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I was faced with the same dilemma as you about a year ago... I wanted an "all around" good first handgun. I narrowed my choices down to the Sig P226 and the Beretta 92. I had experiences shooting these in the past (friend's own them) so I did not consider guns that I did not shoot such as the S&W M&P 9 or the Glock G19. I chose the Beretta 92A1 over the Sig, primarily due to the price. Though I did like the Sig better overall, I could not justify the added expense over the Beretta, I do plan to own a Sig P226 someday when my wallet allows it, but I am incredibly happy with the Beretta and do not regret the purchase at all. The large frame is very forgiving with the 9mm recoil. It is easy to disassemble and clean. I have never had a malfunction other than when I let a female shoot it and she limp wristed the hell out of it causing a failure to eject. Also, Beretta is running a $50 rebate program until the end of the year on 92 series and Px4 pistols, when looking at prices figure either of these Berettas will be -$50 if you buy before the end of the year.

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You could have the AR neutered for NJ. Have the stock pinned to a fixed position and have the flash suppressor removed. You also can't bring the 30 round mags to NJ, best you can do is 15.

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Picked up some ammo at Paramus today, seemed to have plenty of these sale specials in stock.

Good luck. Some students at Seton Hall Law in Newark tried to start a Second Amendment club last year but all new student orgs have to be approved by a vote of the student senate and the 2A group was voted down.

SIG P226 Elite Stainless chambered in .357sig coming in a close second... Beretta 92 Elite IA

I actually totally forgot we have a "hot deals" forum and this is probably more appropriate for that forum. If a mod can move it that would be great.

Just got this email from Beretta today. http://www.berettausa.com/2012rebate-pistols.aspx?idevd=31C13DE82A5F11DEA45E2F1756D89593&idevm=e7a36a18af1f4f09af9dc93a3df3b6fd&idevmid=746072

OBRPC allows you to shoot 24/7? I know some other clubs advertise "24/7" access to the facility but you can't shoot after a certain hour. That's something I'd really be interested, going to the range either late at night or real early in the AM by myself... no distractions, just me and the target.

I see the price is about $15 per person at this range, but how does timing work? If no one else is waiting for my port can I shoot all night for $15? If people are waiting can I cycle back in after they've had their turn? Also, a .22 rifle is kosher here right? I know "no rifles" usually doesn't mean to include .22's but I want to double check.

Anyone still meet up here?

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Stopped in here a while back to check to the place out. Beautiful store and the staff/owners could not have been nicer. I'm not in the market to buy anything right now, but I can't wait until their range opens.

I'll be happy if the pricing is a happy medium between Bullet Hole and RTSP.

I've always liked Amazon. I was able to get Prime free for a year because I was a student. Not sure how much I'll use them though once they build their NJ facility and start charging sales tax.

How does NJ define "loaded" though? 1. Mag inserted, round in the chamber 2. Mag inserted no round in the chamber (but mag is loaded) 3. Loaded mag in the same case as long gun, mag not inserted Of these 3 scenarios where do we draw the line as to what is "loaded?"

I never understood why in NJ we need a background check for an FID card, then NICS at purchase, and also the P2P for pistols. Why isn't the NICS check at purchase sufficient?

Great idea. Similar to an ad for a men's clothing store I saw a while back. If you bring in your old suit, they will donate that suit to someone who can't afford one and needs it for an interview, and you get X% off buying a new suit. I forget what store it was.

Thanks for all the detailed info. The reason I'm looking at a private session is that I feel I'm a little too advanced for the First Steps class but not experienced enough for the courses that come after. I don't want to spend the $ on First Steps and spend half of the time dozing off when they're teaching the very rudimentary topics like safe handling, cleaning, etc. Not that those aren't important... but I'm already familiar with them. Speaking of intro classes.. does anyone know the difference between GFH's First Steps Pistol and Basic Pistol?

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RTSP charges less for the second person, say it's like $20 for the hour for 1 person, it's an additional $10 for the second (total $30). An hour at BH is about $15 whether it's just me or me and 1 or 2 friends. If you're going to bring a friend I recommend going off hours if you can, weekdays from opening until around 4-5pm are usually pretty dead. That way you will have more room since BH is a small range.

Also, at RTSP you have to pay for additional people to share a port with you. Bullet hole charges a flat price whether its one person or multiple sharing a port.

I've been meaning to check out RTSP but all this talk I hear about their pricing has kept me away.

I didn't ask price either but it's still there as of today.