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20” barrel, .357 Magnum (which shoots .38), and wood stock... Find an 1873 Short Rifle... https://www.uberti-usa.com/1873-rifle-and-carbine

It’s really the only option without going to a FFL-01, and having them ship USPS... Policy of both of them are Next Day, unless you go Ray Ray’s route and keep it quiet (I don’t suggest that, mainly due to insurance). But to be honest, I have got return labels from manufacturers that were 2nd Day. You can easily find firearms policy for both UPS and FedEx online.

But if someone does, you then get to go to “Federal ‘pound me in the ass’ prison!” Just remember, there are no conjugal visits.

Long guns can go any shipper... just need to follow their guidelines (if you want any chance of insurance). USPS did have a short time where they wanted Express Mail (next day), but think Priority is ok. Priority shipping is A LOT more cost effective than Next Day. I’m not 100% familiar with UPS and FedEx policy (being I can’t receive guns yet... I’ll brush up on it when I move), but think you can send them Ground. Definitely check beforehand. Let’s say you are going hunting somewhere... you can ship a long gun to yourself, with a location where you are going being in “care of.” As long as there is no change of ownership and no issue with state laws... you are good to go. Handguns is where only dealers can ship USPS (not even FFL-03s can ship handguns USPS). For a non-licensee... those would need to go UPS or FedEx (which I believe policy of both say Next Day... which gets pricey).

Receiving guns from non-FFLs isn’t the problem... not getting a copy of the sender’s identification for recording in their A&D book is. If an FFL will not accept from individuals, it’s because they don’t want to deal with the hassle anymore. Back when Paul from NJ Arms was my main FFL, I’d do my transfers through him. I would always tell non-FFLs, shipping directly to him, to put in a copy of their license so he could log it in. More times than not... people did not include it. Tied him up, having to wait on the information. I couldn’t pick the gun up, because it wasn’t logged in, and had to wait for the seller to forward him his identification. Then, what happens if you can’t get ahold of the sender? You have a gun that you can’t log in... Per the GCA, that firearm must be put into the book by the end of the next business day. Might not seem like a big deal to most people, but that isn’t something the ATF would be too keen on if they decided to stop by and audit their book. In my A&D book, I have a whooping three acquisitions. It is a lot easier to just put in another FFL’s info (two of mine were from the same FFL-03), as you put their name and license number in. It isn’t that much harder to put a name and address in, being I actually was physically present with the seller, and jotted down his info off his license... but I can see why some dealers just say screw it.

Have both, like both... I will say, if I have one of the two with a safety... I’ll go CZ. Decock-only... Beretta (or as I now have, S&W 3rd Generation; 1006 is decock only ). Not a fan of the slide mounted safety, nor the position of the decocker on the CZ. Reverse them, I’m good. Shy of that, really can’t wait for the final move up to ME. All of my Berettas and my CZ are currently single shot.

