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I have the poor man's night sights on one of my pistols, i.e. phosphorescent paint. I painted just the front dot first, killed the lights and realized I would either have to settle for "I hope that's close enough" or take a loooooong time to set up a sight picture by "blocking out" the front sight with the invisible rear sights until I was sure I had a good position. Painted the rear dots and sight acquisition was super fast. NB: I'm not recommending glow paint, BTW. It's not really reliable (has to be "charged" by bright light to work and fades within minutes). I only have it on that gun because it's a back up to a back up.

Hornady Critical Defense/Duty in all my handguns. The polymer insert actually serves a purpose outside of NJ legalities. By filling the cavity with a firm, but pliable material, it prevents any clogging (by clothes, etc) ensuring consistent expansion once the bullet hit liquid/flesh. See for instance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTWFbuzX-l8

Almost exclusively. I tried it out a few months ago and wow. I ended up giving all my Hoppe's stuff away.

Thanks guys. I'm going to go for it. That's one more off the list! Pics tomorrow.

OK expert advice time. I don't know much about Smiths and the gun in question is being held until tomorrow: Stopped by Efinger today and spotted a 4" model 10 (same as the picture below, but better shape). -Bluing was reaaly good (3/4" light scratch just behind/above the trigger guard) -No rust, pitting, or hoslter wear at all -Lock up was tight -Timing right on -Wood about 97% -Hammer mounted firing pin -Single action very clean break -Double action a little stiff, but smooth. Not gritty at all -Bore looked clean -Trigger and hammer looked like they could use a good cleaning -Serial # makes it 1972-73 production $260 OTD Would you?

A good place to ask: What's the law in NJ on body armor? Legal at home? Legal outside? Any "banned" items?

I lieu of sub-sections, I've started some threads on the various sub topics that might be useful. Should help make the info easier to find and keep organized. If I missed something, please add a thread on it.

See also the Ham Radio thread: http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/62873-ham-radio/#entry802341

The thread for discussions on necessary/useful items for all your prepping needs, NOT covered in the other threads.

The thread for discussions on identifying and obtaining, rather than buying, food (gardening, hunting, trapping, fishing, foraging, etc.) For the prepper in you.

The thread for discussions on transportation, fuel, vehicles, etc, for all your prepping needs.

The thread for discussions on communication devices/strategies for all your prepping needs.

The thread for discussions on all things health and healthcare related- first aid, medications, etc... for all your prepping needs.

The thread for discussions on... well it should be self-explanatory. For prepping.

The thread for discussions on securing your home in a preppy situation.

The thread for discussions on storing, obtaining and preparing food for all your prepping needs.

The thread for discussions on storing, obtaining and purifying water for all your prepping needs.

That's ridiculous. The advice above is sound. Contact NJ2AS, send a formal letter to mayor and chief and don't give up.

I'm guesing those are rifled slugs, not sabots?

I did. Tried S. Jersey with no luck. Went out last week to Huterdon Co. w/ my B-I-L and again, nothing. Hopefully we'll have a better flock next spring.

DaveR wins the interwebs today

Everyone of those is a decent to good smoke

Agreed. The only Cubans I buy are PSD4s from the duty free when I travel. But for the money, I'd take a (Nicaraguan) Padron any day. The websites above are good and getting a good sampler is a smart way to figure out what you like. Also, search for "cigars" on slickdeals.net, especially around black Friday. Lots of good deals to be had.

Very nice.

lol. I always tell my wife: buying stuff you don't need = wasting money, not saving, no matter how cheap it is. That said, he might have been reselling.