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Don’t know if his review went live on YouTube, but nutnfancy did have a noticeable amount of light primer strikes/failures to fire with .40s in a 10mm GP-100. Just something to consider... if anyone is looking at them.

Same boat... not stainless, blued, nickel, or Parkerized, I’m not that interested. NP3 Plus was preferred over S&W stainless and anodizing. But hey, whatever floats your boat. In regards to .44 Special, I only put one box of them through my 629-1. I can agree with the accuracy point, because my .44 Magnum is shoot the balls off a fly accurate. I’m guessing Hornady does a polymer tipped .44 Special loading. The LeverEvolution works well in my 6” I do like the 25, but more for caliber (big .45 ACP fan, especially in revolvers). But I can never downtalk a S&W fan for caliber choice.

Never said one is better than another... just pointed out a different view about using body counts to distinguish the costs of a disaster. I’m sure people that lost their homes in Sandy likely would disagree with your point I quoted earlier. Hell of a lot of pain/anguish can result without death. To finish this up, I did point out that different areas have different risks. Worrying about tornadoes in NJ is a little different than worrying about them in the Great Plains. Worrying about hurricanes in NJ... even post Sandy, is different than worrying about them in FL. You are right... it’s not a weekly occurrence, but comparing a property in NJ and one in FL... the one in FL has a higher likelihood of being affected by a hurricane (kind of what happens on a peninsula that has the Atlantic on one side and the Gulf on the other). The same is reversed with other things... as most of FL doesn’t need to worry about blizzard conditions. No place is perfect. FL... is not. NJ... definitely is not. Even ME... is not. But for the individual... if you can adapt to it, it can be perfect for them. FL is not NJ... but it isn’t all it’s chalked up to be. Glad those who are down there enjoy it... but nobody is going to sell me on it. Been across most of that state, with the only two exceptions being the panhandle and the Keys... and nothing really ever made me stop and say, “I should look at living here!”

That very well may be the case... but how many people in hurricanes don’t die, and lose absolutely everything? Putting a body count is one thing, but all natural disasters cause damage that may or may not be measurable.

There is no limit on anything that isn’t semi-auto... Even when the 15 round limit was live, could legally own/possess a Mauser or Springfield with the larger capacity extended floorplates (Trench and Air Service magazine, respectfully).

Hate this one... love fall!

Yea... and if you are gambling on hurricanes making direct landfall, Florida has a lot higher chance than NJ. Same could be said for most Gulf states, as well as the East coast up through the Carolinas. That’s like saying you moved from NJ because of a minor earthquake, and picked a spot right on the San Andreas fault. I’m really glad for some of you that speak so highly of Florida. Wish you the best with that... but it isn’t the paradise everyone makes it out to be. I tried to make it work in NJ, but glad I looked elsewhere before starting a career that I’d be really stuck here. Got lucky, considering it was prior to Murphy... but the writing was on the wall years back. Go north... snow. Go south... hurricanes. Go west... tornadoes. Go farther west... earthquakes. Mudslides and flooding are also sprinkled across parts of the country.

Yea... except for those hurricanes that regularly pass through. And the terrible income if you move down there without a pension. Florida is great for retirement... but not great for those still working.

Pretty spot on... Big thing is making sure you have good sunlight. While some people automatically think tossing on a second floor roof is good to go, you do have to be aware of tree coverage... especially neighbors. Don't lease, not really worth it. When I move up to Maine, I might inquire about it... especially if I get the 88 acre property I’m looking at. If that were the case, I’d do off roof mounting. But to be honest (and this is more considering the amount of property I’m looking at), I really would like to look at something like you see at a lot of government properties... high mounts, covering parking. NJSP academy has them, as does the Monmouth County complex that their Police Academy is located. Put it next to a large shop... and have some protection from the elements.

I like my Airweight, which after converting to 9mm, has more energy than .38 +P. While I do have a .45 carry gun (Glock 30S), I have no issue with 9mm. Hell, if concealablity is really pressing, I have no issue with .380... But I do like the retro video look. Reminds me of that educational video in Dodgeball.

