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A groundhog can make a variety of whistling/hissing sounds. A loon can also make a whistling sound, especially in the morning. A opossum has been known to whistle a tune accompanied with a hissing noise. Is one of these similar to the sound that you heard? Listen to the end of the fox sounds for kind of whistling. fisher cat audio

For me, specifically, it's not a big deal as I have a residence in PA, as well. But, I was just thinking about it. By the way, PK, maybe I overlooked it, but I don't remember this specific question being asked and/or answered. And, what's it to you if this thread continues? If it is redundant to you, etc., then don't read it.

I'd go for a Glock 23 and then get an AA conversion kit (.22LR), a 9mm conversion barrel and some 9mm magazines (9mm), and a .357 SIG conversion barrel. With one gun you would be able to shoot (.22LR, 9mm, .40 S&W, and .357 SIG). It would be light-weight, dependable, and readily allow you to upgrade at will. Get a nice holster for it and put some TFO sights on it and you are good to go. You can use the 15-round G19 magazines in it for 15 rounds of 9mm, and you can also use the Glock 22 magazines in it for 15 rounds of .40 or .357. And, it would be a concealable, versatile bugout gun with all of those calibers, not to mention that it would have a good resale value. You can probably find a a G23, used for about $425. For $110 each, you can probably get the barrels. You are looking at about $100 for the sights, $50 for a holster, and $250 or so for a conversion kit. So, for about $1000 dollars, you would have a pretty sweet setup. You would also need to get some 9mm magazines. The South Korean ones work very nicely, especially for range practice. Initially, I would get a G23, a Lone Wolf 9mm barrel, and a couple of South Korean magazines and then go off to the range. That said, you cannot go wrong with a CZ, Beretta, or Baby Eagle II. A Baby Eagle II semi-compact in polymer might be really sweet. Unless you are reloading, anything in .45 or .40 will be too expensive to shoot often for many people.

Jim Flynn's place in Glen Gardner would also be a good place to stop. I would avoid the SB in Rockaway.

So, if I am going to PA for a day of hiking and I choose to carry using my Florida Carry Permit, when I am driving through NJ to no specific destination in PA, just so I can strap it on once I get across the border, there is nothing NJ can do to me if I show them my carry permit and say I'm on my way to PA to exercise my 2nd Amendment right... I realize that the threat is miniscule if I am transporting properly, etc. and not stopped at Toy's R Us or something, or sitting in a school parking lot talking on my cell phone, but I am just wondering... And, how could you prove where you are going. Obviously if you were traveling east on 495 and you said you were going to PA that wouldn't fly...

Since you are ONLY allowed to transport a handgun to places specifically allowed.. buying and selling, to the range, to a gunsmith, etc., if you have an out-of-state carry permit such as Utah, Florida, or Virginia, and you are en route to any state that lets you carry with that, is it technically unlawful for you to transport your firearm there, unless you are going to a range, etc.?

What size PVC and what size wood pieces do you use?

It be good if we were posting it once a week, that would mean the population of free Americans expressing their rights is growing, and generally, that is a good thing. There is also an employment form that is often completed, etc. when you apply. And, some police departments will opt not to follow the rules, such as usual timelines, number of permits granted, ability to renew after 90 days, etc.. But, knowing the complicated rules, that in many ways are used to discourage, will help you in your endeavors. Additionally, it is at the police department's option whether you will have to be refingerprinted each time you apply for a permit, or if you apply for a lost FID card, or a new one with a change of address.

I made a target stand like the one in the following link, but with slightly smaller dimensions more convenient for putting in my trunk. And, I use one of those folding chair bags to carry all the pieces to the range in over my shoulder. I used two more 3' sections and four more right angle pieces to make my base into the form of a rectangle. It adds a little more weight and makes it a little sturdier. I have not damaged one of the PVC pieces, yet, but I bring duct tape to temporarily repair a section if it was to get his, especially when I take others with me. I also bring a 2'x3' piece of cardboard with me to attach at the range. http://www.alpharubi.../pvctstandc.htm

I don't know if it could be used in your competition, but an East German Makarov might be a nice thing...

None of that matters. It is ridiculous. But, I will play along.... What if i was taking my sick child somewhere or going to pickup my sick mother, or what if I was trying to get home to supervise my child who was going to arrive home from school or a friend's house? Hello. And, by the way, why would I need to be handcuffed if I am just being detained and questioned? This is abusive and repulsive.

Again, we don't know the whole story, and I little trust ABC to get it right. However, this appears to be the police overstepping their boundaries. This is continued conditioning of the American people by our government to accept pure authority. Those officers had no right whatsoever to detain and HANDCUFF random citizens. However, if the people are going to bend over and take it, so be it. I think every one of those officers should be detained at that intersection for the full addition of time that they made these citizens wait. So, if they made the full 30 adults wait for two hours, then they should each stand there for 60 hours that way. And, the supervisor that made the call should get double. Enough is enough. These "peace officers" are given a lot of power, and seemingly with little discretion.

