Underdog

Good job! Now where's Bill? Just curious, what was your wife doing during all of this? I would have been uncomfortable not being able to protect my family as much while investigating next door, especially without any additional firearms protection when I went to the basement, porch, etc... From what you wrote, it sounds like you remained pretty calm, although you must have been frightened. You certainly received unwarranted practice for what could have been a very bad scenario that you had to deal with. As far as the officer, you were probably blinding the officer somewhat, and or, he was concerned because he didn't know for sure who you were. Not to mention, he was asserting that he was taking charge. But, there is still that "Us" and "Them" mentality that you experienced. All in all, it sounds like you did the right thing. And, you must have been happy and relieved when the officer showed up. Over time you can evaluate many things that you could do differently if another scenario like that occurs again. Your story is getting me thinking about better strategies. I would suggest a handgun for both you and your wife.

FNS-9 Comparison w/ Glock... http://www.ar15.com/...5&f=53&t=119304

Please provide thoughts, feedback, and info on a Savage Model 99 in .308 w/ a removable magazine. I may have an opportunity to pick one up.

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To the best of my knowledge, they never made 10-round magazines for the FNX-9. There are 10s available for the FNP-9, and it is very similar, especially if you get the USG model that can be "cocked and locked", but the safety/decocker lever is designed better on the FNX and it has a much more aggressive grip texture. There have been problems with the FNX, though, which I don't think are there with the FNPs. I do like the grip on the FNX, though, and I would get one if the magazine could be shared with the FNS-9, as it would only be a matter of time before 10-rounders were available for the FNS-9 if it does well. However, none of them share magazines. Curiously, though, the FNX-40 and FNS-40 have the same magazine, which is different than the FNP-40. I would definitely get an FNX-9 and pin magazines to 15-rounds if I had the option of also getting 10-round magazines stock for it at a later point in the future, and/or if it shared with the FNS which I know I am going to buy. But, it doesn't, so I don't have one. If you could pick up a used FNX or FNP at a good price, though, I would jump on it. If you can find it, the FNP-9M is a really nice one to get, especially for NJ. After shooting and handling it, I have wanted it, but cannot seem to find one of my own. I guess people aren't getting rid of them and/or very few were made. And, they are not made anymore, but they have a 15-round magazine and they are really just a tad smaller than the full-size FNP-9... awesome gun! I hope that the full size FNS-9 sells really well and that 10-rounders available for it. Also, there would be more sight options and holsters. I am waiting for the FNS-9 Compact to be released, and I would jump on an FNP-9M if I found it. The money is already put aside for each one.

There are also mountain lions present and the cubs have a distinct sound.

Glock 23 question... I'm interested in getting a conversion barrel and wonder if there might be a value to getting a threaded one if it is legal on a Glock 23? Would there be any value to doing so, especially in NJ, or potentially in moving out of state? Are there any other benefits besides the ability to put on a silencer other than protecting the barrel's crown?

I was considering getting a 625, but this seems to be a lot more versatile. Ray, are there holsters out there for it, yet?

It's cooler than a Taurus Judge... It would certainly require someone to buy reloading stuff, and it would probably get you ready for just about any other gun's recoil... Might be able to get rid of the Mossberg 500... and wouldn't need a flashlight.

AF2011-A1 http://technozan.com/af2011-a1-double-barrel-pistol-review-video

I'd love one, especially if one was released in 9mm.

Get a duplicate of the one that you already have that is your favorite. Or, as Mak said, get the 24.

It's good that your wife found out what her friend really thinks ahead of time. It reminds me of my neighbor. My neighbor actually said he doesn't like guns, but if something bad really happens, he knows where to go. I told him that he didn't have a gun because deep down, he knew he couldn't trust himself with one. So, I told him if SHTF I agreed with him and didn't trust him either. Anti-gunners are either really clueless and are afraid of what they don't understand, or they don't trust themselves with a gun so they believe that everyone is not trustworthy. This really comes from the progressive mind that believes in big government because it is not capable of taking care of itself.

Well, its official. Saw a big black bear run across 206 last night.. I have to get out the bruin-proof gargage cans.

I guess I will go and pick it up.

Does anybody have experience with one of these? Thoughts/impressions, etc.? Do they jam often? Are the magazines easy to get, etc. Is $185 a good price for a used one?

I recommend this outlet as well. My special order was handled superbly. Thumbs up!

The Hunger Games release will spark a lot of people interested in bows. If you are in northwestern NJ, try YOJ Sports in Andover.

A little heavy, but... http://www.topnotchtactical.com/content-product_info/product_id-3130/springfield_m1a_scout_tactical.html

I essentially lost the use of a permit because of the way he does business, and I won't forget it. I didn't have enough time to locate a suitable replacement. I set it up, so that I could use my 3-day window. I won't be back. If you guys are happy with Frank, have at it. But, I wouldn't count on him for anything.

You should have gotten a Ruger !

It is a good idea to keep it pointed down range after striking before you open/advance to the next shot, etc. You could have an issue with your new gun, but consider the following. Make sure that the revolver is clean and that the rounds are seated properly in the cylinder before shooting, and make sure that you are using the pad of your finger to pull the trigger straight back, and that you are not using your first joint (and pulling the trigger sideways) each time. You may not have your finger on the trigger properly during double action, especially if the force necessary to pull the trigger hard for you to handle and/or if you are staging the trigger to compensate for the double-action trigger weight. If you are pulling it sideways due to your finger placement, and using the additional leverage at the first joint to assist you, the hammer may not be going back all the way while shooting double action because it may be binding slightly. And, if the rounds are not properly seated, you may be losing strike power because some of the force is being lost pushing the individual round further into the cylinder to seat it properly, instead of that hard, fast strike needed to activate the primer. This seating problem could also be caused by a specific dirty cylinder that isn't allowing rounds to seat properly. Are you having rounds unfired from the same cylinder each time around? There could also be slightly different tolerances in each of the cylinders. If the specs of the cylinder are within spec, but at the end of that spec, and if the tolerances of the ammunition are at the opposite end of their spec. there could be a little slop. Have you tried different ammo? Make sure you clean the back of the cylinder well. See if you still have the problem if clean, all properly seated, and if you have your trigger finger in the right spot. Systematically test this with different ammunition, firing single action, etc..

I am thinking about setting up a Saiga 7.62x39 or .223 flavor w/ a forward scope in a Scout setup. Does anybody have any thoughts/recommendations?

As I said before... Well, maybe he doesn't need my business, because he won't get it again. The reason you put a down payment on a gun and discuss the exact date and time that it would be picked up is so that it is there when you return to buy it. Thanks for substantiating it for me. If there was no recall, then it's pretty safe to say that Frank most likely wasn't telling me the truth. As I said before... Good luck to him and all you guys that would choose to do business with him. I lost a permit and my time because of the BS at the SB.

I think I need to get some more after seeing this... Maybe I should get a G26 or G27 GEN 3.