what it was like to CCW where I could and everything required and involved to do so. I was erring on the side of caution and attempting to abide by the letter of the law of each state, even when it was a PITA. Until (and if), our Congress passes a national uniform CCW law and then the SCOTUS upholds it, these types of precautions will continue to befuddle those who are interested in CCW and do not want to run afoul of different states gun laws. None of us want to suffer the severe consequences of possibly unknowingly breaking one of them, due to ignorance or misunderstanding. AVB-AMG

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I've been researching, renting, and borrowing guns for the past couple of months trying to figure out which semiautomatic, all-metal 9mm pistol I wanted to get. I have big hands and, despite loving what I read about them, didn't really like how the Sig P226 felt. The Beretta 92 FS felt nice in my hands but had awful sights for my middle-aged eyes, and only the rear sights are replaceable (without messing with the permanently mounted front sight). I tried other guns as well (some polymer) including a S&W and a Springfield. After doing a bunch of research, I noticed that the CZ 75 kept showing up on lists and forums. It was hard to find a bad thing written about the CZ 75 and it was often recommended for people with large hands. Unfortunately, I the ranges I went to didn't have one to rent, but I came across one at a local gun shop (Heritage Guild in Rahway - good experience). It's a CZ 75 SP-01. It's a heavy gun with easy to see night sites, a great grip, and a rail. It felt perfect in my hand. I didn't like the idea of purchasing a gun without actually trying it first but, after reading only great things about it, watching videos of people shooting/comparing them, and holding it, I pulled the trigger . Went to the range with a few buddies last night and couldn't have been happier. I'm a novice but shot better than ever with this gun. My friends, who own Sigs, Glocks, and a Beretta loved it. My buddy who owns a Glock actually looked a little sad that he shot much better with my CZ. All three really liked shooting the SP-01. The weight, in my opinion, helps me to hold the gun steady (much like a weighted utensil for someone who has tremors). The weight also really seems to minimize the recoil and muzzle flip. I didn't have to pause much at all between shots to remain accurate. My shot groups were pretty tight from 7 yards. I definitely didn't look like a novice and I attribute much of that to how accurate the gun was and how natural it felt in my hands. I had the absolute opposite of buyer's remorse. Everybody's different, and we all have our preferences, but for those with large hands looking for a quality 9mm, I'd suggest taking a look at a CZ 75. This is my first post, but I've read quite a bit here over the past few months. I'd like to thank all the members of this forum for taking the time to share information. It's been very helpful.

Here we have a new Syfy called Glocknado.... Look at those teeth! Here is one that landed on a rubber tire. Whoa! Another Syfy. When will it end? Here we have a 40 ' Glockaconda. Imagine your ribs breaking as it crushes you. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji481][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji6] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Just throw it over the berm!

It's a good thing that jcpg didn't have a P320 exactly 5 years ago.

Greetings All, What can i say about this pistol that has not been said already...its just great - period! The NutNFancy dude calls this the "sniper's pistol" and he is correct. Its almost unfair to be using this gun. I am a devout steel (1911's, Jericho 941) gun guy and never really got along with poly's (even though i have others) but this thing is tip top. And for being a lefty this is without a doubt most lefty friendly gun i have ever owned. All controls are easily within reach and the trigger really is just stellar. And or a 5" slide it's not that big. I was putting rounds in the same hole without even trying. 200 rounds and not one hiccup. I can't wait to get this out to a match! Cheers AM

Thanks all for the input. Red vs Blue is a lot like Glock vs Sig IMO. I've looked around a lot and spoken to a bunch of different people, and at the end of the day I think the Hornady will be a good fit for me.

From a buddy that is a municipal PA cop: "You're good under LEOSA for Independence Hall and the Bell. You just need to declare and a DCNR Ranger may come verify status. Not sure on Mint. It was closed when we went last year. It's Federal so who knows."

I'd find someone else to do your installs.

