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I apologize in advance if someone else said this but I recommend new shooters learn step by step how to strip and clean their firearms. It helps when you learn what all the pieces do, how to take them apart and put them back together again. Sure, some firearms can function for thousands of rounds filthy. But if you learn how to take apart your firearms and put them back together it helps if there's ever a malfunction. There's groups that have have free firearms cleaning classes, there's videos on YT, there's experienced people all over this message board that I'm sure would be willing to help someone learn how to clean their firearms. ( And probably have a few extra dirty ones if you need more practice [emoji1787] ) Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

I played hooky today (something I rarely do)… and oh, what fun it was! Fellow poster @Bullywas kind enough to guest me in at Cherry Ridge. He barely got in any shooting at all because I rudely commandeered his .223. Seriously, the poor guy barely took a shot. . Observations: Bully, like so many shooters, is a VERY generous and indulgent person! And he has one of those calm demeanors that's perfect for instruction. A big thumbs up for my newest "range buddy". Cherry Ridge is a gorgeous range. I had been there MANY years ago - for a ladies event (only my 2nd time ever shooting a gun) - but I had forgotten just how nice of a range it was. I'm only sorry it's soooo far from me - an hour and 40 minutes! Ugh. So, I'd be better off heading west into PA. But, if I lived within an hour, I'd be all over that place! And we had nice weather today - almost no breeze - temps not too bad either. And there's just something about shooting in the great outdoors that's heads and shoulders above an indoor range... IMO anyway. That said... though I'm a decent shot, wow... am I ever a piss-poor outdoorswoman! LOL. Example: I wore these smooth bottom sneakers. (What a moron! A lot of areas around the shooting benches were snow-covered... I'm lucky I didn't fall on my ass). So, in addition to firearms, I will need to get more appropriate footwear, clothing, etc. Lesson learned! (Frankly, I was always more the museum/theater type - this outdoorsy stuff is a brave new world for me - but life is all about embracing new sides of yourself). I'm soooo hooked on the rifle thing... like a crack whore! OMG!!! Bully and I both agree - there is something uniquely addictive about shooting a rifle, especially a bolt action. It's calming yet exhilarating at the same time! I had a hint of my new addiction after shooting light rifles several months back with @Malice4you…but now, after this session today, I know this is the platform that will gobble up the lion's share of my future investment in this hobby. I'll be starting with a light rifle in .22lr and probably not waiting too long after that to get something high-powered. My research begins in earnest starting today. (Any excuse to shop!! ) So, fun- fun- FUN... thanks again, Bully!

Just wanted to say thanks again for the invite today. Bob is a wealth of knowledge on all things IDPA. Seems like a good group of guys at the Somerset Club that are nothing short of impressive, especially the guy with the revolver. Had a great time checking it out and look forward to shooting next month.

I’m cooking two turkeys for tomorrow’s tailgating fun so it’s a good chance to drink. Earlier in the day when I was prepping I had a bottle of 2004 Silver oak Nappa. It was really good and perfect for the preparation portion of today’s fun. Now that I’ve moved n t the cooking phase I had a Orange County Bourbon neat (1 drop of water). It’s a small distillery from Goshen, NY and it’s clean and fantastic. They sell at a farmers market on sundays not far from my apartment. I’ve purchased their bourbon, rye and single malt scotch and it’s all quite impressive. I also lie supporting a small maker trying to make a living. He also makes gun and vodka which I’ll grab in a couple weeks. A bit of a sidebar. Aftert that neat whiskey I felt like making an old fashioned with Michters rye, some quality bitters, my own simple syrup and an orange peel. I’m really enjoying this. Cooking, watching Sicario, bid on a couple pistols on gun broker and whiskey.

