Underdog

Get it shipped to an FFL in PA and then keep the extra 30-round magazine with a PA friend, or sell.

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Maybe, but it might be nice to have two Taurus's for the price of one Smith, say a 4" .357 and a snubbie or a .22LR. The trigger might not be great without work, but they are more durable than most <edited> excellent prissy Smiths, and I am fond of the 686. And, Taurus has a lifetime warranty on the product, but I heard that you have to personally go to South America with your receipt to get it honored. I don't think I will ever have to get a plane ticket, though.

You would need to get to know them first. Start a conversation on the weather when going for a walk. Ask them about their German Shepherd. Maybe when things get going, start out by asking them about forming a neighborhood watch and then going from there.

I wouldn't be surprised if the ATF under the current administration isn't putting pressure on FFLs from all sides. For all you know, this FFL has had another infraction and he is being told that he cannot sell certain guns, or perhaps he is in jeopardy of losing his license. Or, perhaps he doesn't want to have to report you for buying multiple guns in a certain time period since he seemed to want to just wait a little more. Certainly under this current unconstitutional administration we should all be concerned that any erratic behaviors by a local FFL might be due to external pressures. I am sure part of it is that FFLs feel that they are getting rooked by the widespread purchasing of firearms from internet sources and it leaves them with a bad taste. Others, seem to treat badges that purchase a lot from them with care and occasional buyers or individual citizens with less consideration. We have to work together, FFLs and other fellow citizens to protect and exercise our rights. I for one have not appreciated the attitudes by some dealers during some of my interactions with them, and it certainly has hurt their individual sale with me because I went somewhere else. As a case in point, I don't think Simon Peters Sports seems to value my potential business. But , they are human. I would call him and ask him why he treated you that way. Be extra kind to him, smother him with kindness, and tell him how you felt. Tell him that you can't understand why someone that was in business would treat a customer that way and say the things that he did. Ask him how he would feel if he was providing you business and you decided not to officiate a perfectly legal deal with him. See what he says. For all we know, he has just been told his wife has cancer, or his daughter is sick and he took it out on you. Maybe he had an infraction and he was threatened that he would be shut down if it happened again. Maybe he really doesn't know what is legal for an AR, even though he should as a professional. And, maybe he is being political and feels that NJ residents should only have hunting guns. Find it out. Let him know that you will get the word out that he is problematic and give him a chance to defend himself. Then, let the rest of us know what happened. The main reason I think you should do this is because we cannot afford to lose anymore FFLs, and because we are all human. He can't be too bad if he has been in business this long.

I second the Remington 500 Bantam Youth model in 20 gauge, or you might be able to find an older Ithaca 37.

They are very nice. Thank you.

I see two main philosophies that fuel the dynamics between conservatives and progressives/statists... You have the people that believe in personal freedom and the responsibility and then you have the people that believe that humans cannot be given that freedom because they will abuse it. I do not see free market capitalism as the problem. Instead I see the change from attempting to create a free market to that of corporatism. It is not capitalism or "crony capitalism" that is the problem, but rather crony corporatism that is fueled and backed by career politicians that at the very least want big governemt, but many of which want a more socialistic or marxist state.

It's NOT inevitable. It's time to double down and get the message out.

When I purchase a handgun, it is MY responsibility to declare that I have not purchased in the last 30 days. And, I had to sign something to that effect when last purchasing. Why should there be any problem with an FFL getting in trouble (unless he sold you the last item and he should have it on record)? Even if he made the prior sale, it shouldn't be his responsibility to remember, but rather yours to abide by the State. And, if the State has a problem, then it should come out in the unconstitutional NICS check. I thought NICS only held your purchase record for 30 days. So, if there was no record you should be in the clear... <BR><BR>I get quite frustrated with my dealings with dealers and FFLs. Now, I don't want my local guys to go out of business, as we need as many options as possible in the State of NJ, but these dealers aren't making it easier for me to do business with them. I asked a couple of dealers if they could check on the price and availability of something for me, and they didn't even bother to call me back. So, I went somewhere else. <BR><BR>In another instance, a dealer was complaining to me about his bottom line and other things. I spend a little extra money and purchase ammo and other things from him, when I could get them cheaper in other places, but I want him to be there and local for me. I don't want to hear his complaints when I go in there unless I ask him about his business. I don't care if he is venting or pleeing with me to make a purchase. He usually doesn't have what I want, athough he can get it, and he charges $20-50 more than everyone else. <BR><BR>Another guy, I purchased a few guns from him, but he doesn't have what I want in stock, often. So, I want to have it sent to him for an FFL transfer, esepcially if I can get it used, and he basically, says he will do it but sticks it to me. Now, I am thinking, well, I purchased quite a few things from him and I am a good customer, he should be a little more accomodating, especially when I have asked him about getting that particular item in for some time and he didn't but I found on my own.<BR><BR>I know with the economy and with the state interference, it is tough for these guys, but, they should be bending over backward for their customers. I do in their stores a lot and they are standing around BSing. That time could be used finding things for customers, etc. <BR><BR>As for Dicks, I will not buy anything from them. When they decided to stop selling handguns, and only hunting guns, I said bye bye. I don't care what sales they have on ammunition and hunting gear, etc.. They either support the Second Amendment or they don't. They don't support if fully, so I don't support them.

