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I applaud those of us who tilt at windmills but again some of these companies only survive to offer us their wares by fulfilling LE and Government contracts and to suggest that they should be thrown into litigation or abandon a primary source of their profits is asking a bit much. Better still is to show them that far friendlier States,Governors,workers and populace are sometimes available elsewhere,frequently at a overall operational savings. I need not remind anyone that it's all about the money....

Somewhat parallel to my thoughts. Arms companies that have a significant percentage of their profits derived from Law enforcement and Government contracts plus answerable to share holders will be hard pressed to bend to any amount of noble but ultimately futile letters or campaigns.Reasoning assuming that the difference will be made up with now loyal private sales would solely depend on the percentage mix and any forecast for the continuing sales boom and passed laws. I don't see Glock,Sig,S&W et al suddenly doing a about face just because they are the focus of a letter writing campaign pointing out already painfully evident and punishing laws unless of course there's a profit to be made long term.

As impassioned,relevant and timely Mr Steven's speech is, the press did him a disservice by identifying him as a"Sandy Hook Parent". His daughter did not attend Sandy Hook but a middle school about a mile away and it has been speculated that this particular speech has not seen more airplay simply because the news agencies are either tardy or disinterested in admitting their mistake..Be that as it may,it does not devalue his words and their relevance.

Firefox

Your zip code gives the location away.

Ohhhh snap..... you went and did it now. Looks really good and you'll have to give us a range report and your sources on the sights...... Very nice Marty.

Yep...I just talk to Dave.

A friend who is an ex PO has one in .40 and carried it for awhile, while a good looking gun IMO it just didn't fit or shoot well for me. Perhaps it's because I was not used to the .40 but it did have a rather gritty single action even as the gun had more than 2k rounds through her at last estimate. Not too much love for it on the S&W boards also.

Don't be sold yet.....It's hot and I do mean hot,there's typhoons just about every year,the tourist are overwhelmingly Eurotrash and there is still the slight issue with the Abu sayyaf.

We are looking at some beachfront property in Dumaguete,Philippines to build a small house where I can finally have my outdoor kitchen. It's beautiful,peaceful and very inexpensive to live,great food,fishing ,diving,hospitals,infrastructure and firearm friendly. Thinking of opening a small hole in the wall restaurant to cater to all the divers and tourist. Going bamboo.......again.

Just go in and talk to Kyle or Phil and I think they'll be informative enough. Look, SS has it's issues as has just about every growing business and I understand the lingering resentment, but for the lack of accommodating ranges in our fine state we're reduced to the ones we currently have... some good.. some not so... deal with it as best we can and move on.......or not.

I've been going now for several years,buy my guns online,transfer through Ira at Legend,shoot only on weekday afternoons but not often enough to warrant a membership,love the company and direction of Phil the RO,sometimes shoot well past the hour if no one is waiting and have yet to witness any negligent or dangerous behavior. Perhaps because I've only experienced SS on mid week afternoons when at times I'm the only one shooting and have the luxury to shoot leisurely,bs with the ROs and customers,even allowing some newer shooters have a go at my guns and the painfully little experience I have,I feel comfortable and still make it a point to purchase my cleaning supplies,accessories and targets there to perhaps pay them back for all the times I availed of their NJFG discount.

My community consists of many retired FD,PD and PO's so I venture gun owners are well represented.

That's odd.... according to the national census just recently taken New Jersey have been increasing in population by approximately 1% every year since 2007. So while my statement of 2 for 1 is rather an exaggeration, my argument is still valid.

Ironically for every NJ residents that leave there stands 2 New Yorkers waiting to take his place....We're in a tough spot but there are others in even more challenging positions....

I have the basic cable and high speed internet from Comcast,Roku with Netflix and try the free 30 trial from Amazon every once in awhile when on demand or Netflix does not carry a series or program. As for the HBO and Starz series, I watch them on "Free TV.com" and have for years. I was able to keep up with Dexter,The Sapranos, and the rest when I'm overseas.

By all means, ask your question but don't be an asshole or worst yet, play the martyr when you don't like the answers.......Perhaps if you weren't so damn passive aggressive you wouldn't have to worry about people attempting to knife you.

I love this State and always thought I would live quietly and simply here because it affords me so much in the way of access to the best foods,art,culture,medicine and recreation. I see now that it's not to be and while I have many friends in the NY/NJ area, I also have many in Texas who have been begging me to consider a move, a move that would have been unthinkable not 5 years ago. Regrettably... it's time.

The OP will undoubtedly have his shorts in a twist when he finally realizes that this tread isn't going any better than the last. The question was asked and as is the custom a concise but perhaps disappointing answer was offered. The issue that I and apparently some others have is the arrogant,disrespectful and condescending replies the OP offered,he alone escalated it to a fray while browbeating and insulting those who were willing to answer his question and offer sound advice....and to add insult to injury....all this coming from a member with the sum total of 16 posts. Hardly the way to become a valued and trusted member of this or any forum, wouldn't you say?. Fortunately we are allowed some latitude my the Mods to convince the uninitiated that NJFG is a friendly,informative and supportive place but with long memories.

According to their press, Rock Island/Amscore is the largest manufacturer of 1911 blanks. They export them worldwide raw,simi finished and finished and appearently growing to supply the European enthusist market.

Which essentially was the consensus of the first tread......yet here we are on the second,perhaps they will be a third or fourth until the OP find some schmuck to finally validate him.........

I fired one in the Philippines and have been scouring the net trying to find one for a interested friend but no dice. Where did you get your's and when might I ask.I do remember it being a bit rough around the edges if that makes sense as I have little experience with 1911's.

Since your previous tread was a text book example of how NOT to win friends and influence people....you started another one with basically the same tone? You're a persistent little bugger,aren't you?

By last count the "The loaded magazine" question comes up every 60 days. I like to shoot when I visit the range not load so I had a small bet with a long time RO who admonished me for having all my mags loaded when I got to the range.. I won after he confirmed the legality from 2 state troopers and I still have Phil's 5 dollar bill in my bag which I love to tease him with every once in awhile. Folks....read the laws and grow a pair.

I was a bit surprised myself when Maks mentioned it....Well now they're packing them in and at a premium too so I guess we're no longer fit in their future plans.Typical.......