Shooting a moving target within 35 feet with a handgun is the same as shooting a static target. There are 3 factors that go into this and they both have to do with you. The first one is being able to actually shoot your gun properly. Meaning all the fundamentals grip, stance, trigger control, no anticipation and pulling the shot down, sight picture... the second is being able to aquire the sight picture instantly. The third one, and this is the big one, getting over the mental part of it. I see so many shooters that shoot really well and when they get to the Texas star stage they get nervous, complain that they can't shoot it, proceed to throw 3 mags at it... meanwhile all their groups on cardboard are 3 inches or tighter and their times are acceptable. Out of all that the one that is hardest to work on is the second one, getting that gun on target instantly. The only way to get to that point is either to dry fire alot or shoot alot. I don't know what .22 you have but most .22 pistols, at least from what I've heard, should not be dry fired. Your best bet and most fun will be steel challenge matches. Steel challenge, also known as steel matches and static steel is your absolute best way to start. You will meet some of the nicest people at shooting matches (and some of the weirdest lol). There is absolutely no reason to be intimidated to go to a match. Almost every competitor stared out with SC and at almost every SC match there is a few brand new shooters. They are extremely new shooter freindly. You don't need a holster, just good safety glasses, ear plugs, 5 mags, gun, hat, lunch and about 200-250 rounds. Your probably less than an hour from Old Bridge Rifle and Pistol Club just make sure it's Jake brown road, if not you'll end up at the indoor one that's not near the outdoor range where the SC matches are. 2 things you need to know when you go, tell them you are new and don't uncase your gun till they tell you to. Get ready to have a whole lot of fun. ..

I use blue loctite on everything on my rifles and holsters. I also take a paint pen and make witness marks so I can quickly tell visually if something has started to work it's way loose. I have seen way to many failures from people that haven't.

Thinking this through a little more, you would really need to find a place to train/practice on a moving target. Just going to a match and shooting at moving targets on a few stages is not really going to give you enough repetition.

Yes, at the 40 yard line. There are two targets that can move laterally across the full width of the range. Haven't seen it in action recently though.

I could do the transfer and mag modification but your probably going to have some trouble finding a seller who will ship it to NJ.

I actually lucked into it. I walked into my local gun shop (Heritage Guild Rahway - Sean is a great guy to deal with) and asked if they had a CZ 75B. They did and had an SP-01 also. It turns out the reason they had the SP-01 was that someone had put down a deposit on it then decided to put the deposit towards a rifle instead. The SP-O1 had night sights, an extended beavertail and a rail which gave it a little more weight in the front compared to the 75B. I liked all of those differences and the SP-01 was only $50 more. I knew from researching that they were not easy to get your hands on so I bought it the next day. Just a great gun IMO.

Congrats on the purchase! I just bought my first CZ 75 (SP-01 Tactical) a few months ago and it's my favorite 9mm! I went with it because I have small hands with bad arthritis...the weight makes the recoil much more manageable and more accurate follow up shots. Definitely a smooth shooter and feels good in my hands. Now I'm just wondering which CZ to purchase next! Good Luck to you!

You don't want to know.

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You are off to a fantastic start with your first two choices. I would recommend you look at the Ruger SR1911s. Ruger makes very good quality firearms at an attractive price point. If you were ever to need it, I've heard they have outstanding customer support as well. The SR1911 line now has several different sizes (full size, commander, etc). The 45 round is not a very hard hitting round either. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it the first time I shot a 45. I also have friends who have Springfield Armory 1911s and they like them as well. Also come in different sizes and "trim levels". Good luck with your next purchase. Let us know what you decide on. If your first two choices are any indication, I'm sure your third will be a nice addition!

Congrats TripleD. Very nice firearm. I couldn't find one when I had permit and purchased a CZ75. All the CZs seem to be ubber reliable, hard working tack drivers. Probably a good reason why they are one of the most copied hand gun platforms in the world.

