Screwball

The pistol grip isn’t the issue with those firearms... the birds head grip gives it the needed overall length (over 26”). If you made a pistol grip with an extension behind it that is around 2” (depending on the grip design), you’d be fine. Ithaca did theirs in a Mare’s Leg like setup. I have a pistol grip on my TAC-14, but the overall length is 33” with the brace unfolded. Folded... it is 24”, which is about what a pistol grip on a TAC-14 would result in. ATF measures overall length with braces extended, like with stocks and other firearms previously approved (Black Aces DT, for example). Per the NJSP letter, all BATF requirements must be followed... so as long as that grey area is Federally legal, those firearms are good to go.

Yea, it’s like a block or two north of the police station. Maybe a half mile (or less) south of Fort Monmouth. His brother, and I believe two other guys, make up his office. Do not know how many of them still reside in NJ, but it isn’t that uncommon. Think his office has been there for years... at least how it looks when you pass by (not bad looking, but not brand new). Driven by a few times, as my company has an account with few apartment buildings nearby. Regards to the man, I’ve never met him or talked with him. A secretary in my office went to school with him, and from her remembrance of him and the BS he still posts (his website still says the NJSP is wrong, and the TAC-14/Shockwave is a Destructive Device [emoji849]), I have no desire to use him as a lawyer. All his views are his opinion of the law... doesn’t mean it is the law. Think too many people confuse that concept.

New Hampshire... Federal stuff, Ryan Cleckner is definitely someone I’d call. Does classes on getting FFLs and carry permits (didn’t try either, and have both categories). Ex-military (Army Ranger sniper), but worked for Remington as a legal consultant. Also does a lot for the firearms community in regards to education... whether shooting or legal information. Listen to some of his podcasts, as the legal ones really do take a boring subject and explain it in an interesting way. https://www.ryancleckner.com/

To add, law now (actually when it was originally signed) allows the Marlin Model 60s with the longer tube... allowing for 18 rounds. Kind of ironic, as it was one of the guns that was used to be an example years back.

Better chance at the Oaks gun show... Cabela’s will only hand any firearm over with a trigger lock on it. No dry firing. Newish policy, after someone shot themselves at a store (unsure if it was Bass Pro or them, but policy across the board).

Lt Schafer is in the Public Information Bureau... he is answering a question, and isn’t really giving the 411 on that policy. I do know Lt Schafer (very good guy)... and he likely would research something if he knew he would be answering specific questions on a topic, but what else would you expect him to say in regards to that? “It isn’t conceivable to enforce this law, so have fun!” That’s like asking if they are going to pull every single person doing 66 and above on the Parkway over... would they say “yes” or that they will enforce the speed limit law of NJ? That was a very safe answer to give. Sorry, but while the author put together an interesting article, it really doesn’t stand by itself. Putting “Lt Schafer from the NJSP” sounds like he is getting info from the Firearms Unit. Just because they (NJSP and AG) didn’t say how they are going to enforce the law doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t doing X, Y, or Z. That being said, I do doubt you are going to see Troopers going door to door, confiscating magazines. A better person to interview about it would be Grewal or Murphy... but they wouldn’t answer those question directly (they know the truth).

Yep, that gets you out of everything... I got two Get Out of Jail Free cards in my Monopoly. Anyone have some interest in buying them? Seriously, you either are compliant or not. There isn’t a way around it. If you have a reason not to get jammed up, then get them out tomorrow. If not, is what it is. You make your own bed, might have to lay in it one day.

Women... A 5906, 3906, 6906, or something funner like a 4506/1006, isn’t a bad investment. [emoji6]

Currently produced, no... Take a drive to the Oaks show, and look at some S&W 3rd Generation pistols. Single stack, double stack, full size, compact, sub-compact... similar to the 92/PX4 in regards to the safety/decocker. Or you can go a few other trigger options. If you find something she likes the feel of, or if someone local has one she likes, you can figure out similar models that may work. Like someone has a 5946 (DAO 9mm), recoil and grip work out... then look for a 5906 (or a 5903 if you wanted a lighter frame; alloy). https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/guide-smith-wesson-semi-automatic-models/ What was wrong with the 92/PX4? More costly (magazines are close to that of S&W 10mm pricing) and hard to find, but if it’s the grip size... Beretta did do the 92 Type M, which is a single stack version of their 92 Compact.

Likely similar to how it was before... not longer than 10 (was 15) rounds long.

