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Because Bloomberg will sue them. Even if he loses its still a great way to drain money from your opponent. Just the threat of a lawsuit is enough to get people to change their behavior. Look at dunkelbergers in PA.

Check the CMP forums, but I believe the damage is very gradual. If it were mine, I would shoot it.

Thanks.

Targeted for/by what exactly? If it's the government, they already have a ton of my pistol permits. I am A KNOWN GUN OWNER.

Thanks. It has a different trigger and an extended magazine release. Other than that, yes.

In an attempt to completely derail the thread.... Here are pics of my new Dan Wesson Valor

I have heard that rumor for several years now too. My guess is that if they did they start making Pythons, etc again, it would be through their custom shop. This is what they did with the Series 70 reproductions and the black army model 1911s. It let them keep their production numbers low and quality control hi.

Agreed. You pay a small premium for them, but they are great guns. Top quality steel in them. Excellent base for full custom builds.

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http://www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/ranges.htm You can shoot rimfire and shotguns with buckshot on Muzzleloader ranges. Shotgun ranges are for birdshot.

Well, you can see there is not a lot of middle ground on Kimbers. And the people who like them are especially touchy about criticism, whether it is fair or just bashing. I do think there is a lot of unnecessary bashing, hence the thin skin. My own take on the 1911 forums (there are two main ones, three if you count 1911Addicts) is that Kimber lovers are the "sub genre" and the majority of users run the spectrum from ambivalent about Kimbers to full-on haters. I give Kimber credit for being the company that got the ball rolling with the features that used to only be seen on full customs, and making them industry standards. Their first generation Kimber pistols ARE considered to be good guns. I mention Dan Wesson because they occupy a price tier above most production guns but below the semi-customs. There are a fair number of comparisons out there between DW's and guns from some of the semi-custom shops, and the newer high end DW's seem to be able to run with the big boys. http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=321236 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=286070&highlight=test In the interest of disclosure, the gunsmith who did these comparisons does custom work on Dan Wessons, as well as other brands. To me though, I felt like he gave all the guns a fair shake. As for MIM parts, they just represent another step by companies to reduce the cost of the manufacturing process by using lower quality parts. Good MIM parts will be functional. Bad ones gave MIM a bad name. If tool steel parts are considered "overkill" in a 1911, I am all for something that is overbuilt. Here is an interesting thread about MIM usage in different 1911 manufacturers. http://www.defensivecarry.com/forum/general-firearm-discussion/125106-what-wilson-combat-thinks-mim-parts-1911s.html

The Rossi top safety can be replaced with a metal filler plug. I replaced mine with a peep sight. I got rid of those buckhorn rear sights. They are good for accuracy but not so much for fast shooting. Check out www.stevesgunz.com He makes great accessories for the Rossi's.

If you are willing to step up a little in price, take a look at the Dan Wesson lineup. No MIM parts, all quality parts used (ed Brown grip safety, etc). I have a Valor and couldn't be happier with it. Check out the 1911 forums. I will say that Kimbers are generally not highly regarded there, and it is not about 1911 snobbery IMO. On the other hand, I know a number of people that have them and like 'em.

This is a good article on the relationship between gas system and optimal barrel length http://www.03designgroup.com/technotes/carbine-vs-mid-length-gas-system

I have had good results with Montana Gold and Precision Delta. The 158 grain JHP 38 bullets are very accurate in my models 27 & 28 revolvers.

That's great to hear. Considering the politics of that town, it is a pleasant surprise.

Welcome. I grew up in Tenafly next to Stillman elementary school. How is the Tenafly PD about issuing permits and IDs? Long wait?

You have a 20/30 round magazine that would be illegal in New Jersey except for the fact that it is "permanently modified" to hold 15 or less. If you could remove the baseplate, you could just as easily turn it back into a 20/30 rounder. Sent from my ADR6410LVW using Tapatalk 2

All this will do is spawn a new cottage industry of "ghetto gunsmithing". The more industrious and mechanically inclined will find good pay in disabling mechanical safeties. As an aside, I think you have the demographics of this site wrong. There are far more young newbies and mall ninjas than geezers here. I suspect your abrasive attitude will make your tenure here a brief one. So Adios in advance.

38 Super is basically 9mm +P ammo (I am prepared for flames). Try 10mm. Don't get a Commander or shorter though. You need full size to deal with the battering of full power loads. It is a blast to shoot. Accurate and powerful. Competes with 41Magnum in its lighter bullet weight loadings. Has the widest variety of loading - 135grains (at 1700fps is a screamer), 155 grains, 165grains, 180 grains, 200grains (hardcast at 1200fps is a great woods/bear load), and heavier.

Google "Smith and Wesson Internal Lock". I owned a S&W revolver with one and it failed me. The gun locked up at the range and became a paperweight until a gunsmith fixed it. What if I needed it for something more than shooting at paper? It was sold shortly thereafter. I'll never own a S&W lock gun again.

Get the ABCs of Reloading too. Another great book on the subject.

Joe, I have a Dillon 550. If you want to learn how to reload for pistol, give me a call and I'll try to work something out where I can show you. In the meantime, order the Lyman reloading manual off of amazon.com and start reading. They are a great start.

If you are using a handgun as your home defense weapon, spend $150 to get a fingerprint safe that will only open for you, and your wife too if she is qualified to shoot the gun. I have one mounted to my floor. They are fast and reliable. There are wall mounted shotgun mounts that could be put in a closet and will hold a gun locked with the action open. I don't have a problem with someone racking a weapon they have just grabbed. My issue is with doing it when the intruder is within sight or earshot. Be prepared to use your gun, not prepared to rack it then use it. Too much room for Murphy's Law.