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If I remember correctly, a chopped off finger won't work with those locks. Needs to be a live finger.

Some subliminal messages... I love my J-frame. Had it redone in NP3+, Apex Duty/Carry kit, then picked up a converted 9mm cylinder and had it matched to the gun. The CT grips are always on it (very good training aid... if I use it in real life, so be it), but the LaserMax light was not normally on. Started messing with it, and very happy with it on the gun... so going to the Oaks gun show and have a holster made for it with the light. I got the gun a little above your $400 limit, but was when the no-locks started showing up. The LCR is also a very good revolver... but a very different trigger than a S&W. My father bought a .357 LCR, but is heavier than my Airweight. The 9mm is the same Magnum frame, but they do offer the LCRx with an exposed hammer... but think just in .38. Definitely dry fire one before you commit.

Don't worry... I got your back. I'll record it on my iPhone. It is the 6 Plus, so it had a good camera. I'm sure it will make all that stuff you mentioned show up better. [emoji23] In all seriousness, it does look good. I want to see it, but considering my girlfriend is going to NY for two weeks (horse show), I really don't want to go to the theater by myself to see it. I'll just get it on BluRay whenever it comes out.

Yep, as the 642-1... They also have 642s with the lock present... don't know the revision numbers. But if you can get one without, I say get one without. I group S&W revolvers into three groups; pre-lock, no lock, and lock. Pre-lock is obviously revolvers before the lock came into production (2001/2002). Lock guns have the lock present. No lock guns are the ones S&W did without the lock, which started in the 2008/2009 time area (my 642-1 was picked up in April 2009). My other S&W revolver is a pre-lock 629-1, which is a beautiful firearm (firing pin on the hammer and all). I've considered a TRR8, but considering I'm not a fan of .357 Magnum (like the eight shot cylinder), I am really putting it to the back of the list. Maybe S&W will expand their no-lock line... which hasn't happened in the past 8/9 years. Either way, it was way behind a SBR/suppressed CZ Scorpion Evo 3 when I move to Maine... and now even further behind it. [emoji41]

The 642 is a good gun. I love my 642-1. If you can, try to find one of those, as it is a no-lock model.

Mentioning that, I will add that I don't have to run Aimpoints on everything, or never have ran cheaper optics... I still run an old BSA red dot on my Beretta CX4 because it cowitnesses the stock sights. My main 5.56mm AR, which runs my first Aimpoint PRO, had a Bushnell red dot (looked like an ACOG, no magnification, but had three dots on top in case the sight went dead). I have the PROs on that AR and my Tavor, being those likely will have heavier use over my .45 AR (at least until I can get 20 rounders for it). The PROs have those rubber bumpers on it, so while I could care less how scratched up it gets from use, if it hits a hard object, there is some cushion... even though I know it would be able to handle it. And besides, if that .45 AR does get 20 rounders in it, it will be a home defense gun... and I tend to have AA batteries around the house (good choice for the Comp M4s). Scopes, I'm probably worse off. My .22 AR upper has a Bushnell 3-9x, my 10/22 Takedown has a Barska 4x, and my Marlin Model 60 has the cheapest Tasco 4x scope from the 1990s (if I remember correctly, my dad got the package from K-Mart). My hunting shotguns/rifles tend to have vintage Burris or Weaver scopes... ones that were made before the cheapening of quality among most companies. Very happy with them, as I'm not messing with the knobs in those roles (zero and know the trajectory). Have a few period correct scopes; correct Ordinance Optics scope for my Oswald Carcano replica, PU scope for my Mosin Nagant, POSP for my WASR, and a Leatherwood 8x scope for my M1903 USMC sniper replica. My 18" FDE AR has a Weaver KASPA 1.5-6x, which I feel is a good enough optic for what I intend to use the rifle for... but with the exception of the Leatherwood scope, which was $1,000 furnished and installed (included modifying the handguard and bolt), the Leupold Mk4 4.5-14x scope on my Remington Model Seven is the most investment into optics I've done... as I want to take that rifle out to 500+ yards.

People make decisions based on cost... While you don't see buying an Aimpoint as beneficial, my three are not going anywhere. They will work through any hell I can put them through. Will a SIG red dot make it through the same use? Don't know, but I don't have to worry about it. That is the reason why I spent about $200 more than your price range (PROs go for $400 and under; I got my CompM4s used for about that). In regards to perfectly reliable, just looking at one Holosun optic's (HS403A) reviews on Amazon, there were plenty of issues; not turning on, not holding zero, windage adjustment not working, lens popping off, dot splash, issues with rifles over 5.56mm. Similar SIG optic (Romeo 5), had less bad reviews... but still some (not turning on and dot splash were the two main ones). Looked up the Aimpoint T2... and there were complaints. All of them were due to fake red dots being sold as Aimpoints. Did not see a bad review of a true Aimpoint. In regards to warranty, Aimpoint stands behind their stuff. SIG stands behind their stuff. I'm sure even Holosun stands behind their stuff, but you have a higher chance of getting a defective replacement... not saying it will be defective, but it is the luck of the draw. I don't want to worry about my equipment in those "remote, dark fantasy scenario, possibly, maybe be used for defensive purposes." To me, the extra $200 is worth that peace of mind.

