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Is the P99 really still in production? I thought it was 86'd when the PPQ came out. I don't like the spiderweb like grips on the PPQ or the HK P30/45 so I'm avoiding the later types.

With my two remaining permits I can't decide what to do. The choices are the S&W 39-2, HK USP in 9mm or 45, and the Walther P99 in 9mm. Ideally I'd like to buy them all, but the city of Newark is very picky about who they'll give more than 3 permits a year to.

Model 19 doesn't have a full lug under the barrel. It's just going to be a supplement to my High Power. Carry it from my room to my basement, occasionaly put 100 rounds throught it at the range. I like the barrel change option on the DW. These will be 4" barrels regardless of the model.

586, DW Model 15, or a Colt King Cobra? I didn't like the GP-100.

I like the ESP Eclipse II with orange amps. Current setup is either a Gibson Wilshire (vintage) on a Marshall or a Dean Dimebag Dimebonics on a Orange.

Forget all the above posts. Buy an EAA Witness. It's cheaper than anything mentioned and you can swap between any caliber.

just buy a Norinco and never look back. Can be had for around $500 and their quality is on par with a $1000 colt. Might have some milling marks INSIDE the slide but that doesn't hinder performance.

Are there any weird rules in NJ about how to store firearms in your own home?

I have a peep hole in my door, doesn't everyone? If I don't recognize the person I don't typically answer. The postal guys all know me. It's not unusal for them to come to my door and see my AK on the floor in the living room. My Hi Power is actually my backup since I typically keep the AK with me around the house.

I should state that I live in Newark so I don't exactly have a back yard, and my house is so small there's no way I could "carry" around it. I don't find it tedious to carry (by hand) my Hi Power from my basement (where I'm typing) to my bedroom. It's still hard for me to justify spending $4-500 for a gun when I can buy something with double to triple the capacity for the same price.

I actually found my couins shield easier to shoot than my father beretta 92 ( i tried them both on the same day). The conceal carry in other states argument is a moot point to me since I don't travel domestically, but I can see how it would matter to people going into work in PA every day.

Based on the fact that we can't concealed carry, is there any real reason for owning one in this forsaken state. I mean the purpose of these pocket rockets is concealed carry.. I'm not prejudice towards these small firearms, I think the Nano and SCCY are cool but I just don't see a point in owning them here.

I'm going to buy an HK USP 45, maybe the expert model. A Norinco 213 and I'm still looking for a polymer 9mm, maybe the PPQ M1 or PT24/7 G2

I'll just stick to what I said earlier and add a point. Get a Hi Power. Heritage Guild in Rahway has the nickel plated Centennial edition for like a g note. It's worth way more than that. If I didn't have a vintage MKI I'd buy it.

The correct answer is Browning Hi Power MKIII. But you already knew that.

NORINCO all the way!

If I was the OP I would buy a Browning HP or a CZ/CZ clone as my first pistol. It's what I did. Full size, METAL gun, preferably with a safety. 15rds of JHP 9mm's for home defense and the gun never really ages. I would never feel under gunned carrying a CZ-75B with 2 extra mags. I do want a poly 9mm myself but I don't think they're the "BEST" first gun.

I just don't get it. I was messing with my fathers 92 earlier and the slide mounted decocker/safety doesn't make sense in any way. For instance when you try to rack the slide it's in the way. Does anyone know the history behind this design? There are many guns I want to like, but I can't because of this feature. The 3rd generation S&W's, PX4, Jericho, etc.. I know there are variants that are DAO or (in the Jerichos case) do have a frame mounted safety (RARE!).

I'd buy an AUSTRIAN made GLOCK over the M&P. But I like European things. M&P felt like junk when I handled it, I prefer the XD or FNS in the striker fired lineup after handling them. I am also gauging interest (perhaps you should be too) in the Taurus 24/7 lineup. They were designed for US military duty.

Guys it's in my first post I already have a 1911 and I don't like any gun with the safety built into the slide. If it's not on the frame, I don't want it. I'll look into these 45ACP revolvers. As it stands I'll probably end up with a P99/PPQ & Canik Shark FC.

i like the USP-9 V9 (single action only with manual safety, no decocker) and the P2000 LEM.

Why don't you just order it on the net? You can be sure you get what you want that way.

P99QA/PPQ & XD 5" are my lead choices as of now. If I get the XD I'll just have the mags plugged to 15rds.

The drawback to the Makarov is that the safety is on the slide. I don't like that. The CZ-82 is interesting but again.. another caliber. I like the PPQ, but I much prefer the P99QA. The XDS looks very small, I don't conceal carry so not very useful, but the XDM/XD does look nice. Being made in Europe is a huge plus for me.