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I definitely appreciate the advice, but it's not that I have any particular problem with the sights (that's what makes it hard to explain), I just don't find them "eye-friendly". I can shoot fine with the gun, I just feel like I have to concentrate on the sights too hard to do it. Before I purchased my M&P I shot an XD, Glock 19 & Ruger SR-9 and didn't experience this at all, and shot quite well with all of them but I just liked the feel of the M&P the best. I did notice that I didn't like the sights when I rented the M&P but I figured I could always change them so it was better to get the gun that I was more comfortable with in every other area. Not trying to really fix anything, just upgrade to something I like more. I also have to say that one of the things I like about this board is the knowledge & helpfulness without all the opinionated bashing other Internet boards always seem to have, so thanks again - I do appreciate the advice.

It's hard to be specific Jon, I just seem to have a hard time getting them lined up with the target. It's nothing specific, I just figure it can't hurt to upgrade them & see if I like it better.

Welcome Rich, I'm also a LI,NY to NJ transplant (Floral Park). Ive been here for 10+ years so it cant be that bad, but if I can help you with anything give me a shout.

As a few above said, I love the gun but wish I had gotten the Pro as I also don't like the sights. They only had the regular model and I didn't want to wait for the Pro, but now I am going to upgrade the sights anyway.

Thanks for the input. No gaming, just home defense & range practice. I just find the factory sights hard to line up & focus on. I have very good eyesight and never experienced this with anything else I've shot, so I'm just hoping the factory sights just don't agree with me.

I just bought a S&W M&P 9mm a few weeks ago and I love the gun but for some reason I find the sights difficult to focus on & align when I aim. I shot a few similar guns before choosing the M&P and didn't experience this so I figure it cant hurt to upgrade the sights. I'm a relative newbie so I was looking for some suggestions as to which brand and why...

To Pete F. : I'm just saying when GZ followed him, he crossed a line from "watch" to agressor and wether the kid was an angel or a 3x felon, all he was doing was walking.I go for walks in my complex all the time in the evening. I know if some un-identified guy in an unmarked car whos not law enforcement started following me Im sure as hell gonna ask him what his problem is and an altercation will probably ensue. Don't get me wrong - I HATE the fact that the media is is portraying this kid as an angel (like showing all these 5 year old pics of him), but I just think GZ went on the offensive and any exploitation of good self-defense laws hurts the cause. Not looking for a pissing match, just wish this case wasnt invoking laws like right to CCW & stand-your-ground, because we'd all like to see these laws in place but the facts on this one are so muddy that ive already seen a bunch of media outlets say that the law becomes "pick a fight & you'll have the right to shoot" and we all know thats not really the case.

Personally, I think he crossed a line when the 911 dispatcher instructed him NOT to follow - a neighborhood watch is supposed to observe and report, not go after anyone. The unfortunate part is that this type of case is exactly what the public fears, and it's this type of thing that makes it harder to get reasonable CCW, castle doctrine and stand-your-ground laws enacted. An over zealous, gun happy vigilante is exactly what the public fears and it's this type of case that strengthens the misconception that this will happen all the time if law abiding citizens (like most of us) are granted more freedoms. A case like this only hurts us in the long run.

I saw an interview with Kalashnikov many years ago - they asked him what he thought of communism vs capitalism. He said that he had met the inventor of the M-16 once, and that man offered him a ride on his private jet but Kalashnikov couldn't afford to buy a plane ticket.

Thanks, i was hoping to hear that. The guy at the counter said to check the online fliers on Sunday mornings for the sales & I intend to because I haven't really been able to find anything better price-wise, online or locally.

I just got back from Dicks in East Brunswick. I bought 4 boxes of Remington 9mm for $12.98 a box. He said it was on sale from $14.99, but it goes on sale all the time, sometimes for $11.98. I didn't ask how much they had, but chatted a bit with the guy behind the counter and he seemed cool. I've seen a lot of people complain about the .22 Remington ammo - is the 9mm stuff any good

I've been going to Shore-Shot in Lakewood. It's a bit north of you, but Im also relatively new to the sport and it seems like a good place. They are really easy to deal with & helpful and the prices seem good. I also just bought the S&W M&P 9mm and I am really happy with it.

I also have a DUI conviction from a few years back (2003 I think). I was able to obtain my FID & handgun P2P around 2008-2009, but if I remember correctly they requested a copy of some of the documents from the case which I had to get from the town where the offense occurred (i assume to prove it was settled and an isolated incident). I'm sure it delayed it a bit, but I did receive my permits after that.

Submitted application for an additional PP at Old Bridge PD on 1/19/2012, recieved it on 3/9/12.

Hi everybody, new poster here. I've heard a few people, on here and elsewhere, say that a handgun P2P is only 'supposed' to take 30 days, but I have pored over the firearms laws on the nj.gov site and don't see anything that says that. I know the local PD's will usually find excuses to drag it out, but just curious if there is actually a timeframe. Im in Old Bridge and im over 6 weeks already, but it appears that this is usually the case. Thanks!