Cute, but why? I rather have that Fostech Echo trigger than that. At least I could flip the selector around to that fun position, without the price of getting a full-auto rifle. When I move, probably going to be picked up/tossed into the lower that I started building, but lost interest. Would be my first free rifle build. [emoji41]

Understood... and didn't mean anything by it. Just put my view. [emoji111]️

No rule about lugs or any other evil feature on rifles that are not semi-auto with a detachable magazine, either... I would say yea, legal, as it isn't attached to a lug. However, I wouldn't be the test subject for NJ to decide that rails can equate to a bayonet lug. I have one of those pistol rail bayonets that a friend got me as a joke. Most useless thing I've ever seen. I also have the CZ Tactical Block, which has an insert for a bayonet (bought it because the Block isn't a common thing, and puts a little more weight up front... it just happened to also have a blade). In regards to the CZ, the Block really only fits the SP-01 (mount design, as well as face in front of slide/barrel), so cannot easily be used on a rifle. The other, if you have rails, it can be attached. Now, I'm not saying that rails equate to a lug, but have one yahoo decide he is going to run his AR that way... I'm sure that someone that doesn't like guns, with a generic understanding of the AWB, will say it is an "assault weapon." If there is a need for that spike on your rifle, then run it. If you get jammed up, you'll have to deal with it... using your argument (and likely a lawyer). If you have no need for it, why would you put it on your rifle? While I understand taking a stance against the government, that wouldn't be my first choice to defy them.

Speed does defeat armor, however... bullet makeup also does. I have a few of those Liberty Civil Defense 50 grain 9mm +P loads, which I've seen pierce Level IIIA (forget if it got through Level III, just because of how long it was since I looked into the load). M855 is a steel penetrator round. That's why it is not allowed at certain ranges, and is why there was a lot of issue when there was talks of banning it because of the higher commonality of AR pistols. Level IV will stop it, but most Level III does not. Level III+ is not a NIJ Standard. You may get it to stop M193... you may not. With certain ones, you may get it to stop M855... you may not. I just checked my plates' rating, and they will stop M193. NIJ states that each level must stop X and Y threats (not just two, but giving an example that there are specific constraints), plus the threats for the levels below it. A + rating is standardized by the company putting out the armor, and may add a Z threat that is greater than X/Y. Z may even be a threat that a Level IV plate can stop... but the plate might not be able to stop other threats for that standard.

I remember seeing one video, kind of want to say MAC... but not 100% on that, where it was the first round out of an AK (7.62x39mm). With all the testing I've seen on DKX, never saw spall. DKX I believe exceed Level III... but marketed as such. The issue with 5.56mm is when you start going into M855. I do know the Level III will stop M2 ball out of a Garand... so don't think it will have issue with a 20" shooting M193. I've never seen a test of M855 with DKX, but wouldn't expect it to stop it, as that is more of a Level IV capability. If I was not in the position I'm in, and was buying new... I'd probably opt for the Level IV DKX. More of a just because type of reason.

Not for nothing, but I really don't trust that coating. I've seen a few tests on YouTube where the spall went between the plate and coating, and still exited as shrapnel. Best case, it doesn't hit or hits an extremity. Worst... hits you in the neck or nads. I got DKX Level III in my carrier... front, back, and sides. I've seen some good performance with those plates, they weren't that expensive compared to Level IV that was around at that time (they have released Level IV, but doubt I'll be needing to stop AP), and they are buoyant. Their Level IIIA plates are very comfortable and thin, for a hard plate. Steel plates are heavy. Ceramic is nice (expensive), but if you drop them, you need to X-ray them to see if you cracked them. Definitely do a crap ton of research on them prior to biting the bullet... and do see if you can spare the coin for them. Very expensive investment that you might be able to put into other things.

Stock one works for me... There was another company that did a few other styles. One interested me (linked below; feel it is too long), but the website folded up. https://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_48/450844_.html To be honest, none of those interest me.

Glock 19 is drawing you in... just pointing it out. [emoji6]

AmmoToGo has 11 boxes of 9mm Steyr in stock... PCI, 115 grain FMJ. Box of 50 goes for $39.95. Like I said, go L-35. [emoji41]

With how Ruger did with the .45 SR1911, I'm sure they did everything right with the 10mm. If you look on 10mm Firearms forum, there were a few comparisons of the chamber support of a few 10mm 1911s. The Ruger wasn't the best, but was pretty good considering others.

