NJ-Tom

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FWIW No first hand experience here but there seems to be a lot of negative discussion pertaining to quality, performance and customer service on other forums about Taurus firearms.

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Liability laws prohibit returns and or exchanges on ammo in NJ.

ladyfire - tbtrout is 100% on the money. The following are some of the ranges that rent firearms and were named in an earlier post; Sunset Hill Range, Ready Aim Fire, Shore Shot & Brick Armory, I'm sure there are more available. Firearms are very much a personal preference one size does not fit all. Handle and operate the guns at the store, make a list of the ones that fit your hand and are easy to operate, then go rent them and see if you like the shooting characteristics of those guns. My wife has been shooting with me for over 20 years her favorite is a 4" 357 revolver .

This is above and beyond NRA basic shotgun, they provide professional instruction on shooting.The instructors are involved with the USA young adults and Jr. Olympics teams. I don't shoot up here but I've watched kids training for the USA team as well as the Olympic teams up here, the club sponsors them. It's amazing when 12-14 year olds are scoring 997 out of 1000 or better.

gunscribe This is the place. http://www.hudsonfarmnj.com/shootingschool.html This is one of the premier clubs in NJ.

I have a revolver with interchangeable cylinders (22lr and 22mag) I very rarely shoot 22mag because of the price.

The ammo for .17 HMR is about $17- $18/box of 50 similar to .22mag.

Rich - Try Simon Peter Sports, some shooting buddies ran out of ammo over the weekend and made their purchases there. Beware I don't know what they have or what they charge. Simon Peter Sports 973-786-5313

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That was a good show especially when they demonstrated the different rimfire rounds and their intended purpose. +1 Where is it ?

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This thread strayed from the original subject quite a bit. :?

Ladyfire, As you can see there is no shortage of recommendations when it comes to firearms, we all mean well and trying to help however it is our opinions that you are reading. You started out well by meeting with Anthony at GunForHire and participating in Bullet Hole's Ladies day program, since you are waiting for papers take the time to participate in other Ladies Day programs; Cherry Ridge is scheduled for July 11 and Citizens Rifle and Revolver Club is on August 22. Additionally there are some ranges that have rental guns available it will give you the opportunity to fire the weapon vs. just holding it in a store. In an earlier post you asked some questions about revolver vs semi and which manufacturer. After some exposure to different guns and calibers you will be able to answer these questions for yourself. Regardless the shooters on this forum are always here to help out. Tom

Maksim go to this website http://davisshootingsports.com/ and look under the Indoor shooting range tab.

Hello and Welcome to the forum. Great post about selecting a first firearm. I agree 100% on a 22, easy to use prevents bad habits and economical. Many years ago I started with S&W 422, with current prices on ammo I find myself using 22's more than anything else. I look forward to reading your post about selection #2, for me it was a firearm that would give me some versatility I chose a Colt King Cobra 357. 38's for mild target shooting or 357 magnum loads for a bigger bang.

Definitely a unique place I have not seen anything like this in New Jersey. Too bad not all the employees are enthusiastic.

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Hello & Welcome Here is another ladies day event on July 11 Cherry Ridge Range is having "Womens Dat at the Range" starts at 9am to 4pm, it's free. They present to women the basics os shooting pistols, rifles, and shotgun. Must register by July 6 http://www.anjrpc.org

WOW :shock: That's OUT OF CONTROL ! It has been a long time since I shopped for 223 my last purchase I paid $3.99/box WWB and $4.95/box PMC.

Don't know about cheap but Davis in Goshen had 223 in stock. (845) 651-7000

Here is the information off of the NJDEP site: NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife Hunter Training Areas Lead Shot Restriction Information The following information pertains to NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife facilities located on state Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). Users must bring their own targets and/or clay birds and launcher; archery ranges include backstops. For range location see maps linked from the List of Wildlife Management Areas. For other WMA information call 609-984-0547. These ranges are provided by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife's Hunter Education Program through federal funding from the US Fish and Wildlife Service's Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Program (http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov). The federal funds are derived from an excise tax collected on guns, ammunition and archery equipment. Information on privately operated facilities is available at Where To Shoot, a site maintained by the National Shooting Sports Foundation. TRAINING AREA REGULATIONS All WMA regulations apply. At least one (1) member of the shooting party must have a current, valid hunting license. Shotgun is for fine shot (lead-free at Assunpink, Tuckahoe and Winslow; smaller than No. 4 lead or No. T steel ammunition) only. Archery is for target or practice tips only - No broadheads. Muzzleloader is for muzzleloading firearms, shotguns with rifled slugs or buckshot and modern .22 caliber rimfire rifles only. No handguns or centerfire rifles permitted. Hours are 9am - dusk (except Black River WMA) At least one (1) member of the shooting party must have a current, valid hunting license in possession. http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/ranges.htm this site lists all state areas. BadBul where are you located? There are many trap ranges available to the public.

Glad you had good results with your new 1911 . Most 1911's work fairly well with ball ammo the problems occur with hollow points or SWC.