1911 guys are just picky... a lot being traditional. If I was getting multiple 1911s, I’d consider the external extractor for one. But only one, do want it closer to the Browning design. While I like the design, I really just bought my Ruger SR1911 because I wanted a 1911 in my collection. Series 70, stainless... very good gun for the price. I do believe they have a few models in 9mm. Tossed on Heinie Straight. Eventually, will swap out all the non-stainless parts for stainless. Not that I need to, but like a full stainless look over stainless/MIM.

Should I? Care to Spark Notes it? If it is something I should, I’ll read it tomorrow. Getting my haircut now, then have to go to a funeral in the morning.

I never had an issue with a Serpa... shy of the mounting system pushing the holster far out (even further, if you do their QD). Blackhawk sold a metric s*** ton of them. If they were as dangerous as people make them out to be, you’d see A LOT more unintentional discharges. Granted, it is the internet age... and if you have five incidents, it is portrayed as 500,000 (just an example, no idea how many people have fired a Serpa on draw). Plenty of people use Serpas to good effect. What is the difference between them and those that lit one off? Training, practice, skill, fundamentals, confidence, competence, different sized hands, different firearm choices, luck? What it comes down to, firearms require respect. Cars require respect. I’m not a big fan of labeling holsters “dangerous,” because then it goes back to the same argument people use against guns... they are “dangerous,” and must be taken away. But definitely another topic(s)... Sorry, but I’m having a hard way of understanding how a paddle release is going to cause an unintentional discharge. Even the ones that incorporate it into the bottom of the trigger guard, you are pushing down... and likely are low enough that even if you decided to go backwards, your finger likely wouldn’t engage the trigger (even less so if there is a trigger safety incorporated). At least for the H&K, it is just below where the trigger guard meets the front strap. Even though the gun I’ve been using is LEM (the lighter version), I couldn’t see someone to unintentionally pull the trigger from dropping the magazine. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve seen people do some crazy stuff... but I don’t see it happening like that. I’d definitely recommend to go to a shop and check one out. Not that I recommend them (even when I get done with FLETC, I’ll have no desire to buy a pistol setup like that; I’ve even cooled to picking up a P7M8), but it is always a good thing to try something out before taking a stance on it. Descriptions on the internet can only go so far.

That’s CAA not wanting to have to deal with any issues... business decision.

That is correct.

A nice way to blow liberal minds would be to to use 10 round Beretta 96 (.40) magazines in Beretta 92s (9mm). If I remember correctly, that was a big thing during the Federal AWB. Well, that and swapping the follower from 10 round 9mm magazines into the .40s (the .40 10 rounders were made with a longer follower). So, by this logic... having a 10 round .40 and 9mm Beretta magazine would be “illegal.” If I remember correctly, and remixer would be the one to speak to this (he had the conversation with NJSP), if the magazine was designed to fit X, and you can fit X+1... the magazine is fine. Putting more than X in is where you get jammed up. I’m going off of memory, from a conversation pretty much two years ago... so might be explained a little differently (picked up my Tavor on 12/2, and he was pinning the magazine to 15). Believe it was regarding 15 round AR magazines that held 16. Just keep telling myself four more months... [emoji106]

True... Rather just have a bar to eat as I walk. Surviving the apocalypse, not walking around a party with a styrofoam cup. Plus, you got those dried carrots in there. [emoji1787] Seriously though, I do have two MREs sitting in my trunk, just in case. I forget how I got them, but at the very worst, I’ll have two small bottles of Tabasco sauce after I get stuck somewhere. But for as much money you can spend of prepared survival food (or marked up MREs), going to Sam’s/BJ’s/Costco can yield similar results with less coinage.

That means you need hot water... Open bag of ramen, and eat. Might not taste like chicken soup, but will keep you going. [emoji6] High in sodium, so if you end up getting eaten by a bear, at least you’ll take some time off his life expectancy.

Top Ramen... cheap.

