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I’m more of a flattop guy, but there are decent gooseneck mounts out there. I had one come with my CompM4s, but gave it to a member on BerettaForum who wanted one.

That is a big thing... I got lucky that I got the job offer first. I made my original post because I was actually on my way back from there. Maine is just an awesome state. I went up Saturday, stayed in Bangor, and drove up to Houlton the last two days (Sunday and Monday). Up to Bangor, you got a lot of Democrat/Liberal leanings, and more population (not NJ population density, but people are there). Going north of Bangor, that is where it is truely beautiful. There is a mountain off to the west of I-95 (Mount Katahdin) that is actually unreal to look at. Can look off and just see trees for as far as the eye can see. 75 mile an hour speed limit on I-95, and you haul ass up there... about an hour and a half drive. Absolutely no traffic. You’ll pass a car every so often, maybe a tractor trailer, but watching out for wildlife is more pressing than some moron texting down the highway. Saw two moose calves, and some nice sized deer. There can be traffic down by Portland and Bangor, but it takes crossing into Massachusetts for me to start getting pissed at other drivers. Maine, most of the drivers drive like me... pass someone, move over. When I got up there, I drove around to better familiarize myself with Houlton. It definitely isn’t Howell, but just a lot nicer group of people. Go to a restaurant or a Dunkin’ Donuts, and people actually are happy to interact with you. Here, maybe I just get people having bad days... but if most could just throw the drink at you, I’m sure they would. Plus, you can buy guns and booze at Walmart. I’m not a big drinker, but hey... America! Constitutional Carry is nice, as well. I was debating about buying an A5 for $350 at Cabela’s (have $175 in gift cards), but didn’t want to deal with a shotgun laying in my trunk the entire trip (if you go up there, have some good stuff but mostly overpriced; had a rack of Swiss rifles and Mosin Nagants). Would have been a nice one to make a Clyde reproduction, but I’ll consider that again later on. The real estate isn’t that bad. I saw a house on a few acres, definitely an $750,000+ property in NJ, for $350,000. Heard that it has been sitting for some time, being it is priced way too high. See others in the $250,000 range that are likely $500,000ish in NJ, which I’m sort of looking towards. But there are sub-$100,000 properties up there... decent land, ok house, which with 20% down, I’m looking at mortgage/taxes/insurance under $750 a month. Yes, not considering other utilities... but you can’t touch that in NJ. Slightly outside of Houlton, save a little more than within... but neither are in NJ realm. L/E wise, you have all levels in Houlton. Local PD, Sheriff, State Police Barracks, and then CBP/BP Stations. People I talked to up there, which was limited in the two days I was up there, don’t really worry about crime. I’m not one to leave doors open, nor not have a security system installed, but it made my girlfriend more comfortable with thinking about moving up there (has a 6 year old daughter). I’m still a little unsure about that aspect, but I got a few months to see where it goes. That being said, I know which house I would buy if it was just me going up, and could easily afford it by myself. Biggest thing... snow. My two weeks prior to FLETC is in April, so should be somewhat safe for a front-wheel drive car... but was told either all-wheel or four-wheel drive. Will be squared away by September, when I go up permanently. We left like 4:00PM yesterday, which it does start getting darker earlier than NJ, and they had a good amount of snow coming. Bangor had a dusting on vehicles, but by the time I got on the road (9:00AMish), I-95 was clear. If you do go up there... be aware of concrete dividers (like triangular curb patches) at almost all entrances/exits. I don’t know why, but I almost went the wrong way through a half dozen of them. Think it has to do with such wide “lanes,” which NJ would mean two-way traffic. Work wise, I actually got lucky from talking with people up there. Still a little short staffed, but not as bad as it was last year... so overtime is out there (not to mention 25% bonus for three years just going out there). Not a super busy Station, so I’ll be able to learn all of the different roles... which is better than doing one thing at a busier Station. Supposedly, people from that area are more sought after due to that... which I like options. Plus, if I get bored, I can do a short time (think they said 90ish days) at a busier Station. Maine might have some questionable future with Democrats getting in, but going to take a lot of work to role back a lot of their rights... and at a certain point, do Democrats really want to piss off that much of the population to turn it over within an election cycle or two (less likely if Trump appoints another Justice)? My girlfriend wanted to drive by Stephen King’s house, and her daughter asked about a sign in a local bookstore, which said to vote for Pennywise... obviously the 6 year old didn’t know about it, but explained it to my girlfriend. King might be a hell of a writer, but I completely disagree with his political views. Not trying to swing people to move to Maine, because if you don’t have a job lined up, it doesn’t seem easy to find one. But if one comes along, I wouldn’t hesitate to go up there. I actually can’t wait to go up again. Was joking with my girlfriend, but the first day I was up at Houlton, came back to the hotel in Bangor, and told her that was home. She laughed over it, but I really do feel like that.

Maine is nice... and somewhat cheap.