I’m aware... but he was arrested for a crime “committed” within NJ (Mount Laurel, to be exact). Not what I asked. If Aitken was going from/to any of the listed places in the transportation statues (home, range, gun shop, etc), he wouldn’t have been in violation of the law... or similarly, if he had a FID card. There are plenty of laws I completely disagree with, but ignorance of the law is not an excuse. It is the same issue for PA carry permit holders carrying handguns that cross into NJ... as the law is written, that is illegal. Again, I don’t agree with it... but it is what it is. That original question was specifically asked due to the impression that if you stop for something as mundane as lottery tickets in PA with a handgun (or a long gun without FID; and judging you are following PA laws in regards to firearms transportation), NJ can lock you up for an “unreasonable deviation.” That is incorrect; the deviation would have to take place within NJ jurisdiction.

Depends on what the final legislation will end up saying, as I still can’t see that overreach working out... but from what I’ve heard from L/E outside of NJ... most aren’t fans of NJ L/E. Would be interesting to see where those chips fall. And Steve... roger that. I’m on my cell as well, running over to Deal. Will respond after I read your follow up. Can’t find the thumbs up emoji... but imagine it.

Please show me one case where a deviation in another state resulted in a criminal charge in NJ. And to point out, that is different than illegally transporting a firearm in whichever scenario you can find (PA permit holders coming across the bridge and getting stopped, for example). As long as you follow the laws wherever you are at... there likely won’t be issues (remember there is the FOPA, which has it’s own guidelines to follow). I carried my S&W 642-1 when I drove out to Maine. I did stop at Cabela’s near Portland in both directions (to look going up, and to take a leak coming back). How many NJ gun laws did I break? I can tell you... zero! Firearm was locked in travel lock box until I got to NH, which was the first state I legally could carry in. Same for the trip back, but in reverse. Didn’t go to the movies on the way back (once in NJ), nor out to eat. Went home... gun went back into the safe, and I went about the rest of my day. Why do people say “to/from” no matter what? Because that is the simplest way to explain the law without some person to misunderstand, and get jammed up grabbing a bite to eat from the rest area near the Turnpike/195 exit. And to be clear... it isn’t just to/from the range. It is to/from specific locations, and some of that depends on type of firearm (hollow points also fall into that, as well). If it is a long gun, and you have a FID... current law doesn’t make you adhere to “to/from.” Handguns... you’d need a valid NJ carry permit for a similar ability (hollow points are still a no-go... unless current L/E; retired L/E cannot carry hollow points).

Maybe I’m not following... How exactly is that supposed to work? NJSP checking each vehicle that crosses the border (logistically, they don’t have enough people to do that)? Or are NJSP patrolling the PA Turnpike/gun shops/gun shows? Because last time I checked, PA law enforcement cover that state, not NJ law enforcement. I’m sure Grewal would forward any law that restricts people from buying in PA to their AG... and I’m pretty sure the PA AG will send it back stating you don’t have any jurisdiction over here. They might have similar views, but nobody wants someone else encroaching their territory. And what happens when you move into NJ? If you were a gun owner (let’s even say you make sure everything is compliant with NJ law), does bringing legally owned firearms into your new home make you a felon? If the question was related specifically to me (“then what?”), they can look in my A&D book. I wasn’t a FFL-03 when I went through the background investigation for the NJSP... so all my pistols had a permit number associated with it when they asked. Doesn’t change the fact that state transportation laws still need to be followed. I guess I don’t see how a legally purchased firearm will result in being at the hands of the NJ Courts.

They do it with handguns because Federally... non-licensees must acquire them in state; either private sale (which is now restricted) or via FFL. No law on NJ’s books says I’m breaking a law by picking up a C&R handgun in PA, even with their permits stating that they are only good in NJ. Long guns, as long as gone through an out of state FFL (and NJ legal)... there is no way NJ law can override Federal or PA law, outside of NJ. That’s like me saying ME allows recreational use of weed... so that law trumps NJ and Federal law here (currently, both view it as illegal). It is only applicable within ME. I agree that Murphy and Grewal don’t give a damn about anyone’s rights... but I really feel that NJ courts are going to be a little questionable with such blatantly Unconstitutional legislation (especially ones dictating what someone can legally do in another state). Confirming laws that move up the line and ultimately are found Unconstitutional just shows the lower courts are a joke/prejudice. It might not be a care to most judges with “acceptable” anti-gun legislation (there is no landmark case that says the 2nd Amendment covers guns across the board), but I’m sure many don’t want their names dragged through the mud afterwards with how bad that would look. That’s like the bump stock BS, and how top politicians who are anti-gun (Feinstein) said it isn’t the way to do it. Sure part has to do with it being Trump, but a good deal is that it is so wrongly accomplished that it likely will have negative repercussions for the push. Feinstein might be a poor excuse for a US Senator, but she isn’t that stupid to do something going that far against current law/procedure. If the Supreme Court gets another conservative... then raises the chances of another landmark case being decided on in our favor. Obviously, none of us can see into the future... so we won’t know exactly where any of this will lead. But even steps of “registration” with long guns might be their “Bridge Too Far.” Personally, I think the arrogance that Murphy/Grewal have might actually be NJ gun owners best weapon for a quicker solution. In short, while rights being violated isn’t a good thing, the situation that brews will allow a higher chance of positive change.

