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Make sure whatever belt you are using, it is sized properly the the loops of the holster you get. 1.5" is the most common for concealed holsters. If your belt is taking up the entire loop, it is probably over 1.5". But odds are, even a belt that seems heavier than the kinds you find at the mall are still not going to suffice for carrying a gun. A gun belt needs to be rigid enough to hold the weight of a loaded gun without causing sag, and without rolling at the edges. Furthermore, it needs to stand the test of time. A new belt could be stiff enough at first, but one that's not properly made will eventually soften up and start to sag. If in doubt, and you are ok with a nylon belt, definitely look at the Wilderness 5 stitch belt mentioned previously. They are great for the money.

I'm a bit of a holster whore, and I've tried so many out there over the last 14 years. Leather vs kydex is a personal choice. I used to only use leather, as I always viewed them as higher quality with a closer fitting ride. But these days, I've started to use kydex since the options are a lot more vast than in the past. For mag carriers, I definitely prefer kydex as it aids in faster reloads for me. For kydex, I'd go with Raven Concealment or Comp-Tac. Having tried both, I prefer the Raven for it's retention without the need for adjustment screws, and the close riding nature. I didn't like the way the Comp-Tac belt holster rode as much, but quality wise, they are fine. I also have mag pouches from both makers, and without question, I think the RCS mag carrier is far superior in both retention and concealability. For leather, I like the stuff by Alessi and Milt Sparks. I actually don't have too much experience with the newer Alessi stuff. I knew Lou Alessi when he was still alive and well, and his stuff was top notch. Not sure how their stuff is today, but I suspect it's still good. All the companies I mentioned, btw, have outstanding customer service. They back up their work and take care of their customers. Definitely avoid the Fobus and Serpa. The Fobus is, sorry to say, but a major piece of crap. The Serpa, as you've probably already read, is potentially unsafe for many. I know there is debate among some on how dangerous a Serpa really is, but the fact that this debate exists should be enough to make one look elsewhere, especially since there are far better options out that are not questionable in the safety of the design. Also more and more well known instructors are starting to ban Serpas from their classes. Best to just avoid this hassle. And this is super important. You must absolutely invest in a proper gun belt. Anything you buy in most department stores will not do the job. A belt that is not designed to hold the weight of a pistol and other accessories will sag on your belt, and this will cause discomfort. Furthermore, the belt will bend upward as you draw, which will cause your holster to ride up with the gun. This results in a severly slowed and uncomfortable draw. Even more important than the holster itself is using it on a belt that is designed for carrying a gun. My personal favorite now is the Ares Ranger belt, but I've used the Wilderness belt with success, as well as leather belts by Alessi and others. I'm a big believer in that you pay for what you get. Quality holsters will cost you a bit more, but are definitely worth their weight in gold.

Quick question, how hard is it to drift out the rear sights? I had no problem tapping out Glock sights. Just wondering if the M&P would be similar.

Hello, I was wondering if there is anyone here in Northern NJ that can help with drifting a rear Novak sight. My Springfield 1911 is shooting about 1.2" to the left. I have a nylon punch and usually I am able to hammer the rear. However, these sights seem to be on really tight, and will not budge. I'm guessing that I may need to do this with a sight pusher tool. Thanks in advance!

I would either start with a base gun like the Springfield Armory mil-spec, or if you have a bit more, the Colt reproduction Series 70. If you have more money to spend, definitely look at a Wilson Combat, or something from the Springfield Custom Shop. I view most of those production "custom" 1911s as just a compromise, and unfortunately, very few of these companies do it right due to cost cutting, poor fitting, etc.

Definitely a vote for the Glock. A no brainer in my opinion, as the XD series are junk.

Glock 19 and here's why... Proven reliability Affordable Decently accurate 9mm - as effective a caliber you need out of a handgun, and economical to shoot Simple to operate as you only need to use the mag release button and slide release level. No safety, and no silly DA/SA trigger pull transitions to worry about Easy to clean Easy to modify and maintain on your own Lots of options as far as parts go

Don't think it's legal in that configuration. FIrst the stock is collapsible, so it would have to be pinned prior to you taking possession of it. I didn't see what was on the muzzle, but if it's a flash surpressor, that would also be illegal to have on that rifle. You would need to replace it with a muzzle brake or comp, and have it pinned permanently in place.

Gotta make a comment about shooting high powered rifles there. I guess I was one of "those guys", cause when I visited RTSP, I shot my M4 the entire time. Yes, it's only 25 yards. But you know what? I wanted to sight in my irons AND red dot. I don't currently have easy access to a 100 yard outdoor range, so the 25 yard indoor range will have to do for now. And you know what? It accomplished my goals for the day. A lot of people use 25 yards as a starting point, then just fine tune out to 100+. Like others said, you are at a GUN range. There are plenty of ranges that don't allow high powered rifles, and if you won't pistol calibers only, then those are the ranges for you. Also, even before I got started shooting rifles indoors, it never bothered me if others were shooting them. The reason is that I come prepared with proper hearing protection.

