Col. Mortimer

He is most likely using one of the high-end race guns such as STI. It depends on the class. I USPSA, I shoot Production with a Beretta 92FS so I can start with 10 plus one in the tube. After that, I am limited to 10 even though I have 15 round mags. I Open class, the only limitation is the overal length of the magazine. With Major 9mm or .38 Super Auto, the magazine capacity is 20 or even a few more. In IDPA, I shoot SSP (Stock Service Pistol) and the mag limits are the same. You can use the high capacity mags in the Limited and Open classes. Of course, they are illegal in New Jersey.

This is a cool video. Keep in mind this is a national champion shooting an Open gun that cost several thousand dollars. Your mileage may vary. d05jS-b4Ri4

First, welcome to the sport of shooting. You have some good information here but I would ask what do you want to do with it? If you just want to shoot targets, I would get a 9mm since the ammo is cheaper than .45ACP. After a while, shooting paper gets boring and you should consider competitive shooting. You should watch a USPSA or IDPA match or even the 2x4 match at the Cherry Ridge range. You should also consider Glocks, the Smith & Wesson M&P, a Springfield Armory XD or a Sig Sauer (but the Sig is expensive). One big advantage with the 1911 is all the after market parts available. If you don't like the feel of the grips, there are hundreds of different grips available. Finally, the odds are, you will own more than one pistol and you can't go wrong with any of the popular models out there. Avoid off brands and cheaper models. If you have to wait to save more money, do it. You will only cry once, but you will enjoy a quality pistol for years. Hell, your grandchildrem will enjoy it and quality guns hold value over the long term.

Here is a good link and site: http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/sh ... er+22%2F45

Here is the FFL finder from GunBroker.com: http://www.gunbroker.com/User/DealerNetwork.asp

Here is the schedule: http://www.anjrpc.org/rangeschedule.htm Is there a number of rounds or caliber limit? No and no. As long as it is a handgun. We shoot three classes; autoloader, revolver and rimfire. Rimfire is at a 1x2 or 2x2. What are the rules? Two teams of two shooters. At the signal, each team shoots at one 2x4 about 30 feet away. Fast team to cut the board in half wins. The time is recorded for best and worst time of the day.

Sportmans Guide raised prices due to the shortage so I am not buying from them. They used to be the best if you joined the Buyers Club and used the "$10 off an order of $99 or more" coupon. Natchez has kept prices fair when they have something in stock. These two sites have consistently had the lowest prices. Ammoman's prices have always been higher and he had a very small selection. He does sell directly. If you live close to him and he has a good price on something you want, he could be a good deal.

Cutting a board and the result

No one gave me a free match. I have not heard this. You do not have to join IDPA but you have to join USPSA.

My advice, shoot what you have. For IDPA or USPSA all you need is an inner belt, outer belt, holster and four magazine pouches. Start cheap and learn. Come to a match and watch and you will learn what you need to start. The next IDPA match at Bridgewater is April 19th and the next USPSA at Shongum is May 2nd. Hope to see you at one of them. (The Links Work Now) Here are tips: http://nepaidpascores.net/misc/Welcome_to_IDPA_Shooting.pdf Here is a summary for new shooters: http://nepaidpascores.net/misc/idpa_shooter_responsibilites.pdf Read the rules and understand them at best you can. As long as you are safe, you can mess up and no one will care. Bridgewater and Shongum are two good places to start as they accommodate new competitors. It costs $40 each to join IPDA and USPSA. The matches cost $20 or $15 if you are a range member.

where is there a range close to east rutherford that i can get a feel for what handgun i like best? The question is, what do you want to do with your handgun? Compete? What type? Or do you just want a plinker or a self-defense pistol? are there meets where i can pay a given amount to shoot a bunch of different guns? The Sunset range in Pennsylvannia rents pistols. Do a search and you will find them. However, you can change the grips on many pistols so even if you don't like the feel, you can change it are there any NJ clubs i can join pertaining this sport? The closest private ranges would be Cherry Ridge in Vernon, Shongum in Mansfield and the Bridgewater range. how do i get into sport shooting challenges and whatnot? USPSA at Shongum is easy, just check the web site and see when the next match is scheduled. Watch a match. You have to be comfortable drawing from a holster, changing magazines and above all, you must handle your pistol safely. PM me with questions and welcome to the sport. The addiction begins.

My current hobby is practical shooting. I shoot the USPSA matches at the Shongum range and I shot the IDPA match at the Bridgewater range once. My claim to fame is I am the co-holder to the faster time cutting a 2x4 in half at the Cherry Ridge stake cutting match. My team mate and I cut a 2x4 in half in 8.2 seconds. I think this a fantastic forum for us beleaguered gun owners of New Jersey. There are many good topics and the information is helpful. If anyone wants information on USPSA, I am offering to help.

"New to the forum. Recently retired Marine. From what I've seen, not a bad start for the often ostracized firearm owner community in NJ. Is it just me or do the uneducated majority of New Jersey residents get uneasy when the topic of firearms come up in conversation?" You'll learn. I am sure they look at you like you are going to start shooting people any day. You have to learn to feel them out and determine their mind set. Come to the Shongum range in and shoot USPSA with us. You will fit right in. and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!

This is an IDPA match and you don't have to be a member. http://somersetidpa.com/ I shoot USPSA matches here: http://www.shongum.org/ This is a very good place to start as we welcome new comers and you don't have to be a member. Also check out the 2x4 fun matches at Cherry Ridge. The first one is April 11th. http://www.anjrpc.org/rangeschedule.htm

I just placed an order with Jim Flynn of Jim Flynn's Truck Repair, 2135 Route 31, Glen Gardner, NJ. His price for a Ruger P512MKIII was $243.75. The lowest price on GunBroker was about $269 plus shipping. I will update this post on how the transaction goes but so far so good. I heard about him from a friend at the Shongum range. He sells firearms as a side to his business and has a small mark up. I wish I knew about him years ago, I could have saved some money. :roll:

"Who does them for $25? including nics and all? Should post them up here." Bruce Smith, Sr. of Lincoln Park True Value Hareward, 206 Main Street, Lincoln Park does transfers for $25 but the NICS is $16. I think the poster meant $25 for the transfer only and Ray's charged $50 plus the NICS fee. Anyway, Bruce is reliable and handles tranfers well. I have done several transactions and all well smoothly. I highly recommend him.

Yes they do. It takes the same magazines as my 92FS so it was a perfect fit for me. A CX4 will cost you over $700 now. I paid $725 on GunBroker a couple of months ago. No one locally had it cheaper and the shipping and FFL transfer fee was less than the sales tax would have been.

There is an USPSA match this Saturday, April 4th at Shongum range in Mansfield. There is a 2x4 cutting match at the Cherry Ridge in Vernon on Saturday, April 11th and an IDPA match in Bridgewater at the Somerset County Fish and Game Protection and Association on Sunday April 19th. You do not have to be a member of any of these clubs to participate. Go to their websites for details.