I think Heritage Guild in Easton rents some CZs. They probably list them online in their rental catalogue. I have smaller hands and the P01 fits perfectly. It's in their compact line (with with PCR and the traditional compact) but it's really a medium sized handgun. Larger than the Rami but smaller than the full size CZ75 and SP01. I have a full size CZ75 as well and like the P01 better. Be warned though, CZs can be addictive. I've been wanting to add one of their 22s rifles to my collection for some time. Very nice, traditional looking rifles.

I carry pretty much everyday at this point and it's funny how paranoid you are in the beginning. Now I have my M&P Shield pretty much everywhere I can legally carry. I was at the park with the kids yesterday with just a T-shirt and shorts (I carry at the 3 o'clock in a Crossbreed mini-tuck) with no concerns. Speaking of which, I can't imagine carrying a full sized, steel framed pistol, though I have considered moving to a compact. I figure better to have a small pistol and a reload than no pistol. When I lived in NJ and was able to carry in PA I wore my pistol around town and when I get back to my in-laws I asked my wife if she saw my handgun. She asked "what do you mean?", and I replied that I'm carrying my handgun now and I've been carrying it all day. She had no idea and was floored.

Nikon's BDC scopes all allow you to utilize Spot On to dial in your rifle,scope ad ammo. Pretty cool program but like any progrma the results are only as good as the data you enter. I always chronograph my loads and measure scope height to make sure my down range accuracy will be as good as I can get it. The only unknown is how well I will shoot that day.

As in if it's pointed in your direction you better duck

Old Bridge has a bunch of different types of matches. If you just want to get your feet we with a "competition" try shooting static steel. its lots of fun and little movement. Five targets. But when that buzzer goes off your heart starts to pound and possibly everything you thought you knew is forgotten. Lots of fun and very beginner friendly. Stages sometimes have swingers where you hit one popper which starts two plates swinging. You can take as many shots as you want. No one cares what your time is its a lot of fun. Tomorrow they have a knockdown steel match.That has more targets on the stage and some movement between shooting boxes. Its more challenging but lots of fun. And everyone will be supportive if you just hit a single plate. Lots of good help is offered. Give it a try you will enjoy it.

In addition to the steel matches, check out the USPSA matches at Old Bridge. Every match I have shot in so far has had moving targets on some of the stages. Fourth Sunday of every month and they alternate months between USPSA handgun and 3-gun. Check the calendar and come see a match. http://www.obrpc.org/ After you've seen a match, come shoot one! We highly encourage new shooters and everyone is very helpful. It's really not that hard, you will not be fast but you can be accurate.

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Not a lot of moving target options around here...Bianchi Cup matches have a mover, a cardboard target that zips across your field of fire, as one of the stages. It's fun, but Bianchi cup matches are kinda hard to find, and real ones aren't beginner friendly. Movers will show up in other action matches, but you wouldn't usually know in advance if a given match has moving targets or not. The Tenafly Gun Club includes Bianchi stages once a month, in their winter/spring action matches on Sunday evenings. It's a beginner-friendly environment; normally you would start with a draw from a holster, but since it's an inexpensive match and they don't actually award prizes, I doubt anyone would care if you started out holding the gun. Check out GSSF for a very beginner-friendly introduction to action shooting. The Glock matches are action shooting with the training wheels still on; the course of fire never changes and is always known in advance, you always start out holding your gun (no holster work) and you never reload with the clock running. One stage, one magazine. There is a GSSF match in Topton, PA next weekend. The downside is that they make you shoot a Glock...it's a marketing event for them, so other makes of handgun aren't allowed. There are a few unofficial Glock matches around--the Riverdale, NJ club runs one in the winter--that follow the same rules, but let you shoot anything you want. Back in the day, when I still lived out west, we'd roll old tires down hills out in the desert and blast away. Good times.

Steel matches at oldbridge with your 22. great way to break into sport shooting and ill tell you the ro's are great my daughter did a few matches with me there and she loved it.. Heres vid sammy shooting the 22 light

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BEST! Go to the pound and get the nastiest pit, boxer, mastiff, rottie, Then a 12 ga pump! Maybe a mop and bucket after!