Im not sure if thats a compliment or not. Everything i know about revolvers comes from grandpa Bob. If it werent for him. Id still be shooting “bottom feeders”. A Bob quote. Ps ray ray I like you a little bit more too

#1 semantics: I did say strip and clean. I meant field strip. (My fault for not being clear and precise enough) #2 I stand by at least learning every part in your firearm through the owner's manual, YT videos, watching someone experienced completely take apart a firearm of similar make/ model. #3 I still stand by the fact that this knowledge will help you diagnose issues in the case of a malfunction. #4 NO, I DID NOT suggest anyone fully disassemble their firearms regularly or start manipulating the parts. #5 I'm sorry I wasn't clear or precise enough, I was just trying to contribute and think of different advice. [emoji2356][emoji2368][emoji111] Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Kudos for teaching/mentoring! I wish more folks would do the same! Agreed, yes it's easier for most folks to mentor at private clubs. Little to ZERO added range fees. It's quieter w/o M-4's going off in the next port. Makes it much easier to teach when a student can HEAR range commands! That's where I do it too. I even bring my Little Webber charcoal grill & make burgers & dogs for planned extended days. Grill right inside the Shooting Pit . And as an Eagle Dad, I leave no trace. I don't "debate" on these Forums, I merely state my opinion. It's a take it or leave it sort of thing and a reader is free to do as they wish. Stating you won't pay a membership fee plus range time drops you into the "Experienced" or "Cheapster" scenario, so you get to pick, lol. The illustration I provided is fact, not fiction. I have friends with 200 gun collections & $5K bicycles. One scan of the parking lot at a luxury range will prove my point. In fact, on a CNJFO Hog Hunt a few years ago, one of our Life Members stuffed an ice-filled hog into the trunk of his white Maserati to take back to Jersey to the Butcher's! You & I are cut from the same bolt of cloth. Neither of us belongs to a luxury range for the SAME REASONS. Yes, CJ & other ranges like the Club I belong to offer their members a great value since they're non-profits & don't have to pay dividends to investors. I share your excitement & pleasure that many commercial ranges are providing a safe outlet for all of the newer shooters that bought guns out of fear during the last Administration. Those folks need an outlet to learn safe handling, attend training classes, and develop lifelong skill sets so they can one day teach others like we do. Have a great Thanksgiving! Rosey http://www.cnjfo.com

Cleanliness is akin to godliness

Reading all of this BS & supposition is ALMOST entertaining. Luxury Ranges provide an EXPERIENCE. They charge what the market will bear, as they should. Comparing an indoor luxury range with freezin' your stones off outside is just plain stupid. Different as apples & oranges. Some folks drive Chevy's & some drive Audi's, Beamer's, Benz, Land Rover, Maserati. The amenities & price point match the demographics. North Jersey is loaded with NYC commuters that make six figure salaries. Folks that drop between $1,500 - $3,000 per month just in property taxes. Folks that spend $5 - $10K on a bicycle. Own horses & pay stable fees. Own a beach house too. It's all about perspective & disposable income. Put simply, none of us "Cheapsters" are going to invest $2,500 for a VIP membership. That also means we won't be sipping FREE coffee & having FREE snacks with rock stars & the like. Everybody needs to concentrate on bringing more kids & women to the range, instead of pissin' & moanin' about who gets what for a range fee!

Is this the wrong time to tell everyone I teach English literature in Princeton?

On Black Friday Reloaderz is having an open house. We plan on visiting and will give a report. Friday, November 23, 2018 at 10 AM – 8 PM

So I hit another gun show today, because I have a problem and I'll be damned if I'm going to seek help [emoji38]! This one was more geared towards surplus and historical arms and gear. Usually the gun show circuit down here is a little...rough. No ones really polite, just looking to make some money. Except this one. Met a wonderful gentleman selling off some of his collection (and boy it's a collection!) and talked for quite some time before I took off to see what kind of trouble I could get into. Came back around and got his SMLE No1.Mk3 with bayonet! Excellent condition. Wood is a little bedraggled but the metal is still in excellent condition. Bore is shiny, no pits or imperfections! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk

I had my first transaction with Jack on Saturday and it could not have been better. I purchased a Kriss Vector CRB. Jack answered all my questions, gave me a great price, and showed me how to break the CRB down and where to lube it when I picked the rifle up. I will definitely be back.

Was a pleasure meeting and shooting with you. Let me know if you have any questions. I'll do my best to answer with my limited knowledge.

