JayWilling

The seams are seams. I don't think this thing would hold up under big a crowbar and sledge, but it would still be a hell of a fight. I don't think that's the point, really. It is protective from a fire standpoint, and you can build it right in your closet if you want, but I would say that a real safe would hold up longer under attack. Also, if it IS in an enclosed area, you can't even get to the side seams. They'd have to break it loose and drag it out first, then start bashing. It will definitely slow the BGs down.

I finally gathered enough scratch to get a knock-down style safe. After looking at Zanotti and Snapsafe, I went with the Snapsafe Titan. It's billed as a 12 long gun safe. I was looking for something that could be disassembled to move as I'm getting too old to push a 600 lb lunk up a stairway or whatever. I called and asked for a custom shelf configuration. Willie at Snapsafe said they couldn't change the shelf package, but he offered to throw in the other shelves I would need to make it the way I wanted it. Ordered it on a Monday, and the safe arrived Thursday afternoon. Packed up very well on a palette, placed IN MY GARAGE for me. My son stopped by and helped me carry the parts into the house. Worst is the door and frame, but it's still manageable for two guys. I built the entire safe myself. It took me longer than I expected because I was not able to remove the door from the door hinges...some help and a little "persuasion" would have done it, but I am not a patient man. Once the box with back was assembled I stood it up in place, slide the door and frame into position on the carpet, then shimmed it up to the right height. I used an offensive lineman move to shove it onto the studs on the frame. Then I opened the door and shimmed that so it wouldn't pull the door frame away from the safe frame. (That, and a little duct tape). But the fire blankets back in, put the interior walls in, loaded it up and locked it. It has a decent digital lock and I think it's perfect for what I needed. Snapsafe is REALLY straightforward. All the info is on the website, including prices. The shippers are required to get the thing to your door or in your garage, and they are VERY responsive, in a timely fashion. I was pleased and would recommend them to anyone.

I use coated bullets almost exclusively for my range ammo. Everything I have read says to use the lead loads, but that the coated bullet can take a slightly higher pressure than the lead. I have seen a couple of references to using loads between lead and jacketed, but I try to stay at the lead loads. It's safer and a little easier on your gun as well.

I was sitting at my computer last night when an email alert from Midway popped up for Titegroup product notification. I immediately clicked the link and as the page popped up there was a banner across the top that said, "This product is sold out- please re-set your notification". Amazing.

I have been reloading for about 7 years on a Lee Classic Turret and I have no plans of moving up. I have no problems with my ammo because every round is examined.

I went to the old Egg Harbor Twp Lawmen's and found my little stainless S&W Model 60 there...it had been a police training piece. I took it home, polished it up, knocked out some chamber blocking roll springs, and have a beautiful piece out of it. They used to sell trade ins from local departments. I also recall being at Hauge's in Thorofare when they had trade ins from re-equipping local departments. I didn't buy anything though.

It's an all-in-one poly lower, stock, and pistol grip...a CAV15 by AWAKS. I wanted to check one out and the wifey is not going to put the thing through hell, so I figured it would hold up. It's very solid, light, and was ok to deal with doing the lower build. They come in lots of colors too, but she just wanted an all-black rifle, so that's what we have. I put a PSA standard lower parts kit in it and got a carbine buffer and spring from AWAKS.

Ok...the ammo is coming back. .223 is near pre-Sandy Hook pricing. Pistol ammo is still high but getting better. But WHERE IS ALL THE PISTOL POWDER? I use TiteGroup and Bullseye for most of my pistol rounds and it's really hard to find. I've got email notification requests in at several online dealers and it's just NOT THERE. Am I missing something or is this a really legitimate gripe?

Lucky, lucky you. Good stuff,

Put this fast-action carbine together for my wife. She's got the right-handed-left-eyed thing going on so for starters we just went with a Truglo 40mm red dot. She can just pull up and sight right away without lining up irons or anything. She's happy, and it's a nice fun short range setup.

Christmas came early for the old guitar slinger: Picked this CZ Rami up from my gunsmith FFL friday evening, played with it, field stripped, wiped her down with CLP and slopped up the rails a little. Then today I took it to the range. It ran 150 rounds of 9mm ball without any incidents and it is pretty damned accurate. I think some of that is the weight (it's all metal and stays on target) and some is the low position of the barrel, as the slide is set down inside the frame instead of up top over the outside. 3" SS barrel, 1/10 and 1/14 rd mag, single/double action and a thumb safety just in case, it feels a lot like a little 1911 but with a wider grip. Pictured is the 10 rd mag, which causes the arthritic pinky finger to dangle while shooting. I shoot it much better with the 14 rd where I can get a good, solid grip. Another nice feature are the rubber grips...they're RUBBERY rubber, not bakelite type rubber, sticky, and really give a good grip on the gun. I was thinking about custom grips, but I don't think I'll even bother. These grips are very nice. The only mild complaint is with the trigger. There's a bit of takeup in it, but I got used to it quickly. The other thing is , the trigger itself has quite a hook to it, and I found my trigger finger getting a little sore from the bottom edge of the trigger. Not a big deal though, I've had similar things happen with Glock and SR triggers. I have been oogling these things for about 5 years and I'm very happy that I finally "pulled the trigger" on the RAMI. It's a really nice gun.

Newest build for the wife...

I've done that myself several times. I don't get it.

A few years ago I picked up an Escort semi-auto 20 ga youth model. My wife loves it. Cheap, and always goes bang.

I've noticed a lot of people using "P2P" to describe NJ pistol permits recently. Did I miss something or doesn't "P2P' usually refer to "Person to person" purchases? Pistol Permits were always PP. Just wondering if I haven't been paying attention or something.

I just applied for two permits. The local PD provided a packet that included online pdf versions of both the form and the background check. Background check online is $20 but then you don't need the $18 money order for the State Police. I printed out the forms and took them in with another $4 for the two pistol permits. They called today to ask about my employer information because the online form made the font really small and I couldn't fix it. The process is certainly better than it used to be. Now it's just a question of how long it takes.

There's always the standard "no-label" bolt carrier group from PSA. It's usually $99. I put one in the wife's gun...works fine. I think right now they might be selling them with a free charging handle or something too.

I just did a build with a GWAKS Cav15 lower...a one-piece poly lower/grip,/stock. With that they purposely set the takedown pin holes wider than standard because the polymer may eventually loosen up a little. You actually have to hammer the pins in and use a punch to break the gun down for awhile 'till it loosens up.

Never had a problem. Check the sellers rating and do everything per terms and you should be fine.

My own theory is that the fat ass democrats in Trenton got to the prosecutor. There was just too much backlash and they don't want to call attention to the fact that they are running roughshod over our constitutionally guaranteed rights. Also, the new DC CCW laws (based on NJ laws) may get shot down by the court. If so, NJ will be under scrutiny, and so they wanted all the spotlights coming from Shaneen to just go away. Keep their heads down and keep screwing the peons.

Welcome to the Forum! It's so great to be able to read comments and converse with people who believe and enjoy some of the same things you do. These folks are all very helpful and occasionally funny too.

From what I hear it couldn't happen to a nicer bunch. Maybe they should have paid more attention to customer service.

Steve did a great job pinning and welding a muzzle brake for me this morning. Thanks Steve!

I usually have almost a case of trap loads for the (very) occasional trap shooting and just general blowing stuff up. I've got about 10 rounds of low recoil buck and I'm expecting delivery today of an order of 100 rds of Herter's SD 00 buck and 20 rounds of Herter's SD combo (.65 ball and 4-00buck in each shell).

Congratulations on your achievement, AND your dedication to the rule of law. Do it right and you only have to do it once. Welcome !