Calibers is probably the worst part of shooting... just confusing until you learn it. .38/.357, .45 and .454 working in a .460, and not to mention .223/5.56mm and .308/7.62x51mm. I'm glad you don't see .380 labeled as 9mm Short anymore... being 9mm anything is thought to go in a 9x19 chamber. I still have my Type I Carcano, which shoots 6.5mm Japanese, but also the Oswald replica, which shoots 6.5mm Carcano. The Italian round loads with enbloc clips, and has a longer case (with RN bullet), but I really don't like having both together due to that close of a similarity. I know which goes where, but if I'm shooting with someone, I don't want the wrong round being jammed in the wrong rifle.

You responded to it. Pre cougar era. He was nicknamed Handy.

I'd say good to go. Says nothing about flash hiding abilities in the description - its marketed solely as a brake - and those prongs are no different than what's on the PWS FSC556.

I'm in Robbinsville. Currently waiting on two pistol permits. Its only been a week.

This. I've witnessed 2 different instances where a prominent NJ RKBA advocates came in and left in disgust at the combination of negativity "You're not doing enough / Your strategies suck" and apathy "Nah, I'm not contributing to that effort, it's a waste of time". This place even recently pissed Anthony Colandro off, and he's no softy from what I can tell. I don't bother trying to drum up support for the orgs I belong to in here.

I have seen 2A groups come here and some members seem to do their best to drive them away with negative attitude towards anything the pro 2A folks are trying to do.

This is interesting. I asked a simple, courteous straightforward question. Yet you failed to answer. We all know how this oppressive state works. It's not fair or equitable and it is arbitrary in the extreme. If that isn't obvious then you don't live here. I know for a fact there are a couple of NJ concealed carry permit holders that aren't LEOs, or ever were, on this very forum. Notice they won't be baited into your meaningless arguement either. Not that I would ever speak for any of them, but I believe I can tell you what you can try to do to secure the Golden Fleece. First, dedicate yourself to the 2nd amendment cause beyond demanding on a free forum that "the time is now!" A good start would probably be coughing up the 30 bucks to become a premier member to help fund your soapbox to get people to take you seriously. Second, dontate time, money and ideas to law enforcement, local, county and state to help them understand the reality of New Jersey 2nd amendment advocates and gun owners. Third, after a decade of showing up to meetings, donating 100's of thousands of dollars to ALL the organizations that support your cause in this state, testify during public comment hearing on new laws, get your ass on national Fox News programs to advocate for our causes and commit to being a booster for law enforcement when they are being targeted FOR MURDER by funding vest replacement programs for police forces and actually buying new glocks for an entire police department. After a decade of tha above type of bonafides you may cross paths with powerful politicians, LE chiefs and judges. Forth, after cultivating these relationships for another decade, you may end up discussing current 2nd amendment issues in NJ with one of the above. Amazingly one of the powerholders offers to sponsor your application and they use their influence to walk the application through the draconian process and that influence gets you the card... Only to be critized by some that have no stake, commitment or impetus to do anything but cast aspersions from a keyboard on a forum they they don't have the wherewithal to become a paying member of. I don't know you, but I know several NJ CCW permit holders, their stories are dramatized above. It's similar to PBA cards. I venture to say that many on here have a wallet full. Some of us have family member badges that get you out of almost any issue roadside. What's the difference? These "get out of jail free" cards are a uniquely NY/NJ thing. So there you have it. It's who you know. If that comes as a surprise to you, no amount of explaination will get through the wall you have built. The key is what you have to do to get to know those you need to know. I would humbly suggest becoming a supporting member of all the NJ based pro-2a organization. Give Alexander Roubian a call at NJ2AS. Or Scott Bach at ANJRPC. They have vastly different approaches, which goes to show that there is room in our tent for everyone. So go ahead, get involved, cough up some tangible commitment to the cause and stop pissing in the tent and start pointing your piss at those that aren't standing up for your cause and hate your freedoms.