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autoxnyc, When do you think you'll be available? If we could arrange it, would you be willing to let us take it to a range for a couple of hours? (it's always nice to set the new sights then take a few shots to see if any further adjustment is needed, which obviously can only be done @ a range) Thanks. -99 Also, I should add that I found a good deal on TruGlos, so I will be putting their TFO on my Sig, instead of Dawson/Hiviz. PS: What do you X, subie or evo (or other)?

Come to think of it......does anyone here have such a tool? (should have asked to begin with) ...or is eveyrone shootin' Glocks? -99

j0n, I'm in 07751, but wouldn't mind driving up to Bridgewater. And yeah.... definitely willing to help you out with this. Hope you're not in a rush - hah. I just checked my emails a sec ago (as I was typing this up) and my "lender" wrote to tell me that he just realized that his tool wouldn't work with P series. So it looks like I have to get one of the other folks lined up - which shouldn't be a problem, but may take a bit more time. I can email/PM you when I make other arrangements and have something lined up. We can schedule the install then. Let me know if you're still interested. -99

Quick update to post 161: Applied on 09-22-11, picking up today (11-09-11). Somewhat unamused by 6 week process, but I honestly don't blame anyone. 1 week was lost due to my employer forgetting to fax the [illegal] employment verification form, but it wasn't till I called the PD to ask if they need anything that I found that out. Had HR fax the form - PD still didn't get it. Refaxed it myself in the office. Got a phone call 2 days later from the PD - where's the form (the firearms officer said "yeah, they didn't give it to me" alluding to non-importance of this stuff, from the say she said it)? Grrr. I took that fax confirmation page and drove there to hand it in. From there i was told by the end of the week. Come Friday I call 'em, only to find out that "yeah, your stuff's been ready for the last 2 days, but the girl is off today (can't blame people either-just doing their jobs) - so it will have to be next week." Sunday 1 of the officers calls me (9AM too), and says everything's ready-just has to be typed up and signed by the chief. Great-I think to myself; now I'm gonna wait another 2 weeks for chief to actually get these in his hands. But then, yesterday, my wife says both of our stuff is ready to be picked up. Going today. Side note: I know a couple of LEOs in town (very well), and my next door neighbor (good friends) is a good friend of the chief. I DID NOT ask for any special treatment or ask anyone to "give my case a nudge." Wasn't in a rush, and wanted to see how long it would take if I was treated as an "average Joe." .....and I certainly don't like to be in a position to have to "repay any favors" regardless of their nature (I like to manage on my own, if I can of course). Final reflection: Like I said at the beginning-I don't blame anyone. I don't consider these types of things (FIDs/etc) to be priorities for any one PD, and don't blame them for not being ready to process everything for us in a "drive though window" style. Some are understaffed (when it comes to this type of administrative work/etc), some have "better things to do," etc. Everyone I dealt with was pleasant or cordial and helpful; not once did I feel rushed, bullied, ignored, etc. I'll bet there are PDs and people who will treat you otherwise, and I can only hope these will be far and few in between. As long as it takes them a "reasonable amount of time" (within, or just a bit more that 30 days) I'm fine with it; when it takes them 2,3 or more months.........that's when it simply isn't right. Sorry for the long post - figured some may be interested. -99

Tom/etc, Are you guys interested in a complete set of "paperwork" as given by Marlboro PD? (can scan them all in and email or attach here) I'm going to pick up my FID/P2P today and can easily ask for another set of app....for a "friend." Let me know. -99

Unlike the motor oil in my truck, I don't intend to change that front sight every couple of months. I'm sure a sight tool is nice to own, but I can't justify the expense for "once in a blue moon" use. Luckily the good folks @ SF are able to assist-and for that I am grateful. We'll see how it goes...

You know, after a bit of research I may just do it myself (but still would like to know who does this kinda work in my area). The good folks over @ sig forum have a wonderful "tool rental program" where a few guys who own sight pushers/etc lend them out to members, for free. I'll probably make arrangements for that and see how I make out. Thanks.

Hi guys, Looking for a smith who has experience with Sig X5 fiber optic sight installation in Freehold area (Monmouth and Middlesex counties). Any help greatly appreciated. Pistol in Q: brand new Sig P226 X5 Allround Sights: front only: HighViz or Dawson FO (green) Thanks. -99

Almost forgot to mention: On the MPD questionnaire/form they ask for 2 references and state that those can not be people who are actively LEO/etc. I don't remember seeing that on 066/033 forms - someone correct me if I'm wrong. -M

Z71 - see post #39 in this thread. Very similar to that although I don't remember seeing anything about who household members. Re: employment verification. Obviously this is BS (what if everyone wrote "self employed"?)...but interestingly enough when I asked my HR director about this she said it wasn't a problem and that she gets these all the time. Now, obviously she doesn't mind and remains objective on the matter, but I don't know if any forms she gets are in fact pertaining to firearms IDs/etc or something else. What bothers me the most is the last thing on that form. Obviously it shouldn't (and on paper-it doesn't) matter whether or not I'm employed/etc, but what the hell does my employer's OPINION matter? Why are they asked if THEY have any reason why I shouldn't be issued the ID/P2P? I'm not surprised at all that you folks are going after this, and do appreciate the effort. If I can find the rest of the "crap" they asked I'll post it as soon as I can. -M

Hi Tom, Attached is a scanned copy of "emplyment verification form" req'd by Marlboro PD. I dont have a copy of the reference form though. All together Marlboro PD requires the following: 1. SP-066 2. SP-033 3. 2 references (2 forms sent off to those individuals 4. Employment verification (for m sent out to employer 5. MPD application form (has to be filled out onsite). Hope this helps. -M

I'll bet that when/if you tried to "get rid of" that grounghog with ur 22/etc and he heard the shot, he would have come over to ask if you need any "help." Aside from the ironing, "good cops and bad cops"............we've got 'em all.

1. Application type (FID/permit w/ existing FID). FID with 1x PPP 2. Police Department where you applied. Marlboro 3. Name of the person you dealt with at the PD. LEO Murphy 4. Time taken to issue FID and/or permit. TBA (applied 09-22-11) 5. Documents required by the PD (aside from the standard application and the mental health release form). Township "questionnaire" with 2 references to list. Form/letter req for employment verification. 6. Notes - anything pertaining to the application process (unforeseen difficulties, chief of police calling your home, you hiring an attorney, etc.). The LEO was friendly; didn't ask any questions re:firearms/etc whatsoever (I think my not-so-thrilled at the begging 1+ year old daughter helped to divert a lot of the attention). Was told that the usual time frame is 30 days. We'll see how it goes.