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What is the best way to get a slightly lighter trigger on an M&P Shield and/or to lessen the over travel? What would be the best aftermarket trigger, etc. to accomplish this? I was wondering if JB Weld or something like it would be a viable way to decrease the trigger movement. Other possible things to improve would be a narrower and/or installing a flatter trigger. It seems that the Shield Trigger has less uptake, initially, than other M&Ps, but has a longer follow-through.

This is great. I wonder when he will let our M1s come home from Korea.

Although there is a $15 late fee, you can apply for a FLA Concealed Carry renewal for up to 6 months after it expires. If you are having troubles with OGAM take a breather and apply when you know it is OK. I am sure it is some BS with how NJ provides info to FL, and good luck correcting our end of that.

A Fuddish friend of mine wanted to take his middle-aged daughter to the range and she wanted to go to scratch firing a gun off of her bucket list. I brought the two of them to a private range. I was hoping that we were alone and we were. She tried a couple of 22s and then graduated to a 9mm. She wasn't particularly fond of it. Anyway, I carefully made sure we were following the rules and I assist her. Next, he pulls out his 1911 and really wants her to try it. I didn't think it was a good idea. But I let it happen and got behind her and put my hands around hers around the gun, and thank God I did. She didn't have that gun at all.... We were done at that point. She was done. i doubt she would ever go shooting again. Once a guy next to me was shooting a 357 and had his hands in the wrong location . Since he didn't seem to be that comfortable in what he was doing I watched him and offered him some advice. I quickly told him that that wouldn't be a good idea. That scene from Las Vegas in which the girl was given a fully automatic and killed her instructor comes to mind. Anyway, all responsible shooters have a responsibility to maintain safety and educate, etc. when necessary. I don't usually go to a public range, but when I have been there I thought they were pretty vigilant.

Why coudn't they have made the new M&P 2.0 Compacts with 15-round standard mags a little thinner? Same size as G19, but a little thicker, heavier, and clunkier. The 48 with 15 round mags will certainly give the Shield a run for its money. i really don't like the silver slides on these new Glocks. A 43X with 15 round flush mags will be quite nifty. Say goodbye Sig 365 and M&P Shield 2.0.

And a lot of times if you purchase new it can still be dinged up, etc. A while back when I went into a sports store in Ledgewood, NJ, I noticed that many of the firearms on display were dinged all up. That may occur when buying on line, too, as those firearms might have been on display. I wouldn't bother buying online unless it is something new (and you can ask questions ahead of time of condition, etc.), or something that you really want and just cannot find it locally, or lastly, if you can get it at a steal-of-deal price used or new and realize that you might be getting what you paid for. I have always had very good luck buying used online, but would rather choose someone with good reviews.. In fact, i have purchased locally using Gunbroker, etc. and have had the vendors in shock when showing up to pickup. I assume they would have to fork it over to you UNLESS the wording says that it cannot be picked up in person. in fact, I had one local vendor from which I won the bid on it at a very low price tell me it was no longer available when it was in fact in his display case for sale in front of me with an asking price much higher than my bid. Maybe he didn't want to let it go for the price that I had won it at (but he set the minimum), or was not happy that he wasn't getting the additional shipping fees or that I had been the ONLY bidder.

You sign up on Gunbroker and then either bid or buy outright. You will need to have a local FFL on "retainer". The FFL will usually Email a copy of his or her FFL license to the seller you found online. You should have this sorted out ahead of time. The local FFL will charge you a fee and NIcs charge which you will have to pay when you go and pickup and complete all necessary paperwork, included Pistol Permit if need be. Upon winning the deal you are required to make payment including the amount for the item and shipping fees to the online seller. Taxes will be collected if applicable. Some vendors or online dealers charge an additional credit card fee which is usually a percentage. I am sure that the other sites and online dealers such as Bud's Gun Shop or Grad-a-Gun work similarly to Gunbroker. Be mindful of what you purchase and what is NJ legal including features and mags, etc. Many online entities may not sell to NJ citizens, or they may remove certain things like standard-capacity magazines and you won't be reimbursed for them or allowed to dictate where they are sent. .

