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After my amazing 15 day wait for my P2P and FID card I picked up my new pistol yesterday. I bought it from my father who is a retired police Sgt. I bought his Gen 3 Glock 23 blue label. When he retired he had the opportunity to purchase his service weapon from the department. The gun has some VERY minor holster wear and the mags are scratched from loading and unloading, but other than that, its in great shape. What really made it great was that it came with tritium night sights already installed. Now for my reasoning in buying this gun instead of a brand new one. The big deal, price. Buying it from my dad he gave me a really good deal, less than half of a new one. Then there is the fact that it probably has less than 200 rounds through it since he wasnt really a gun guy and hated shooting, he only fired it once a year to qualify. It also came with 4 13 round mags which was a plus for me. And lastly he gave me a brand new holster and a few boxes of ammo. So all in all I think I made out pretty well and Im sure the gun will get more use from me than it would ever sitting in his safe. Now its time to tear it down and give it a good cleaning since its been sitting for a while.

Application type: Initial FID w/ permits 2. Morristown Bureau of Police (Morris County) 3. Sgt. Matt Edwards 4. 15 days start to finish 5. Nothing was required other than the standard forms, although you need to make an appointment with Morpho Corp. for fingerprinting 6. From the time I filled out my applications to fingerprinting to issuance of my FID and permits it took 15 days. I am an EMS officer in town so I know the sgt personally, but still, 15 days is hard to beat. He kept in contact with me and called me to let me know he was in. The only thing that held it up alittle was the fact that one of my references didnt hand in his form until 3 days ago. All in all, great experiance and I cant wait to get my gun!

Now, I am not sure if it helped that I am an EMS officer in town, or that I know the sgt. in charge of the fire arms division, but I know that a 15 day wait from start of paper work to recieving my FID card and permits is pretty damn good!

My brother just got his permits in and is looking at a used smith and Wesson 9mm chiefs special from a close friend of mine. My friend bought it brand new a few years ago and the gun has maybe 100 rounds through it. He's not a member here so I am looking for pros and cons from people who have or have shot one. I personally don't know much about that model but it's what he is set on because of the perfect price he will get it for. He has shot one a few times and likes it, but wants to know if their are known issues people have had. Anyone have anything they want to say?

Myself and "Files" will be there around 4 on Wednesday.

Welcome from Morristown! Check out RTSP. Its a great new place.

I am new to all the buying and selling of pistols, but one question has come to my mind. I am BUYING a brand new px4 with one of my permits. My father (a retired LEO) wants to GIVE me one of his pistols. Does the 30 day rule apply when someone is giving you a pistol and no money is exchanged? thanks, Josh

Try D & S Tactical (inside the cigars and firetrucks store). They are right in Basking Ridge on Morristown Road. I know they are an FFL and they are willing to work with you.

Ok guys. I have been doing some thinking about the berretta PX4 storm Sub compact. I love the way it looks but I want some opinions from you guys that have one. I looked into the xd 40 but something about the boxy look doesn't appeal to me the way the storm does. I'd be getting it in .40 S&W Thanks, Josh

After shooting at the range today and looking through the glass case I spotted a RIA 1911 at a pretty hard to beat price. I put in a price request on here to see what I could find them since I really can't justify spending a grand or more on a big name or custom 1911. So to my point.... Does anyone have any experiences with the RIA 1911's? Pros? Cons?

I have the Kimber/ JPX jet protector that I keep in my dresser. It's a pretty sweet looking "gun" and with the dye practice cartridge I was able to test it out. It's neat. Mine is the black version http://www.mystungun.com/Kimber-Jpx-Jet-Protector-with-Orange-Frame_p_970.html

Hey all, New to the site. Thought I would say hello. I'm originally from Randolph and now live in Morristown. I just recently got into the gun/shooting game on my own, however I have been shooting for a number of years. my father who is a now a retired LEO would take me to ranges and the PD range when I was growing up. I currently own a stock Glock 23 (dads old service weapon) as well as Baretta bobcat 21a. (which jams like a son of a ****) Looking to get some insight into some upgrades and maybe do some buying/trading. Thanks, J