If you are able to trail it, a deer can be killed with a .22LR rifle if your survival depended upon it. You could also kill a deer or other larger game with a good .357 Magnum.

Let me know if any houses become available near you.

Only one, it would be a Glock 19 GEN 4. If I was in a fight, it would be a Glock 19, Mossberg 12 gauge, and a Saiga .223 (or maybe a .308). If funds allowed, maybe an FNH FNP-45 USG or an M1A Scout Squad w/ an Aimpoint Comp ML sight. In a survival scenario, it would probably be a stainless Ruger Blackhawk with a 5" barrel and extra cylinder (.357/.38/9mm) and a scoped Ruger 10/.22 or Marlin 70 "Papoose".

They should be sending me the whole front sight. Maybe I can repair the old one to keep as a backup. My trigger is not that tight. It feels pretty good, and I think it will be awesome once broken in. I was a little concerned that I should have gotten a S&W 617, but now I am sure I made the right choice (with the 4" barrel). This little revolver has a really nice balance to it. I may consider the spring kit, but I won't do it until I put at least 1000 rounds through it.

I picked up mine last night and I really like it. Just a little disappointed, though, because the green fiber optic tube has a chip out of it. The actual sight appears to be metal and quite durable, but apparently the fiber optic part is not as it must have been banged on something. I called Ruger and I believe that they will be sending out a new front sight for me. Do I need a special tool to press out the older one? I wonder if they will give me a discount on a Ruger Gunsite Scout for my troubles. Also, I am considering getting either a Trausch or Hogue replacement grip for it to increase the grip length and size. And, then I could keep the original grip in new condition.

At the present, I don't stock .45 ACP, and if I did, I would prefer a high-cap such as the FNH FNP-45 USG, but I really like the Ruger SR1911 and the S&W 625. I would also like a Smith Enterprises forged M1A, but its probably more than I will ever need.

The Savage FCM Scout with the accutrigger is also another very strong contender: http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/10FCM%20SCOUT/ I would probably get the .308, but the 7.62x39 would complement an AK or Saiga.

I like that. Have you had experience with one of the Mossbergs? That would give me ammo commonality with the Saiga .223. I wonder if they will come up with a .308 version as well.

Has anybody picked on of these up, yet? I am considering getting one of these attractive, nifty little rifles, too, especially since I don't think I will ever pony up the cash to get an M1A. I was able to handle one at the Forks of the Delaware Allentown show a while back and I think it was $740. It felt light and responsive. I wonder what kind of kick it would have, though. And, I wonder how much balistic speed loss and compromise is made with a .308 traveling through a 16" barrel. I considered an Enfield in .308, but the Ruger seems much nicer. I am having a tough time choosing between the Gunsite Scout and two others for my next rifle. In the running are a Savage Model 16 Weather Warrior with accustock and accutrigger, the Saiga .308, and the Gunsite Scout. It seems that the Scout would be a nice compromise, and for the terrain in the Northeast it would probably be just about all the gun I that would ever be needed... portable, accurate, light, etc. The only detracter so far that I can think of is that if Ruger really wanted to sell lots of these guns and please its customers, the Scout should have been designed to accept M1A magazines (and maybe an additional interchangeable 24" combo barrel for versatility)

Although I have never had the opportunity to shoot one of these guns, I like the ergonomics when holding and I like the idea of a thumb safety on a handgun. I have considered an M&P with the safety, but I like the way the SR9 feels in my hand. If you have experiences with an SR9, or the compact version, please share. Please advise if you have update the sights. And, if you know of anywhere that a 15-round magazine can be purchased for one. Also, please advise if the grip extender on the SR9C can only be used with the larger magazine that is not NJ-compliant. I am assuming that that is the case and that you would only be able to use that gun in its compact form. Thanks!

"That's interesting, if it's true. Taurus makes their revolvers from the tooling it bought from S&W. Kinda like Stoeger and Beretta." Or even Taurus and Beretta with the PT92. I need to order those grips for mine. I like it now, and I am sure it will be a lot nicer with Hogue grips on it. I cannot speak for all of the Taurus revolvers, but the 66 is quality made. I stil wish I could swap out the front sight, though. I would like a tritium/fiber optic on the front I have my eyes set on getting one of the 6.5" barrel stainless Model 992 DA/SA trackers when they become available. I think they are 9-shot and they have the w/ the 22LR/22WMR swappable cylinder mechanisms.

No, I was joking. I am getting the .22 revolver like yours. Do you like the trigger on it?

Yeah, but I am getting an extra magazine with mine!

You are a good guy and helpful! The dealer near me actually came through, though. I am going to have to make a road trip down to your shop and get something nice!

LOL. Its all good. I never get flustered when other Patriots get some arms (besides I can overlook it because I am getting mine tomorrow! )