I don't necessarily think it is prudent to upset a pregnant woman and I don't give out marriage advice to others, but as in my case it was nonnegotiable. I just decided it was time after waiting 2-3 months for FID and permit and went and purchased a handgun. When I brought it home she was unhappy, but I told her that I would be responsible with it and that I felt safer with it being in our home. Guns are safe when the rules are followed. They don't usually jump up and go off on their own. Does she have any experience with guns or have a close personal acquaintance with experience such as father, uncle, brother, best-friend's spouse that has had one for a long time without any problems? If so, then you might want to build on that. She needs to respect your wishes as much as you hers. Tell her you understand her fear and that you are not making light of it. This is a little tongue-in-cheek but talks a little to the give and take in marriage: Screw the Hallmark Channel or Oxygen by the way! You are the male and have the main duty of protector in the family and you take it very seriously. Having a means of protecting your growing family is very important! Let her know that once she becomes more comfortable with a firearm around that you would like her to get some training on how to use it as well.. And that all of this is part of a safety plan you want to make for your family. And you would hope that the chance for a home invasion is slim and would NEVER happen and that you don't want it to happen, but these types of crimes are on the rise and there are bad people out there. Maybe encourage her to read about some examples of evil that exist such as this one: Lastly, guns can be a hobby and are used for shooting sports and hunting, and they also can be used to help teach children to be more responsible and less afraid as they grow up with them. And, the citizen has a responsibility to defend his or her family and community. Lastly, In particular, boys (and husbands) don't need to be more emasculated in this progressive world. Maybe bring her some flowers and some shoes for her when you bring the Glock home! Make a deal. She can get a new outfit and/or shoes every time you get a gun and that you will work hard so that you can put a gun safe in the corner of her walk-in closet so that you can both store all of your stuff.

So, how old are your children? Have you provided an opportunity for your wife to go shooting and learn about firearms?

Any thoughts on traveling to Amsterdam with children... Places, regions to stay. Possible day-trips to castles or other locations such as Bruges, Belgium or Cologne, Germany... Thanks.

"No discharge within town" would technically mean no air guns either, right?

Couldn't just mention to the gentleman or even give an official warning that he was not allowed to sight in his firearm on his own property and that it shouldn't happen again.

1984 and the thought police. Red flag laws...

These videos illustrating the differences between AR and AK guys crack me up. I would like to see some videos with Free vs Slave states.

What concerns me is that I don't put ANYTHING past those pulling the strings for the simpletons running for office. The Left pushes an agenda on gun control and right before the next election something tragic is staged, allowed to occur, etc. Why else would they be shooting themselves in the foot by promoting this unAmerican agenda? Just as when the economy collapsed and Obama crawled into the White House. Does anyone really believe that there wasn't some way of triggering that stock market collapse during that summer before the election? I guess we will find out how stupid and gullible many Americans are. Booger is a menace incapable of understanding facts, history and common sense and yet he has continued to be supported by the brain dead, conditioned, subjects. History has illustrated time and again that the only real reason a government wants to disarm its people is doesn't want them to resist something bad that it wants to force upon them.

I want sweeping legislation to be passed for all politicians. All are mandated to take a class on the Constitution for starts. All have term limits and a cap on the money that they can make while in office and for the following 10 years once they are out of office. And., if they break their required oaths, they are subject to a felony charge. I am sure I can come up with more, but these will do for a start. Oh, and all of them need to take a course in economics, and specifically in capitalism. And, lastly, they all have to house undocumented workers and repeat offenders at their residence for at least part of each week. Oh, and while they are in office they are not allowed to own any firearms and must sell or store them at a shooting range.

Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 of your choice. I'd get the 4.0 Compact. But a nice .22LR of some kind might work, too. I would consider a double-action 22 revolver over the single-action unless you really want the single action if you consider a Wrangler. That said, i would like a Wrangler.

There aren't enough details, but if there was more sundry details they would have been reported by the progressive media. So it appears that the aid just entered the home and saw a firearm on a table or something of the likes. I'm surprised the man wasn't shot and killed by the enclosed perimeter. And now that man will have a record and he will be ostracized by his crazy liberal neighbors, especially those with kids in lock-down at the schools.

