rauchman

Congrats on a great pistol.

Very cool setup. Great looking rig.

I have 2 G19's (Gen2 and Gen3), Walther PPQ, M&P9. I've read so many iffy things on Glocks lately, I don't know if I'd feel confident in getting a new one, but if a reliable Gen4 G19 can be had, that would be a really nice pistol. The M&P I have is from 2009 or so. I changed / polished some of the internals and also did some mild grip reshaping. I like the pistol in it's current configuration. I understand current production M&P's have gotten better in regards to accuracy / reliability. For me, I would purchase an M&P with the understanding it wouldn't remain stock. Having said all of that, I think the Walther PPQ (mine is a M1...I prefer the Euro style mag release for ALL pistols), is the best of the breed right now. I haven't shot an HK VP9 yet, but from what I've read, it's supposed to be the best of a HK P30 and Walther PPQ.

I've gone full circle back to loving metal framed pistols. The one I've been loving lately is my wife's 1994 Beretta 92FS. I popped a D hammer spring in it and it went from a pistol I couldn't shoot well to a laser beam! Never thought I'd say this, but I like it better than my Sig P226. I'm thinking of selling off some plastic and getting another 92 variant. Would love to find a 92 Elite II or Centurian 92FS.

I currently own 6 Glocks with various levels of mods. My test beds were a Gen2 G17, Gen2 G19, Gen3 G19 and Gen4 G23. Other Glocks include a Gen3 G26 and Gen4 G21. I've gone through a variety of spring / connector combo's and have gone back to stock. The NY1 setup wasn't bad, but the pull was a little heavy for me. Ultimately, all my Glocks have.... Night Sights (either Trijicon or Meprolight Green 3 Dot) Smooth faced trigger (usually a Gen3/4 G17 trigger) $.25 Trigger Job Lots of mags....lots of ammo I keep a few extra springs on hand (trigger return spring, recoil spring assemblies and slide stop). Das ist alles.

I've owned and sold both an XD9 Tactical and XD45 Tactical. I know there are fans of the XD on the forum, but I'm not one of them. The XD9T's slide would raise in consistently in the rear of the slide during the trigger pull. This was witnessable and didn't allow for great accuracy. Liked the grip shape though. The XD45T was a decent pistol and accurate. I didn't gell with it. The gent I sold it to (also a member of the forum), had at least 5 of them and he was a big fan. Wasn't a fan of the bulk from the slide being relatively high, and thought triggers on both pistols sucked. Very long take up, heavy pull w/ grit and inconsistent reset. Maybe these were early guns (IIRC these were 2009 - 2010) and they've gotten better....don't know. For my money, there are other offerings out there that allow me to shoot better. I felt like I was fighting the pistols to get good accuracy. I'm sure others have had better experience with the XD series.

During Sandy, our power was out for a week. We still had natural gas and our hot water heater still worked. How, I don't know, but it worked. We maintained heat by using lots of candles and keeping a big pot of boiling water going. The steam kept the house at a constant 67 - 68 degrees. We would periodically have to open the windows up a bit and allow the moisture out. We had water dripping from the 2nd floor ceilings at one point. Also, Teaneck has a large Jewish population. Whenever the Jewish holidays come up, the local supermarkets stock up on (I don't remember the exact name for them) 24hour candles. They are like votives and are contained in their own glass cup and they burn clean. We had stocked up 5 cases or so prior to the storm, and still had some left over after. We now keep 8 cases on hand. We had actually bought a Briggs and Straton generator from the local Sears, 2 days before Sandy. I went out and bought 5 - 5 gallon gas containers and filled them w/ gas and Stabil. The day after the storm, we started the generator up and the rhythm of it didn't sound quite right. Shortly after, the sound changed, the exhaust port went red hot, and then the generator blew up. It wound up being a blessing in disguise since we had 25 gallons of gas and didn't have to get to the gas station for fillups for the next 2 weeks. Did we miss having power. Yes. However, we were able to maintain heat and had hot showers and could cook on the stove top. Broke out the flashlights (have lots of LED flashlights and batteries on hand!), board games, lots of weapons w/ loaded mags and did ok.

I have no idea if this matters or not, but I just left a message for Senator Loretta Weinberg to express my disapproval of S993. Her office is 2-3 blocks from my house. I may take a walk over there one day.

+1 I couldn't seriously send this to the Gov and expect a good result.

Very cool setup.

I own a Gen4 G23, Gen2 & 3 G19 and my buddy has a Gen2,3 & 4 G23 and Gen4 G19. The G19's shoot a bit softer w/ less muzzle flip. The Gen4 G23 shoots softer than previous gen's. I've shot a Gen4 G19 and didn't find the recoil signature that much different from the Gen2/3.

I LOVE my PPQ M1. I personally wish all my pistols had the Euro style mag release as I like a lot better. I actuate it w/ my trigger finger. I can't think of a single American style mag release that I've come across that I can actuate w/out altering my grip. Must have short thumbs or something. I'm faster and more consistent w/ my mag changes using the Euro style.

To the OP, I'm in in Teaneck and have the Aimpoint C3, which externally and dot wise, is the same as the PRO, if you want to check it out. For everyone, does anyone have experience w/ the Trijicon T44 (this is the 1.5x ACOG, I think I have the model # correct, not sure)? I think this would split the difference between the red dot and the ACOG pretty well. I've never actually looked through one, let alone used one.