Glad you had fun, and have reinforced what you were saying at the end of our range day about wanting a bolt gun. @Bully very generous of you to offer up your rifle(s?) yet again - kudos for that. So, this week might have some good deals on something like the Ruger Precision Rimfire, which I think might be one of the best options for you, due to length of pull adjustments. Don't forget about the thread on rifles from months back - might be time for a revisit to see what you might want to be looking for. Also, keep in mind this coming week is also likely to be a lot of good sales on scopes or other accessories you might be looking for. I have become a huge fan of fixed zoom scopes, but you seemed to like to be able to zoom to help find targets.

Heaven forbid you might offer something useful, right? Nitpickers are gonna pick, don't sweat the small stuff. Oh, wait, you already posted that you are more thick-skinned than that. Kudos to ya. This old curmudgeon is happy to get help from anyone who offers. If I suspect an error is being made, I can always ask for clarification without knocking he/she who shared it.

Pizza Bob is good people!

I apologize too, I was wrong for going to the next level and won't happen again. the bad thing about this type of interface is there is no tone so sometimes we take things the wrong way. beer is on me!

GLS is better since it's passive retention. It comes out when you grab the gun, but it does not come out otherwise (and I have had myself/gun upside down on a stage before and also have fallen with it) I have and have competed both with a CZ75b SA, which shares holsters with the SP01 since it doesn't have the lightened front end of the slide like a regular 75b. It fits GREAT in this holster which is mentioned above https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UTMDT2U/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I also have a (Bull) shadow 2, which requires the slightly wider one of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FIK1SX4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Quick, call the cops! You are going to blow yourself up and the gas station! Can't pump own gas at Hess/Speedway, Wawa's etc where need an attendant card.

Thank you Mark - it was a pleasure meeting you and the wife & dealing with you! Hope you & family have a wonderful holiday season...............

I apologize if my posts were taken the wrong way. But yours were also much more adversarial than they needed to be. I suggest we drop it since further posts like that on either side don’t help anything. As for Reloaderz. I hope they do well. NJ needs more ranges, of any and all types. Anything to expand the positive visibility and push back against the perceived stigma firearms have in this state.

Oh Rosey!! You're my fav! I had to clarify because my phone was blowing up with notifications because I missed one word: "field" before strip. The banter won't scare me off, I'm a little more thick skinned than that! In response to spending more quality time together, I'll only agree if it means busting clays! And a happiest of thanksgivings to your beautiful wife and family and of course that fluffy kitten of yours![emoji76] Love, Rhi Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

#1 YOU ARE MY HERO! #2 Thanks for posting important ideas & sticking-up for yourself when misunderstood on this teletype machine (it happens)! #3 Glad to see the "Boyz Club Banter" hasn't chased you away. Give it back when they deserve it! Goes for me too! #4 The longer you're here the more you'll appreciate SOME of us that just mean well (which is most of us) #5 It's been too long since we've spent time together, so we have to fix THAT! #6 Happy Thanksgiving to you & Matthew!

ordering one today, will let you all know what it's like

outstanding!!!!!!!!! great job the more people we each bring, the better it is for us

I guess this is why I belong to CJRPC & NHRPC!

Great to see you show up there. See you next month. Im the revolver guy.

This will make you smile: Those parameters mean I'll be bringing an old Ruger MK 2. Thanks for the encouragement!

This.... And especially this. It's good to know your firearm intimately. I know my ARs better than any other machine I own because I built them. But I ain't gonna take em completely apart to clean them up. If you really know your firearm, you would know it's unnecessary.

I learned something similar to that in military school. Take care of your gun, and your gun will take care of you. Also, a well oiled gun is a happy gun.

A clean gun is a happy gun and a happy gun will take care of you.

It was my pleasure. Always good to see some new faces. Yeah, the guy with the revolver (golf battery) was pretty good today. LOL. Take some Aleve for that back and I'll see you in December. Adios, Pizza Bob

Not really the dead still seem to be voting for the democrat's.

Man, wish I could bid on 4 at a time. I'm more like 1 every 1 1/2 yr. guy. Not too gun savvy, so had to look up the P7M8. I mself am undecided between a 629, Redhawk (don't tell Bob), or a CZ97. May your accepted bids be low, and your glass be full.

