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Mike's Gun Shop in Hudson County had a Glock in pink.

Get a GP100 or if you really want something awesome, an older Speed Six... in .357 Or... Get a S&W 617, or maybe the new S&W kit .22LR revolver, or the Ruger SP101 in .22LR. You also might need a CZ 75B or some kind of Beretta.

I'd look for a 4" barreled one.

There are also plans for a compact one. I hope that that one will have NJ usable magazines in the 9mm.

Welcome, Ron, I really enjoy revolvers and I think that that would be a great choice for you, especially if you are going to practice infrequently and it you don't think that you might be faced with multiple attackers. Someone trained with a quality semi-automatic would probably have a better chance. For most of your potential needs, though, a revolver would be fine. You really cannot go wrong with either a S&W or a Ruger Revolvers. S&Ws are more refined, and Ruger revolvers are less refined, but much less delicate. For versatility and ammunition commonality (there's a lot of .357s/.38s out there), I would suggest something in .357 Magnum that would also shoot the less costly and less recoil .38 Special. For a semi-automatic, I would suggest something in 9mm. The default there, that would give you the most versatility would (but with tradeoffs as well) would probably be a compact or semi-compact such as a Glock 19. For versatility, I would get the GEN 4. Other quality choices would include an M&P, a Springfield Armory XD, a Beretta 92FS (full size), and there are many more. But, back to the revolver. I like the tougher over the nicer finish and trigger, so I would go with the beefier, less costly, Ruger. Though a Smith would be very good as well. For a home defense model, I like the GP100 in stainless with a 4" barrel, Hogue rubber grips, and updated tritium sights. Its Smith counterpart would be a 686. For carry, a smaller, lighter weight revolver would probably be easier to conceal, but it would be harder to shoot. Definitely a handful with defensive rounds of ammunition, especially in .357. I would consider a Ruger LCR in .357 or a Ruger SP101 and find a quality .38 special defensive round to shoot in it. You may be able to find a compromise in size in Smith or Ruger. Someone else would have to help with possible Smith models, but an older Ruger Six Series (Security, Speed, Service) would probably work very well if you could find one. It's in between the smaller and larger Ruger in size. It's main drawback is that it is a little thicker than the SP101 and that the sights cannot really be upgraded (at least not on the Speed Six), but its positive is that it is wonderfully balanced and is in between the GP100 and SP101 in size, while actually being a little more beefy and solid than the GP100. Another thought would be to get a 9mm or .40 snubnose revolver, such as an SP101 or Taurus 905 (9mm) or 405 (.40 S&W), and then supplement it with a larger home defense gun in 9mm or .40. You may want to checkout the new Charter Arms CARR. 9mm is cheaper than either .357 or .38 for practice and you would only have to stock one caliber if you were to get a 9mm semi-auto later on. I would also suggest you pickup David Kenik's Armed Response. This book will give you quite a few insights: http://www.amazon.co...e/dp/0936783451 The choices that you have would probably work. The Taurus 651 would be an excellent choice for carry, as it is a double-action only and relatively inexpensive. There is also a polymer Taurus Protector that might be a lighter choice to carry, but I like steel, so I would get the 651 over the synthetic one. I like the Wiley Clapp GP100, however, I would prefer tritium sights on it to the fiber optic ones for home defense. If TruGlo makes a TFO sights for the GP100, that might be nice. There was a nice one listed in the Market area of this sight. The Taurus 66 would also be a nice alternative for a budget-minded person that might want to get both a home defense revolver and a carry revolver. A compromise and my final recommendation would be a Ruger SP101, stainless, with a 3" barrel andHogue rubber grips and Meprolite Night Sights, a quality holster, a tactical flashlight, and a cleaning kit for it.

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Would that change if you didn't buy it, but instead inherited it? What if you were "renting" space?

Interesting topic... So, if you had a safe in another state at someone else's residence and that person did not have access to it, that would still be considered an illegal transfer? Additionally, as an NJ resident you are not allowed to own those items that are banned, or you are not allowed to possess them within the state of NJ? Would that also mean that you could not own magazines greater than 15-rounds, or say a folding stock, if they were out of state at say a friend's house?

I like the way the gun looks and it is light and responsive and a scope can be mounted to it. The problem is that I don't want to stock another caliber and an expensive one, to boot. The trigger isn't the best at 5 pounds, either. However, I do love the Walnut stock.

Is a like-new Marlin 336 Stainless in .30/30 for $300 a good deal? Does anybody have an opinion on one? How does the price of .30/30 ammo compare to .223?

I prefer the Ruger 77/22, but for value, I like the Savage Mark II w/ the Accutrigger.

I got the replacement stainless rod in two days from the place Harry suggested above, and we are back in business. Thanks, Harry!

If you are going to use it outside "hunting" then the Hunter is nice with the fiber optic barrel and the rear V site. However, if you are going to use it to shoot at targets, then I prefer the traditional sights hands down. I know someone that broke the frame, carelessly, on a 22/45 while cleaning it when he hit it with an accidental hammer blow. I would go for the all-steel Mark instead of the 22/45. I like it much better. My favorite of the Marks is a stainless Mark II Target w/ a 5.5" bull barrel, and it is my favorite gun to clean because I like the challenge of getting into the zone to do it.