I know Spikes is coming out w/ a Dynacomp II in the near future. There is a thread on AR15.com on it somewhere. Overall, I'd take the Spikes or BCM easily. Personally, while the BC is nice, I don't think it's worth the price since there are other offerings doing comparative things.

Just wrote up a lengthy reply that got frozen when I tried attaching a link......frustrating!!!! Anyway,... I have the Spikes Dynacomp and BCM. I've shot the BC, Wilson and some flavor of Yankee Hill. Visually, the Wilson looks like an A1 w/ a smaller opening in front. Both the Wilson and YHM are blasty on the 14.5" barrels I've shot them on. Of the newer tactical type comps, the BC was the most blasty and the Spikes and BCM were slightly less than the BC, but still louder than an A2 flash hider. The BC kind of pushes my sighting plane to slightly below zero during recoil, whereas the BCM and Dyna are slightly above zero w/ some lateral wobble. Wasn't able to do a direct comparison at one time, but from memory, I don't remember recoil being significantly different than the other. From my experience, neither the BCM, BC or Spikes showed an accuracy advantage over the other. I think having a good crown and not overtightening the muzzle device would be bigger factors regarding accuracy. For a SHTF setup, these options along w/ Griffen Armament, are the 1st choices that come to mind to be NJ legal. I've looked at the Levang, Troy Claymore and Kaw Valley Precision Comp as possible other choices as they push the sound signature forward instead of radially outward, but the flash is huge and recoil is straight back (which may or may not be a good thing depending what you like). You're shooting neighbors will thank you though. A newer option that sounds really good is the Precision Armament AFAB comp. Unfortunately, I don't think it's NJ legal since they advertise the flash hiding qualities of the unit and it has 3 large tines hanging on the end of the unit that look flash hider'ish. I understand the blast is supposed less than most other comps w/ excellent recoil control..... and of course great flash hiding abilities...for a comp. I called them to find out if they have any plans to make this unit w/out the flash hiding tongs and they said they might make something over the summer, but for now, they can't keep up w/ demand. Ironically, I have an S&W M&P15T(F), which is a 16" carbine gassed barrel w/ no crown or muzzle device. I run it w/ an A1 length stock (rifle length recoil setup vs. carbine length) and it has the least recoil of all my carbines (which include 16" middie and 14.7" middie). In other words, second shot recovery is fastest on this setup. I always thought going w/ a midlength setup optimized smoothness and what not for fast accuracy and recovery for successive shots. Based on the S&W experience, I may explore other 16" carbine gassed options as well. Overall, it sounds like you're looking for a muzzle device for your SHTF setup while still being NJ legal. I'd go w/ a Spikes, Griffen, BCM or BC. I think they all are within fractions of performance of each other while offering some flash hiding/recoil abating characteristics.

Steyr GB......

I usually end my phone calls..... and hey, if the NSA is listening, go f*** yourselves.

I do hope so!

Greetings, The more I hear about the NSA's transgressions with their non-compliance of the Constitution / BOA, the more it really pisses me off. Being that 2A types are more than just talk and get their voices heard, does anyone have a recommendation for a course of action to tell the Feds and the NSA that they have gone too far and we want it stopped? When this whole thing 1st came to light, uncle Obama said something to the effect of "you either trust the government or you don't....we need to have a national conversation to discuss the balance of security and rights". Well, I do not trust the government at all. I also have not seen anything related to a conversation regarding this subject. So, how do we start the conversation?

Greetings all, I'm going to wind up selling some handguns and AR parts in the very near future. With the funds from the selling of these items, I feel the specter of the "itch" coming on strong. The itch being, buying a new handgun of course! Current Inventory - Glocks - Gen2 G19, Gen3 G19, Gen2 G17, Gen3 G26, Gen4 G23, Gen4 G21 (which is probably being sold). M&P - M&P40 (w/ M&P9 barrel and 15rnd mags), M&P45F HK - USP45F, P7 Beretta 92FS (actually, it's the wife's) & Beretta Neos (chopping block candidate) CZ75 SA .40 (going on the chopping block as well) Walther - P5 (another potential chopping block candidate), PPK, PPQ (M1) Sig P226 (last year of the sheet metal slide) Ruger Mk II SA 1911 Loaded I think that covers it.... Anyway, in addition to the guns I've listed as possible sell offs, I'm considering switching out the G17 for a Gen4 G17. I've had XD's and sold them. Don't like them. Any recommendations for a sub $1000 pistol?

Excellent discussion. Thanks all!

I think the guy is a hero who, unfortunately, is now a political pawn. I know many disparage the guy for breaking his oath. I disagree. He had a greater responsibility to let the country/world know how far the NSA has overreached. He's now on the run, taking refuge in Russia of all places. I find it absolutely sickening how out of control the NSA is and thank God for Snowden's revelations. Hopefully, the public will start pushing back as a result.

I was there once in the summer of 1986 for my 16th b-day. My best friend and his sister came along. His sister was in the sled behind me on the Alpine slide. I turned around once, she was there. Rounded a turn and looked back and she was gone. We waiting for a while at the bottom of the slalom and she showed up w/ bloody knees. Someone had thrown a banana peel on the track just after I passed, and she went flying. Loved my one time experience there. Lots of fun.

How about the government get out of the Big Brother business. I like that idea much better!

Excellent info. Thanks! What do you find the G17 lacks as compared to the G34?