There are plenty of options, used. It would really depend on what you want and what is available at the time. It would depend on your hand size and your preference, polymer or plastic. And, if you want versatility, or a range gun, etc., and what you already have. New, I would say a Stoeger Cougar or a Ruger SR9C are possibly your best value. Used, you should be able to find a Glock, XD, S&W M&P, CZ, or Beretta within your price range. There was a compact CZ for sale in the forum that I believe was under $500 and might be a nice option, and quite versatile, if you like hammer-fired guns. A S&W M&P Shield could be had for about $500 out the door, a local gun shop has a used Glock 26 for $400 out-the-door. Your best value will most likely be to buy something used at a reasonable price that can be resold.

I'd get a membership at the new range in Randolph and then sign up at the Easton club for the outdoor shooting...

FN-FAL and some others... M1 Carbine AK-47 AK-74 SKS w/ detachable magazine Saiga 12 w/ some big magazines Glock 17 w/ standard magazine FNH FNX and FNS-9 w/ standard magazines Slingshot

I have seen a couple older threads about forum members checking out the M&P Shield. Has anyone purchased or had some range-time with one, yet? I am looking for thoughts, impressions, shooting range trip experiences, etc.. I was comparing one to a Ruger LC9, and, although the Ruger is smaller, I really liked the Shield better. When I compared it to a Walther, not sure of the model? (PP something?), it was just about the same size with the Walther a tad smaller. I liked the feel of the Shield more than the Walther. I also compared one to the M&P 9C. Interestingly enough, it is about the same size as the M&P Compact, except, the barrel was a little shorter and it is a lot thinner and it doesn't have the other features of the larger Compact, such as interchangeable backstraps, access to larger capacity magazines, etc. But, hands-down, it has (in my opinion), the best trigger pull of the bunch. And, if S&W adopts this trigger on the 9C or other models it might be really nice. I am not sure if I would alter the trigger for essentially a carry gun, though. Although I would probably buy it without the safety if it was available that way, I personally like the thumb safety on it as a small carry gun, especially because of the low-key design. It didn't feel like it could be accidentally placed on, and it is there as an option (I like options), but some range time might be needed to verify that it is truly inconspicuous. And, the safety seems to compliment the roughly 6.5 lb trigger; it wouldn't be a deal breaker either way for me. Besides teh trigger, I really liked the sights. The sights are better on the Shield than the Walther and Ruger LC9, and it feels much better in my hand than the thick, industry-leading Glock 26, and quite possibly it has a nicer trigger than the Glock. I feel that It is a little too large to be a pocket gun, though. The verticle height/grip is longer than on the M&P 9 Compact. Nevertheless, It feels good in my hand, and since it is much thinner, it should be easier to conceal, especially if carried in the waist band. I think its size will also aid in its controllability and accuracy. I really want to rent one at a range and try it out and feel that this might be a better option than a snubnose revolver for concealed carry.

I believe Skylands Sport Shop in Wantage had a used Mark II for sale.

That's why she needs to have skin in the game and dollars invested.

It's not the same scenario, but when I bought my house, apparently there was someone else with my name... a different middle name, but the same name, that lives in this state and has extremely bad credit. It took me quite some time to finally get my home loan approved.

My conversion barrel works very well. You can also get a .357 SIG barrel and an Advantage Arms conversion kit as well ... One gun, 4 calibers, and only the kinda beauty a Momma would love. In NJ a 19 is hands-down better than a 17 because you can get 15-round magazines for it. With the 17, you would be stuck with 10-round magazines. My only complaint with the Glock is that little safety thing inside the trigger... it rubs my index finger the wrong way, but I would never get rid of my compact Glock. The only thing I might add is that you might be able to find a used Glock 23 GEN3 at a bargain price over the Glock 19 GEN4. I picked mine up, like new, for $375. You can always get a GEN4, later, if you decide you really like the Glock. And, if you decide to move on, you can probably get what you paid for it. I image a new GEN4 would be about $650 out the door... So, for $375 and another $125, you would have both calibers and roughly $150 in the bank. Question.... you mentioned it was your last permit, so you must have other handgun(s)? How does the Glock fit in? Do you have a .22LR? Still you cannot go wrong with a Glock. Hands down, other guns are more fun to shoot (CZ 75B for instance), but a Glock is a staple. IF you don't have one, you have to justify why (kinda), and even then, you would need a good replacement.

Does this have the locking mechanism and key?

The last thing I got from him was $10.00 cheaper than he quoted me over the phone. I guess he liked me better. Or, maybe he was just balancing the books. Now, I am a little frustrated that you got that .45. I have had one on order with him for over a year. Where was my call when he got them in?

They are probably going to send them to Mexico, instead.

I love the Ruger SP101 in .22LR. It does have a heavy trigger and mine had a problem, which so far Ruger has fixed by me sending it to them and them replacing a lot of things inside. I would recommend the aftermarket Hogue grips for it, though.

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