Dropper33

I agree with this_is_nascar. Take a look at the SR9. I love mine. Feels great in the hands and it is very affordable. I have put about 1000 rds through mine and have not had an issue. It has run flawlessly. I don't get why this gun doesn't get more love. Maybe the issues with the first run of the 330- prefix took some wind out of the sails that never came back, but the 331 with the D shaped mag release has any issues worked out. Take my advise with a grain of salt. I'm still relatively new to this and haven't shot as many handguns as the rest of these guys. Of what I have tried, the SR9 was definitely the easiest to shoot and felt the best. EDIT: Sorry.. Just saw your post mentioning no interest in the Ruger.

Let's do it. If they block us then so be it. We might as well try. Here is the link to the Ask the Governor page at 101.5. http://nj1015.com/ask-the-governor/ It doesn't list a date yet for January, but has a link to submit questions and the phone number to call in during the show.

I called or showed up every week after 30 days. It still took about 3 months and help from a former sergeant from my town, but it didn't seem to cause a problem.... The squeaky wheel gets the grease. You are not doing anything wrong. Just asking for what is right.

Thanks for the quick response, guys. I will be ordering some bulk range ammo and HD stuff online. But, I'm going to the range tomorrow so I need to head out today and buy some ammo for that. Figured I would also get a box or 2 of some JHP's if I could. I'll try Dick's in Brick.

FYI.. Before you make the drive, call Gerry. The Ocean Tactical storefront in Bayville closed a few months ago. I think he might still be doing business out of his house with the same phone #. Not %100 sure. I bought my first gun through him and had a good experience. I was completely new to this stuff and he was very helpful.

I want to pick up some JHP's for HD. So far I have bought all of my range ammo from a local sporting goods store. I know they don't carry them, but I was curious if there is a place I can go to buy them or if in jersey you have to order them online and have them shipped from out of state? Thanks.

I would recommend them. I used them a few months ago for my first firearm purchase, a Ruger SR9. The gun was at my FFL in a couple of days. No hassle. The extra fees that are quoted from the local dealers are just the NICS fees, I believe. So consider that when looking at the final price. That will be your total cost for the firearm out the door. Gun, taxes and NICS. They also provide a thorough lifetime guarantee on top of the manufacturers warranty. They will replace your gun even if the manufacturer doesn't cover it. From the website: "At Davidson's, your satisfaction is our commitment. In fact, our commitment is so strong, that we have put together the only GuaranteeDSM Lifetime Replacement Warranty available in the firearms industry. It works like this...... If anything ever goes wrong with any gun you buy with the Davidson's GuaranteeDSM Lifetime Replacement Warranty, it will be replaced. If no replacement is available, it will be repaired at no charge to you. Simple, just return it to the GuaranteeDSM retailer where you purchased it, pay for the return shipping and upon receipt Davidson's will ship you * BRAND NEW GUN."

1. Application type (FID/permit w/ existing FID).-FID/2 PP 2. Police Department where you applied.-Beachwood 3. Name of the person you dealt with at the PD.-Diane 4. Time taken to issue FID and/or permit.-80 days 5. Documents required by the PD (aside from the standard application and the mental health release form).-Form sent to employer & home 6. Notes - anything pertaining to the application process (unforeseen difficulties, chief of police calling your home, you hiring an attorney, etc.)-None

That sucks.. I have only had one experience with them. I dealt with Gerry and had a great experience. He was extremely helpful and pleasant. Answered all of this new guys questions and I left there satisfied that I found the place I would do all of my future business with. I purchased my first gun through GalleryofGuns.com and had it shipped to Ocean Tactical. (Ruger SR9) It is actually still there in the safe until I get my FID and PP. I submitted my paperwork January 20th and I am still waiting. Hopefully I have the permits by May 1st.

Someone on another forum did some digging through public records and found some interesting info. Could be more to this than meets the eye. "Robert Planthaber himself was charged with burglary back in 2005. He's also had several other charges such as DUI, reckless driving, home solicitation without license, disorderly conduct in business, battery, etc." Seems shady to me. The couple seems to have the whole story ready to go. Talking about paying the pizza man with $100 bills and that he has been casing the house, etc. And who here has a wife who would open the door at 3:00am without waking you up? Not me.

Does anyone have any experience getting a FID from Beachwood? I dropped off my completed application and fingerprint paperwork 5 weeks ago. Up to this point my references still have not been contacted. I know from looking around the threads this is not such a long wait. I'm just curious of what to expect. FWIW, The woman I dealt with when picking up and returning the application was pleasant and helpful.