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If you don't like the Glock 19, I will buy it "used" from you.

My first choice would be a Glock 19 variant. I'd go with the GEN3 because you have concerns (unless you have really small hands). You can always put some grip tape on it, and I think the trigger is nicer, although it seems to have a little more take up than a GEN 4. And, if you want to further your collection, you would be able to pickup more used GEN3s that would have a lot of parts commonality. For me, though, I would prefer the GEN4 because mine has worked flawlessly and it fits my smaller hands better and I personally like the rough grip. If something goes bump in the night and my hands get a little sweaty, I want to be covered. If I was allowed to personally carry and it was coming in contact with my side, I might opt for the GEN 3. The Glock is easy to work on, has numerous parts available, can use the G17 higher cacity mags if you move to a free state, parts are available for it. And, it probably has more sights and holsters available for it than just about anything else. If you want a metal gun and you aren't worried about parts availability, etc., then my first choice would be the Magnum Research Baby Eagle Semi-Compact (all-steel) (15 rounds) BE9915RSL Semi-Compact, or the really neat Baby Eagle Compact (12 rounds) BE9915RSL Compact . However, you cannot go wrong with either a CZ75B or Beretta 92 variety and both can be found with 15-round magazines. If I went the Beretta route, I would get a 92A1 with the removable sights and option for a flashlight, etc. I personally think the CZ-75B brushed stainless is awesome, but maybe you would be more visable at 2:00 a.m. There are a lot of choices in the CZ family, and I would choose something that felt better in my hands than strictly limiting it so something with 15 rounds of 9mm volume! You might consider the CZ-P01: http://www.genitron..../P2-CZ-P01.html (14 rounds), or the CZ 75 Compact (14 rounds) http://www.cz-usa.co.../cz-75-compact/ or some other variant. Other thoughts would be: Taurus PT92 (I like the stainless, but again, it would be visable) Magnum Research Baby Eagle Polymer EEA Witness Stoeger Cougar 8000 (probably the best choice if you are on a Budget!) S&W M&P (Hard to get mags) Stick w/ the Glock if you don't mind the feel of the Glock, or get the Baby Eagle Semi-Compact if you want something awesome and unusual.

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RD, unless you know what you want as a beginner, look to buying something used, preferably from a private party. That way, if you decide its not right for you and you want to sell, you won't take a huge hit and you could break even, or even make a slight proffit. Also, a good double action revolver is an excellent choice for a beginner, because it will teach you trigger skills if you shoot it in DA only.

I'd say its a Beretta 92FS judging by that beautiful profile. It is certainly one of the most recognizable handguns out there, and it is the carry piece for our military and known as the M9. <BR><BR>If you are considering it, it is a large pistol with a large grip. It does not have a removable sight, as it is part of the slide. And, there is a newer model, the 92A1 or M9A1 which may come with removable sights and can attach lights and stuff on the front.

I agree with many of your assessments that Frank is hot and cold and an odd duck. I think it depends on his blood sugar levels, etc.., that day. I have purchased things from him because he sometimes has things that others don't, but I would never do an FFL transfer through him . However, I know that when I purchase from him that I would be paying a premium. He has lost a few sales because of his attitude. He does seem to have a set way of doing things, etc., almost a code. For example, he can be a AH to you, but then he will give you a box of ammo with your purchase. Maybe that is figured into the premium price. He is oppinionated, but I think he means well when he is in a good mood and he has been fair. But, he has not gone the distance to foster my allegiance. I will use his shop if he has something used I want, or something I cannot find anywhere else, or something with the necessary modfied magazines, but to me it is strickly business. I won't go in there and BS with him, etc. And, if he gives me an attitude, he has probably lost a sale, but I most likely will return to his shop on an as-needed basis, or if I am in the immediate area.

