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If it's not a brand name I believe Hornaday started calling their Spitzer bullets spire point. I think Speer calls or called a lightweight soft point a spire point.

I'd speculate that because of the powder and lube used. I grew up in shooting lead bullets and nearly all my handgun reloading is with lead bullets. It really isn't that much more of a cleaning chore AFAIC. Let whatever solvent you're using soak in for a bit before you try scrubbing. Easier on you and the gun. I think Hoppes #9 is best to clean up after shooting lead.

What ammo are you using?

I suggest staying with std velocity loads. You really don't get much from a +P in the short barrel. Maybe 50 fps more. When I carry a j frame I carry factory wadcutters.

Shooting high with a j frame is not unusual for someone new to them.

I've taught a lot of people how to shoot a j frame. Align the sights as you would any handgun. It may not look like it should work but it does. Older j frames had tiny hard to use sights. Newer ones are much better in that department.

I've seen a lot of firearms policies. Agencies will usually state you have to carry "issued service ammunition". This saves the trobule of amending the policy if they change brands. Federal agencies buy ammo at contract prices from several manufacturers. This results in several types of service ammunition being issued at times depending on what is in stock. Any of it would be authorized service ammunition.

Vlad, as far as what someone chooses to carry for a CCW it comes down to what they are comfortable with. This most likely will be influenced by advice from people who may or may not know what they are talking about. A lot of people who get a carry permit are not gun people. They are not going to spend hours on the range developing their proficiency. Some that do go regularly are satisfied with a mediocre skill set. While I am a fan of training I have mixed emotions about required training for a carry permit. You shouldn't have to have training to exercise a right. Some states require training to get a carry permit. The training ranges from a few hours on use of force to including a minimal qualification course. I spent a lot of time in the PAARNG. PA has no training requirement. I met people who carried guns they "haven't gotten around to firing yet". I met people who really didn't understand the laws concerning use of force. Some said they would shoot someone who trying to steal their car. Some of the same people said they couldn't use their firearm if attacked by 10 unarmed thugs. Firearms selection is a small part of deciding to carry a gun. It's all the rest of the stuff that can get you in trobule either with the law or getting hurt or dead because you didn't use the gun when you could have used it. I like to start people with a DA revolver. Learning a DA pull is not that hard although many think it is. Most of the people I've trained had the DA trigger down in the first range session. Not fast but able to shoot a hand size group at 7 to 10 yards. Malfunction drills are pretty easy with a DA revolver. Being comfortable with whatever firearm you're carrying is more important than which firearm you're carrying. If it requires a little more training is a moot point.

Not so. 2C39-6e lists the following regarding moving, "...residence and another when moving". Doesn't say anything about possessing. It says residence, where you live. If you live at your mother's, brother's, girlfriend's or anyone else's house they own that's your residence. You don't have to own your residence. If your son is moving out of your house (their residence they don't own) to his girlfriend's house (another residence they don't own) that's legal. No trips to range needed. You are confusing other parts of the same paragraph which state you can keep and carry firearms at your place of business, residence, premises or other land owned or possessed. They also use the word dwelling in the exemptions. Aitken had already established a residence. His room mate testified he wanted the guns out of the apartment because he was having a party. Somewhere along the line Aitken said he was moving. Which is true? The only thing Aitken is a good example of is not to say something stupid to your mother that would worry her so she'd call the police.

True there are things that wind up in criminal court that should have never gotten there. Police and prosecutors usually have too much to do to "jam you up more often than not". I make the statement having been involved in the criminal justice system for over 30 years. You are, of course, entitled to your opinion.

Vlad, I've been involved in firearms training for over 40 years. Ive trained people with DA revolvers and DA/SA, DAO, SA, and striker fired autos. There's really not much difference in training time between a DA revolver, DA/SA auto, and SA or striker fired auto. I agree it is a shorter learning curve to teaching a striker fired pistol. When I was in the police academy back in the 70s you used a DA revolver, 4" or 6". That's it. I saw guys who never fired a handgun shoot expert after about 1000 rds and 40 hours of instruction. Thats when 20% of the rounds you fired were from 50 yards. Go to the late 70s, when I went to work for the federal government and I had over 100 hours of instruction. Probably over twice as much ammo. We were shooting +P+. More people shot expert but we were still shooting DA revolvers (2 1/2" S&W Model 19 BTW). Still going back to 50 yds. If you're a good shooter and trained on the platform there's no difference in how well you'll shoot in a SD shooting. That's a very small portion of combat shooting. Gun games let you use whatever you want as long as you stay in the rules.

