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The SIMON and GREM are functionally the same, they just use a big-ass standoff rod to detonate a puck of explosive away from the door. The long rod is necessary to avoid simply punching a hole in the door without knocking it open. Neither one has a shaped charge although I think the bullet trap kinda looks like a shaped charge, except its facing the wrong way

It does work well, unfortunately you can only carry one per man, realistically. Not sure why you mention a shaped charge though, the GREM doesn't have one

I like CD in my 9mm Shield mostly because I thought it shot well. I didn't think it was especially snappy but my go-to gun is a .40. A lighter bullet will get up to speed faster in that miniature barrel and you need speed for expansion. Heavier bullets can (note: CAN) penetrate deeper but chances are you aren't shooting through barriers EDIT: CD = Critical DEFENSE for me, not Critical Duty.

I don't know a great deal about the Sub 2k but it doesn't look like a folding stock so much as a folding barrel. Like a 10/22 Takedown with a hinge I should clarify, though...I didn't think this Law stock was actually legal, I was more wondering how the code would be perverted to preclude it.

This product isn't new but its new to me, saw it in the current American Rifleman http://www.lawtactical.com/ar_folding_stock_adapter_gen_3_p/2014003.htm The curious thing to me is that (assuming the stock was pinned not to telescope) the stock, when unfolded, acts like a normal AR. But when you fold it the rifle becomes single shot (in fact you have to unfold the stock to work the charging handle). So... Folded = single shot rifle Unfolded = fixed stock semi auto rifle ...NJ legal? I guess 2C:39 says you can NOT have a "semi auto rifle" blah blah "with a folding stock", however once the folding is realized the rifle is no longer semi auto!. In other words, for all intents and purposes, you are removing the receiver extension same as if you unscrewed the retaining nut, albeit in a faster manner. Anyway. That's what I was thinking about to go to sleep last night. Ha.

If you link through Govx (more lax membership req's than OakleySI) you get 40% off at Rudy Project. However returns might be wierd. Not sure how that works since you'd be using a pass-through.

I've used it too. The guy who started the Oakley site (I think it was subsequently sold to Oakley itself) went off to form govx.com which is a similar idea. There's not a whole lot there that's interesting so far but they have cheap 5.11 gear at least.

Fixed that for ya

Cobb can do some crazy stuff with that 2.3L I have the 2.0 Ecoboost (Focus ST) and its fun as hell, even despite the wrong-wheel-drive

I have a JMT also but I don't remember my Shield being particularly hard to adjust. You just have to make sure you have the tiny-ass hex wrench to loosen the set screw before you begin I know for a fact that I did my full size M&P with only a brass punch.

You say you aren't crimping but in that picture they sure look crimped. They even have the shiny ring around the outside of the mouth from the crimping ring in your seating die (unless you're reusing brass without firing). The die has to be fully backed OUT then the seating stem advanced back IN to set your OAL. Youtube has vids. BTW, you should be TAPER crimping. If your dies actually say they're roll crimping you have the wrong ones. Auto loaders headspace on the case mouth.

Seating and crimping in one step will shave the plating. I see you have a FCD, did you back off on the seating die so it's no longer trying to crimp? I use Xtreme in both .40 and .45 and have no complaints. Feel free to donate them to me

True that, I got my plated stuff from NJReloader but this seems like a good deal on jacketed

I'd be in for some. Looks like you're not too far from me either.

Its an Archangel, you can see the logo pretty clearly on Springfield's own site

We had some friends move from Bridgewater to Grand Rapids due to employment. They love it but they were from MI to begin with. I've visited (no gun related activities while I was there) and from what I've seen it's nice. It was June so there was a lot to do outdoors. Does get snowy in the winter. Houses cost a lot less.

I have a Shield, and carried it in PA before AG Kane fisted us all, but I still really want an XD-S. Possibly in .45 though.

From what I've read the newer M&Ps have the improved Shield triggers that don't need a RAM. If you can hear and feel your reset then I would be happy and just move along. If you have a new sear housing that seems like evidence you have the new trigger.

millionaire =/= "common folk" you or i would never get this consideraton double eff him

Yes, but it's lowest LIFE CYCLE costs. If HK comes in with a $1000 gun but gives full TDP and rights to the gov for free (hahahahaha) they could beat a $400 gun easily.

They did correct their typo in a subsequent email. No more flat footed reload but I guess we have to wait until the new rule book is written for the change to take effect...?

I use this with my .222 http://www.amazon.com/Beartooth-Stock-Comb-Raising-Kit/dp/B002L9G75K I don't have anything to compare it to but it's effective and doesn't mar the stock at all. It's definately removable but it's a bit of a struggle to get it on and situated so I wouldn't want to take it on and off frequently

+1 on the extractor in your 1911. Extractors aren't drop-in parts on these guns. Are you sure the dents are from the extractor? IIRC dents are often from hitting the slide on the way out, which is another symptom of a mis-tuned extractor 1911s are also very picky about magazines, if you can borrow someone else's mags (preferrably a different manufacturer) see if they work better

You should still be upset about other things, but the SP 642 says: "If this application is employment-related, then your employer must supply this letter" So if it's not related to your job you don't bother with the employer letter. If it was your PD that told you that, they may have meant that only armed guards will actually GET the CCW but you can ask.