To this point I'd say that the "long term gun owners" can use as many of the casual/yuppie/occasional shooter in our corner as possible. I can't afford a membership at Reloaderz or GFH (and I can't rationalize buying a membership and STILL paying each time I go) but the more people who go in and out of those places with a positive experience the better. Do I wish there was a special rate for "serious" shooters like us? Absolutely. But since they don't, I hope they get as many noobs and occasional shooters in as possible. Going to the range for a few hours and having a great time shooting some black fully semi-automatic assault rifles with large clips can provide a little education and demystify guns a bit. They may not become vocal 2nd amendment advocates, but they may be less likely to be vocal against it.

Because you can't shoot at any real distance with a 500. That bullet drops like a rock. Better to use the right tool for the job

I'm in for the 4/27 hunt. Nick

Yes... no problems with a pistol, go hunt with a SW500, etc... But this is pointless as if you are shooting this, might as well put a stock on it and shoot a proper .308.

It's called a HAND GUN, not a HANDS gun! After you learn the ways of pistol craft using both hands, consider this: If you are injured in a scuffle or a firefight, or you are carrying a child for instance, you might have to use WEAK HAND ONLY to take-out a Perp. If you don't have what it takes to DO THAT for any reason (poor mindset, too much recoil, stove-pipes every other shot, lack of practice, etc., etc.), your hand gun w/ its' 10 round mag (or 20+ in a Free America 9mm 2011 for instance) has become a SINGLE-SHOT, so the first round better hit the Boiler Room! WTF did he just type? Read on! Let me repeat that: Your semi-auto pistol has become a single-shot due to a malfunction caused by poor recoil management due to stress or already being hit with a piece of pipe or you took a round to your strong side or a hundred other things that can happen. Do you know how to perform a Tap-Rack-Bang Drill? Do you even know what it IS? Can you shoot your defensive hand gun employing WEAK HAND ONLY? If the answer is "no" then you have to either practice a LOT & up your game or go buy a revolver! You have to PAY for this type of training. You can't teach it to yourself standing in a static shooting port. You either go to a Firearms Class that teaches advanced fighting techniques OR you learn thru osmosis by attending IDPA matches that will teach you to USE COVER WHILE ENGAGING! I teach weak hand technique on a monthly basis as Match Director of the OBRPC Police Pistol Combat league. You don't have to be a Cop to shoot the league, in fact a non-member of the Club can shoot it for just $20 American. We draw loaded sidearms from the holster, engage threats from 7 to 25 yards, and work on several shooting positions, some of which are behind cover. It's positive reinforcement of learned skill sets needed for all types of "action shooting". Learning to walk before you run We meet at the indoor range on the 2nd Friday of every month. Consider this an invitation. Just let me know you're coming. Rosey

I moved to Florida in June, and took @Rob0115 's sound advice. Even if it turns out it is do as I say not as I do I have really not bought anything of any significance. I mostly shoot USPSA so I am limited to 10 round per mag if I shoot Production division, and 140mm length magazines if I shoot Limited. For LTD that means about 19 rounds for major and 22 for minor power factor. The only thing I have bought were some 140mm mags so I did not have to use +4 basepads on my previously legal 15 rounders and some larger magazines as backup for my G43 carry gun. I know I am boring, but really in no rush for extra toys and until recently was busy looking for a house. Now that we are settling in maybe I will start thinking about new toys.

The wife and I got a nice 16yo scotch going right now. Splash of water to help release the aromas and flavors. Pretty solid. Royal Brackla 16yo.

Drinking and bidding on GB may be hazardous to your health....not to mention finances,, what did you bid on ?

How do you get the tools to stay in chest positioned like that. LMFAO

Not gonna lie.... the KLR’s only purpose is holding the rainbow flag at every gay pride parade. Soooo don’t do that

That gun should NOT have been loaded awaiting your turn to shoot. Serves him right. Pay attention. Could have been worse.

I love GFH, but its impossible to go without waiting forever and their prices are a bit high. I almost prefer shooting in the cold or rain at cherry ridge. At least the place is barren then.