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While I usually agree with Nick, I am going to differ on this one. There is a WORLD of difference in how you shoot with a gun that fits versus one that doesn't. Your easiest and least expensive option may be to purchase a Gracoil recoil reducer and have it installed by a gunsmith. After that, you make all the adjustments yourself. I have one on my CG Summit and it allowed me to set length of pull and set up approximate cast. A stock fitter will actually bend the wood stock to make the gun fit you perfectly. The Gracoil allows the heel of the stock to be closer or further away from your body, approximating a stock fitter cast. It is a little less precise than the real thing because the wood stock is not being bent. I have a fat face, and as such need a good amount of cast off. I was able to get a really good fit using the different adjustments on the Gracoil. This is the next best thing to having a perfect fit, and is close enough for me. Good luck.

For a long gun, you might want to consider filling out a Certificate of Eligibility transferring it to your son. And hold on to your original COE from when you purchased it or it was transferred to you. Think of it as being transferred back and forth between you two depending on who wants to use it. Since the paperwork is never filed anywhere, you don't have to notify the state of these transfers. Unfortunately, handguns are a whole different ball of wax.

That happens a lot, especially with CZ's and 1911's.

I hate to say it, but just because someone is a vendor here, it does not guarantee anything about their pricing. Our new and "improved" classified system has more vendor content than in the past. I must say I have been underwhelmed by SOME of their pricing.

You can pick up the long guns through an FFL in Texas. Make sure they are Jersey compliant though. Handguns must be shipped to NJ FFL and transferred using permits. One gun a month applies. Consider getting a waiver if more than two pistols.

Yes, but what's $100-200 in our hobby when you consider the cost of ammo, range membership, etc.

I may be wrong, but... I believe a gun remains whatever it began as. A pistol does not become a long arm by adding parts to it. By the same token, nothing will turn a long arm into a handgun. I would think that in New Jersey the big gotcha would be the overall weight. We have a max for handguns.

Griffin & Howe will set you back $225 for the fitting session, which includes a short lesson from the fitter. Actual stock bending is extra and cost depends on how many mods required (cut for lop, 1 bend or two, etc).

Birdshot scatters into a larger pattern and could ricochet back.to the user. That is what was explained to me by guys at Shore Shot.

Maybe Buckshot is members only at Shore Shot, or they have a new policy. I have shot buck there many times.

Shore Shot is no steel. Centerfire Rifle ammo must be frangible (to save their backstop). Shotguns are allowed. Buckshot only. It's been a while since I was at Brick Armory, but I believe steel cased ammo is OK and so is any rifle caliber. Buckshot only though.

Ruger PC-9 (police carbine). No longer made, but well built, accurate and reliable. Intended as a police trunk gun. Came in 40 and 9mm. Can be had on GunBroker around $600 last I checked.

Marlin 60 is a great rifle. I like it much better than the Ruger 10/22. The only down side is that it is not nearly as customizable as the Ruger.

Check CDNN for inexpensive Buckmark mags. That's where I got mine.

+1. I prefer dedicated 22 pistols as well. My Browning Buckmark is so easy to shoot that my wife has claimed it as her own.

I'm glad you stuck up for yourself. A lot of folks wouldn't have. Maybe some of the other students will take a look at the statutes themselves and see for themselves that you were right. Gun store employees consistently remain one of the biggest sources of misinformation out there.

Heavyopp is correct. Lou's does stock Caesar Guerinis. I got my Summit Limited Sporting in a trade for my Beretta 682 Trap. I wanted a sporting gun rather than a purpose built trap gun. The Summit is a great gun. The inertial hammers had started doubling on me, so I sent it to CG in Maryland. It was free and returned in a week. They fixed, tuned, and tightened it and replaced the entire fire controls with the newer style. CG has the best customer service in the business.

One of the best things about shotguns is that it takes a hell of a lot of shooting before it is "shot out". I would not hesitate to buy a good condition used shotgun. You could get an older Rem 1100 in beautiful shape, made much better than today's product, for $500 or less. The only major thing to look out for is corrosion on guns that were used for hunting, as they may have been routinely exposed to bad weather and not maintained well.

It all depends on what kind of clay busting you are talking about. Informal or Singles Trap is only a single shot at a time, so a pump is no.disadvantage. A long barrel (i.e. 28" or more), especially a ribbed one, would be helpful. Trap shots are always rising (unless you wait way to long), so an aftermarket strap on cheek riser would be helpful to keep your point of impact high. Skeet and Sporting clays are hard enough with a double or semi-auto gun. Doing them with a pump is hard. Personally, I love 20 gauge guns, but know that the ammo is 25% more expensive than 12 gauge.

I have yet to hear anything that would make me want to be a member there. It's a shame because the facilities are good.

Do not, under any circumstances, purchase ProMag pistol magazines. They will turn even the most reliable handgun into a jam o matic.It seems like every gun owner tries the pro mag experiment. It's like a rite of passage (including myself). I have yet to meet a satisfied customer. I have no idea how they remain in business.

I bought a S&W 686 (no dash) back in 1996. Great gun, but I always preferred blued steel. Ultimately, my Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman replaced it.

Go to Shore Shot in Lakewood. Andy will do a great job for cheap.

Don't put sausage in until the last couple hours if you use a crock pot. It dries out way too much. My wife and I have two entries in tomorrow's Atlantic Highlands Chili Fest.

There is no reason to use an FFL that won't accept from an individual.