Just remember on election day when the powers that be want you to vote for Governor Romney, he was not the ray of sunshine exposing the darkness up there in MA. It would be better if he wasn't the one placed to run up against the Czar-in-Chief, just based on the 2nd Amendment issues that he did nothing to change in MA (or the controlling healthcare he imposed on that state's citizens). Although MA does have the New England Patriots!

I found a revolver in the Master Bedroom of my home about a month after moving in while I was prepping the closet to be painted. Its an interesting scenario, because legally, I own everything left in the home. And, yet it wasn't registered to me. And, to top it off, the guy was suppose to leave a few items that we purchased in the home for us that we bought outright from him, including a desk. Well, when we moved in, it wasn't there. However, I contacted my uncle, who was friends with the guy and who brought his home that was on the market to my attention, and he came and got it and the guy went and picked it up from him on a subsequent return-trip from Florida. The guy didn't even have the whatever to call me and thank me for returning his property.

The Sigma was a Glock copy. If I remember, there even was a lawsuit.

This looks pretty good to me, especially if they come out with one that does not have a manual safety: http://fnforum.net/f...king-about.html It's a shame that they won't make one for the NJ crowd w/ 15-round magazines, although a smaller one might be coming out soon. Did anybody happen across one of these at Shot Show? Is it too close to a Glock to really be a consideration?

This gun gives me about the same feeling as the new Ruger SR22. It just doesn't sit well. They copied a Glock, and now a Taurus. Come on. I'd take one if someone gave it to me, though.

If it fits your hand well and you enjoy shooting it, you cannot go wrong with a Beretta 92 variant. I would consider getting the 92A1 model with the ability to upgrade the front sight, though, and the rail (for versatility). You really do need to get at least one other handgun, though, some sort of 22LR such as a Ruger Mark, Browning Buckmark, or S&W 617 revolver. Oh, and you probably need to get at least one 1911. And, to make some others reading this thread happy, you really should get a Glock 19. And, you cannot overlook something in .38, .357 with a wheel. If you must have only one 9mm, though, I would suggest handling a CZ 75B and considering getting the 22LR conversion for it. There is probably one for the 92 as well, that would allow you to practice. Personally, the Beretta Cougar/Stoeger Cougar feels better in my hands than the 92FS, but for only one gun and the parts available, etc... the 92 will be a great choice.

I wish my wife was interested in one of these. I have one in 9mm and love it.

You cannot go wrong with a Smith and Wesson or Taurus revolver that fits you. Unless you are adamant about updating the sights, or are comfortable with spending more money for a S&W, then I would look for a used Ruger Six series, and my favorite of the three (Security Six, Speed Six and Service Six) is the Speed Six. It is a very solid and well-made revolver, and more beefy That a GP100. It is actually made better than a GP100. Ruger switched over because the GP series is cheaper to make. I mostly like it because it is in-between the size of a GP100 and SP101, and I feel that all of the Rugers are tough enough to last a lifetime. The Six will manage recoil extremely well, especially if you get a Hogue rubber grip for it, and it can be quite accurate. You would have to make sure the grip, trigger reach, weight, and hammer/trigger weight were suitable to you, and you would have to pretty much like the sights, but you would not go wrong with one of these. One in a 2.75 to 4" barrel would be just about perfect for what you want. You can probably find a Ruger Six for about $425 in perfect condition. I would certainly recommend you find one and handle it. I saw one on Gunbroker, locally. If you are interested PM me and I will give you the details. If you you said that you didn't want a smaller revolver, but I would check out the SP101 or the Ruger LCR and get either in the heavier .357 variety which will aid in recoil management, even if you only plan n shooting .38s or .38 +Ps. Especially, check out the new Taurus Polymer Protector. The Protector has a little more purchase than most snubbies (similar to Ruger Sixes), and yet it might also be the ticket for you. Check out a S&W model 19 as well.

S&B is pretty dirty, but reliable, in my estimation...

Here are my thoughts, and maybe on my wish list... Ruger Speed/Security Six .357, or 9mm; perfect size and balance, especially a rare 3" barrel one (.357) Stoeger Cougar 9mm; just feels good, love the Beretta 92, but this just feels better in my small/medium hands Ruger /SR9C; The compact is just awesome. I wish the safety was optional, though, but cannot carry anyway, so FNH FNP-9 "Compact" (15-rounds); if only the FNX-9 came with 15-rounders... love that gun CZ P-01, love/hate the decocker, but feels good S&W 617 .22LR Revolver, the most fun at the range and you don't make a big mess (easy cleanup) Baby Eagle II semi-compact all steel, feels like a real gun Shot a S&W M&P w/ medium grip this past week and was OK.. but not that impressed. Thinking about taking a file to my sharp Glock trigger, though, and the M&P doesn't have that issue. Out of your list, I would probably get the Beretta and then the Spartan next... However, I would seriously consider a .45 ACP, a 9mm, and a .22LR with your 3 permits... 1911 You have that selected 22LR revolver (Taurus 990/992, Ruger SP101, S&W 617, and I believe S&W has a new kit-sized gun) 9mm... If you have medium to large hands... Beretta 92A1 (make sure it has upgradable sights), CZ75B, or with smaller hands, look at a Stoeger Cougar (15-round magazines)

I was not able to leave a thumbs down. Did I do something wrong, or was it disabled.

I will have to see what their CS is like. If it is as good as Ruger's, then I will be happy.