Chilean guns in 9x19 or 9x23? Don't get me wrong, I like the design... big fan of the rotating barrel (love my PX4), but how available is 9mm Steyr? I do know there are some chambered in 9x19... which I think is better for collecting/shooting. But if it is a standard M1912, I'd go L-35. Yea, Steve is a hell of a guy. Some of the stuff I hear there, I'm shaking my head in my car the entire way home, but definitely a good guy. [emoji23]

Yea, if that is what you are looking for... as close as you are going to get to one. It is a shame, but I doubt we will ever see a new production run of those. Part of it, I believe, is due to costs... it is just too expensive to get going with likely only a few people that will actually purchase one. Plus, I think it is a cursed design... 10mm is a good cartridge, but need to pay to play. I don't shoot it as much as I used to because of costs, and if you get generic 10mm off the shelf stuff, most is lukewarm.40. If I'm going to shoot that, I have a M&P40 (actually two, and a SUB-2000 that takes the same magazines).

If you look into 10mm frame/slide failures, Witnesses take the cake. Don't know how well they redesigned them over the years, but I wouldn't buy one. For new 10mms, SIG and even that Ruger SR1911 are on point. Glock isn't a bad choice, but I prefer steel frames.

Yea, I blew past an arsenal shortly after getting my FID... I say a collection starts at one, with the desire to get more. If a random person buys a Glock 19 for home defense, maybe shoots it once or twice, but leaves it by the nightstand without any other interest in guns, he has a gun... not a collection. Same guy, same situation... but wants to get a shotgun, AR, lever-action, whatever else... even if he can't afford to, his one Glock is a collection. I think people that used to collect baseball cards or comics can understand where I'm getting at. In regards to shooting my guns, I don't buy guns I don't intend to shoot. May not shoot certain ones a lot, and I know I have a few I haven't shot yet, but if I get the desire/opportunity to take any one out... it will be shot. Some are just hard to shoot in NJ... others are just expensive to shoot. I break my collection up into five groups, but guns can be a part of multiple groups. The important one is sentimental guns, like the Marlin Model 60 my father bought me for Christmas. These are guns that I will never sell, and likely going to be a major issue if someone (government) decides they are going to be turned in to be destroyed. My Beretta 92 Brigadier Inox is another, as the first new semi-auto pistol I purchased. The S&W 629-1 was a present from my father when I finished college, but I have a lot of memories shooting it with him, along with the 686 he shot (because he cut his hand opened on the .44, and got scared of it). Then I have defensive firearms... mainly something I'd grab if I needed to defend my life. Home defense shotguns, carry pistols, and if it ever came to it, tactical rifles. Remington 870 Police, SIG P938 SAS, S&W 642-1 (converted to 9mm), Tavor, one of a few ARs... Of course, I have sporting guns. Even though I don't do it anymore (cold and early... I rather sleep in), hunting got me into shooting. Still have my pair of Remington 11-87s, which would be one as a slug gun, and the other a field gun. Have a trap gun (Mossberg SRII), and a few others that were made for specific sports. Probably the biggest group is historical guns. I always had a thing for history, especially World War II. My guns go from the 1870s up through recent times... or in the case of full-auto firearms, semi-auto versions. I really don't stick to one type or one nation, as I feel designs were based off firearms technology across the board. I have examples of most US military rifles up through the M16 (AR), and as far back as Springfield Trapdoor rifles (mine is actually one of those I'm proud of, a Custer era 1873 carbine; 228xx range; no pictures, as I'm not digging it out of the safe tonight). Do have some reproductions (Brownings early shotgun designs; 1887/1901, 1893/1897), as well as modern takes on older designs/styles (Ruger New Vaquero, since SAAs are a little expensive). The last one is the just because purchases... and I think most people do things like that. I like my NAA Sidewinder, probably will never carry it or have a real use for it, but it is cool. My girlfriend has a picture of me holding it like a James Bond movie poster, which I still laugh at when I see it on her phone. The Ranger II will be as useless... but I'll get one. How many people have a D/I .45 AR? I do. [emoji41] KSG, of course. While I have a few that are strictly in this group, I feel most of my collection can fit into here. I'm actually excited for when I leave NJ, being it will be some new additions that will be neat to own. A SBR and possibly suppressed CZ Scorpion is on the short list, as is a Mini-14 (could get it here, but rather buy magazines once for it). M1 Carbine will likely be a purchase, as I kind of wanted one... even though I have more capable rifles of the era. Don't think I'll have the money to go into machine guns, but if I did, I'm sure my girlfriend would leave me as soon as she sees the price tag... or I'd have to let her get a horse.

Check out Lugerman... they are making reproductions of the 1907 .45 Lugers, starting at $5,000. They also are doing 10mms. [emoji41]

Subliminal message...

Blah... just get a Glock 19 like everyone else. [emoji23]

I never let a permit expire, since I usually had guns lined up prior to applying... But considering I'm probably leaving NJ in the very near future, I kind of want to get one to frame as a memento. If NAA gets that Ranger II out, I'd just add an additional permit to the list. $2 isn't bad, but not worth the background fee, unless I'm getting something.