For me this consideration comes down to a lot of factors. How are you treated when in the store? Sometimes I go into shops and guys stand there BSing when I am trying to do business. This annoys me a lot when I am in a hurry, especially if a NICS check is needed and I have to wait for that as well. It would be nice to have the salesperson to at least acknowledge you and say I will be right with you, etc. I have gone in there when a salesperson is making a sale and he is sitting there BSing and waiting for the NICS call back and won't even give me, another customer, a minutes to find out what I want. In particular, I just wanted to see something under the counter. After waiting to see if he would acknowledge me for a couple of minutes (mind you he is doing nothing except talking), I finally said, I would like to see that. The reply is that it will be a couple of minutes. I clarified and said, is that 2 minutes, or will it be 10? He said it would be 10-15 minutes. I left. It could have been a potential sale for him if he could have "multi-tasked". I am also annoyed when I go to a shop that I have done a lot of business with and the guy continues to nickel and dime me do death. $20 NICS charge when others are $15. Say, I have purchased four or five items at full price in the last year and there is something I want but isn't in stock. I have asked about it coming in on numerous occasions. I don't expect the gun shop to reem me on an internet transfer purchase of an item that I have been questioning him about for a long time and have gotten replies like its not available, too popular now, etc., when I am able to order it myself and have it sent to him and probably save some money. It's annoying enough that he couldn't find it or get it for me. But, If he couldn't get it for me and I regularly do business with him, I don't expect $70 plus tax for the transfer. That offends me. It is a two way street. Also, it seems sometimes that unless you are going to make a major purchase of $600 the shop owner isn't that interested and helpful, even when you know that you are purchasing something lesser in value, possibly used at either a premium used or new price. I don't want to feel like I am wasting his time, especially when I haven't haggled. There are many times when I can get ammunition much cheaper at a gun show, but I buy from a local store to give him a little more on his bottom line. Even the shops that annoy me I purchase a little here and there from them, as i still want them to stay in business to give me options. I guess if I am going to pay a premium to get something through a gun shop, instead of an online transfer, then I expect that shop to give me awesome customer service and bend over backward to get my business. If I ask about a particular item and I want the shop to check on it for me and give me a call back, then I expect to get a call back. On the flip, if a dealer puts something on hold for you, or goes out of the way to find that model that he hasn't been able to get, then you owe it to support him.

Recently, I have seen that Ramseys in Ledgewood seems to have some good values on guns sold. They seem to be right in the middle range. Not too much and not too little. Maybe they are trying to win the internet sales customers back.

Very nice! If it becomes too flashy for you, let me know if you want to trade for the 92FS all black. I want this CZ, though: http://www.cheaperth...m/60732-55.html. It came with 15-rounders when it first came out.

I have ordered the Spring Set. I really think that the trigger setup on my particular revolver is quite nice, stock. On mine, it really doesn't jerk the barrel too much when shooting double action. But I would like to see the difference. If I install the spring, it is easily reversble, right? How does the spring affect the return after the shot? I really didn't like the grip that came with the gun, but I have to say that I really like the Hogue setup and the feel of this gun. So much so, in fact that I want to get an SP101 with a 3" barrel in .357/.38. But, I would want it with the same sight setup as the .22LR.

Check out a GSG 1911-22 or it's sister, the SIG 1911-22, although it isn't real light. The trigger is quite nice for what you are getting and its good practice for learning how to fire a 1911. I really like this a lot, even though I am not that crazy about a grip safety. I'd consider the Beretta NEOS if it wasn't such an unattractive thing.

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Shotgun- Stoeger over & under /12 ga Rifle- AR 15 / 5.56 Pistol- Glock 20 / 10mm Ruger 10/22 Glock 34- 9mm SA 1911 loaded - 45ACP Ruger gp100- 5'' .357 mag Ruger bobcat - .22 revolver You are missing the following: A good pump shotgun A long-range bolt gun A .22 handgun for hunting small game A small, handy concealable handgun And, of course you are missing the following fun things: CZ 75B, GSG 1911-22, S&W 625 Thoughts... Pump Gun: Mossberg 500, 590; Remington 870, or Ithaca 37 Bolt Gun: Remington 700, Savage 10 series, Winchester 70, Ruger 77... in .308 or .30/06 w/ at least a 22" barrel A .22 handgun for hunting with at least a 5" barrel: Ruger Mark II or III, Browning Buckmark, or a revolver, such as a S&W 617 or Taurus 992, or even a Ruger Single Six or Single Ten A small handy, concealable gun... Small .38/.357 revolver... Taurus 85, S&W 642, Ruger SP101, GP100 3", or a Glock 19, Glock 26, or Ruger LC9, Ruger SR9C, Kimber Solo, Kahr PM9 Also, an M1A would be a nice addition, as well as some collectibles... Colt Woodsman, German Luger, Older 1911, Browning Hi-Power, Walther P38... If I had what you have and I liked handguns, I would probably get these in the following order: Glock 19 or Ruger LC9 Ruger Mark III or S&W Model 617 or Ruger Single Six (.22LR and .22WMR) CZ 75B or variant And for a really neat revolver, see if you can get one in .44 Special, such as a S&W Model 24.

