Daedalus

I currently have one Springfield (GI), Three Dan Wessons (Valor, CBOB and CCO) and one (ECO) on order and a STI Off-Duty. All are .45 ACP and not one of them has had to go to the factory or a gunsmith for repair. I did send the slide of the Springer back for a sight upgrade (my aging eyes, nothing wrong with the gun). The Dan Wessons are my favorites so far as build quality, components and accuracy. The STI is a solid gun but does not have he following of Colt, Wesson, Baer and Wilson. I personally think they are a well kept secret and a great buy right now. The Dan Wessons used to be that way until they were 'discovered', then the prices went up a lot. Springfield Armory is a good 1911 but not in the same class as the other two brands I run. There is nothing wrong with it, it goes bang every time and no issues, but it isn't made to the same tight tolerances. A lot depends on why you want the pistol? Bullseye shooting, plinking, collecting, carry, etc.

that's far too logical.... Thanks!

Wish him well from an old USAF zoomie. BTW - what's the reference to Haze Grey?

Anastasia - put on your female wiles thinking cap. $700 for repairs and three days rental of a Maseratti must be over $4,700, right? That make me the winner and you get a new Jeep (or whatever)

Our mail carrier is fantastic. We have been at this address for 24 years and she has been our carrier the entire time. She will drive up the driveway to place packages in the garage or, if nobody home, wrap them in a plastic bag and put them under the overhang. When I fail to put enough postage on and something comes back (rare) she pays it herself and leaves me a note the next day. Heavy box? No problem, even though she is maybe a 100 pound lady getting old like me! And yes, she is taken care of on Christmas! Now then the weekend carrier is a whole different animal. Usually skips us, even if the flag is up on the box for outgoing mail. I have seen her throw packages marked fragile onto the ground near the mailbox. My wife once saw her do that and said "What the hey?". The response was (paraphrasing here) "Ah ain't gittin outta this damn truck for nuttin. It ain't worth it".

$4,750 - total

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Charges may not be Mickey-D and Wally World only. I got hit a couple of years back - the first charge was $3,000+ for airline tickets. Lucky for me the credit card company called to verify. I didn't even know my card was compromised until then. Definitely, file the report with the credit reporting agencies, as others have said. you can do it online also. Filed police reports with NJSP near my home and local PD where info was ripped off. NJSP followed-up and called me several times. Local PD was pissed he had to take a report. Was really pissed when I demanded an incident report number. They could not have cared less.

Now, THAT'S funny!!

It is about 20 minutes from my son's home in Washington (by golf course) to the spa in Pittstown. If you are familiar with the so-called center of Pittstown, it's right there. Opposite Bank of America (soon to be gone). It is in a beautiful old stone building at the only traffic light in Pittstown

No argument there. I guess I am guilty of a thread hijack. Oops!

I thought I had this transport thing figured out --- now confused yet again I was under the impression the right (legal) way to transport was firearm in a container (need not be locked) in the trunk or rear area of the vehicle if no trunk (station wagon, SUV). Ammo must be in a container and NOT in the same area as the firearm. Gun in trunk, ammo in back seat of of reach. Am I totally out to lunch - yet again?

As usual, the media got it wrong and/or there is more to the story than what was reported. Place a magazine in your door storage compartment and see how easy it would be to see from outside the car "in plain sight", especially if the driver is seated in the car.

Which Washington? If Warren County there is a reportedly good spa in Pittstown (Hunterdon), on County 513. I got my wife a certificate there for her B'day.

Seems to me the administration and staff are also available to troll the halls. They have no rugrats to secure in a classroom.

He also had prior firearms/assault conviction(s) and was an ex-cop.

IF this bill ever gets out of committee in the Senate, then IF it passes the entire Senate without major emasculation, then IF the Vacationer-in-Chief signs it into law ...... Fat chance. Even if all those stars aligned I'd be willing to bet NJ changes it's draconian laws to become an official No-issue state. End of their problem. Sorry to say, I am in the tiny minority not in favor of the bill becoming law. Why? I have little (zero) trust in the federal government. My tin hat friends and I are convinced passage into law would be the start of a never-ending series of federal restrictive regulations starting with CCW, graduating to handgun registration and eventually prohibition. It happened in the UK and is progressing in Australia. We could be next.

By George, you are right. I must have been having an old age brain fart. Sorry!

No NY carry with a FL CWL. NY does not recognize FL or any other state's permits. Lots of good info here: http://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry_permit_reciprocity_maps.html

Huh????

Clinton area - free carwash for vets at Shammy Shine Fly high, my brothers!

Jim has quite a bit in stock, but it may not be what you are looking for. Call ahead - make sure Jim is in the shop.

You are correct. There is little excuse for a major highway to go without power that long. That should certainly be a high priority following the hospitals, etc. I wonder what JCP&L will offer as a reason, if they say anything at all.

Wow! I sure did not intend to ignite a firestorm with my original post, but it appears I did anyway, so I may as well jump in. I will modify slightly my statement: I have no fault with JCP&L concerning their response to the effects of this storm. The damage in my area was catastrophic and they did a phenomenal job of restoring power. The length of time we were out is reasonable if prioritization is considered. Hospitals, nursing homes, emergency services get first priority. Efforts can then be directed toward homes and businesses. It is only logical that higher concentrations of residences be brought back before suburban and rural environments. One transformer in an urban setting may restore service to hundreds of people. A similar transformer in a rural area may service only one or two homes. The design of underground cabling in interesting; expensive to be sure, but has its advantages. Is the average customer willing to underwrite the cost of replacing pole wiring with underground? What is the cost per residence? Would you pay tens of thousands of dollars to have your home wiring moved underground? I think not. Planned new developments are likely targets for underground utility service but, in my opinion, retrofitting existing infrastructure is out of the question. By the way, what happens when salt water runoff invades the electrical vaults and tunnels as could easily happen in the winter when a lot of road salt has been spread? I don't now but imagine it would not be a cable-friendly environment. Now, if the government would issue every dwelling a small nuke generator for basement installation we would be free of all of this concern Great, more of the government owning responsibility for the lives of citizens =@

Don't let the title scare you...... I just had to share: Power out sometime last Saturday mid-morning (October 29). Electric power restored at 6:20 PM today (November 4). I'm thrilled! I have no issue with JCP&L. This area looks as if a flight of B-52s were on a carpet bombing mission. Trees, poles, live wires down everywhere - many impassible roads (including mine). I'm amazed they got to our road with few houses so quickly. A lot of cash went to gasoline for my generator, but well worth the investment. Of course, now I want a higher capacity gen so we can run the range, clothes dryer, dishwasher, etc. Nope - we have no natural gas around here. This is one for the books; not one I'd care to repeat anytime soon. Hang in there if you are still in the dark - help is coming!