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Sorry, I should've read the OP more clearly. If I had seen the USPSA part I would've recommended the STI.

If it is his mistake, there is no law I know of that prevents him from eating the cost of the NICS instead of you. Also, the transfer cost is made up by the dealer. He could do it for free, and should. That said, you will need to file for seven handgun permits and file the multiple transfer exemption paperwork so you can get them back all at once. If he is at all honorable, he would pay the $14 for them as well.

The Classic looks of the Dan Wesson make it a winner for me. The others are excellent guns too, so I don't think you can make a bad decision choosing between those three. The S&W is a bit ugly to me, and I don't like the look of external extractors on a 1911, but yuo can't argue with their performance. The STI has those ugly rollmarks and the Trojan in particular looks like a condom ad on the side of the slide, but it is another great performer. I havwe owned two Dan Wesson CBOBS and found their fit, finish, and performance to be top notch.

The Stoegers are nice looking guns, but seem to have either design or quality control issues. I have read many accounts of them having firing pin breakages and problems after surprisingly low round counts. It is possible that this is with older models and that the problem has been resolved. Please read up on them to make an informed decision. www.shotgunworld.com is a good resource.

Since you belong to CJ, stop by Pinelands Sporting goods around the corner. They have some nice used doubles. If you like side-by-sides, they have several Stevens 311's in the $300 range. They are nice , durable guns, and I believe they are the last of the American built SXS. I have one in 20 gauge and it's great for pheasant and chukar.

With how cheap ammo in this caliber is, I never bothered. It's doubly true if you own an AK clone, since they chew the heck out of brass. The SKS isn't that bad on brass.

Also, depending on what kind of trigger job you get, it might make the gun a poor choice for home defense. A single action pistol with a hair trigger could be a problem when a user is stressed. On the other hand, smoothing out a 5 lb trigger would be ideal for HD.

The triggers on Glocks were made heavier to cut down on negligent discharges by NYC police. Now it is so heavy that it is extremely difficult to get off an accurate shot unless you slowly stage it. Forget about followup shots. I wish bureaucrats would think things through. There are real life consequenses to their policies. What they created was a gun that requires a ton of practice with to become proficient.

Unless you reload, 45 Colt is pricey. If you are looking for handgun caliber, 357 or even 44 mag would hurt your wallet less AMD be just as fun. If you are willing to step up to rifle caliber, look at 30-30 or 223. Browning makes a nice lever in those calibers. If you want classic looks, go with Winchester or Marlin.

But NYC has the strictest gun control laws in the US. How could this happen? Duh.

Nice.

The OP said that the front sight obscures the target at 100 yards. That makes me think that he has the wider A1 sights.

http://www.fulton-armory.com/frontsightposta2.aspx

To me the big advantage of the 20 gauge is the lighter frame makes it much easier to carry in the field all day bird hunting. If I thought a 28 gauge could do the job effectively and (more importantly) humanely, I would carry that instead for even more weight savings.

Glad to hear that.

I don't. I find Brownells to be more expensive than most online retailers. I only order from then when necessary. Check Midway USA or Cabelas for better pricing.

If you ever get good at trap, and shoot from further than the 16 yard line, then you will want a 12 gauge to overcome the handicap distances. For now, you are good. I know I never got good enough for it to matter.

No problem. I am on vacation now. I'm looking forward to checking out the pack when I get back home . Sent from my ADR6350 using Tapatalk 2

Remember that all these barrel lengths do not include a muzzle device. 16" is the Federal minimim lngth, which can include a permanently attached muzzle brake. You have to decide whether you want to put three shots into a dime sized grouping (heavy rifle with 20+" heavy barrel) or a light, fast handling carbine (carbine/mid length gas and 14.5-16" barrel), or something in between. Will you be shooting from a bench, prone, standing, run-and-gun?

The barrel lengths often correspond to the gas system. The original AR configuration was a rifle length gas system and a 20 inch barrel to maximize velocity. Any barrel longer than 20" uses a rifle gas system. The carbine length gas system was invented to allow for a shorter rifle with a 14.5" barrel. The gas block is closer to the receiver. The recoil impulse is a little more sharp. It is on the majority of non-precision ARs you see. The midlength gas system is a recent invention. It is just what you think, midway between rifle and carbine gas system. It is optimized for 16" barrels. Of course there are exceptions to these.

The double action is relatively long, but it does smooth out nicely. My only gripe with CZs is the camming in single action. You can actually seethe hammer go back a little before dropping. I have still owned several, and currently have an 85 Combat.

You should list your town, or at least region in your signature line. That will help folks here to direct you. I know shore shot in lakewood carries many CZ models.

Asking to speak with the boss of someone not doing their job is hardly assault. Do you think cops will start following you and handing you tickets. The OP has said he was told he got put to the bottom of the pile. Should he just accept this horseshit? Not everyone has an "in" in the pd. Towns are not going to be finessed into following the law. They are going to be hammered by lawsuits and threats of lawsuits.

There are two ways you can go on this. Accept it or fight it. The officer's behavior is completely unacceptable. The fist thing I would do is call the police department and make an appoinyment wiyh the police chief and explain to him what happened to you. If he is is helpful, then it can end there. If he brushes you off, then you need to make an appointment with the mayor. Remember that this is a right, not a privilege. It would also help if you let them know you are willing to go to court. Towns hate spending money on lawsuits. The squeaky wheel gets the grease, and clears the way for those that follow.

That is true, but all it takes is one Fudd. http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ar-talk/64418-felony-conviction-malfunctioning-ar.html