Had a decent time at the past Oaks gun show. Was on a mission... wanted to find a nice S&W 1917. The .45 ACP revolvers that they and Colt put out to bulk up sidearm numbers in WWI, since the 1911 wasn’t meeting production numbers. Went on S&W and Colt Forums... got info on both. Being a S&W fan, I was siding with the S&W... but kept my options open. One thing I thought was odd, even the Colt guys were saying to go S&W. Walk into the show with $1,500 and copies of my FFL-03. Walking around, I saw the guy that I picked up a Colt 1908 Vest Pocket from at the December Oaks show. Had a beautiful Hi-Power, which was just under $1,500... but held strong as I wanted a .45 revolver. Next display case at his table... a Colt 1917. Looked nice, but was listed as .45 LC/ACP. Not touching anything converted, so figured I’d hold off until I walk the show. Didn’t say anything to the guy, but noted where he was. A guy on S&W Forum said he saw like five S&Ws at the past few Oaks shows... so figured at least one would be here. Nope! Went through the entire show, all that was there was that Colt. So, I walk back and talk to the guy, who is also a FFL-03. Told me he picked it up a few days earlier, but it really didn’t speak to him. Was talking with his son on the ride over, but wasn’t sure about selling it. Handed it to me, and went over it quickly. Trigger was ok... locked up perfectly, and the cylinder looked correct in regards to headspacing for .45 ACP (service number was high enough that I knew it originally had the headspaced cylinder... but crap does happen). Told him it’s sold... was $795. So, started talking to him and another guy, who was a friend of his, about looking for a 1917. Mentioned I posted on the two forums, and his friend happened to be the guy on S&W Forum who told me about the S&Ws that were at Oaks. The guy who I bought it from said he will be at the March show, and I said I’ll stop by and say hello... as I’m going to be looking for a S&W to go along with the Colt. He said he will see if he has one that he is willing to part with... so, we will see. He is a big Colt guy, so maybe I might get lucky. Did almost buy a CZ-52... but glad it didn’t work out, as it gives me a little money already set aside for March. Got home and popped the sideplate off... showing some nasty grime. Nothing too excessive, but proved to me he wasn’t lying about just picking up the gun. I doubt the gun had the side plate off in the last 25 years. This guy’s .25 that I picked up was immaculate, and I was hard pressed to find any dirt when I stripped it down. After a good cleaning, the trigger is awesome! Gun matches in regards to serial numbers... but the best part was the grips had the serial number written on each side. I do have to say, prefer the S&W lockwork A LOT better than Colt. I spent like 20 minutes trying to get the latch/side plate back on, because the latch stud is hard to fit back in the hole. Ran the serial number on Colt’s website (that isn’t it on the heel; service number is different), and the New Service number puts it at 1919 production. So, gun didn’t see WWI... but possibly WWII. Wasn’t rebuilt between the wars, and don’t see any markings related to Lend/Lease. I’m going with it was in decent enough condition that the military just stored it away when they were going over their surplus. If you notice the finish near the front sight... that is actually correct for the Colts. I have a letter for the .25 likely coming back from Colt in the next couple weeks. Put in one for this revolver (Colt confirmed it today; 90 to 100 days out), but that will likely come when I’m down at FLETC. Making sure whoever is checking my mail will know to send me a picture of this letter whenever it comes. I also put in a request with Cody for one on my Winchester 62... but that one might not be possible (if they can’t find anything, they won’t charge me; that is closer to four weeks, so I should know before I head out). Depending on what happens in March, I may bump this thread up if I find a S&W. I’m a big N-frame guy, so hopefully I find one of those to add to the collection. Hoping to get out to the range on Friday to fire some rounds with the Colt... but likely won’t have moon clips by then. ACP headspaces fine, so just will have to pull empties out with a fingernail. Not likely going to buy AutoRim, as it is too expensive (nor do I want more speedloaders laying around, especially ones very similar to my .44s) and I actually prefer moon clips. I have been surfing eBay for a nice holster... but might hold off until they do one of those coupon codes. Should fit the holster for my 6” 629, which I will have to check tomorrow.

I appreciate the heads up. I had the opportunity to pick the brains of a few BPAs and CBPOs, and even one who had a great deal of knowledge on both firearm training as well as what was going on with the solicitation for the new sidearm(s) (couldn’t say what was submitted, for obvious reasons; still surprised no company had released anything saying they submitted X to them). Did ask specifics regarding the subject, and browsed the Use of Force Policy. Based majority of my post off his explanation. Whatever the outcome, it will be a question I’ll likely ask in the upcoming months and go from there. When I head up to ME in April, will have a firearm... which will be locked in the trunk during work. Will carry it as legally allowed per constitutional carry (I am trying to fit finding a house in these two weeks, hopefully to get it setup to close somewhere in August... God willing). Doubt I’ll be hunting or going on a hike in a park during that time, so should be ok. Once I find a house, finish training, and get everything else changed over (driver’s license and FFL-03... might get the ball rolling on suppressors, but likely will wait for the following year so I can un-NJ most of my guns)... I’m still going for the permit. Like I said, it never will hurt you to have it. I’m up there at least to April 2022 (incentive requires that, or have to pay back the money paid out), so I’m sure I will utilize the permit abilities over constitutional carry at least once in that time period. In regards to their issue sidearm, I really want to see what they are going to decide on. Hopefully testing gets done, which be done quicker if the government doesn’t shut down again (not to mention the BS those guys/girls are facing; per CBP’s Hiring Center, shutdown should effect my start date... unless it goes on through mid-March). It sounds from the Request that they had the P320 and Glock in their sights... I’d love to see Beretta win a large contract like that. All depends on what the options are, but if I’m carrying a full-size P320 with RMR, I think it would be better to carry something smaller than not carry it at all times (off-duty... must be concealed).

