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If you are concerned about this I think the best bet is to acquire the guns you want and buy enough ammo to make yourself comfortable that you won't run out. At a minimum you'll be ready for the next shortage, which I consider a higher probability than some EOW scenario. The stuff doesn't go bad if you store it reasonably.

I'm sure you are right, though he didn't mention the slide covers that virtually everyone uses to personalize their Glocks. He would have had a rough day if he worried about that. He did seem to look at each one to see what folks had chosen but didn't comment on them. The guy showed me where the carbon accumulates. Previously I never removed the plug. Now I'll just clean in there. So while I am not taking his advice on dispensing with the plug, I did get something out of the conversation. The guy also upgraded some springs on an older model I had. Overall it was a nice event.

I was talking to the Glock rep at RTSP today. He indicated that grip plugs should not be used as the area can get clogged with debris. I rather like mine however, so I am simply going to clean in that area rather than ditch the plugs.

Is your concern salt and humidity in the air or flooding?

If you have any number of handguns, you'll have some in the common calibers. If you are looking for EOW handguns, I would suggest something in a common caliber that will also take conversion barrels and then just getting one of every caliber conversion barrel available. For instance, a Glock 22 or 23 is .40 cal, but has conversion barrels available in .357 Sig and 9mm, as well as a conversion kit for .22LR. Of course your other alternative is get what you like and stock a bunch of that caliber.

I forgot to mention the rear slide plate. That is purely cosmetic, so I don't even really think of it as a modification, but it does personalize the gun and you can tell your Glock from someone else's. Lone Wolf has a bunch of them on their site. You should be able to find one to make your own fashion statement.

While some can be altered there aren't enough gunsmiths in the state to perform all the required alterations in less than a century. Walking into a police station with a 15 round magazine will probably get you arrested because the cops generally don't have a clue of what they are supposed to do. That leaves moving them out of state, or selling them out of state, as the only practical way of getting rid of them. I'll box mine up and give them to relatives who live in free states.

For me, night sights, conversion barrels, extra mags. On Gen 3 I like an extended mag release, but on Gen 4 it doesn't seem to make as much difference.

I think the folks here have said it all. Collect if you enjoy it, but don't expect to make money. If you want to make money buying and selling guns, become an FFL and open a store, . . . in Texas.

Based on the Obamacare precedent that fee would just be seen as a tax, and the Supreme Court does not get to say what level of taxation is reasonable. If the cost of the permit was $10 then no one would care. At $340 it is a stiff tax but every tax in NY is pretty high. If it was $1,000,000 then it would be a backdoor violation of Heller and that might draw their interest. I'd rather the Supreme Court take a more important gun case like Drake or Peruta.

As to whether to make a call, they have exceeded the legal time limit, but I don't recommend making an issue of the fact they are violating the law. What I have found with my town is they will sit on an application until you ask for it. So I wait something like 28 days and then just give a call and ask the status. Generally it pops out within a week of my calling. Some towns are better, some worse, but do call and politely ask the status. It's a reasonable question and there is no reason they shouldn't respond as long as you are polite about it.

Move to eastern PA. You won't have to deal with any of the gun control BS, taxes are lower, etc. If I wasn't already here I sure would not move here.

If you already have a Glock 19, why a 9mm poly frame, etc? Why not a revolver, or a different caliber, or something made of steel, or an itsy bitsy .380? Or maybe forget the permit and buy a shotgun? Okay, get a Beretta.

NY and NJ are both in the worst 5 states to do business on any survey on the matter. When Corzine tossed the "millionaire's tax" on the pile, the result was lots of small businessmen decided it was time to move south. With each business that moves out of state we lose not just the businessman tat owns the business but all the jobs. We now have a declining population and an even faster declining tax base.

By the time you pay shipping, transfer fees, etc. the price will be a bit higher for another gun but I don't think the price is really an issue. Permits and OGAM are definitely an issue, mostly because the process is such a PITA. However, I think for me the convenience factor of being able to shoot what is available, or inexpensive, or whatever I am just in the mood for, is compelling.

I have the exact combination and have probably shot more 9mm than 40 through my G23 over time. The recoil is a bit less due to the cartridge, not due to the gun. Accuracy is excellent. I ordered mine directly from the Lone Wolf website. Most places that carry their barrels will have common conversions like 40 to 9mm, but their website has everything they make. You can also order "blind marking", which eliminates their logo on the outside if that is your preference, and a few other options that typically won't be available through a reseller. They make other products as well, so it is worth browsing around their site a bit just to be aware of their product line.

Try to rent various models. There is no substitute for shooting to know what you are getting.

