Underdog

I would like to have a 19, 23 and a 26, someday, and maybe a 17 if I move out of NJ. And if an Uncle of mine leaves me his .45 ACP stash, then I will need a 30 as well.

NO problem, here. I like to see that one again.

When you come into the state with them... Bring them directly to your residence and make sure that they are unloaded and cased in back of vehicle in locked cases. I would also store ammunition separately. And, be very careful with hollow point ammo. You can own it, but you need the follow the exemptions just as you would for handgun. You will want to carefully know NJ laws.

The good thing is that if you get a G19, you will easily be able to sell it if you decide you don't want/need it. Since you have the 9mm caliber covered pretty well with a 26 and 34, you may want to get a G23. You can get an aftermarket Lone Wolf barrel for it (and some 9mm magazines) and then you can shoot both 9mm and .40S&W. It would most likely be just a little over $100 for one. If you want to spurge get the KKM conversion barrel. The cheaper South Korean magazines work just fine for range fun. You can even get a .357 SIG barrel for it as well down the road. Yes, the G23 would be a most versatile Glock and it is a little more beefy than the stock G19. You would have no problem selling that model, either. And, you could use the 9mm 15-round G19 magazines OR the 15 round G22 .40 S&W magazines. And, a .40 would be good for defense, etc.. 9mm is good when you have a potent defensive round, while .40s are good in defensive rounds or even in just plain ball. I don't think there really is a .40 round that isn't good defensively, and it has more capacity than a .45 ACP, etc. w/ about 90% of the .45's stopping power. Yes, the G23 with a conversion barrel would be a nice addition.

There are no commendations for Christie from me. I believe he just might be a RINO, Anti-gun, elitist lawyer filled with political expediency and a little full of himself. When he starts adhering to the US Constitution I will send him some apple pie support... Weak on Obamacare,,, and weak on the Second Amendment... He cannot hide the fact that he is a 3,500 pound RINO in the room. The Christie Paradox | Conservative New Jersey Tom Marr totally exposing Chris Christie as a RINO Chris Christie - The Second Amendment .

Possibly interested in trading a full size S&W M&P 40 with night sights for a S&W M&P 9 Compact... anyone interested?

I would not discount the 3 S's of the Ruger Six Series (Speed, Security, Service). They just feel great in the hand. My favorite is the Speed Six. However, Ruger is no longer supporting them and you would pretty much be stuck with the sights that you have on the gun... A Smith Model 60 is very similar and has a better trigger. Since most things I have are in 9mm due to cost, etc., I particularly like a 9mm revolver which is also easy and quick to load with moon clips. On a budget, a Taurus 66 would be a nice one. For a Range Gun, a Ruger Blackhawk in Single Action only might be very nice, especially with reloads and its durability. There is also a combo .357/9mm one that has an extra cylinder. Based on what you seem to be asking, though, I would go with the Smith and Wesson 586/686, but that Highwayman 27-2 that Lunker brought to the table looks pretty good to me.

This just reiterates the point that you GOTTA THINK when you have a gun in your hand, whether you are a mall ninja deputy that wants to go home to your kids or a groggy home owner or renter that wanted to see the sun rise. That said, the police and their training should have averted this because they are trained professionals and with their deadly force, there is no room for mistakes. They should have been aware that when they make armed calls at night like that that an uncertain citizen on the other side of the door could be unnecessarily harmed. Every time something like this happens, I just want to figuratively kick the real bad guys and pound them just a little more. I want them to suffer for putting the citizen and the peace officers in these positions. I'm sure its illegal in this fine state, but if I have to answer the door at night body armor might be a good idea.

The S&W M&P Shield rocks and it is thin. It might be a real nice alternative since there isn't an XDS in 9mm. The thumb safety doesn't get in the way at all and it is my choice for a carry gun if I want something thinner than a G19/23. It's only negative is its capacity and it points very well.

With all of this "rash" of additional requirements and changes coming down in these varied municipalities one has to wonder if there isn't some disorder coming down from the top, especially since the playbook these towns use isn't available to us, and given that we live in such a lawyer-friendly state of unconstitutional affairs. Instead of Fast and Furious, maybe its code words are Slow and Hopeless. Again, why would Mayberry on Crack risk a law suit unless it was being directed to do so? We need to infiltrate Bloomturd's Mayor's Against the Constitution Meetings which I bet Christie attends and many other Statist-Progressives from NJ. Perhaps Holder's crew have been slithering around as well.

Does it have a grip for all fingers?

That doesn't seem to be a problem unless aluminum cases are ejected.

Yes, a short 22/45 would probably be the best compromise, but again, its still not what I am looking for. Robot Hell hit the nail on the head and in conjunction with the additional costs involved in producing an all-metal gun, its unlikely I will find one. Take Ruger for example, with its new polymer SR22 everyone one of those it sells will probably provide them with a substantial savings over every Mark III that is sold given that they come in roughly at around the same selling price. The only thing that seems to come close to what I am trying to find is an older all-steel Bersa model 23, and it won't be in stainless, and, although reliable it has to be fed with high velocity and heavy 22s to work the action. And, that is out of production and I would have to settle for a new alloy version (which is still not polymer) but probably pot metalish. If Ruger improved the trigger on the SR22, it would probably do the job, and perhaps a S&W M&P might work, but again, they aren't what I want which is pretty much as elusive as Cooper's Scout Rifle. With the popularity of 22s, I wish one of the companies would put some thought into this. I should just stick with an all-steel revolver, I guess.

