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Any idea how plausible this really is? People are freaking out apparently. Only a few ARs at Shoreshot when normally the whole wall is full of them. Shotguns are not included in this ban is that correct?

Dicks has a special going on for the 870. It's the Remington 870 Scoped Combo - $419.98 Comes with the 23" fully rifled barrel and a 28" vent rib barrel with Rem choke. Two questions. Does the 28" barrel take different chokes? Or is that rem choke some type of built in choke that can't be changed? You think that 28" barrel will get me by for casual trap/skeet shooting with the proper choke (assuming it takes chokes)? It seems like a pretty good deal I think I'm just gonna jump on it. Base 870 is around $275 and a barrel would run me around $150 - $200 anyways it seems. Scope probably isn't great (Bushnell) but probably good enough if I ever get a 22 rifle. Thoughts?

Is that deal on the 870 combo for $419 pretty good? Seems like it's good since it comes with the 28" barrel. I was thinking of getting that as my first shotgun and use the 28" barrel for whenever I decide to shoot trap/skeet. Barrels seem to be $!50-200 anyways so this looks like a good start for me. Thoughts?

Thanks for the replies. Dawsons are looking good. Does anyone have pictures of the Dawson rear site on a Kimber? I searched it and could not find much.

Love my Kimber, but it does shoot high. Plus I reload so POI changes a smidgen here and there depending on the load/bullet. - Main use USPSA, recreational shooting. - Ideal set up: Black rears, red/green fiber optic front. - Note: I will NOT install them myself and will/am willing to send in the upper for mounting. Note: Kimbers have a special "Kimber" cut so sights have to be for Kimber specifically. Any suggestions?

Was that how it was last year? I signed up fairly easily, but I did sign up early. I am not an OB member.

What do you guys mean when you say it "meters well"?

The spring change is super easy. It's exactly as you described. Ten minutes tops. As for if it fits I have no idea. It's a shorter grip I assume and that may have an impact on how it would function with a full size spring. Unless of course they are the same. Maybe look on Beretta's website as it may list which guns it is compatible for?

I remember there being one every December. I shot the one last year. Just wondering if it's happening this month. Any other classifier matches going on? I lost my classifications in production and limited 10. Renewed too late.

I love shooting and I love guns. But they are not enough reason for me to go to one state or move to another. Well, perhaps if they were outright banned in a particular state than I would probably not move there. But stricter or less strict gun laws are not enough reason to dictate whether or not I live in a particular area. To be honest what is more important to me is gun activity/community and range accessibility. As a recreational shooter I like a number of areas available to me where I can actually use my firearms and I like a lot of events, matches, people I can shoot with. That being said, I would fully welcome PA's liberal gun policy in NJ!

I was just thinking, can you not transfer to the opposite side like you can with an AR since the ejection port would be in the way?

Good to know! Yes controls do seem very "unorthodox" by default. Didn't know about the trigger. My guess is there's little to no upgrades and aftermarket.

If it proved reliable I think I would sell my AR15 and pony up the extra cash to get one. To me it's best of both worlds. Seems like it's been around for a while, just this US version is new.

What do you guys think about this? I don't know much about long guns but this seems pretty cool. I like the fact that you can convert to 9mm and it uses AR15 mags. Seems like the perfect rifle for someone like me who wants an AR and a 9mm carbine and doesn't mind conversions. It is expensive ($1900). I think if it proved reliable and solid it would be worth it. A good AR can be well over $1000 and it's 9mm counterparts are not cheap either.

Of course many will say UNLIMITED and that's a good answer! But do any of you reach a number of handguns/long guns where you start to find too much redundancy? Is there a point where you start putting them up for sale?

I have had a of success with CMC (Chip McCormick) mags.

In the State of NJ I don't think this one is lame at all, that's a long wait! Especially if you're in a tough township that takes half a year (it happens). My township is pretty good keeping it within 30. Even still if I have the money I'm using all the permits allotted. You can always sell if you change your mind, LOL!

I haven't done it yet, but I know I will. I thought about trading in one model that has no rail for one that does cause I think it looks more tactical. Oh boy, I used the 'T' word. Flame me immediately! What's worse is I have no intentions of every buying an accessory for a rail...

My TLE RL II eats pretty much anything. I reload my own and have experimented with all bullet types from wad cutter, hollow point, etc. Shot all of them reliably. As for highest quality factory ammo I wouldn't know I always get the cheap stuff. But as far as it going bang mine has done well with many brands.

Skinning paper is a good test. Seeing how easy it goes through paper is a good test. Extremely sharp knives will be able to cut a strand of hair lengthwise without slicing it in half. If it goes through paper with minimal effort that's good enough for me. When you get it hair splitting sharp it will cut great, but the edge will be more delicate.

Favorite by default cause it's my only 1911. But it's my favorite handgun of all the one's I've ever owned.

This is VERY true! Go to any other state and see how they deal with traffic. In NJ we can go at a 20-40 mph pace with less than a car length distance between us on the Parkway/Turnpike. I have not witnessed ANY OTHER STATE that can do this. Once there is traffic, an exit, any type of congestion it comes to a standstill.

Good point. I used to hear those claims all the time when I was into sportbikes. The truth of the matter is most people do not have the skillset to push modern sportbikes/cars to even half of their potential. Most have never touched a racetrack or a drag strip which is required to get the most out of your vehicle. You can have small bursts of speed on the road here and there but you have to be in a closed circuit to really get the most out of our car/bike. It's a very humbling experience.

I think around 145-150 or so on a Honda CBR600F4 at Virginia International Raceway down the straight. Honestly it got pretty damn scary for me at that speed. Keep in mind most people report the indicated speed on the speedometer which is typically off by 5% (on the high side).

What did you pay for yours if you don't mind me asking? Just trying to get idea of local prices.