I tried the trigger but didn't get a chance to fire it. That is an awesome gun you have there. Did you pick it up, new? I'm jealousl; I want one. I am having trouble deciding on it or a Remington 7 or a Savage Scout. I want a .308, but I think that the 7.62x39 would also be a nice caliber similar to a .30 .30 and relatively cheap to shoot, and with a little more kick than a .223.

This is really nice. How is the trigger?

Edited. This should have posted in Rifle area and not rimfire. I had the opportunity to handle a CZ 527 Carbine, today, in 7.62x39 and I loved it, and the trigger was awesome. I think I need to get one of these. Does anybody else have experience/opinions on one, or the .223 version? I am also quite smitten with a CZ 452 that I handled in Allentown, today. It was similar to the one FreeJersey has.

Is anybody knowledgeable and has a recommendation on a current budget laptop that sells for about $500, or even just what to look for. My niece is in high school and will primarily use it for web surfing, MS Office, light photo editing, and burning data and MP3 CDs. It would be nice if it had Skype capabilities and if it had a decent data storage capacity for a budget laptop. The battery life should be at least 4-5 hours.

You might also see if you can find a Puma 92 lever action.

My sight came in today, and I am very happy with Ruger's customer service. This is the Hogue monogrip that I ordered. http://www.amazon.co..._cmu_pg__header I bought something else to make it over $25 and got free shipping. I may get the spring set, too, but even if I do, I am going to wait before install. I want to put about a 1000 rounds through it before I change. You will have to let me know how the springs feel, and how easily they were installed.

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For your first gun, you need to consider the reason you are purchasing it. If you want something fun, then maybe a 22LR handgun of some kind. If you want something for defense, then maybe start with a 9mm semi-automatic or a revolver, such as a Glock, M&P, or GP100. I would go with the personal defense one and then pickup a .22LR next. It also depends on your finances. Can you go out and get two handguns back to back? Will this be the only one you will have for some time, etc.. If you buy new, just like a car, it will depreciate when you take ownership. If budget is no concern, then by all means, go support your local shop. But, if you aren't sure which one is right for you, then maybe you should buy a used one from a private sale. That way, if you aren't fond of it, you won't be out a lot if you resell it. Some thoughts might be to get an M&P 9, CZ 75B, a Glock 19, or Ruger GP100. It is also nice to have a .22LR caliber that you can shoot with, as it is cheap to shoot. Maybe after a month, you can pickup a Ruger Mark III, a Browning Buckmark, or a GSG 1911-22. Another thought would be to get something that you can also get a .22 conversion kit for it such a a Glock. I second going to the range and trying a variety of guns and their different triggers and action types. Also, visit the local shops and see what they have that is used. For the first one, I would stick with either 9mm or .40 S&W.

I am not sure what you are asking me, but it is certainly more comfortable to shoot. I liked the looks of the other grip, but this looks awesome, too. The trigger pull on mine is really not that bad to begin with. It is not 4 or 5 pounds, but it is smooth and the gun is nicely balanced. I thnk with the newer grip there is much less chance of jerking or moving the barrel out of sight alignment when firing double action. For my hand, it feels much better. Its a win all the way around, as it was easy to install and I think it was $22 total with shipping. Hands down, if I ever picked up an SP101 in .38/.357 I would get this grip. I would probably go with the GP100 w/ a 3" barrel over an SP101 unless the sights were adjustable like they are on the SP101 22LR that just came out. I like this grip so much that I am probably going to get one for my Taurus 66. I still haven't gotten that replacement fiber optic front sight in the mail, yet, for the SP101 one that was damaged. Make sure you don't bang the end of it on anything because that is how it appears that this was damaged!

I put the black rubber SP101 grip on it and I love it. I have enough purchase for all fingers, now, and the pinky doesn't hang off. To me it feels like a speed 6 with that grip and I like it a lot. I will try to take a picture of it later this week. I am very pleased and it took all of 3 minutes to put the new grip on.

I put the black rubber SP101 grip on it and I love it. I have enough purchase for all fingers, now, and the pinky doesn't hang off. To me it feels like a speed 6 with that grip and I like it a lot. I will try to take a picture of it later this week. I am very pleased and it took all of 3 minutes to put the new grip on.