I really do hope they try to make a law like that... as I really do doubt that NJ would even see that as Constitutional. NJ can not enforce a law outside of their jurisdiction. I would think that would be one of the first gun laws struck down by NJ courts. Even with an FFL-03, the standard is firearms acquired outside of your state must be compliant with all applicable laws (Federal, if they wave stamps due to C&R status; State; local). If Federal law allows citizens (non-FFLs) to buy long guns out of state, that state (let’s say PA or DE) would have to put a law in place to ban NJ residents from acquiring firearms within the state. NJ doing it would be pointless. Would be like saying NJ residents cannot carry outside of NJ... no matter of permits or individual state laws (Constitutional Carry). Or they would really have to tighten down on transportation law... be even still, as long as you drive straight home from the border (if you have an FFL that would transfer without FID; and same situation occurs when I purchase a handgun out of state), what law are you breaking? “Reasonable deviation” doesn’t apply out of state, so you are technically driving from gun shop to home... even if you stop at a strip club in PA (judging PA firearm laws are respected). Legally acquired firearm, being brought home. As long as you don’t have something like an M1 Carbine... there is nothing I can see as wrong. Feel bad for what NJ gun owners/FFLs are going to have to face... but I’m less than a month out. If everything works out, I hopefully will have anywhere between 25 to 90 acres to mess around on... with less of a monthly mortgage/taxes than some people here pay just in taxes.

Not that simple... In magazine fed firearms, a good chunk of problems are magazine related. Garbage magazines result in garbage reliability. Just because a magazine holds the ammo doesn’t mean it will feed reliably.

I’m not a big fan of the eight rounders... had one that came with my SR1911, which was defective (follower would stick inside body). Had Ruger swap it for a seven rounder. Just prefer them... if I go larger, then 10 rounders. Checkmate makes Ruger’s magazines, which I’ve had great success with. Stick with a larger named brand, and make sure they work with what you plan to shoot. Buy two or so, confirm function, then stock up.

Chart at the top says we should have got 5”... Howell/Freehold. Took the pup out to pee before bed (well, after The Walking Dead), and maybe an inch of soggy snow on back patio. If there is 2 inches on the grass... I’d be shocked. Probably an inch and a half. Rain completely now. I tell you, I’m getting annoyed with the crappy reporting. I actually can’t wait for winter in ME, and get some actual snow... instead of this weak crap.

Well, my 50 round box is lot LH90. So all good. For what it’s worth, the number on my box is USA4147. Same loading; 130 grain FMJ. They did USA Target Packs in 50s, same WB, just with patriotic graphics on it.

Saw that too... even though I won’t be here for his next election, will make sure everyone I know will not vote for him.

Just 100 round boxes? I have one box of 50 sitting in the crates, but really not going to check unless I have to. Only going to be shot in that Oswald revolver...

Going to have to at least write make/model/year...

Other than here? Nope... I deleted it from my list. If you guys get it going again, I’ll put it back on.

A Colorado will be the ordered in the next few months, as soon as I square away a house up in ME. But that has been my question... V6 or Duramax? To be honest, siding with the V6. Diesel in the cold of NJ might not be a huge problem, but I have a feeling a mile from Canada is likely going to cause an issue or two. And while you used to only have to worry about diesel freezing... I heard a few horror stories about DEF and the cold (namely the tank heater going). Maybe I’ll change my mind when I set on a house... and see if I’ll have (heated) garage space for the truck, but gas is a little better for the area I’m going to be in. Only issue going V6 is getting stuck with the 8-speed transmission. Diesel at least gives you the 6-speed. Performance wise, I’m not towing anything that the 700 pound difference will matter. I tried to talk myself into a Silverado, but when I get an GM employee discount... a fully loaded Colorado is well under what a very base Silverado goes for. Jump to a full size, you top $50,000 very easily.