TheWombat

email i sent ---------------------------------- As a law abiding member of public within New Jersey I strongly urge you to OPPOSE A588 and A1013 that is due to be heard in Trenton on Monday at 2pm. Of particular concern is A588 which would look to ban armor piercing ammunition which is already prohibited under federal and state law. Trying to add further legislation, such as A588, is a waste of tax payer's money and would provide the opportunity for significant abuse by the current or future Attorney Generals. I am extremely concerned at the underhand and secretive nature in which the assembly is attempting to introduce these bills. These bills are a direct threat to the ability for my wife and I to protect ourselves and our families and any elected officials that votes for these bills will lose my support in any and all future elections. I urge you to do the right thing and OPPOSE A588 and A1013 Thank you xxxxxx

Walther PPQ... Almost everyone who has tried one has been very positive on their feedback. You can read my thread on it in this forum, also check out the feedback on the Walther forum, and videos on YouTube. TheWombat

While not explicitly listed in the above (but can be inferred by the driving/to items)... they are also legal to have at home, and can be used in home defense... just don't step outside your home.... (other than as mentioned above) TheWombat

ahh ok, I don't meet all the criteria (yet) thanks TheWombat

I've heard that the voting forms for the NRA 2012 elections are in the February editions of the NRA magazines. Either I'm going blind or I just can't find them. Could someone take a photo and post what they look like, and also confirm whether it is a proper page in the magazine or if it is a loose insert etc. thanks TheWombat

PJ Holster - see above Also Kaluban Cloak comes highly recommended and I have just ordered a PPQ Holster for the Viridian light - I'll post a review once it arrives If you check on the Walther forum you'll see a holster thread and I've reviewed a Theis, PJHolster and DeSantis holster. If you want IWB then Theis would be a very good option. hth TheWombat

Walther PPQ - a better Glock 19 Read this thread: http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/29106-walther-ppq/ hth TheWombat

I never expected to see an article about Glocks on Gizmodo (technology website) however to my surprise there was one today: http://gizmodo.com/5...favorite-weapon The article just barely touches the surface, however it is good to see something about firearms, that isn't anti-firearms, on such a popular website. Some of the comments posted by people are a little odd, oh well! TheWombat

1. PPQ 2. P226 3. Ed Brown Kobra Carry Lightweight I know that the $3k firearm is my least favourite, but whether it is home defense or just picking a gun to take to the range the PPQ wins hands down. The P226 is very very nice, just not set up for home defense, hence it is number 2. TheWombat

I know for sure that RTSP has PPQs in stock. not sure about where else. When I asked at Shoreshot a couple of months back they didn't have them in stock. TheWombat

Via USPS for 2 firearms, insured for $2k $50 to send package to Gray Guns (at actual cost) $70 charged by Gray Guns for the return There was also a $20 per firearm fee to the FFL who did the shipping. It may be worth checking what the UPS shipping price would be since the total cost may not be much more when you add all the bits together. TheWombat

I'll probably be back at RTSP the weekend of the 4th/5th February for those still wanting to try a PPQ. Am on a 2 day course this coming weekend. I'll confirm nearer the time whether the Saturday or Sunday, however if you are interested then PM me so I know if there is any interest from the forum members. TheWombat

You seem to be missing the Walther PPQ at the top of the list... let me help Walther PPQ STI Spartan Sig P226 Sig P229 P64 Makarov Beretta 92D Governor Steyr M9 hth :-) TheWombat

Other than it now having the standard Sig trigger (black), rather than a Nickel colored short trigger the P226 looks identical to my original photos posted. http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/28114-sig-p226-uspsa/page__view__findpost__p__367376 :-) TheWombat

Hey, glad you had fun. Including the enhancement work I had on the P226 then the total cost is 3 x more than the PPQ :-) Makes the PPQ a bit of a bargain! You can do a relatively cheap and easy upgrade to the M&P to improve the trigger.. Do a Google on 'Apex' and 'M&P'. I've not tried an M&P with the Apex trigger, so can't compare it to the PPQ. It does however show that out of the box, with no modifications, the PPQ is a very good firearm. :-) TheWombat

