Underdog

Well, I am a fan of Glocks. There are other things that are fun to shoot... CZ 75s, 1911s, etc. but there is just something about the feel of a S&W M&P 9. Even though your head tells you No... Get the Glock, your heart, well it likes the M&P.. However, this M&P that I have recently gotten isn't endearing itself to me. My main complaint with this gun is that it is tossing the empty 115 grain 9mms out right at my head. Maybe it will shoot hotter 9mms etc I don't know.

He's got a kid on the way. He has to get a real defensive handgun, now, and stop playing with those expensive H&Ks that don't go well with diapers, strollers, etc.. the budgetary Glock... Well, that's a different story.

I'd be up for trading my SR-22 for another 22LR. It's not my thing, and I probably wouldn't have gotten it if I had tried it out first. NJ really makes it difficult to try, buy, trade, etc. when you have something. I would suggest you try and find someone that has what you want so you can try it out, first. To me it would be a plus getting a S&W M&P 22 if you alreaday have an M&P 9. Similar platform and practice. The only thing I would really want improved on the M&P 22 would be the smoothness of the grip. I like the Ruger SR22 better than the Walther and it is noted for being more dependable.

Ruger Mark III 22/45 Lite

I'm thinking about getting a Mathews Genesis Jr. for one boy, a Mathews Genesis Original for the other. I am really impressed with the Diamond Infinite Edge. It is a relatively small bow package, but can convert from 5 lbs. to 70 lbs., and has an adjustment to have it function like a recurve. It's only drawback is the price tag. I can get this bow for the kids and it is a bow I can use as well, especially if they grow out of the hobby. Diamond also makes an Atomic, but the Infinite Edge is much more adjustable. It has enough adjustment for just about ANY shooter, unless your draw is more than I think 31 inches.

Advice on bows for children under 10.... Would a compound bow or a recurve bow be better? I'm leaning toward a compound and was considering either a Martin Genensis (or Jr?), or more likely a Diamond Atomic. Also looked at a Bear Brave. I would consider a recurve bow for them, but I am not familiar with them. It would be for a 6 and 8 year old. Since I will be doing it with them, I was looking at a Martin Jaguar recurve bow with a 45 or 50 lb pull weight? Any opinions? Should I consider a compound bow? Thanks!

Has anybody read any good fictional stories that deal with societal collapse, etc., and what are they.. I am not talking about Zombies...? Books along the lines of... The Survivalist Series, Going Home, etc. by A. American Patriots by Rawles 299 Days series by Tate

How about a single-stack 9mm w/ an additional .22LR conversion upper. That would be awesome. Or, maybe a Glock AR in .40S&W w/ a 9mm Timberwolf conversion barrel.

Colt Pony

If it was me, I'd just leave them in the house and not take them to the range, etc. Not! they belong to someone! However, how would you feel if you accidentally left your prize 1911 in your home, or your Grandpa's? Wouldn't you want it back? Or maybe the previous owner's kid stole them and left them there. Or, maybe the last three owners never knew they were there and they were put there by a vet returning.... What is the right thing to do? The only scenario I don't like is confiscation and either put in a cop's petsonal collection or sold for some type of gain. And you want to make sure you are the legal owner and have followed all gun laws. Call previous home owners and or check with an attorney. Do not transport them anywhere until you get legal advice. This story sort of hits close to home.

As a New Jersey residence you cannot legally take possession out of state of a weapon that is illegal in state, unless you have a residence in that other state and keep it there and THAT state is your primary residence. You could buy it and have an out-of-state dealer make it NJ legal before taking possession of it. New Jersey.... Hard to get, often must be modified, and top dollar paid for everything... And the few dealers that we do have, and that are willing to put up with all the extra crap, they are quite happy using the monopoly they have to exaggerate the prices even more. And, this is by design to limit the number of firearms in the hands of the people. Think of just how much OGAM restricts commerce. And, not only do we have to put up with NJ laws, we have to deal with the federal laws, too. I would bet that firearm ownership in NJ costs roughly 40% more than many other states. And, again, that compliance affects availability and skyrockets the cost. And, then there is the attitude from dealers in free states that cannot understand why we put up with this nonsense in our state, just don't want to bother with in dealing with our state, and take their annoyance out on their potential customers in our state.

There are gun safes that you can buy which you assemble.

Thanks. I wanted to order the plugs but they are out of stock. Is there any way that the safety once removed could get put on accidentally? Does anybody know where to buy an M&P sight tool, and is it different than the one for the Shield?

The Colt Pony looks pretty sweet.

The only gun I regret getting rid of is the CZ 75B SA. Some people don't like the fact fact that the standard CZ doesn't come with a decocker, and when shooting double-action, the reach, although shorter than a Beretta 92 (and dependent on grip size) can also be a bit to long. I think the Limited Edition Stainless CZ 75B two-toned with night sights and custom work is one of the best looking and most beautiful and well-made guns out there. It would hold its own against guns that cost much more, SIGs etc..

Thumbs up for the Model 19 Combat Magnum or the Model 15. The Model 60 is awesome, too.

The SP101 is too beefy...

Does anybody make a small .22LR double-action revolver akin to a Ruger Bearcat size in stainless? Not NAA size ones... and not LCR....

What is needed to remove the thumb safety from a Smith & Wesson full size? There appears to be a right and left plug. Is something else needed?

They work, the quality seems to have dropped.

The older ones I have seem to have a shiny stainless? bluish glossiness to them with an extremely hard finish. The Shield mags have sort of a silvery finish. The new ones are flat black. Yes, there were some in stock at Midway.

I'm sure that they work fine, but the quality and finish is no longer there. I'm wondering what else is being skimp on. With contracts for LA Police, etc. and success of Shield and all, S&W shouldn't be skimping... Are the blued ones stainless?

Was going to purchase a couple of the newer M&P 9 full size magazines, and the blued ones that are out really don't seem to have anywhere the quality of the older ones, and the price has certainly increased on them.

The "ists" are everywhere!

Cherry Ridge and all of its ridiculous rules and busybodies is why I never joined. And now this one...