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That all depends on the totality of the circumstances.

I agree with the article 100%. There was an interesting article I read it in one of the gun magazines recently. The author had collected his data on one stop shots. He found that the 22's, 25s, and 22s had the same or higher percentages of one shot stops as the 38spl/9mm and up. Further research found that many of these one stop shots were result of the person just stopping what they were doing because they didn't want to get shot again. Nothing vital was hit, it was just that they decided to quit before they got shot again. I have personal knowledge of seeing this happen. I'm sure the same thing happens with 9mm, 357, 40, and 45. You have to be careful on what you define as a one stop shot. If you're serious about defensive shooting you will also practice shooting different positions. I'm not just talking standing, kneeling, etc but also laying on your side, prone, supine,sitting, etc both weak and strong handed and two hands. You're not always going to be fighting from a Weaver using two hands. Can a.22 work? It sure can. Look at the Reagan assassination attempt. Two of the four victims went down like they were hit by a sledgehammer. 22s can work but I wouldn't count on one. HE brings up another good point I learned long ago. If your adversary gives you a knee or an elbow for a target you should take advantage of that. That becomes your "center mass". I have seen people in live fire and simulations training not take advantage of a target that was presented to them. They were waiting for a traditional head or "center mass" shot. Some of these were people who participated in gun games and were pretty good at that. You also need to incorporate using cover in your training.

If you are buying this flintlock in New Jersey you need a P2P.

New Jersey used to recognize antiques as before 1898. That included cartridge guns if ammo was not commercially available or anything that didn't use a cartridge (black powder). That changed in the 70s when they changed the law and included everything. Most states follow Federal law and all firearms made 1898 or before or any replicas not using fixed ammunition are not treated as firearms. If you go to Gold and Silver Pawn in Vegas you can buy an original 1873 SAA, Scofield, or anything else made 1898 or before. No paperwork needed and the seller doesnt need a FFL.

This is correct. IIRC "Luger" is a copyrighted name owned by Stoeger. The pressure of 9mm NATO falls between SAAMI standard and +P.

Not really. There are many states where no paperwork is required when handguns are acquired via a ftf sale.

Same here. I use a Lee Primer tool to clean the primer pockets. Takes less than a minute to clean 50.

Nothing wrong about a 92 for a SD gun. If you're talking about the safety, S&W, Walther, Ruger, and other used the same type of safety. I've seen people push up on the slide release on 1911s and Glocks locking the slide open after one shot. Nothing is goof proof.

My wife "adopted" one of my S&W Model 10s. My old 4" PD revolver that had an action job (stock springs) and Hogue Mono Grip. If you want 357 get a 13 or 65.

These are also my thoughts on this. You can encounter issues with any type of gun so why single out one. Adapt and overcome don't abandon.

If you find a conversion kit on line, you can have it shipped directly to you. No paperwork required. The receiver or frame is the controlled item.

TSA is a US agency. I wouldn't expect other countries to agree what TSA approves. Their country their rules.

I started with a Lee Loader in 1973 and a year later bought a RCBS Jr which I still use. No videos then or classes for that matter. Bought a Speer and Lyman manual and just followed the directions.

My doctor tried to repair my meniscus on my right knee arthoscopically over 15 years ago. It was too far gone for repair so he cleaned it up and flushed all the bits and pieces floating around in there. This was same day surgery. When I got up to leave, my knee was swollen but hurt me less than when I walked in. I subsequently has a total of two arthoscopic surgeries on each knee. Two years ago I went for the big one and had a total knee replacement on my right knee. They gave me a spinal anesthetic and I could hear the doctor cutting my old joint out. They had me walking on it 3 hours after the surgery.

Kaiser, I don't know where you got the idea the 55 gr bullet isn't good for much. There are plenty of soldiers and Marines alive because the 55 gr bullet worked well. Heavier bullets are better for long range shooting but the 55 gr will do nicely to 300 yds and farther.

Your gun needs to go back to the manufacturer. It should be well broken in with almost 500 rds through it. Where did you get the idea your gun need to be "professionally cleaned". There is no reason you can't "professionallt clean" your own firearm. You don't need ultrasonic cleaners and you don't need to take the gun completely apart. The only time a gun needs to be taken apart is when its broken. If you want to learn how to clean a gun PM me and I will tell or show you.

Nothing wrong with Federal ammo to my experience. Federal does not sell reloads as new ammo. Where did you get the ammo?

Good to see I'm not the only one who thinks this way. . Why mot have a 15/40 or 15/100 if its all about the look. I would put pinned telescoping stocks and muzzle breaks on 5.56 ARs in the same category. Even in a real fight 30 rd mags have disadvantages compared to 20s. If you're firing from the prone you need to get that much more off the ground compared to a 20.

You can wipe down the firing pin with lube and not have issues. If you squirt lube or pack grease around the firing pin that will bind it up. Most gummed up firing pins are caused by improper cleaning. People take the slide turn it upside down, slop solvent on the interior of the slide, and then wipe it down. That dirty solvent washes gunk into the firing pin channel, accumulates over time, and gums up the firing pin. You need to clean out that dirty solvent with Gunscrubber and/or compressed air if available.

I have had probably a couple of hundred guns go through my hands in the 45+ years I've been shooting. I've purchased (or traded) most of my guns through private sales and LGSs. I've bought a few from larger gun shops. Never bought a gun at a large corporation store like Dicks or Cabelas. Never bought a gun on line. LGSs seem to give you better prices to my experience. Examples? A S&W BG380 and a PPK/S were each only $25 more than Bud's price at a LGS. I bought a S&W MP15, MSRP $1100, large gun shop $900, LGS price was $750. These were both sponsors on this forum. A larger gun shop had a hot selling, hard to find rifle I've been trying to get for about 2 years. They sold it to me for 10% off MSRP. Not a smoking deal but most places were asking a premium of about $200 over MSRP. Larger gun shops usually have more of an inventory of used guns as they are more likely to take trades and buy estate gun collections. LGSs have a lot of good deals too. Private sales are usually where you get your best used gun deals. I've seen a lot of private sales advertised where I thought the asking price was way too high. I also realize this is most likely because they paid too much to begin with. There have been only 2 times where I bought a used gun and found it was in need of a repair. Those were from a larger gun shop that took care of the problem forthwith. Supply and demand, volume, overhead, and all the things that affect other businesses affect the gun business. The answer to what is an acceptable markup on a gun is quite simple, to state anyway. What will the traffic bear, how much do I need to stay open, and how much do I need to support my family. Its all keeping these things in balance. I don't feel any moral obligation to patronize LGSs. I do want to find a good deal but also like to see the gun I'm actually buying and willing to pay a little more for that. All that said LGSs usually give me what I want.

Also buy long guns at an FFL.

plode, the police report by itself is hearsay. You can't swear in that piece of paper. You need to be present for both sides and the judge to ask questions. Read the 6A. As much of a right as any other. Many times a LEO has to testify to events months or even years later. That is the purpose of notes and reports to enable the LEO to testify to what they saw or heard. The purpose of the police taking statements from witnesses is to record those statements for the investigation whether its motor vehicle or criminal. I can't understand why people who claim they support the 2A want to ignore the rest of the Constitution if it inconveniences them. They bitch, moan, and complain about things that infringe on their rights and privacy but don't want to participate in something that is working as per the Constitution.

Just curious, why does your range allow 30 carbine and not 357?

No offense taken:)!

HE brings out a very important point here. What works for me may not work for you.