Thanks - I've just weighed the 226 and it comes in at 33.45 oz with an empty magazine, so weight wise it is looking ok, although will keep the standard plastic guide rod handy when I go to compete. ;-) TheWombat

In addition to the ELCP they also have the following cheaper options. They also have been running a special offer via SigForum.com for the Reduced Reset Comprehensive Duty Package for $250 (rather than $295) and have called it the CRRAP special offer, although it either has just ended or is about to end. http://grayguns.com/gunsmith-services/sig-sauer-pistols/ Action Cleanup Perfection – $250 Our factory-reset package will perfect your pistol for duty and carry use with the absolute best results in mind. Our gunsmiths detail, fit and polish every bearing surface to yield the smoothest DA and SA pulls available. The DA pull weight is optimized for carry and law enforcement duty applications while retaining 100% reliability with defensive-grade ammunition, and the SA pull is set at approx 4-4.5lb. This is the correct package for the following SIG Sauer pistols: all P239 pistols, and you may request optional reduced-reset as part of the package price on this model only. all DA/SA SIG model (P220, P225/P6, P226, P228, P229, and X-5 All-Around) all factory-equipped SRT duty / carry pistols. We offer a $20 Basic Competition package upgrade for range-only SRT pistols. all SAO pistols including X-5 L1 and X5 Competition all DAK or DAO models — Reduced Reset Comprehensive Duty Package – $295 The famous Grayguns Reduced-Reset Comprehensive Duty Package will perfect your pistol for duty and carry use with the absolute best results in mind. As in all Grayguns action packages our gunsmiths detail, fit and polish every bearing surface to yield the smoothest DA and SA pulls available. The DA pull weight is optimized for carry and law enforcement duty applications while retaining 100% reliability with defensive-grade ammunition, and the SA pull is set at approx 4-4.5lb. Our proprietary system reduces total trigger reset and reuptake travel approximately 40 percent (or more depending upon model) to prevent trigger-stall and enhance control while preserving all safety mechanism functions. This package can be applied to the following DA/SA SIG Sauer P-Series models: P-220, P225/P6, P226, P228, P229, and X-5 All-Around — Competition Short Reset Package – $325 The Competition Short Reset (CSR) is our classic competition and range-only package for SIG Sauer pistols, with all the superb smoothing and tuning work included in all Grayguns action work, plus maximum reset reduction and our custom-designed competition spring set. The CSR typically yields a sub-9 pound DA, and the SA pull can be adjusted from 3.5 to 5 pounds to suit your requirements with complete reliability. This package can be applied to the following DA/SA SIG Sauer P-Series models: P220, P226, P228, P229, and X-5 All-Around

