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Range in PA a man was loading his own 357 magnums and something happened at range and barrel blew up. Fragments went into the neck of the person that was next to him. Of course that wasn't specifically a safety violation. Another instance was when someone was by himself at a range and he was shot and killed and robbed and someone took his AR if I remember. But again, that wasn't a safety violation not obeying one of the big 4.

Private and public ranges, and the State could offer some kind of incentives for new shooters to be trained, but it is still the individual shooter's responsibility. There should be options available that aren't too costly or onerous. Yes, schools should at least educate on proper handling of firearms. But that is not going to happen by the State that in my opinion relish incidents so that they can direct more control. That would go against programming that guns are bad. I don't know if they even have shop class anymore, but I certainly remember all the safety classes. My grandfather told me that when he was in high school during hunting season the kids would bring their shotguns to school so that they could go hunting after.

There should be no infringement. But I will add to that that with rights comes responsibilities. If you want to exercise your rights take responsibility and educate yourself. Ranges on the other hand should have some way of vetting members. Private ranges usually make new members attend safety classes or something of the like. Those in the community need to reach out and help others be more safe. If you see something unsafe happening speak up! If someone has a malfunction then step in if they don't know what to do. I joined a private range partially because of the added safety factor. Some private ranges seem to let anyone in, though. Most public ranges require some safety videos or something, and if someone goes to a range and they announce they are new, then staff should shadow them. Some public ranges have it implemented that if someone comes to a public range alone and does not already have his or her own firearms with him and wants to rent, then that person cannot shoot, to avoid suicides. I once took my adult niece to the range and she shot the roof. I didn't let her proceed again until I was confident that that would not happen again. I also took her when no one else was around. I never thought to check ahead of time, but now I do with anyone going with me to the range. She was opposite-eye dominant and wasn't aiming accurately. I belonged to another private range that was used by some of its members as a money-making scheme where they taught NRA classes. One time I was shooting and the member shows up with his students and proceeds to go past the firing line without any warning and instructs us to stop shooting as he does so. He must have been teaching his students well. He was a range officer in the club as well. Go figure. As a side note, it is great sometimes when I arrive at the range and I am the only one there. However, for the most part I think it is better to go with a buddy just in case something happens, and bring a phone with you. When I was a beginner though, I liked going by myself and thinking about what I was doing with no pressure. When the range is busy I think it is hard for new shooters, as there is too much going on. It might be a good idea to keep a tourniquet and an Israeli Bandage on your person as well.

I used to have a SIG 1911-22 which I really enjoyed shooting and I have always wondered what the 3/4 ones Browning makes are like.

I like the Ruger SR1911 and think it is a good value. A Spartan is a good choice as well on a budget. I don't know that much about them, but you might want to look into a 9mm variety as it is a lot cheaper to shoot.

A Marlin 60 sounds nice. Great gun! One of my problems is I like both Glocks and M&Ps but there seems to be redundancy and I like them both for different reasons. But I also like CZs and Revolvers... But do I really need to have striker fired and double action/single action? In particular I like 9mm revolvers. Perhaps there is just too much variety. I have to justify planning on purchasing them somehow.

Good question... Preparing for what.... There is some fun in just having as versatile battery as possible. As with everything, for me the more stuff you have the more distractions you have. It takes a lot more time to clean and oil and maintain a safe of guns than it does just a few. And it seems there is a conflict in getting things you just like and things that you are getting for a strategy that you have established.

10/22 Charter Arms AR-7 S&W 22 revolver... not sure of the model number S&W 625 Colt Woodsman Ruger Speed Six Colt 1911 Ithaca Model 37 M1 Garand As a kid I was in awe of the 1911. I guess I really liked revolvers, as that is what my Grandfather had. I wish I had gotten one of his firearms. The only one I got that was on my list is a 10/22. I would especially like to get a Woodsman and plan on getting a 1911 some day. I am not interested in an AR-7 anymore.