Can find the original Remington 51 (.380) for like $600 to $650 on GunBroker... I’m sure they work well. If Remington wanted to put out a gun like the original (successful carry gun), you cannot screw it up. Definitely can’t screw it up the second time. Only Remington pistols I’ll buy have to be on my C&R. Even that Rohrbaugh thing they did wouldn’t interest me... but to be fair, the original Rohrbaugh wouldn’t interest me, either.

Probable answer will be that you can’t possess it... or you can’t take it down for cleaning. Unless Beretta has a fixed stock version that I’ve never seen.

For a rebarrel, likely more than enough rounds have been through it to say the receiver is fine. Your rifle, but I wouldn’t have issue shooting it. Wouldn’t push past M2, but that is definitely your decision in what to do. I had an offer for a low number rifle, prior to getting my current M1903 (1,251,xxx). I didn’t really know about it, but was similar... rebarrelled. Guy discussed that the gun had to have enough rounds through it for the new barrel, so likely was good. But being new into them (only other surplus rifle I had was my Mosin Nagant M44), I opted for the higher serial number.

Post a picture of the gun... you shouldn’t have to remove wood on a M1903 to get that date. Front sight is the one near the muzzle. Rear is closer to your face. Here’s a thread with another picture of an earlier barrel... with a similar date stamp. That’s why your post seems odd. https://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?414081-Springfield-M1903-Converted-from-M1903-05#/topics/414081

Barrel date... top of barrel, just before front sight (meaning from the front sight towards the chamber). Should be very visible.

What’s the barrel date? Just asking if it was rebarrelled.

I got the app update a few days back (want to say Thursday)... or you talking about the server end?

Well, since September, MCARBO has only put out a statement that their next prototype mount will be debuted this week... so guessing tomorrow. Still not holding my breathe, but should be getting closer (hoping first quarter). I did get it squared away with the internals... and with everything they put out, it actually feels like shooting a real gun, opposed to an airsoft/BB gun. I did pick up a red-dot for my SUB-2000... SIG Romeo 5. Was originally going to get the one with the AAA batteries, but want to keep it low to the rail, so I have some options with whatever the MCARBO mount gives me (would like cowitness). Got it with Black Friday deals, and it doesn’t feel like garbage. Kind of holding off on mounting until I do it how I intend to run it, but still not a fan of the smaller tubes. It’s doable, but still like my PRO/CompM4s over it.

Illegal...

Gene would be happy to take my money. No issue when I used my 20” Ithaca, while my trap gun was at Mossberg for repair.

Wait for someone to make a brace for it... Even funner if it is a folding brace. Got to love a firearm like that which isn’t applicable to NJ assault weapon regulation. If I can make time, I want to try and get my TAC-14 out to Salomon’s. Just a gun you don’t want to shoot within a booth. Still makes you smile.

Not semi-auto... doesn’t matter what they hold.

Well, got another TripleK magazine and some Magtech .25 ammo... FFL discount plus the 10%/free shipping coupon at Brownell’s did a good job. Worked out to about $0.27 a round, which is better than .380 pricing. Don’t think I’m going to stock much .25, for obvious reasons. I ordered the complete Wolff spring kit, with the magazine spring (I’ll probably put that in the Colt magazine, and leave the aftermarket ones alone). Figured I’d swap out all the springs, and keep the originals in a bag... but figure new springs wouldn’t be a bad idea for an 81 year old gun. While I doubt I’ll be shooting it everyday, it will definitely be shot. I’m debating on picking up a holster for it, as I’m not sure if I’d even carry it. The one thing I did do was file for a Colt letter on this gun. Think it will come out to $75, but they said somewhere in the 90 days or so (will charge my card when the begin research). While it doesn’t likely matter where this gun has been, I figured it would be neat to know where the gun was sold.

Not that I caught it, but know of a few departments that went that route. Howell, for example, allows it. But once you retire, that aspect ends. Any guns must be compliant, and magazines over the limit pinned/destroyed. While some view it as officers using it to get fun stuff, it actually allows a department to not tie up another AR. If someone is running a Tavor, puts the rounds behind it to get proficient, and qualifies on it... it is what it is, but I call it a smart move for an agency. That being said, do I feel that is justification for the firearms laws citizens have to follow? Not at all, but that is the legislative body that NJ allowed.

I’ve heard some bad stories about Tapatalk support... so I can see why it’s not a simple solution. A few that are still “supported,” I dropped because of compatibility issues (CMP Forum is a big one, M&P Forum is another). Some don’t allow search to be used, which I kind of just use without (worst case, I can do the web view and search). TheFiringLine dropped it, and when it was being discussed, I told them that was an issue for me that I would leave over. Don’t think I’ve logged in over there since then. I like NJGF, so I’m kind of dealing with it. If an app would be somewhat close to implementing, I’d even consider downloading a beta version over waiting for Tapatalk. Whatever could stop me from using the mobile site... I’m down for it. Not that it is bad, but too much stuff that makes posting difficult. Mentioned the emoji, which I would just use my keyboard on Tapatalk. The one that really is getting to me is double tapping the space bar, getting a period at the end of the sentence. It works sometimes, then stops for awhile. Then works again. I know some members really don’t care about punctuation... but just how I tend to post. Same with capitalization (after the end of the previous sentence), because certain situations... it doesn’t work (new paragraph). I made that Colt 1908 thread tongue in cheek with the reference of dealing with posting... but it really was pretty much a pain to actually post. Definitely over twice the time to get the thread up... maybe in the range of 2 or 3 times longer.