If she is still on Adderoll she has some sort of condition that is being treated. To really understand what is going on here one should know the specific diagnosis in DSM V and whether she is stable. Even if it is legal for her to obtain a FID, it may not be advisable. You would really feel badly if you helped her through the process of getting a FID and then a few years down the road she used a gun on herself.

High Exposure: I was trying to give a reasonably simple description to a new shooter. Yes there are additional variations, most of which I consider irrelevant for someone for whom this is his first gun. Diamondd817: I agree he should get what he wants, but he was seeking opinions here. My very first pistol was a .45. It was a poor choice for me as a first pistol. My second pistol was a G23 which now has many thousands of rounds through it, both .40 and 9mm and was an excellent choice. That pistol will be part of my estate.

IMHO: The rent is well spent money if you try something and decide not to buy it, so I agree with the suggestion to rent, but I don't have an axe to grind about where. I am a member at RTSP and they have an extensive rental inventory. Let me give you a brief rundown on the Glock model line and you can decide for yourself if the G41 still makes sense. Glocks come in three basic frame sizes, 1) a full size frame that would be used as a duty pistol by an LEO, range shooting, etc. 2) compact, which is slightly smaller and is a very versatile size because it is a bit easier to conceal without giving up much, 3) sub-compact, which is very concealable but for most you can't keep your pinkie on the grip, so it is a bit harder to control. (I don't recommend a sub-compact for a first pistol.) These three basic frames are then fitted for various calibers giving you a large number of models that only vary by frame size and caliber. Add to this some specialty guns that are used in competitions and you have the whole product line. The specialty guns include compensated guns and a series with longer than normal barrels. You would never use these on a day to day basis, but they are great for accuracy. The G41 fits in this last category. It is a Full size Glock with a longer slide and barrel in .45 caliber. Now with that background let me suggest how to choose your first Glock: Since we are in NJ, you won't be carrying. You'll be going to the range and possibly using the gun for home defense. You want either a Full Size or Compact frame. Hold one of each in your hand to get a sense of what feels comfortable. Rent if you can. Now the next choice is caliber. The most common calibers are 9mm, .40 cal and .45 cal. 9 mm is the cheapest to shoot. .40 is more expensive and .45 most expensive of the three choices. However, one of the nice things about Glocks is you can get conversion barrels that allow you to shoot different calibers. However, not everything can be converted. You can convert from a .40 model to a 9mm, but you can't convert from 9mm to .40. Starting with a .45 caliber there are some conversions, but not to a nice inexpensive choice like 9mm. As a result, I like to recommend getting a .40 caliber for a first Glock, and adding a 9mm conversion barrel. This gives you a choice of an inexpensive round to shoot, and a more robust round for home defense. This is pretty nice in a state where you have to go through the whole permit BS for each pistol. If you like my thinking this gives you a choice of the G22 (Full Size) or G23 (Compact). There are also the longer barrel competition models and G35 would be the .40 caliber choice if your heart is set on a competition length gun and 9mm conversion barrels do exist for it, but I would suggest a G22 or G23 as a first Glock. That said, if you purchase any Glock the internals are pretty much the same, they are incredibly durable, and they can be easily traded or sold if you grow tired of them, so there are really no bad choices. Good luck with your purchase.

I have never had problems with conversion barrels and I have many thousands of rounds through conversion barrels on both G22 and G23 models including Gen 3 and Gen 4. You want a conversion barrel, not a factory 9mm in a .40 cal firearm. You will also need appropriate magazines. If we were in another state without the permitting BS, you might be inclined to just buy another pistol in the appropriate caliber, but here in NJ with the permit nonsense, the ability to switch calibers is pretty convenient.

I advise the same thing. With a Glock 23 you can shoot .40cal, 9mm, .357 SIG or .22LR, given the proper conversion bits. Maybe there is something else you can use to get that variety, but I don't know what it is. Given the whole permitting system in NJ being able to handle 4 calibers with one permit sounds handy to me.

Not having standing is one way to lose.

They can sue, but whether they will win is another question.

There is a distinction worth mentioning here between a BOB, which assumes you are evacuating from your home, and a Get Home Bag (GHB) which you would keep in your car to enable you to take care of yourself until you get home. The kinds of disasters I have experienced have all been things where what I needed was a GHB, e.g. 9/11, blizzards (1978), etc. In either case you're going to need water, food, a way to stay warm, etc. As a result, I have a backpack kept in my car. If I ever need it while at home, I can just bring it inside. I might have missed it from somebody's list, but including copies of important documents, e.g. passport, FID, etc. is a good idea.