Very nice! Like the blue grips. I would love to get a CZ 75B matte stainless with blue grips.

It is claimed that a police officer's gun "accidentally" discharged while holstered in a school cafeteria in Florida. A lot seems wrong in this... The timing? Going off on its own, etc.? There seems to be more to this story. FLORIDA POLICE OFFICER’S GUN DISCHARGES IN SCHOOL CAFETERIA AS STUDENTS QUEUE FOR LUNCH, INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED And of course the media with little facts or knowledge is quick to jump on this: Pasco School Officer Gun Fired When Bumped - Troubled History... So, is there really a problem with the SIG 320?

Thinking of changing up my policy that I have had for a long time. Keeps going up, and no longer personal. Does anybody have any strong feelings or negative feelings about their policies that should be a consideration?

I wanted a take-down Ruger but didn't want to spend the cash on one. I was pleased when I saw Promag's new stock. I have a QBD stock that I picked up for $105 at CenterFireGuns (https://www.centerfireguns.com/promag-arch-qd-breakdown-stock-10-22-blk-aaqbd.html) and it isn't perfect, but I like it for what it is; it is well-made and works well. To have a take-down for a Benjamin I couldn't be happier. I have seen it at a lot of prices from $130 up to about $190. I don't think I would pay more than say $130 for it... It is on the smallish side, but hey, that's what a take-down stock is for. If I lived in free America it would easily fit in a backpack when venturing out and it seems to have a smaller footprint than a 10/22 Take-down with a carbine 10/22 barrel. A mounted scope holds its zero when broken down and put together. Those two little bolts that hold the barrel on can be a pain to take off the stock Ruger. I will be interested in seeing if and what the second generation QBD stock will be like. Many online vendors don't want to ship it to NJ, as they consider it a "folding" stock. I would have thought that it would have been more popular by now, and, it is perfect for "recycling" an old 10/22. It is suppose to function equally with the bull barrel or tapered carbine, but I think the shorter carbine barrel is more suited to its little footprint and purpose. A take-down 22, whether this or a Papoose, should be standard in anyone's battery of arms. Maybe the new AR7s by Henry are OK, but the older Charter Arms ones aren't too good. Lastly, there are millions of regular 10/22s and maybe not as many take-down ones, and I am not sure if all the parts are similar and the standard 10/22 would get my vote with MORE parts availability. Thompson should connect with ARchangel on this. And if they do well, maybe they can send me a copy of their joint product to test. The Hardwood Stock version on the TCR22 might be nice and I would be interested. If i was in the market for a Ruger 10/22, I would definitely opt for the TCR22, as you certainly could not get those upgrades on a standard Ruger at that price point! The QBD might not be as comfortable as the standard Thompson stock, but would work nicely for specific applications. Many people don't like the rotary Ruger magazines, but I love the fact that they are flush. I love the fact that the TCR22 also uses them ad that you also haven the bolt-open option with their magazines and that there is a place to ad a bipod. They need to stop coming out with new guns and/or I need to find a better way of replacing older ones.

Nice vid! So a Hogue overmolded stock or an Archangel QBD stock would work?! I'm sold on the trigger and sights. Based on what you said the Archangel QBD would/could make it a take down and could also use a bull barrel, but that might be awkward with such a small and light stock and a heavy barrel. I'd stick with the tapered, short carbine one. I am sure that the Thompson will come out in some other colors besides OD and be quite popular with its stock features. Thompson should offer a twofer discount and these would make nice gifts. I will have to check out that video you mentioned that compares the two as the Thompson's ability to tap into the 10/22 aftermarket products will make it quite versatile. I wonder when the Mini 14 and Mini 30 patents are up.

I want to get a black one. I think this would be the perfect handgun for introducing children to shooting.

Taurus TX-22 $279. Not 10 round mags. https://grabagun.com/taurus-tx22-22lr-4-16rd-blk.html and S&W M&P Compact $249.99 https://palmettostatearmory.com/s-w-m-p-22-compact-22lr-pistol.html Grab-a Gun had the Rugerr Wrangler for $189 but it is out of stock.