Already did check... good with issued weapon. If carrying a personally owned firearm, reverts to jurisdiction’s laws. When I mentioned getting my permit in a constitutional carry state, was told I’d be good... but as mentioned, there are specific instances where the permit would be beneficial. And that is where it sits at the moment. The next issued weapon is supposed to have at least one, possibly two, alternatives... which would be allowed for duty use, but personally purchased. From what I was told, there is hope that may somehow be extended to backup weapons... but the person who was explaining it said that he isn’t holding his breathe on that.

This also answers your last post, but the mobile site it too finicky for me to try and fit it in. I really never looked into the restrictions on NH carry laws within NH (might have been in the state for about an hour, driving to/from ME), but with ME, since I looked it up for off duty carry... constitutional carry has restrictions that are not in place with permit carry. One off the top of my head are State and National Parks. There was also one that had to do with bow hunting... where if you want a handgun, you have to have a valid permit. I’d say to also look over any restrictions with constitutional carry, and see if they apply to you. If they do, might want to get the permit... or just follow the law and not carry in those instances. Having a permit will never hurt you.

Valley Forge, King of Prussia... Yea, but you can save a dollar from the coupon on their site. The expo center is five halls... the small shows use two (larger halls). Mid-size shows use the three larger ones... and the large show (March) uses the three main, plus another to the side. There might be an antique show that uses the fifth side hall, at least it worked out that way one time I went. Those are maximum tables. There was quite a few empty areas when I went yesterday. Usually can gauge size by the number of stun gun zaps you hear during the course of the day. Might have heard two yesterday. It isn’t a bad thing to go to the small shows... as you’ll find some decent things there. The C&R guy that I bought from is usually there at every show. The holster guy who made the holster for my SP-01/TacBlock... he only goes to the bigger ones. Granted, a PA guy might be in a better position to get something... and even a NJ C&R, when you compare to a non-licensee NJ guy. But if you go to this show, and then next month’s... you’ll see a noticeable difference. You might see twice as much of whatever you are interested in... but figure four times as much crap you aren’t. For Allentown, I was talking with the member from S&W Forum last night... and he was going to it. Told me he was going to keep an eye out for a S&W M1917. More of a collector show, so don’t be surprised seeing C&Rs, with less chances for NJ residents to buy (need to go through a FFL-01).

The last one in December? It is made to be a larger show. The March one is their huge one, with October and December being slightly smaller. The others (this included) are only two rooms. There were cases around...

Nope... not getting into reloading until I move.

Figuring it was a small show, I took that into consideration... however, I was on a mission. Partial success, and high hopes for next month getting another revolver. If I didn’t have a C&R, wasn’t too worth it (why I put wasn’t too much stuff; small shows usually are like that... but do find some gems). A couple ok surplus guns. Was eyeing a Carcano carbine, only since I have the Oswald gun in the same caliber. Was a “Israeli” K98 sniper. I put that in quotes because not like any of the ones I saw... was in 7.62mm, but looked very clean with an odd scope/mount setup. Think someone made it to sell to someone who just thinks Israelis are bad ass (I agree with it, but not for a fake rifle). But to be fair, it was $500... so a logical person couldn’t expect it to be real. Did see a decent amount of reloading stuff... equipment and supplies. No idea on price, as I was looking for specific stuff. Even after buying the Colt I went around again to see if anyone had holsters... how I saw the CZ-52. Short line, all indoors. Maybe waited three minutes because of people making change.

