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Ok I just went through this exercise. And I of course handled it in possibly the most damaging and immature way possible. I bought a RIA Tactical in Matte Nickel and then of course I still had some $$$ left over so I went ahead and found a great deal on a SIG TACOPS. Here is what I was looking for at first. I wanted as close to the original JMB design as possible, no FPS, with some modern enhancements that add to reliability (beveled ejection port etc etc.). I also required good sights, ambi safety as I am a lefty, a standard guide rod at a decent price. I have always been pissed that I passed on the early RIAs back when they could be had for $289 at gunshows, but seeing one slice a fellow shoppers thumb-forefinger webbing put me off a little too much. So I went ahead and popped for the RIA. I got the best deal through PK90. Then I wanted to find a good, combat ready .45 with the same requirements, except I was willing to allow a FPS, but it must have a min of MIM parts in it. This guns was going to have a targeted budget of $1000. After looking at Kimbers, Springfield, Dan Wesson and Colts I shot a SIG ULTRA last week and instantly went and shopped around, unfortunately I got such a great deal on a SIG TACOPS through a GB auction that I did not use one of the LGS. The TACOPS comes with all the features I required, plus 4 mags, a high cut frame under the trigger guard, novak night sites, beveled magwell and great EZ grips. The SIG is shipped with two MIM parts, Slide stop and Mag Release. Thats it. Both are easily replaceable for about $40. My intentions are to run a Low Priced versus Medium Priced 1911 shoot off and keep a running blog of the results. I intentionally did not want to include a true high end gun (TRP, Les Baer or Wilson) in this example because you are not going to choose either of these guns if your shoppin for one of those. But you might push your finances a little to buy the SIG if your shopping the RIA, or you might want to save some bucks from the SIG by purchasing the RIA. My hope is to be able to give a good picture of tthe possibillities because in my opinion this is one of the most commonly asked questions on gunboards. Now I am awaiting my PPPS and to take delivery of the guns. I will pick up the RIA first most likely and give an initial range report using standard (Federal, Winchester, Fiocchi or Sellier&Bellot) 230gr ball, followed by an initial range report of the SIG using same ammo. My plan is to then do a side by side shoot, an IDPA shoot with both and finally a test with SD ammo (Remington Golden Saber 185 +P or Federal). I will post as many results and or shooting experiences as possible, good bad or ugly.

I hope you will post whatever is left so us peons can get a crack.

I personally prefer the full size models... or the scout version. Socoms seem to collect a premium price point that may not be worth it for you. If you enjoy putting large holes in paper from over 100 yards awayfrom n m 1 a might do the gun for you

Let me throw out the FNX 9mm. I think you will like it if you like the USP... and cheaper, about $550 max. The issue is 10rds mags only. It ships with 17rd mags.

?where is that damn parody video when you want it? Accuracy.....FAL clone.....Non-Match Ammo.....1000 Yards.....

damn... can figure out how to save it or rip it down.

about a month old.

Video is online... aint getting lost. I may post it on youtube for everybody to get a laugh. It is only $$$$..... still pisses me off. The darn turn lane is perfect for making this turn.... I do this turn one a week for YEARS!!!!! I know what a California stop is... I have perfected it!!!!!! I broke the darn law, but I dont think it counts a running as red light. Running a red light is more like going through the whole intersection.

Ok I got nabbed at a red light camera. I was not going through the intersection but making a right on red. Apparently I did not come to a complete stop before making my right hand turn. Actually I slowed down from 19mph to 15 mph to make the turn, so I am guilty as charged. But... is that Running a Red Light as I am charged. It sounds more like not coming to a complete stop... Any patrol officers want to chime in on this????

I am sorry... I misready your statement that you were saying there were a bunch of ranges in sj that were 25yds max. My apologies. I am back from a long deployment, so I am going shooting at Square Circle on this coming weekend if anyone would like to join me.

25yds max at what? Indoor pistol? Rifle is 100 at Square Circle... outdoor pistol is 50yds. SJSC rifle is 300 and rumored to be going to 600+

SJSC..... Square Circle Sportsmen Club in Gibbsboro.... Telco in Atco. They all have their issues, but are significantly better then hagues.

some Dicks require it. Go to Easton.

I this the open carry case from last spring? Did not know the defendants name.

Ha... classic. That email speaks volumes.

Still don't know why nobody has made a carbine in 7.62x25. 10mm?

I loved my gen2 g19.... but I sold it to step into a gen4 g19. The gen4 felt horrible and the wife hated it. Since it is the bedside gin it had to go. Another p99 in the house. As soon as I can I am going to start shooting ispa again with it. I liked the mp9 .... but did not love. Glad to see s&w fighting back.

I requested 4. I don't think it would matter if I requested 10. CH has been decent till this past winter when new chief implemented notary requirement for reference letters and then Insp Vitarelli retired. New guy then got hurt and the duties got dropped until there for was a big outcry and the placed two det om the job. We shall see.

An HP and a Springfield Champion. All my guns when I left Georgia.

What kind of hunting? Dry uplands I have a pair of LL Bean Kangaroo skin chukas Others... LL Bean duck boots. Same pair for 15 years... replaced the soles twice and uppers once, but the same damn boots. Cost $75 and $20 to resole.

Edited Cherry Hill check in here. Papers dropped off at offices on Oct 20, 2011 for 6 PPP. These are definintely not my first. My last PPP applicationwas last winter. That did take long as the CHPD Investigator was injured and his duties dropped. Started the clock. They usually run 30days on the nose.

I dealt with radek a few times. Never had a problem. Was he going to be my BFF, prob not, but neither are most of you either. Radek's issue came from a general ignorance, cultural, gun or man.... not quite sure where to put it. Either the mods reinstate his membership and do away with the "soft ban" (double secret probabation!) or outright ban him and let it go. This thread does nothing for the situation as a whole and it's only purpose is to give the more quarelsome members here one more item to bicker over.

+1billion "Get out of this shitty liberal state, and your circle of friends, and spend some time experiencing some of free America and you will be amazed at how differently people view firearms (and many other things as well)."

Shane beat me to the question.

Having lived in Atlanta for 20yrs... I am willing to be that woman is on City Council or is a "professor" at one of the local campuses. Just brilliant.