Ultimately yes as he was found not guilty. There were several things Zimmerman did wrong AFAIC. First was not listening to the dispatcher who told him not to follow Martin. Changing his story and going on national tv didn't help him. Few SD shootings wind up with with criminal charges being pursued. You can find exceptions to the rule or prepare for the most likely scenario. Statistics I consider reliable show about 50% of SD shootings result from burglaries or home invasions and 25% from robberies.

I never said it would. Just saying they exist.

Good choice. One of the most durable and unbreakable revolvers made. Your grandchildren will appreciate it.

If you have a "SD good shoot" how did it wind up in a criminal court? A good shoot is determined by the police investigation, the prosecutor's decision to prosecute, and the grand jury. All the things you mentioned might be brought up in a trial if they are deemed material to the case. If you're on trial there's good reason to believe it wasn't a good shoot. If you're charged in a shooting many people say get a gun lawyer. You don't need that. You need a good criminal defense lawyer. Yeah the same guy that gets criminals off. He or she will ensure most of that immaterial stuff isn't brought up by the prosecutor.

I agree that SA/DA pistols are safer. The points made in the video are valid. I have been carrying them for over 40 years. There is no loss of accuracy if you teach yourself to let the trigger reset between the first DA and second SA shot. I don't buy one less thing to do is better. If you're a 1911 fan you train to put the safety on when you're finished. If you train to decock when you're finished shooting you will do the same thing on the street. One of the problems with new shooters is they want instant success. They don't want to practice and don't want to develop the muscles needed to deal with a 10-12 pound DA pull. People who suggest the first thing you do when you get a revolver is get an action job really aren't doing you any favors. Those complaining about the "long, hard DA pull" should maybe take up croquet instead of shooting. Going to a 5 lb "action job" and using reloads with soft primers are okay for a range toy but don't think that makes you a great real life combat shooter. I'm not against striker fired pistols. I also carry a Glock at times. The agency I retired from required the NY1 (8 lb) trigger. I've been retired over 10 years now and that's what still is in the gun.

I will agree with not using handloads in a SD gun. How can a prosecutor jam you up for using hollowpoints if it's a good shoot? If a prosecutor is looking at the ammo you used it certainly isn't a clear cut SD shooting. If the subsequent investigation or grand jury has cleared you what do you think there is for a prosecutor to pursue?

I have a Blackhawk and an Uberti. It's not just the barrel length that helps accuracy but also the design of the sights. The adjustable sights on the Blackhawk are easier to use than the fixed sights on the Uberti. I've also seen some people shoot worse with a longer barrel. Not much difference between a 4 and a 6 but with a 4 and an 8. The longer sight radius exaggerates the natural wobble you get looking at the sights.

You are all correct the magazine must fit a semi auto. As there are no over 15 rd magazines made to fit a 700 action it's a moot point.

IIRC there are some 223 BA rifles that will take AR magazines.

No magazine over 15 rds. That's it.

I'm not saying to give up without trying. I'm saying get the pro gun guy elected first. He can then work for 2A issues. I agree with your points about concealed carry and its an effective way to deal with crime. However we aren't going to sway enough Democrats if the guy is very vocal about 2A issues. Christie won by focusing on taxes and government waste. Those are issues many Democrats understand. No matter how pro 2A the governor is he not getting anything done without a legislature that's the same way. Everyone was pissed at Christie for not changing justifiable need. He saw to it that a minor change to justifiable need was made and the Democrats are all over it. Looks like that change will be thrown out and we're back to where we were. A pro 2A governor can make some advances in gun issues. Those advances will be made at the cost of compromise in other areas. You need to fight with your head and heart not just your heart. You need to understand to many of them liberalism is a like a religion. You'd find it easier to get members of ISIS to convert to Christianity. We didn't lose gun rights in one big chunk and we're not going to get them back that way.

If he makes 2A issues a central point in his platform, he will lose like Lonegan did. I'm sure I'm not the only person who remembers the "he's for hidden handguns" ads. A Republican running for governor in NJ needs to get Democrats to vote for him. Not going to happen if you talk about 2A issues.

That may be but I think you'd need measuring instruments to tell the difference. Either would be loud.

If you're staying at your in laws for a couple of months you need to change your address on your drivers license. There's the proof of residency you're seeking. No need for a phony baloney rental contract from your in laws.