Got back like an hour ago... Small show. If you go, you can’t enter from the side facing BJ’s. Park on the southwest side to get in easier. Wasnt too much stuff. Picked up a Colt M1917, didn’t see one S&W... was well under my budget, so putting cash back in the bank. Bought it from the guy that I bought my Colt .25 from in December (remembered the gun). Also met a guy from S&W Forum, who was friends with the seller... recognized me from mentioning a thread I posted about the guns/going to the show. Seller said he will try to see if he has any S&Ws he is looking to liquidate from his collection... so definitely going to March’s show. I almost bought a CZ-52 (ok, but slightly high priced... and I’d have to really clean it up), but the guy saw NJ on the license and started freaking out (he was a FFL-01). “I know NY has laws where you can’t buy via C&R.” Pull the case out of my bag with the Colt, and go to show him the paperwork (receipt and PA resident’s C&R). “You know anyone around here that can tell me I’m good?” Well, the guy I bought the Colt from is in the opposite room... “Bring him over!” He’s older and I’m not dragging him across the gun show just for you to make a sale. Explained how C&Rs are primarily for out of state purchases, but was well over buying the gun by this point. Shook his hand and said that’s why I asked if you had any issue with C&Rs. Well, you’re not a C&R... Did see a nice Colt 1903 (.32), but was too close to what I had left, and wanted to walk away with something in my pocket. Normal food related sellers. Sarco is there... if they have anything that interests you.

There were five movies...

Couldn’t be worse than AIM, which resulted in plenty of licenses, FIDs, and FFLs being taken... mine included. For as much as I am despising MidwayUSA, they did it in a better way (or used to). If you went through the rifle section, you could get ammo like .44 Magnum without FID. Don’t think they did the same with 9mm, but was something I noticed. Still think it is all stupid, as NJ jurisdiction stops at the Delaware River.

I’m meh with .22 Magnum... It is nice, and I will always buy convertible NAA revolvers (will get the Ranger II when I move), but not really that useful. Better than .22 LR, but you get more sound and cost. Still have rimfire, which no matter what people say, is less reliable than centerfire. .22 Short only came into my wheelhouse because of the Winchester Gallery Gun I cleaned up. I may reconsider it when I get into suppressors, but do know .22 LR will get most of the suppressor use, even if I get a threaded .22 Magnum. Cost of ammo makes that possible.

Very aware of that, being the revolver I posted is a .45 convertible. The one I’m talking about is a 3.75” barrel Talo exclusive. Birdshead grip... which comes in either .45 Colt or ACP. Asked them if they could do a conversion cylinder... nope. If I get one, I’ll have someone else do a conversion cylinder, and then bead blast it to match. But Ruger’s gunsmith will not touch those, due to that policy.

M1917... I might consider another .45 ACP S&W, either the Brazilian M1937 or a commercial model, if there isn’t a decent M1917 at a decent price. Was considering a Colt, but with the grip and most Colt collectors suggesting to stick with S&W... it will have to be an awesome deal and somehow fit my hand. N-frames... I know fit well. Wanted one for a while, maybe after Fury. But want to keep it US military for historical value. Plus, I feel it would be a cool carry gun on days like Independence or Memorial Day.

Yea, another good thing about the show is you can narrow down what you want. Might not like the action on one model, or you’ll find out how long the barrel is to be too long for you. Some specifics on guns... you just need it in hand. Correct... Friday (2/8) through Sunday (2/10). Isn’t a huge show... that one is in March... 22nd through 24th. http://www.eaglearmsgunshows.com/ They have a dollar off coupon, if it’s worth printing it out for you. I will be there on Friday, looking for a S&W revolver. If I don’t find one, I’ll be back in 3/22 looking again. But got some intel from a member on S&W Forum that there were at least five of the model I’m looking for, and a commercial that has sat for some time. Probably be there for 1ish, if anyone is going Friday.

So... was it a lube or ammo problem?

Question about that one... the employee still working there after shooting himself in the hand with a .22?

They used to do that with 11-87s, forget which company. Put a spring forward of the receiver, around the magazine tube. I really wished that Remington just paid the royalties for that, and did the firearm off it... but I guess it is smarter to just use an in-house design that doesn’t need any modification.