I've just received my P226 USPSA back from Gray Guns where it had the Enhanced Leverage Competition Package (ELCP) work undertaken. In addition to the ELCP I also had a fat metal guide rod fitted and a replacement front sight (since on the USPSA model the factory front sight results in the POI being too low). All parts that had been removed/replaced were returned to me. The ELCP is described as: "This is our premier competition-only package and includes all the smoothing, tuning, springing and short reset work of our basic Competition Short Reset Package (CSR) with the addition of several features. The Grayguns ELCP features enhanced machanical leverage to dramatically reduce the DA and SA pulls without compromising factory sear engagements or ignition reliability. 6.5-7lb DA and 2.5-3lb SA pull weights are typical, depending on the model. The internal fitted overtravel stop is not visible from the outside of the gun to comply with production-division rules, and the SA pretravel stop reduces the free slack takeup in single action mode by approx 50 percent. This package eliminates free-slack take up at the beginning of the DA stroke. The hammer will start moving as soon as the trigger is pressed and the entire DA pull will by slightly longer but dead-smooth, ultra-light and free of stacking with minimal after-travel." The existing Short Trigger (not to be confused with a Short Reset Trigger) was replaced with a Standard Trigger as part of the ELCP package. I had previously fitted the new style hammer strut/spring assembly as I had fitted the E2 grips. I removed the E2 grips prior to sending to Gray Guns. On receiving the P226 back I've found Gray Guns has replaced the new style hammer strut with the older one again (oh well!) so it looks like I'll be getting some Hogue grips rather than refitting the E2 grips. So does ELCP make much difference? YES! The trigger pull in both DA and SA is much lighter, there is no slack in the DA pull and the pull overall is smoother. I am very very pleased. I compared the trigger pull with a standard P226 and it the improvements are very noticeable. ELCP is a fairly pricey upgrade however for me it is more than worth it. A+ to Gray Guns for the work. With the replacement front sight the POI is also spot on and where it should have always been (if Sig had fitted the correct front sight to begin with). I also had Gray Guns undertake the Carry Reduced Reset Action Package on MrsWombat's P228. I don't have a standard P228 with me to compare it against. When I catch up with someone with a standard P228 I'll post a comparison. Subjectively the P228 trigger seems smoother and shorter on the reset. Overall it took 7 weeks from the day the guns were posted via USPS, to the day I picked them up from PK90. Within the 7 weeks there was close to 2 weeks spent in transit with USPS, a few days with PK90 awaiting me to pick them up and also the Christmas break. Taking all that into account then I'm comfortable with the turnaround time. A few other points: After sending in the firearms and receiving the written estimates for the work I subsequently emailed Gray Guns and asked for a couple of addition items (Trijicon Night Sights on the P228 and Fat Guide Rod on the P226). These additional upgrades were omitted/forgotten and it was only on receiving the bill to pay that I noticed this so there is an opportunity for Bruce and the team to improve their processes so that any amendments to the original order are not overlooked. To be fair, when I flagged the omissions to Bruce he promptly had the additional work undertaken. The CRRAP package doesn't include the upgrade to the mainsprint/strut/boot (if required). I hadn't been made aware of this so was surprised to see the extra charge on the invoice. To be fair to Bruce in addition to resolving 1) above, he also chucked in Fat Guide Rods for free to make up for this as well. The original trigger on my USPSA is nickel colored as my P226 is a USPSA model. The replacement standard trigger that GrayGuns fitted is black. I would have preferred for it to be Nickel colored as well to match the rest of the controls, however it is a minor point. So there are a few improvement areas for Bruce and the team which we discussed on the phone. There are also some learnings for the customers to try to minimize changes to your order once you've received the estimate. Overall though I'd like to express my thanks to Bruce and his team for undertaking such great work. TheWombat

I met up with Texas Shooter and he put some lead down range with the Sig P226 and Walther PPQ. Another possible PPQ convert however Texas was staying for another hour to try a Glock, so let's see... I ended up leaving at 11:30... but didn't see anyone else where NJGF t-shirts. Apologies if I missed you. TheWombat

Busier than expected at RTSP this morning. Arrived at 8:30 and all lanes full. Ho hum. TheWombat

I'm still awaiting my NJGunForum t-shirt @cough@ Maksim TheWombat

I'll probably be wearing a black 'AirSoft GI' t-shirt and a black 'NRA' cap/hat and MSA headset, shooting GunForHire targets as seen in my posts. TheWombat

I'll most likely be at RTSP tomorrow (Sunday) from 8:30am to 10:30am. I want to try my Sig P226 now I've received it back from GrayGuns. Just dry firing it the trigger is noticeably lighter/smoother and PK90 was nice enough to let me compare my P226 with one of his stock items when I went to pick it up. I'll also have the PPQ 9mm with me for anyone who happens to be there and was looking to try one out before buying. TheWombat

I drove 100+ miles south to pick up my Sigs from PK90. A lot of accidents on the Turnpike even though the snow had pretty much been cleared. Very odd! I managed to pick up a puncture on the return journey (screw stuck in tyre), luckily I managed to get home with only one stop along the way to add some extra air in the tyre. Considering I had firearms in the trunk I didn't want to risk NJ laws and stop somewhere to have the puncture fixed, find they open the trunk for some reason, and then call the police! *sigh* TheWombat

The PPQ's are between $485 and $525 depending on where you go. I like them a lot (obviously). You just need to decide if you like the mag release, since it is not a button. I've adapted without any issues. How come you're not looking at the P229 - it is closer to the size of the G19 and PPQ? The Sig will be several hundred dollars more expensive. TheWombat