Sixtytwo327

Tell your wife to get her FID. Problem solved.

I don't have a strong reason, just an observation. I didn't want the polymer either, until I held both and the 22/45 fit my hand better. I think they're both excellent.

I have a CZ-75 BD and I live in Jersey City. I'm down to meet at Bayonne in the next week or so. You're welcome to put a box downrange.

If I had to guess: First, I think some guns just have more metal. A S&W 617 is 40-ish ounces of precision stainless steel (on my short list since I shot one) while trigger parts in a Ruger 10/22 seem like cutouts from an aluminum can, though I still dig the 10/22. Larger calibers demand more metal of higher quality, as the chambers and actions must be stronger. Guns like the Kadet, even though they shoot the smaller caliber, still have a lot of metal and moving parts, which require machining and fitting, hence the higher cost. Second, I think there is a bias against the 22. Many guys would scoff at paying $1,000 for an Biathalon ANSCHÜTZ (I'd buy one at that price), but gladly pay twice as much after accessories and optics for an (IMAO) inferior AR. My $0.02.

Lockheed Martin developed the EZ-Pass System. No point to make, just throwing some trivia out there. But if you hear a drone overhead, better duck.

Don't mean to be vague, but I don't think there is a correct answer to that. IMAO, at that point, its Ford vs. Chevy (personal preference). Go with what you like.

Nice! Think I ranted about it before, but I had an Ciener AR conversion and it was terrible. The rails were crooked and welds looked like high school shop class. Thankfully I got it through a vendor and not direct, so I got my money back. Looks like a good thing I did, too...

Built one and bought one. Had a 16" and a 20" flattop. They're fun to build and IMAO absolutely worth it. Is company X better than company Y? Maybe, but who really knows? Remember that one company's "mil-spec" is not another company's "mil-spec" so you might have two "mil-spec" parts on a "mil-spec" receiver that don't work together, as happened to me. Just don't go cheap on insides or you'll regret it. To the question, at 300 to 500 yards, what do you consider good groups? Hits on an 18" steel plate or 3" groups (not gonna happen consistently). Short ARs are a compromise to gain maneuverability in vehicles and inside houses (think about who carries them 'for real' and why). So I think at that range, your skill, ammo and ambient conditions matter a lot more than 1.5 inches. I'm not an expert; just my own opinion. Final verdict - lots of fun to build them, but be realistic about what you're going to get. Good luck & have fun.

I have a cheap Stack-On security cabinet. Also live in an apartment, so a real safe is not an option. I'd love to have cabinets if I didn't live in an urban area, but since that's not the reality, I keep mine out-of-sight and away from the little ones.

Amen to that.

Just to jump in with a second school of thought, keep your HD gun stock and simple. Lights run out of batteries and add a second layer of controls to manipulate. Night sights are OK. I'd avoid lasers.

I'm not "tactical," though I don't criticize accessory choice. While were at it, can someone explain 3 gun to me? I watched a bunch of the videos at 3-gun nation.com, and it still seems like a sport that was invented by manufacturers to sell tactical accessories. I mean, their slogan is, "To be the best, use only the best."

Your UPS guy brought you booze? I know you can get super-cheap $20 bulk Federal or Remington 22s, and I've shot quite a bit of it myself. But the cost to get excellent 22 ammo is only $10 more per 500. If you shoot 500 rounds per week, every week, for one year, your ammo bill is $1,000 or so shooting bulk and $1,500 shooting near match grade ammo. For me, it's worth it.

I don't understand either - when I bought my CZ, the documentation indicated the factory used S&B ammo to zero and function check. I've used it and have not had any problems. I'm not saying anyone should or should not use it - I don't have an opinion. Just personally, I have not read a satisfactory explanation as to why S&B is banned.

I don't have the American, but I have a few other CZs and they're excellent. I have a Savage MKII (bolt 22 - $400ish) that is also fantastic. If you like the CZ, I say go for it & enjoy. 22s are what shooting is supposed to be - fun.

+1 for Nikon. From midway USA: http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/184657/nikon-prostaff-rimfire-rifle-scope-3-9x-40mm-bdc-150-reticle-matte "The poor man always buys twice."

Just picked up the same exact 686 P - my first revolver as well. Took it to the range and let me just say, I scrapped my plans for the remaining two permits and I'm now looking into some wheel guns.

The Japanese didn't invade because their real goal was to invade China for land. The attack on Perl Harbor was meant to destroy the American carriers and trap the American fleet in port - so by the time the Americans could rebuild and get carriers back into operation (years), the Japanese would have already occupied large parts of China. A better question is why WE didn't invade Japan: and the answer is that the Japanese withheld 600,000 of their combat veterans (who were also the best armed) for defense of the homeland. When the Japanese unconditionally surrendered, the Chinese communists captured most of the Japanese armory, which helped the People’s Liberation Army led by Mao Ze Dong defeat Chiang Kai-shek and his forces (who fled to Taiwan). In 1948 or 49 I think Mao Ze Dong and established the People's Republic of China. Or something like that.

I live in Jersey City. I think you're over thinking it.

FWIW, getting a couple of snap caps and doing dry fire helps a lot. Good luck, and don't rule out a 12 ga. semi-auto. Even if she doesn't use it, they're cool to have around.

That is sweet - congrats.

I like the Remington UMC - $50 for 250 rounds in the Mega Pack.

I have two CZ shotguns. One is a CZ 912 (semi-auto 12 gauge). The second is a CZ 720 youth (semi 20 gauge). They cost about $460 each. The 912 is a really, really nice gun - I've put about 400 rounds through it so far, shooting only cheap, normal velocity Federal and Remington stuff and had no problems. The 720 is more economical, but still breaks clay just fine. Both come with 5 chokes. My wife shoots the 720. I shoot the 912. They're not high-volume competition guns, but they're both great for the price if you're casual clay shooters (which we are). If you plan on shooting skeet, I'd stay away from a pump.

Cool that someone from NJ made it, but I gave up on that show. Too much artificial drama & I don't get enough time at the range as it is...

No way, it's the same exact kind of addiction. I still have a Tippman 68 Carbine in the back of my closet from waaay back in the day...