No, not me buying one... thinking about selling. First and foremost, not a sale thread. Trying to see where the market is for similar .22 rifles. I bought it a few years back, to go shooting with an ex. She had an issue due to a stroke, and limited dexterity with her left side... so figured the H&K system would work out well for her. Might have, but I tossed on H&K furniture, which those fixed MP5 stocks are heavy. Too heavy for her... so built it up, and started my .45 AR build (we broke up before that was done, and it is actually one of my favorite carbines; one good thing that came out of that relationship). I started pricing what I have into it... and after the shock wore off, it was just under $1,000 (including the price of the gun). Was one of the original GSG-5... post ejector issue (has the riveted one instead of welded) and pre H&K lawsuit. Furniture, which I have the wide and slim forends, was $200. H&K push-pins, H&K rear sight, sight tool, GSG upgraded screws (RRages), and so on. Magazines (several full size, and a short one), red dot mount (no red dot, as I liked the MP5 look), and Voodoo Tactical case. Have the original takedown tool, even the owner’s manual. Did shoot it, and it likes Federal bulk just fine. Obviously, it isn’t going to sell at $980... nor would I even list it as such. Was thinking about putting up for $600. But then I looked at it, and while it definitely is probably one of the nicer GSG-5s out there... it is a .22 MP5 clone. Is it even worth the time to list it as such? Because why I see the price disparity, selling it for the same price as a regular GSG-5... I’d likely let it sit in my safe. When I move, I’m likely buying a PTR 9CT, which is the same company that put out the US H&K 91 clones. 9mm pistol, likely will put a brace or SBR it, and possibly a binary trigger. So, I’ll have my MP5 fix with that. Maybe the closest use I could pull out of it is a trainer, but I’m likely not sinking more money in to make it closer to what my 9CT will likely be. Nor am I going to suppress it. Now, a .22 isn’t a bad thing to have on hand... but I have my Spikes .22 upper. Also have my Marlin 60, and traded my 10/22 Takedown for my TAC-14. Figured getting rid of the GSG-5 wouldn’t hurt me, but unsure if it is even in the cards with that price tag. I’d love to trade it for some C&R pistol... and even take a little loss on that, but can’t because then I’d be supporting NJ for going for a pistol permit. Then I got to consider that the buyer would be going through a FFL for NICS, which is more of a headache. Only positive is that it is a current NJ legal long gun, as all the magazines are 10 rounders. Just looking for opinions on it. Part of me still is kicking myself for doing that work to it. Another part is thinking there are H&K diehards that would like something like this. And the last part is unsure if it would be even considered without a major loss on my end.

What? I got the first part of the question. Yep, going up there in April for two weeks, then down to Georgia (FLETC) until end of August.

That’s why they are giving me a bonus each year for three years. It’s less remote than the eight stations Border Patrol offered. Lordsburg, NM... I’ll give another Tremors reference... Perfection!

Still going to move my Fatboy Jr up to Maine... but I’m finding/building a house with a decent sized basement, and making a man cave. Maybe a step under Burt’s from Tremors. The Fatboy will be behind a vault door, mainly to store long guns. I’ll likely put some on the wall in there. Along with a reloading setup, and likely a bench for working on/cleaning guns. I’ll bolt the smaller ProVault 12 safe (Cabela’s no-frills Liberty safe) in the bedroom, for regularly used firearms. Houlton doesn’t seem too bad, but that will be along with an alarm system and a few other things. All things being equal, I’m not securing the Crown Jewels. At a certain point, average thieves are going to say it isn’t worth it. If a professional comes along, and wants what I got... kind of is what it is. Just make it as difficult for them, to increase the likelihood of getting caught.

For a gun I’d put my life on? Probably not. Maybe the only exception I’ve seen people carry is a Makarov. But for collectible firearms, no issue. Actually, I have five or so pistols with heel releases on my list to buy (a Makarov is one). My old P38 also had one, and while not optimal, it functioned well and allowed me to shoot 9mm for a few years until I bought my Beretta. With a heel release, speed is traded off for retention. I’ve never heard of a magazine unintentionally popping out of a heel release. Button over paddle... for me. Not that a paddle is terrible, but having 12 pistols with button releases, it is sort of more familiar to me. Only other gun I’ve owned without a button release was that P38... and I didn’t own anything other than that and a revolver back then. CBP issues the .40 P2000, at least for the next year or two, so I’ve been shooting my father’s USP40 Compact to get some familiarity with it (LEM, as well). It isn’t that hard to train on, but is still something different. When they switch, they are going 9mm, striker fired, optics ready, likely with a traditional button release (was preferred in the request, but paddle was allowed)... and from word of people within the agency, one of the pistols will be chosen as an issue pistol, with maybe two alternates to be authorized for private purchase. So, likely Glock, SIG P320... and possibly something else (Beretta APX was mentioned, but likely won’t know until March).