Genewarper111

I was down at Shore SHot yesterday (April 24th) and as usual they are very busy. I haven't met their trainer guy Bob, but the ROs there are good. Gotta love Doug.... best G

So... what would be the situation about FedExing it to yourself at a Hotel? G

I may have met you at OldBRidge "Action Shooting", where I'm new. I'm learning a lot there from watching and listening. The NRA courses are primarily about safety and basic skills. They're not primarily about marksmanship, nor are they about defensive shooting, competitive shooting, three-gunning, rapid-fire steel, or many of the other things people use their pistols for, for fun and to develop and maintain their skills in whatever direction they want to consider "effective". Consequently, the instructors are not marksmanship instructors. The NRA DOES offer a marksmanship program - the Winchester/NRA program - that is designed to improve marksmanship across a wide range of disciplines (rifle, shotgun, pistol etc etc) and it's pretty exacting, but ought to be within the capabilities of most shooters if they're willing to put in the practice and invest the time in the number of shots - especially for rifle and shotgun. For pistol, it does include accurate rapid fire, single and double handed, and with one's "weak" hand only. However, even this is only designed to INTRODUCE skills needed for things like IPSC and USPSA, which are whole skill-sets in themselves. It's true that a good teacher is a very valuable thing and that there are some bad NRA instructors out there. I'm sorry you had a bad experience with an NRA instructor. That doesn't mean we're all bad; far from it. As a training system for new shooters, overall it is very good. Our objective at ShootNJ is to introduce the "Knowledge, Skills and Attitude" that new shooters need to go forward confidently and safely, and able to learn to the extent that they want to. We also have very experienced shooters who I believe can hone the skills of all but the very best shooters, should they want that coaching. It's easy for very experienced people to forget how difficult shooting can be for some people despite their desire to be good at it, their perceived need or the fact that they may carry a firearm as part of their job. We see all of these people on a regular basis and trust me, it's a small number who go away feeling they've learned nothing from us. We, and other NRA instructors bring a lot of new shooters into the sport here in NJ. Don't bash us too hard please. Good luck and happy shooting! Grant

Took it to Shore Shot - fixed in a blink. Great guys and great service as usual. Thanks to everyone for their help and advice. G

It looks exactly like this: http://www.glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1185042 any ideas??? G

OK - ordered some of the RWS and the GECO - will keep you posted on how it does. thanks everyone! G

yes - the extractor claw broke on my 226 after SEVEN rounds..... to be fair the 229 isn't new, but nonetheless.... oh yes - what is MIM, please? G

Oh yes - the suggestion to rent some is excellent. Shore Shot is I think the only place in NJ where you can rent. Firing the pistol is at least as important as holding it. Also, get them to show you how to strip and reassemble it before you make a final decision (sigs score well here, as well as general shoot-ability, but they're $S$). Buy used from a reputable dealer and save big. G

From an instructor's point of view, I'd suggest to go with 9. It's easier to learn on, cheaper to practice with and almost as good at stopping, which is about shot placement primarily. I'm always wary, especially when someone is getting their first pistol, that it's a 40. It's too easy for experienced, let alone novice shooters, to get rounds mixed up when things are running well. 9 will chamber in a 40 and 40 in a 45, but 9 slides straight through a 45 barrel and it's virtually impossible to try to load a 9 in a 45 mag without noticing. Not so with the other combinations. I can't imagine that someone's first pistol will be their last, so I'd usually advise go for 9 and if you really want something heavier, go straight to 45, bypassing 40 altogether. Besides, 9 is significantly cheaper if you don't hav ethe time, space or inclination to reload. For home defense, I'd suggest a revolver. Or a shotgun. Or both. Finally, if you're new to shooting, get some lessons, do the NRA courses for pistol and personal protection - despite what some people will tell you, you'll have a great time and learn a lot. Full disclosure, I teach with ShootNJ, but there are many good instructors here, from large commercial outfits like us and Gun for Hire (see the vendor list) to smaller private units. Enjoy your pistol(s) and Happy Shooting G

Hi everyone. Do people here know anything about ammunition from RWS or Geco? I've been reading some interesting stuff about it over at the Sig forum, and found this video on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mqEVXosxzQ Has anyone seen it anywhere, or shot it? I'm looking for something other than WWB - something a bit flatter - for USPSA. Many thanks and happy shooting G

cool! - when would suit..? G

Ammoman.com in NJ has these also - price seems similar and if you go get it, no delivery. Then you can check it with a magnet if you like (he describes it asn having a lead core...) Happy shooting G

the take-down lever I'm referring to - and I apologise if I've used the wrong terminology - is the bar that goes across the frame and needs to be rotated through 90 degrees to free the slide, allowing it to be removed. It is indeed the flat portion that one actually pushes on to rotate the pin, that has come off, leaving the pin in the frame. I noticed this when I sat down to clean the gun. It's a recognised issue, apparently and the real question is whether anyone can fix this or does it have to take a trip to sig... thanks G

... the lever came off (lost) leaving the pin in place. How easy is it to get the old pin rotated in order to break down the pistol and replace the lever? many thanks Grant

the Sig. Hands down winners.

My Walther PPS is a sort of slate blue colour.... http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQYFz6UNCJI9vNj-szoGP1258K89zyPLFVrN-2yLZAC-h1P75zK G

Sounds like a job for "Operation Ensure COmpliance" to me..... Bob? G ps - I just remembered that East Brunswick also asks for employer details

really - don't do it is my advice.. it's illegal, full stop, finish. G

Isn't tomorrow a deadline day? Then we'll have some real news....

Holy crap... Yes Cosmo is a bit..er.. quirky, and there are some people that hang out there, but most gun stores have those. I get it - you don't like the store. I know we paid 1500 for the same rifle from Cheyenne Mountain and I thought 1199 was a good price. I thought the price, plus the fact he had so many was worth sharing. That's all, no agenda... Gun stores aren't internet suppliers - it's not unreasonable to expect them to make a profit. Cosmo sells his handguns more expensively than most people and I wouldn't buy one there either, but I thought this was a good price. As for going to PA, buying a rifle you can't use, bringing it here, getting it doctored.... *blinks* Go buy one or not, up to you.

well, I had a really good time, too - rain or not. Great class. G

Hi - I was in Sayerville Sportsman on Saturday they have about a dozen sig 556 rifles at $1,199 seems like a good price to me, if you like that rifle. best G

I'm almost certainly coming, won't need the CCW services. G

...and the kid also gets banged with a secondary charge of willful possession of a loaded diaper.....

I have my instructor and chief rso decals in the bottom right of my rear window, and a Scottish flag decal in the top right. G