MarkWVU02

You pick the bar this time haha

Someone pick a night for a Rutt's meetup and I'm there.

That's the real problem right there. There's no competition so it's either shoot there or drive. We really don't have too many shops so they feel they can treat you however they want and charge you what they want (most shops around here at least).

Congrats. I love my xd9. It eats everything and has never had an issue. How's the recoil on the .40?

Doesn't sound like a bad idea. I picked a place, if anyone else had any ideas they could've chimed in. Like I said hopefully we could do more meet ups at different places. I hope Socom realizes I was just busting his chops...I've been to City Lounge and have no problems with it. Just thought Copper Mine was a good idea because of the tap list.

Alright I'm definitely in...this sounds like too much fun to miss out on. Never shot clays or steel before so this will be new to me. Looking forward to learning more. The Dick's up this way isn't open on Sundays but I'll hit Dick's and Ramsey outdoor on Saturday and see what they have.

Either place is good with me...Rutt's parking lot is big too so it wouldn't be a problem. I could always do a Rutt's night.

I'm sorry I picked a bar that was close to the meeting, has tables for a bunch of us to sit at, has a chill atmosphere, and has the best tap list in NJ. Actually it's the top rated beer bar in NJ according to Beer Advocate. Kevin and I had a good time and even recruited a new member for the forum...heck even one of the bartenders is a fellow gun enthusiast. Next time I'll be sure to pick a below average bar with a crappy tap list to make you happy...then again that's where you ended up anyway.

Never shot steel cased ammo through it. I'll see what I can pick up and I'll throw you some cash to shoot some to try it out. I have no idea what the different sighting in methods are. You'll have to school me on that one. I guess whichever is better.

I need pretty much everything (9, .233, and 12). I'll pop by Dick's on Saturday and pick up some stuff. Hopefully someone can help me get the AR sighted in properly.

+1 been thinking about this place or cherry ridge.

If I go I could also drive a person or 2. I live in Lyndhurst so I could grab anyone locally.

I'd like to meet up with you guys would need to be guested in as well. I'll know a little closer to Monday if I'll be able to make. I can bring my AR, 590, and xd9 to shoot. And of course some ammo, will have to buy some since I'm low. Where do you guys usually buy your ammo in Jersey. I know it's cheaper to order buys definitely don't have the time to have it delivered.

Great meeting you all tonight. Hopefully we can get another meet up together soon.

Palmetto State Armory, if your budget is around $600. You could build or buy from them right around that price. I'm pretty sure they'll even pin a brake and remove lug for you, or you could always have it shipped to Paul at Arms and Ammo and have him do it for you. He does excellent work. I'd suggest buying an upper and building a lower. It's really easy to do and gives you a great sense of how the rifle operates. With everything a $600 rifle will easily turn out more expensive then you plan. I started with a $750ish goal and wound up spending close to a grand. Good luck.

Sounds good...looking forward to meeting everyone tonight For those not going to the meeting but planning on meeting up, the address of the bar is 323 Ridge Road, North Arlington. It's on the corner of Ridge and Crystal (Right across from the cemetary entrance). Grey building with blue awning, parking behind it off Crystal St. It's about a 5 minute drive from the meeting so I'll give everyone directions at the meeting that need them. It's only one turn so shouldn't be hard.

I've never really had a problem there. They're grumpy men. I just deal with it. It's 5 minutes from my house so it's really convenient for me. Unfortunately we've all seen the way some clowns handle firearms at ranges. I'm sure they get sick and tired, and grumpy, after telling the same people the same sh*t all day. For the most part they've been really cool with me there. I also think the more you go the more they recognize you and lay off (unless you are one of said clowns). I make it a point to say hello and take care when I leave. I found that the more they've seen me there the less they say to me (they even crack jokes every now and then). I think we all need to imagine what it's like running a range in Belleville and we can all imagine we'd be grumpy too (not everyone is responsible like us) I also got yelled at for taking pictures one day...and yes there are actually signs in every lane that say no cameras. Never understood the rule but they are posted (same sign that says no steel cased ammo)

Everything else can be shipped to your house.

Or Genny's Summer Brew...had it when I was in college...should've known how bad it was, it only cost $6.99 a 30 pack! Worst beer I've had recently was Pong Lite at a friends party...this was barely palatable.

I like all kinds of beers mostly microbrews. I like hoppy beers, malty beers, sour beers, pretty much all beers haha. Anyone coming out after the NJ2AS meeting tomorrow night to the Copper Mine will see what I'm talking about.

I ordered most of my stuff from Palmetto State Armory though. Can't beat the quality and prices.

Sounds good to me. I'm hoping we can get a bunch of guys out tomorrow night. Then we'll plan a more centralized Northern Jersey meet-up in the not so distant future.

First Line Tactical in jersey city stocks AR parts. Haven't been there in a while so I have no idea what they have. You could try calling them.

I think some more will come following the meeting.

I love how instead of trying to make the beer better they come up with stupid gimmicks to sell their beers. Cold activated cans, vortex bottles, triple hops brewed (I don't taste any hops). Maybe they should try making the beer taste good.