In a polymer, my ideal would be a S&W M&P Shield in .22LR...

That's probably the main problem. The only all-steel ones I am familiar with are the Ruger Marks, the CZ Kadet, and the Bersa 23, which is reliable, but prefers quality ammo.

I have heard that both the Mosquito and the CZ are finicky as well. I just really like the feel of an all-metal gun, and at the very least, I do not like the anything that is pot metal.

The Ruger SR22 would be a compromised possibility, but the trigger just doesn't cut it. The barrel would be fine up to about 4 inches if that would open up more options... A Bersa Model 22/23 might also work.

With all of the .22LR handguns available, why is it next to impossible to find a quality all-metal semi-auto tactical handgun in .22LR with around a 3 to 3.5-inch barrel in single action (or perhaps with a striker fired action) that is NOT made of pot metal and that is reliable, versatile with various .22 rounds, and available at a competitive price. The shortest Ruger Mark II/III, I believe, comes in at about 4 1/2 inches at the shortest barrel length, and, although it would be nice, it doesn't exactly fit the idea of a tactical model, but rather one for target practice. Cleaning it is not such a big deal, but a design similar to a Glock or Beretta breakdown would be much nicer.

It is my understanding that you can be asked to provide a new set of prints when applying for a pistol permit in your township, but it is not necessary. However, it is necessary when getting a new FID card after moving into a new district. If your district is requiring it, I would contact the mayor and or the police chief as well as the state police. It would seem like it is an expensive form of harrassment and time to vote in new officials.

You could run for governor, and if you win then you would have some body guards. In your case, I think I would move to a more gun-friendly state as soon as possible.. You would have more options and have some miles between you and these thugs.

I am not put off by this man exercising his rights. I am just stating that in today's day and age and climate, unnecessary attention brought to someone carrying a handgun is not necessarily a good thing. Imagine some progressive type (yes, they are even in Maine) walking down the street and seeing him carrying a gun. Is that guy with the gun even in the slightest going to give him a better sense about gun ownership and acceptance? Or, imagine a woman with her kids walking down the street and seeing that guy... maybe she is politically in the middle somewhere, is she going to be a might bit concerned? When she goes home and talks to her gals, is she going to talk with them about the positive effect of gun ownership? And, what about a conservative, is he going to be happy when he sees that guy walking toward the store that he owns with his gun out? This could be harmful across the voting political spectrum. And, is that police officer that was somewhat toyed with and made a fool of going to be positive next time some wise a** does that to him? He will know the law to the letter and he won't hesitate to get the next guy that does that for ANY minor infraction. These are ALL voters that can change the laws. +1 to Smokin's post concerning distracting the police from doing their real job. I agree 100 percent. And, open carry coupled with concealed carry is nice to have, just in case your gun is noticed. You would still be within your rights and you wouldn't be charged for a crime at that time. The laws could change and it is better to exercise caution and continue to have more options than less. So, I am saying that you choose your battles. The idea is to continue to present gun ownership in a POSITIVE light while exercising your natural right to carry and defend your own. On the other hand, his theatrics might enlist more people that watched the episode to exercise their rights, and they might not be so eloquent or mentally stable to do so and, again, harm the cause. If Open carry was legal and the norm and just about everyone or every other person did it, then it would probably be just fine for him to do so. That is probably never going to happen unless the increasing Latin population likes open carry. For me, it also depends where you are. Although I still wouldn't suggest it, maybe hiking near Katahdin out in the wilds might be more suited to open carry than walking down main street on your way to the local 7 Eleven. I am not against exercising your rights, I am just also for exercising prudence.

A Taurus 66 is a really nice revolver for the money and quite a value. An older one with Hogue rubber grips and without the safety lock is even better. As jOn pointed out, that is a good deal to be had for someone looking for a revolver. I'd personally be more interested if it had a 4" barrel.

The CZ 75B SA has drop free magazines, I believe.

In my estimation this was a stunt and it is not prudent to open-carry (unless that is the only way you can carry). There are better ways to educate the police and express your Second Amendment Rights. However, I am sure that the officers involved now have a better understanding of the law. However, since I don't think it is prudent, I believe that the officer approaching him would at first glance has concerns about this person's mental health, etc., because he was exercising his right in that manner. Can I legally walk around carrying a stack of 100 bills in my hand. Sure, but does it reflect sound behavior, given that I could be robbed, etc.? That guy could meet up with someone that would rob him of his gun, or, someone that wanted to commit suicide, or someone that might try to grab his gun. This could also be a desperate person on a mission, etc.. It's not prudent to call unnecessary attention to yourself. That said, I enjoyed watching him educate that officer.

This range enjoys the fact that it is the only game in town, and because of that, it can do whatever it wants whether its members want it or not and there are a bunch of old timer busybodies and its too crowded. When Hopatcong was open, there was a much nicer option. Additionally, Cherry Ridge doesn't cater in the least to practical shooting sports and training, but rather to a bunch of bench resters.