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From Springfield's website.... XD(M)® features – a match grade barrel, minimal-reset trigger, and mega-lock frame texture

Have we considered this?...... What are the hunting options for a Newark warehouse? Is there a groundhog or squirrel around that you can hunt? Carry a loaded shotgun with 3 rounds on your back just in case you run across a critter?

I have a 659, the second generation of that gun in stainless steel. I love the gun and have never had a failure of any kind. These guns are known for their super reliable operation. The easiest thing to do is buy a few different brands of ammo to see if the gun is Lawman Intolerant. Your 59 is getting on in years. If it were me, I would consider replacing the recoil spring, the magazine spring and possibly the ejector.

GSSC has 2 used Ithaca 37s on the shelf. The barrels are long, but can be cut down easily enough.

Both are solid guns, but I like Mossbergs over the Remingtons for the following reasons... -Ambi safety on the tang. Mine are upgraded to metal enhanced safeties -Shell lifter does not interfere with loading -Action release button is in a better position behind trigger guard instead of in front of it like the 870. -A broken extractor can be replaced by me (I think the Remington needs to go back to the factory for repair) Mossberg makes a combo 20 guage with an 18.5" security barrel and a longer field barrel/deer slug barrel. Mavericks are budget 500s..... button safeties on the trigger guards, and the receivers are not tapped a drilled.

Mossberg is now making the 500 in left hand versions.

Have you shot the 14? Garden State Shooting Center in Lakewood has one to rent.

Roger that, Grizman. Thanks for the info.

Holy cow! That is a lot of coin.

A friend has this in his attic and I have offered to do some research. Is this worth anything to anyone? Thanks.

Early morning rant on bugging out..... NJ is basically an island. I am in Ocean County. I can bug out to the pine barrens, but so will everyone else. And the resources once I get there would be minimal. Fresh water, yes, but not much else. The biggest threat I see to my situation is a forest fire. I have had to evac twice in the past 10 years with only 30 minutes notice. That got me thinking about getting my act together in terms of what to bring and where to keep it in the house to be ready. NJ has 9 million people. Trying to get over one of the bridges into PA would be impossible. I assume that if the SHTF, PA would not take too kindly to 3 million south Jersey folks coming over. Leaving Middlesex County by car would be a nightmare.

Thanks for the heads up! My .38 was running low. SG is sold out, but I got 500 rounds at Rareammo.com for the same price, plus $19 shipping. After rebate price, including shipping, will be $ 7.86 per 50.

Garden State Shooting Center, Lakewood had some last week.

Linky.... http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Inspections/tailpipe.htm

In related news...From the state itself... "Cessation of Tailpipe Emission Testing Beginning May 1, 2016, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission is changing the inspection requirements for certain vehicles. Due to the cessation of tailpipe emission testing, the following passenger vehicles now will be exempted from inspection: Gasoline powered vehicles registered passenger, model year 1995 & older with a GVWR 8,500 pounds or less. Gasoline powered vehicles registered passenger, model year 2007 & older with a GVWR 8,501 to 14,000 pounds. Gasoline powered vehicles registered passenger, model year 2013 & older with a GVWR 14,001 pounds or more." This is a frickin' godsend for my '92 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon that failed every inspection I ever took it to.

Centaur in Mt. Holly had a few milsurps on the rack today.

And, I gotta hope that if the PDs in this state are flooded with applications, and they need to devote a ton of manpower to the review of those applications, they may push for a change in the system that takes them out of the process.

Thanks WJ. That comes out to $11.66 per 50 after rebate, not including shipping.

This is the only 15 rounder I know of. http://rrages.com/magazine/mp25/index15.htm I have not purchased any yet, but that may change in the next few minutes. EDIT.... I just ordered 3 and will update post with a range report iffen you want. EDIT #2... Duh. You asked for M&P 22, not M&P 15-22. My bad.

SIG is bringing the 225 back. I have yet to see one in person.

SW9, Good to know. Thanks.

The Sig 226 does not lock the slide back on the last round. Neither does the Sig P250-22. That is a no go for me. Take a look at the SW22 Victory. It feels fantastic and has really good sights on it. It is on my short list.

Here is the rimfire central discussion.... http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=603749 And the S&W forum discussion..... http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-semi-auto-pistols/458559-new-sw22-victory-22lr-target-pistol.html I have a buckmark that I love, but this gun has me very curious.

I commute down Rt. 38 and try to stop by once a week or so. Very friendly and knowledgable guys. I have yet to make a gun purchase there, but I am sure I will at some point. They do have an old school gun shop feel to them.....digging thru dusty boxes of cheap used holsters and gear is one of my favorite things to do.

Time to start gathering supplies to bury guns, I guess.