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There is no requirement to transport your magazines unloaded in NJ. Some states consider loaded magazines a loaded weapon. I know of no case in NJ where someone, transporting a handgun in a legal manner, was arrested for having loaded magazines. You should err can err on the side of caution and not have your magazines loaded tnsporting in another state unless you are absolutely sure of the law in that state. You can also exercise more caution and carry your handgun, magazines, and ammo in 3 separate locked containers locked in your trunk. You decide how much extra caution you want to exercise.

If the apartment a legit second residence you can transport and keep the gun there. You can transport a handgun to a range in NJ from anywhere but that's to and from range only.

There was no name calling on my part. You've refused to answer some questions I've asked to try and better understand why you say what you say. I've explained things clearly and concisely. You can disagree but at least provide some basis for your disagreement. You just keep saying the cops were wrong and don't give any viable suggestion as to how they should have done things. Some of the most well known cop critics on this forum have also tried to enlighten you. No apologies for anything I've said. If you want to continue this conversation it should be by PM.

You avoid many of these errors by keeping your sentences short.

Are you saying the cops should have spotted the guy the first shot? The murderer was drawing his gun and the cops were faster and shot first. Totally justified. I never said anything about the murderer shooting at the cops but you seem to think the cops shouldn't have shot at all. You brought high speed chases. I have a perspective of high speed chases from both being involved in them and how to avoid them. You don't seem to understand you are justified in shooting if the guy fits the description of a shooter, you tell him to stop, and his response is to draw a gun on you. You shoot until the threat is eliminated, be it one shot or 16 shots. Those NYPD guys did okay. It was unfortunate bystanders got hurt but fortunately none seriously. Combat shooting is nothing like shooting at paper on the range. You seem incapable of grasping that concept.

You have many good points but your letter is too long and all of it will not be read. I learned long ago effective writing basically boils down to three parts. The first is "BLUF", bottom line up front. Ideally your thesis is stated if not in the first sentence in the first paragraph. Second, support your thesis. Short sentences and avoid using those $100 words you learned in college. Last, restate your thesis and how what you wrote in closing. Remember "brevity is the soul of wit".

I think too much is put into "how the gun feels in your hand" and you can learn to shoot any handgun well if you want to but that's a topic for another thread. Keep in mind if there is some adjustment to be made to the grip its very difficult with a semiauto but pretty easy with a revolver. A GP100 grip frame is more receptive to different grips.

I think you're wrong on that. IIRC 922r comes into play if you're "changing the configuration" it was imported in. Replacing a gas piston identical to that it was imported with but made in the US does not change the configuation. The same goes if you replace the stock with a synthetic or wood one identical to the one it was imported with. Identical replacement parts don't change the configuration no matter where they were made.

So the cops should have just gotten shot or wait until he ran out of ammo? Your comment is absurd. You don't seem to have any concept of what its like to be in a life threatening situation. I've worked as a LEO in midtown Manhattan and many other congested areas (not in patrol). I do not know of any standing order by NYPD totally forbidding high speed chases. There may be one but let me tell you the only way you're going to have a high speed chase in most of Manhattan during a weekday is on foot. I am no great runner (used to be good for distance but no speed) but I once caught up to a Mercedes full of bad guys on Columbus Avenue that had a 2 block lead...on foot.

It is still an SKS. You are not using a different receiver with SKS parts you are customing a SKS.

You're talking two totally different situations here. In CA the cops shooting up a vehicle because it was similar to the gunman's and in NY shooting a murderer who was drawing on them. Its tragic bystanders were injured in NY but you seem unaware that most of those injuries were caused by rounds that had gone through the murderer. BTW how many gunfights have you been in in midtown Manhattan during rush hour?

4" S&W, Ruger, or Taurus K or L size frame 357 will do just about anything.

Having shot and carried full size and Commander 1911s for almost 40 years there's little difference in carrying or shooting them. The Commander is about 3/4" shorter and about 1 oz lighter than a steel Commander and 2 1/2 oz lighter than a full size. Not a lot of difference when you're talking about a 2 lb gun. IMO full size and Commander 1911s are all about the same unless you really have a unique list of requirements. I know a Glock 19 is considered a compact but I consider it to be the best all around 9mm on the market.

There are no variables in measuring LOP on a stock its always the front face of the trigger to the center rear of the butt. It is difficult to measure this on a person. The absolute best way to measure it is to go to a custom stockmaker and be fitted on a try gun. Lacking that do as MattH says. A youth model may be too short and a standard stock too long. If you only need a little added (like a different recoil pad) get a youth. If you have to make a std stock only a little shorter get that and have the stock cut down. In other words get the stock that will require the minimal modification.

I've had a PT1911 for over 6 years with no problems whatsoever after several thousand rounds. That includes 100% reliability and 90% of my shooting is with lead swcs. All my other 1911s are Colts and when I carry a 1911 its the Taurus. I carry the gun on a regular basis. A used Colt for $7-800 vs a new Taurus for $600 or less and a lifetime warranty seems like a no brainer to me.

Is that you or the gun? What size groups do you fire at 25yd? Have other people shot it? Where is their POI? If the rear sight is ...(corected to read) topped out... if you file down the front sight you will raise the POI. Just a bit at a time.

It seems so. Go to SKSboards.com and there is a download you can use to determine if you'll be in compliance. I was thinking of doing what you say to a Chinese SKS no bayonet lug, threads, or muzzle device. IIRC I was going to change to a US made fixed 10 rd magazineand follower as they count as two separate parts and I was still going to need 2 or 3 more US parts.

Tracers okay to possess in NJ but not legal to shoot.

This is the reason I always do the Barney Fife Drill with new shooters. Load one round, fire. If anyone turns the gun will be empty.

There's more to this story somewhere.

I'd say first you need to be sure of what you have. If it is a ceremonial type sword it probably shouldn't have an edge. Could you post a description or photos. Don't dismiss them as replicas unless you're sure. I know someone who felt sure the swords he had were replicas only to find they were worth several thousand dollars.

I haven't seen anyone else mention it but consider a 4" 357. The best all around handgun there is IMO. Learn to shoot one well DA and everything else is easy. If you insist on a semiauto my vote goes to the Glock 19 as the best all around 9MM. 5.7s, 10MM, and other calibers arent going away but they haven't swept the handgun world either.

What kind of swords are they? Refinishing and sharpening may hurt their value.

When did this happen? I'm not trying to bust your chops but 10-15 years ago I've seen some manufacturers do this. As I related above I've seen Glocks with say ABC123 be remade as ABC123X. That extra letter really makes a new sn I guess. Also saw a S&W M60 remade with the same serial number.

And a dummy 30 rd "assault clip" coming out of the pistol grip.