Question is if he will sign it... likely will, but you never know with Mr Ed. If he does sign it, then NJ gun owners received an early Christmas present. That is a great case to get up to the Supreme Court, and possibly get it all knocked down. But it really comes down to is if it will be done, or more scaring of the population that the government is coming to get them. Reading the legislation, up to 17s are allowed for personal ownership/possession. Over 17s are allowed if the officer is issued it for official duty. That part will allow 30s for personal rifles that a Chief approved for duty use.

Actually, Russian and East German are the only ones I’m looking for... as they are C&R across the board.

Thanks. The larger one was on my list (actually, was slightly above this), as well... just not .32. Those early Colts are pretty awesome in the design, especially being Browning’s lead up to the 1911. But the Vest Pocket is just a neat design. It is actually one of the first successful striker fired pistols (need to pull the trigger for takedown, guess Glock shouldn’t get all the bad press for it), and one of the first with those gutter style sights. Was talking to the guy at the show, and while I saw a handful of them out there, they eventually are going to dry up. If you really want one, I’d recommend doing it sooner rather than later. While it is a gun I doubt I’m going to sell, I actually sent a request to Colt for a letter today. It might not be a great collectible, but I do like to know the history behind it Even original magazines are in short supply, and if you want one, $125 to $200. I had the TripleK one pictured, but also came with a two-tone original magazine. Might pick up another TripleK, just for range use. Only downside is now I got to buy .25. Might not be too big of a deal, but I don’t plan of stocking the same amount as my .380. My best friend is thinking about going to one of the next shows to get a 6.5mm Remington 700... might set some more money aside and pick up something else off my list. Maybe that guy with the case of Makarovs will be back... or just look for a nice revolver. Decisions...

I forget how long it took for the non-resident... But need to remember that issue with them not doing backgrounds on certain amounts of applicants. Once something like that is uncovered, magnifying glasses come out. I’m sure there will be a wait increase for at least a year or two... until the government finds something else to complain about.

You don’t see that on my posts... I’m not a fan of signatures.

Since we had a lot of heroic posting on here as of late, I’m gritting my teeth and doing this post on Safari. Hopefully, you all can take notice of my selfless sacrifice. But seriously, I was planning on going to Oaks this week. Went today, as I work tomorrow and now have another funeral to go to on Sunday. Originally, I wanted to buy a gun that capt14k put up on MeWe... but seems I’m not too lucky when you put Powerball into the mix. So, walking in looking for either a Makarov or a CZ-52. Show wasn’t too bad, but for as much good as I saw (fair pricing), there was just as much bad (no reach around). Saw zero Russian or East German Makarovs... actually only one I saw was Polish. Saw one CZ-52... but grips looked like crap. Think it was $375, with extra magazine, holster, and rod. I noted where it was, but didn’t have a reason to go back Saw a nice amount of revolvers that interested me, as well as a few Colt 1903s... but still was meh on them all. I’m also very meh on the .32. But being I do like history, and pocket guns... I saw quite a few of another type that would also let me keep some extra cash in my pocket. Colt 1908... .25, made in 1937. The wood grips really caught my eye. They were all priced between $400 and $500, with a beautiful nickel plated one for $1,050. Got this one for $425... mainly because it was well taken care of mechanically. Shy of character on the slide (likely from carry/sweat), it isn’t bad for an 81 year old gun. So, I have to admit... NJ sucks! Having the FFL-03 was easier than it used to be doing a private long gun transfer. Talk to the seller, “do you have any issue selling to a FFL-03?” Nope, he is one, as well. Sign a copy of my license, hand to him... he gives me one of his. He writes up a receipt, I pay, we BS for a few... I walk away. No month(s) wait on a pistol permit, no waiting the 30 days between purchases, no coordination of shipping so it arrives at the FFL nearish to the month countdown. Come home, put it in my book... and done. Should have got this thing years ago. Pulled out the LCP when I was taking the pictures... and wow! Browning really got the jump on Ruger/Kel-Tec by almost a century. Granted, I trust .380 more than .25... but people carried those for years In the end, I feel like I beat the man... and his overbite. Was my first C&R purchase on the license, so likely going to be a gun that I keep for some time. Do feel like a hero, though. This Safari stuff sucks the big one.

iPhone app? When!?!? I know Tapatalk is a pain, but it makes interacting on the forum A LOT easier. I’m actually dreading making a new thread (Oaks experience) after that post before.