Underdog

Yes, I would imagine that they will eventually sell for about $319 after the newness goes away.

+1 on the Blackhawk, but still want some kind of semi-auto.

Does anybody have experience with a Spanish-made Star Firestar M43?

My uncle's Colt Woodsman has them all beat, but so does its price tag.

Is the only difference between the CZ-P01 and the CZ 75 P01 the size?

How is the stock trigger? Is there a lot of uptake?

Besides the 1911 types and the Browning Hi-Power, are there any other single-action 9mms out there?

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Why spend lots of money unless you know what you want and why, and unless you acquire the skills and the location to utilize that much gun. The scope will also be a bundle. I would say any of the following would be good in whatever caliber you want: Ruger 77, Winchester 70, Savage 10 or variation... 11, 14, 16; or Remington 700.

I saw it in one of the magazines. Perhaps this is what was being talked about, but this has been out for some time... http://www.gunblast.com/SW-63.htm

Can anyone recommend a gunsmith that works on Revolvers in Northern NJ?

I might invest in the extended mag release and a bolt buffer.

I would stay away from the heavy barrelled target and get a carbine 10/22. Also, I would buy an older one. The ones that were made in the last two or three years, are not made as well.

That would largely depend on what you are going to do with it and your budget. I would look into the following and generally prefer double action/single action to single action only. S&W 617 will probably be the nicest quality and have the best trigger... you cannot go wrong, but you are going to pay for it Ruger SP101 ... nice little kit gun and probably the most durable of the bunch... might need a grip change for a fuller grip Taurus 992 double action with .22LR and .22WMR cylinder sets... versatile and fun... 990 does not have magnum cylinder. or the new S&W version of the kit gun... don't know the name or model and have no experience with it, but it's probably pricey, but sweet That being said... there are a lot of single actions such as the Ruger Single Six that would also be nice. And, for the money, the Charter Arms Pathfinder would probably be OK. For toughness and durability and versatility, I would go with the SP101 unless you want a snubby or a longer-barrelled range gun.

Well, I guess it is a pretty nice gift. Lets all go over to Old School's for a pig roast and watch the video.

I know sights and holsters are really personal preference, but I am curious which ones people like and why. Please share your thoughts, especially for the Compact G19 and 23s. So far, I like the TruGlo TFO (tritium fiber optic) sights (http://www.midwayusa...ber-optic-green), and I like JS Holsters JS Kydex paddle holster: http://armory.jsholsters.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=2059. These holsters are simple and functional and match the Glock all the way.

Why, Frank is a charming man and he had them for $395 out the door.

With pepper spray, I think you are limited in size, and that size is not per individual item, but perhaps the total on your person. Wasp spray is a poison and could possibly kill and/or seriously harm a human, permanently damage someone's vision, or cause seizures or death if ingested and/or breathed in. Also, it is against the law to use it in a manner for which it was not meant for, such as on humans. Where's Ayoob? Now, if someone were trying to kill you, it might be better than the alternative, but I don't think it is a smart substitute for a good version of pepper spray.

A friend just gave me a brand new Otis cleaning kit that comes with a DVD to watch. Does anybody use and like these?

As far as I know, Silver Bullet in Rockaway might have them in stock, and there was one at Skylands Sport Shop this morning.

And, the magazines are not cheap and harder to find for the FN guns. There is nothing wrong with a Glock, except it doesn't shoot as well and it doesn't have the awesome blocky ergonomics of the FN.

Ramsey's in Ledgewood had the compact Beretta 92. It was a nifty little gun, but the grip size and distance to the trigger looked to be about the same dimensions. If it had a slightly smaller grip, I might have been interested. It would make a nicer carry gun, though, especially if it could use the full-size magazines. Still, if I was getting a 92FS or variation, I would prefer the larger one with the longer sight radius. This is pretty cool: 92FS In Combat. WOW!

To me it is. Even if I don't want to upgrade now.

I'd get one in a heartbeat just for the fun of plinking. It wouldn't replace a Ruger Mark II/III or a Browning Buckmark, but it would be a fun little gun to shoot. It's size, ease of pulling back the slide,ease of cleaning, etc. would make it an ideal gun for children to learn how to handle an automatic pistol with DA/SA. Although the trigger is OK, it is not great by any stretch. It is on the heavy side, especially in DA and then there is a long take-up for each subsequent DA trigger pull. Perhaps this is part of the reason that it is dependable, but if one thing could be changed on it for me, it would be a better trigger. The trigger and action don't really model the actions of the larger caliber tactical guns such as the Ruger SR series and other striker-fired guns. This limits the gun's ability as a trainer for these. If you were ever able to carry, though, it would be easy to conceal and probably a little easier to shoot than say something like a North American Arms type, and of course a 22LR would be better than not having anything at all. It is what it is, and If you are in need of a fun gun to plink with, I would say go for it.

Congratulations on the G23. I think it is one of the most versatile guns out there for defense. I would also look into a 9mm conversion barrel and a couple of G19 magazines (For about $150 dollars you can practice with much cheaper 9mm rounds). I have a Lone Wolf conversion barrel for mine and some of the South Korean G19 magazines for it that I use at the range. I have over 1000 rounds through that barrel and those mags and never had a hiccup. Unless you really love the silly Lone Wolf emblem, I would pay the extra $20 or so and get one with that emblem not visible. If I could do it over, I would have done that, but really I have no problems with my barrel. You can also get a .357 SIG barrel for it, I believe and it will drop right in. You might even be able to use the .40 magazines, but I am not sure. You can also get yourself some of the G22 magazines (15-rounders) and keep near the night stand. The KKM barrels are more costly, but might not be much more than the Lone Wolf with the emblem hidden. The only problem I have ever had with the conversion barrel is that with the cheap aluminum-cased Blazer 9mm ammo, it ejects sporadically and sometimes hits my safety glasses. I don't seem to have this problem with brass ammo.