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I buy clays there - have been and I intend to continue. If I were in the market for another AR, I'd have one custom built, build it myself, or get one through a vendor here. While I'm disappointed they caved to political pressure - realistically, I'd never buy an AR there, so I can't be too upset that a store stops selling something I would never buy. If they stop selling clays and cleaning supplies, I'll stop shopping there.

Great to meet you and thanks for driving up; enjoy the new sg

SG ammo had some Noble Sport (never heard of it) #8 that I picked up for $59 each. It was $26 to ship both. If nothing else it'll work in the old Mossberg.

The Air National Guard has a wing of A10s based in Maryland. Used to see them all the time.

I guess that means things are getting better - now, people can get to the confirmation page before the inventory is out of stock.

I hope they do. Unfortunately, it won't matter much. The vast majority of Maryland's revenue (and some of their biggest employers) come from Washington D.C. and Federal government agencies - tens of billions each year - so MD politicians will probably call it a "victory."

Great show

Also, some history: Jersey City mayor Jeremiah Healey enacted the "One gun per month" ban, which was struck down, but served as the basis for the state-wide one-gun legislation. Below is a piece by Healey, explaining his position. Also, the "local gun dealer" was Frank Caso, from Caso's, which is another reason I buy from them all the time. Disappointing, But The Fight Isn't Over by: Jerramiah Healy Wed Oct 01, 2008 I am disappointed by this week's Appellate Court ruling affirming a lower court's ruling against our "One Handgun a Month" program here in Jersey City. In 2006, I introduced and our City Council passed this ordinance with a clear and simple purpose: to prevent straw buyers from purchasing handguns in bulk and then turning around and selling them to criminals. It was a common sense measure to reduce the amount of gun violence in our city. Not long after, the NRA swept into our city with lawyers and money, finding a local gun dealer to challenge the law in the state Superior Court on the grounds that it preempts state law on the matter. Even though our state lawmakers are currently working on passing similar legislation, the Appellate Court has decided to uphold the earlier, NRA-backed ruling. My position on gun violence has always been clear. As mayor, I spend every day fighting to make our city safer for our residents and families. I am proud to be one of the 15 original members of the bipartisan "Mayors Against Illegal Guns," a group now comprised of 250 mayors that is helping to get illegal guns off the streets. This administration instituted "Operation Lifesaver" - a gun buyback and amnesty program which removed 897 guns off our streets. So despite today's ruling, we will continue the fight. I know I can count on my partners both in government, such as Senator Cunningham, Assemblywoman Quigley, and Mayor Cory Booker, and in the activist community, such as Bryan Miller of Ceasefire NJ, to join me in this fight to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and keep our streets safe. In Trenton, the state's "One Handgun a Month" bill has already passed the Assembly and is awaiting a hearing in the Senate Law & Public Safety Committee. The passage of this law is vital to the interest of public safety in New Jersey. Please consider contacting your state Senator to push for action on this important piece of legislation.

The TV show is fantastic. Will be watching the S3 premiere.

True... plant upgrades are planned years in advance - it's not like they just suddenly decided to invest $20 million because they're overjoyed by the SAFE act.

I don't know if thete is a "better," so I wouldn't stress about that. Glock has a longer track record and a TON more accessories. I have a 34 and it's excellent. I bought it for the same MO as you. Its great for a fun range/rec gun with the unexpected benefit of being extremely popular platform. Can't comment on the Smith, but they'really also a great company so I wouldn't expect less... IMO if you were set on the 34, go for it.

I went to Blue Mountain Sportsman Center a couple of times - great facility. Thanks to NY's crazy, unintelligible gun laws, I don't go there anymore. But at least these laws stopped all the crime in NYC, right?

Echo the advice to start with a bolt action. Younger kids and people who don't really "get" the mechanics can be skittish about semi-auto actions and clearing jams. I have a Savage MKII BTV that's a phenomenal 22 but it's too heavy for kids. Any generic magazine-fed bolt action 22 should be fine. Good luck.

I saw that gun, the sr with the ivory grips and all the gold engraving on the slide... it was gorgeous.

Not bad. It's a budget semi-auto. I had one of the first mfg. batches of the 912s, and I had to send mine back for a double-feed issue. CZ's customer service is top-notch. I have a 720, too, that I'm actually starting to like more than the 912.

I'll be there. Someone has to protect and defend the fine name and lineage of budget semi-auto CZ shotguns.

Its got the "brand new nobody else has one" vibe... $260 puts it in Maverick or Stoeger territory... if you have some extra pumpkins, sure, why not?

If you've been researching, you might have come across these, but if not, here is a video from the NSSF that's a great overview of MOA: http://www.youtube.c...bed/VA2PZBD5Tjg And the same host explaining Mils: http://www.youtube.c...bed/S5AGsHSIsVo Unfortunately, I'm not sure if there is any more advice to give, because the things you are debating are personal preference, not "good vs. better." You've done the research; I say pick one (flip a coin if you have to) and start learning to use the one you pick. There's only so much you can learn via the Internet. Good luck, have fun & shoot safe.

Pretty disgusting shooting... a great example of why men overcompensate with money for skill they don't have.

The S&W 617 is a classic; Ruger's SP101 is a great gun if you can find one and the Single Six is a legend and blah blah you know what? Get something crazy like the NAA Mini Master or Black Widow with the Venom Laser. They come in LR & magnum with a conversion cylinder, apparently. I've never shot one but I think they'd be a cool piece for the collection.

Oh, I do love the Benelli - but sometimes you have to buy something because NOBODY else has one. Besides I don't need any more boring (reliable) guns - I have plenty of Glocks.

I have both a 912 and 720. They're nice. The 912 has great stock and is very soft to shoot. It's a budget semi-auto, but personally I believe CZ is undercutting the price to push into the shotgun market - I do believe you get slightly better value. After about 500 rounds I did have a problem with double feeding on the 912; if I tried to load more than 2 shells, on occasion, the second and third would both enter the chamber. I called CZ, they sent a pre-paid mailing label, and I had my gun back in two weeks. They replaced the gas tube and some other parts "US Made" stuff and have had no problems.

Good to know he's subject to the same laws as David Gregory.

I'm hoping this is how the ammunition crisis ends... "You want to dip into the kid's college fund to buy what?!?"

This. While we're at it, know how to diagnose and treat dysentery or cholera? (Without Google?) Moral is, reloading is a hobby, and a very cool hobby, but like every other hobby, it is entirely dependent on commercially manufactured components. Reloading can yield extremely accurate loads, but only after lots and lots and lots of practice and study and trial and error. It's impossible to pick up a press with no experience and crank out match-grade ammo. Remember what happened during Sandy. If you want to learn useful skills for disaster situations, take some first-aid courses and stock up on basics. Oh and playing cards, because real-life disasters are awfully boring.