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Oh, I forgot to add the importance of calculating correctly for running watts and surge watts. It takes about 2X the wattage for a motor to start up as it does to run it. So make sure your generator can handle the surge, otherwise you will burn it out. When an appliance with a motor starts up, you can actually hear the generator engine struggle a little under the initial load, then even out. If two or more motors were to start at the same time, this may be too much.

Last month I bought a Northstar 10000W gasoline generator from Northern Tool. It has a Honda engine and unit is pretty well made. The 10k is actually the surge watts which are used for the start-up of motors, such as well pump motors, furnice motors, refrigerator motors, etc. The actual running watts is rated at 8000. This unit runs at a constant RPM, whether under load or not. An equivalent generator from Honda would be almost double the cost ($5K) but the Honda is definitely a step up. One nice feature of the Honda is it runs at idle until a load is sensed, then the rpms increase accordingly. This makes for quieter running and less fuel consumption. This is my second Northstar. The other one, slightly smaller, lasted for 12 years, when the gen head got real noisy indicating a problem which could seriously mess up my appliances and electronics. I was able to order a replacement gen head from Northern Tool and will do the repair myself, so this old unit will become my back-up.

I carry a Cold Steel Special Forces Shovel in my Jeep. Nice handy tool and I sharpened one edge a little, in case a tree limb blocks the road or something.

I deal directly with State Police barracks for my P2Ps. It takes 60+ days. Every time I apply I have to show my birth certificate. The last P2P I applied for was already 11 past the issuance date when I got the call to pick it up. The last 90 day extension I applied for took almost 30 days to process, so I had just 60 days left to make a purchase. When I hear the advice to call the State Police when a municipality is not up to spec, I kinda chuckle.

I've tried a lot and right now think Ballistol is very good for a cleaner. For lube I like Weapon Shield oil and grease. I just started using Fluid Film as a exterior wipe down of my guns and knives and I am really liking it. I just whipped up a jar of Ed's Red cleaner but haven't tried it yet. I mixed the version using the primary ingredients: 1/3 K1 Kerosene 1/3 Mineral Spirits 1/3 Automatic Transmission Fluid III I left out the Lanolin and Acetone

I like it here. Unfortunately, may not be able to afford to stay in NJ.

I bought a little stationary belt sander from HF several years ago for something like 50 bucks and it is still going strong. With a leather belt and some rouge, it is great for putting a nice shaving sharp, finished edge on knives.

I just found trailer that might work for my jeep, but its out in Oklahoma. Darn!

Got me my first Glock too, last Thursday from a truck repair business and at a pretty good price. Hope to put some lead downrange next week, but so far I am liking it.

Four Legged Predator = Bear Spray Two Legged Predator = Handgun For me, a Ruger Alaskan .454Cassul (the absolute minimum bear caliber) would be too heavy to carry and too uncomfortable to shoot, much less be able to put quick follow-up shots on target. Bear spray would be a lot more effective.

I have a Wilson Combat CQB Compact in stainless steel and it has been my daily carry for the past 6 years. Since I had made up my mind that this would be a user, I have no problem with the reality of it getting dinged up. In a nutshell, it is a beauty, has functioned perfectly since day one, and the trigger is very sweet. With that said; Will the Wilson do anything that much better than, say, a Glock 21? Not really. It is more of a matter of just wanting something a little different.

Hands down, the BEST...........Ralph's Pizzeria in Nutley, only a stones throw from Rutts Hutt. They have been there for close to 50 years and their pie is mouth watering. The crust is thin and crunchy and the sauce is tangy and sweet; a very unique experience.

RecessedFilter, don't give up on A/IWB 'til you check out the 1) Ramora holster, or 2) ArchAngel holster by Dale Fricke. Any questions, PM me.

I have a several of Cabelas Wooltimate outerwear and these may be what you are looking for. I have the jacket, the 1/4 zip shirt, the hoodie and the vest and I love 'em. Warm, comfortable and very easy to move around in, like I am unencumbered. They are a light camo color but I live in the woods so that doesn't matter, but I would wear them to the city, too. The wool blend material is quiet so I feel very stealthy when I'm sneaking around, so I guess you can call them tactical.

I like my Ruger MkIII just fine. But having gotten my start with revolvers a long time ago, my S&W M617 .22 feels more natural, and is almost a duplicate of some more powerful S&W revolvers.

+1 NEWARK POUND A lot of needy dogs there and they are tested for temperament. I am sure you could find a good match there.

I have had a FID for 30 something years and have been purchasing handguns for the same period, and never ('til now) have I had to produce a birth certificate along with a P to P application.

njpilot, correct, no police department here. Vlad G, I was told that that the birth certificate requirement is mandatory.

Sorry for the late update.................After a discussion, I was left with no choice. In order for my application for P to P to be processed, I had to comply and produce my birth certificate.

Three of my favs: Spyderco Military Coldsteel Lawman Coldsteel Recon 1 All tough as nails. The Mil is a liner lock. The CS knives have a new unbelievably strong TriAd locking system.

Thanks for the quick reply. I just called the barracks and asked to speak to the Trooper who is in charge of the handgun detail. I was told that he would be on duty tomorrow morning. I will call and speak to him.

Today I went to the State Police barracks to drop off my application for some handgun purchase permits and had an interesting encounter; I was rejected for failure to produce my birth certificate. It has been a year or so since I last made a purchase, and there was no birth certificate requirement then. Is this a new law?

As it was explained to me by a 1911 aficionado and fellow forum member: The semi customs, Ed Brown, Wilson, Nighthawk, Les Baer etc have a lot of man hours of polishing and hand fitting. And that amount of time translates to a more expensive handgun. To some people this finer fit and finish, the increased accuracy and an overall more reliable handgun are important and worth the extra cost.

siderman, I had a similar experience recently. A coupla weeks ago a friend and fellow board member here called me for a range date the following day. Having not shot my Korean War vintage Garand yet, I readily accepted. The weather was beautiful, and felt even more so being that we had just endured a very long spell of nasty Jersey weather. My Garand was flawless in operation and an absolute pleasure to shoot. At one point after I let go a bunch of rounds, I stood there admiring my target downrange and my pal pointed out to me that I had a big smile on my face. When I took a second to notice I said yea, you're right I do. We had an excellent time.

The permits are still somewhere in the system, which is not a bad thing as it gives me time to accumulate some funds and sell a coupla handguns. Right now I am undecided; bouncing back and forth between the 92, the CZ75 and the Hj Power. All beautiful guns.