Anyone interested in a little exercise? Perhaps some of you have all you need or want in the way of firearms and this doesn't apply, or you just get what you like or will use for your hobby at the moment. But, are there some of you that are slowly working toward building up a versatile selection, and/or dreaming and planning on putting that firearms battery together. If so, what are some of your thoughts on choices in the planning as to caliber variety, redundancy, categories, brands, etc.? What would a minimum working set look like? Would you choose items on the list that are not exactly favorites of yours, but seem to be a better choice for carefully chosen tool chest? What critical firearms would you choose for redundancy? And if your list was not in the Republik, how might your choices be different? It is especially hard in this state because if you don't make good choices initially, or if something new becomes available that you like better then you would take such a hit to make those changes later on to your selections. For example, maybe a good kit would be a long-range rifle, a carbine length rifle, a defensive handgun, and lastly some rimfire choices. Oh, and a shotgun. So, maybe it would like like this: A bolt-action rifle such as a Remington 700, an AR-15, a Glock 19, a Mossberg 500, and maybe a Ruger LCRx in 22 and a Ruger 10/22. To throw in some caliber variety, maybe the addition of a Ruger Ranch Rifle in 30 caliber and a .357 revolver or 1911. Or maybe your variety would be more along the lines of say the Glock 19 and then adding a Glock 48. Would you choose common calibers, or add a few uncommon ones that still could be available when the common ones are not? For someone with a limited budget what would you suggest? To me this is interesting when I consider what say Tappan, Kenneth Royce, and say Ferfal consider as possible choices. Perhaps some might think of just having a couple and maybe duplicates of them and just getting good with them. So, what are some thoughts?

I wasn't taking it completely apart. Just field stripping it... actually showing a newbie I brought to the range how to field strip it. The trigger housing pin is polymer.

Are M&Ps much harder to work on than Glocks in completely disassembling them? Are the safety plugs that you can put in across S&W M&P models the same? Does the Shield take a different one?

I'm actually digging the 48 a lot. Anybody want to buy a Glock 19 ? Or is that sacrilege?

Glock has awesome customer service. A replacement is in the mail.

Were those kids not charged for their gun crimes with mandatory sentencing, or just the petty charges of armed robbery? It seems they couldn't have been if they only served 1/4 of their time.

Guess where Facebook, Youtube, Apple, Microsoft, Google... can all go.

Is it just me, or is everyone else tired of living in the armpit of the United States?

Why don't the manufacturers design adjustable mags that allow you to set whatever round count is fashion and not have any count labeling on the outside? When will we need to fill in 5 of our revolver holes with permanent epoxy?

Can't they just post NO VIOLENCE signs on their front doors? Maybe Murphy can sign a law that for Gun Free Church Zones. I guess I better be quiet.

So I went to the range last week on one of the cold days. While field stripping a Glock the trigger housing pin? (rearmost pin of the 3 next to the grip) broke. Not exactly sure how or what happened, but it would seem that the cold weather affected that plastic fantastic part. I think I heard a chuckle from my 22 revolver.

It is in the works per a representative I spoke with at S&W. The 10 round mags won't be seen for a while as she told me, just the two that come with each gun. She didn't give me the model number.

I think Ramsey's in Ledgewood had one in stock earlier this week.

In the past two weeks a NJ-compliant 10-round version for the S&W M&P 2.0 Compact is being released. That is more of a G19 replacement and will sell like hotcakes . Not only that, but if Xgrips or someone makes a sleeve for the grip, you will be able to use the Compact magazines with the elder 9C. Lots of options, a 2.0 Compact with a 4" barrel, one with a 3.6" barrel, the 9C, 3.5 or 3.6, and lots of goodness. If it was just as easy to work on as a Glock (and its not too bad) then there really isn't a choice. Goodbye G19 and G Whatever! I would like to play with a Glock 48, though.

Brownells has them on sale right now.

I installed a QBD stock on a stock Ruger 10/22 stainless carbine and it functions nicely. Not much bigger than say an AR-7 when folded and quite reliable to boot. The stock doesn't feel cheap, and is more than fair quality for what it is. Old Glory "engraved" on the plastic stock is pretty sweet, too. Clicks together nicely and feels solid when assembled. It zeroes nicely with an optic installed (but that does make its overall footprint larger. Now it needs a dedicated case. The stock is thin, but it might have been nice to have a way of storing an additional magazine some how. Maybe there isn't a need, but there wasn't any way to attach a sling if you choose to go that route. Overall, I like it, and I love the fact that 10/22s have flush magazines. It would be really cool if Promag came out with a wood version, but that would make it more heavy.

You had to freeze your barrel to take it off the receiver? What is the locking dove-tale thing? Are we talking about the same stock from Promag? Do you have a standard Ruger? Archangel QBD: Turns a Normal 10/22 into a Takedown - YouTube YouTube › watch