Agreed. I'm pretty certain I was shooting a few mags faster than 1 shot every 3 seconds. More like 1 shot every 1.5-2 seconds, haha. But anyhow, a little common sense goes a long way. Just be considerate to others, I think is the key. I do have a question about ammo though. The rules said no aluminum cased rounds, like Blazers. But in the big can with all the empty brass, I definitely saw a lot of Blazer casings in there. So what's the final word on this rule?

My Daniel Defense M4V5... Add ons include Vltor Imod stock (pinned in place), Battlecomp 1.0 (pinned and welded), Magpul MOE grip, Magpul XTM panels, DD ConVert short VFG, Surefire X300, and an Aimpoint Micro T1 on a DD mount. Sling is a Blue Force Gear Vickers 2 point.

I got to check out RTSP over the weekend. Brought my M4, and my buddy brought his M&P 15-22. Very nice facility, in a nutshell. Obviously everything is new, so this is expected. Hopefully the cleanliness is maintained in the future. The store has a nice open feel to it, and everything is organized neatly. There is still plenty of room for more inventory to be added. I noticed there was a kitchen nook area. Not sure if that's for employees or anyone who goes to the range, but that was a nice touch. The bathroom, unlike any other range I've been to, is really clean. I thought it was awesome how D-Lead hand soap is provided. A+ in all matters of sanitation. When you shoot there for the first time, you are required to fill out some paperwork and watch a safety video. This can be a bit of a chore, but I can understand why this is done for liability reasons. As someone else mentioned, the entrance into the range itself with the dual doors that cannot be opened together is a great touch. I've been to ranges where someone will have the door open while shots are going off, which is not always pleasant for those who happen to be right outside. This is completely prevented thanks to the door system. The range itself is exactly as described by others. Clean, spacious, and roomy. A nice touch would be to to have a hook in each port to put your jacket, but this is a minor detail. I tossed my jacket on the counter to the rear of the firing line since it wasn't too crowded. The electronic target system was nice, though I didn't play with it too much. When I first saw the target hanger, I thought it was a little flimsy. Essentially, you use 2 small binder clips to attach your target(s) to a piece of cardboard that is hung from the metal arm. In the end, this wasn't a problem for me, but I can see how some people may lose their targets down range if they enough of their shots are too high. The ventilation is outstanding. I think this must be the only indoor range where I didn't smell much of the smoke. Lighting was decent, although I would've personally preferred it to be a little brighter downrange. We were required to hand over our licenses while using the range so they can track who is in what port. Unfortunately, when leaving, my buddy and I forgot about this, and we drove a few lights down Route 10 before realizing they still had our IDs. Maybe we were just really absent minded that day, but I can see this happening to others too. My suggestion would be to utilize another system in tracking who is using a particular port. In summary, my buddy and I had a great time. The staff was really friendly and welcoming. We shot for well over an hour, even though we only paid for an hour. I was expecting them to kick us out when the hour was up, but since it wasn't crowded, they let us keep shooting, and we were there for a good hour and a half. We both left with smiles on our faces...and clean hands too, thanks to the soap! I definitely will come back here soon.

This... http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=93576

Yeah, it was a new comp. Shot it over the weekend after picking it up from JetAgent, and after cleaning, only a very slight bit of the black paint came off. Most of that spot is still black. In the end, I"m very happy with the fix

That's what I just wanted to be sure of. I know NJ laws mention what the legal conditions are for transporting JHP within the state. But not sure how that applies if you are going out of state, where your next stop isn't to head straight to a shooting range or event. Basically, if someone were to outright say "I have JHP rounds because I am heading out of state and plan to CCW (legally) there", will that person be able to stay out of hot water?

Well, actually, it's illegal even if you happen to have a NJ CCW (ie. retired LEO). In that case, the person carrying isn't committing a crime, but is now guilty of illegal possession of hollow points. From what I've learned, it's also illegal to just have the rounds on you as you go about your daily business. For example, if I left a hollow point bullet in my pocket (just the head itself counts; it doesn't have to be the entire round) while I was out shopping, and somehow got caught with it, I could get in trouble for that.

Thanks! I suppose one can always say they are going to a range in PA rather than say they intend to use it for CCW out of state. But I just want to have all bases covered so I'm sure I'm never in violation of any law.

Quick question about JHP ammo. I know it's legal to keep at home, and transport to a range for use there. If I wanted to transport it to PA for any reason, such as a training class or CCW (with a FL or UT permit of course), is this still considered legal? Just concerned if I got pulled over, or got into an accident on the way to PA, and a NJ LEO sees JHP rounds in my car, would my out of state explanation be sufficient?

Thanks so much to JetAgent! What a difference!

For anyone who's interested, just PM me and I'll tell you who did the original job. It's a small shop out of state, so odds are good that you won't send stuff there anyway.

Bullet Hole is closer to Route 3 than Randolph is to 287. But wow, you are pissed cause someone complains about a misleading piece of info? Yet most of this thread was consisted of people whining about the price of the range, them not supporting the forum, etc. Guess what? This is America, as you said. People are free to charge what they want, and support who they like.

I agree. If they were being whiny pussies, that would also be unprofessional.

It is funny But still doesn't change the fact that being misleading is not professional.

Perhaps, but in my opinion, not too close to 287. I guess it depends on what you consider "close".

Yeah, and totally uncool and unprofessional in my opinion. Plus advertising it as very close to 287/80/280.