Combat Auto

Also, what time is registration and does this match (typically) go to 5:00 as shown on CJR&P calander?

So what is the best way to join the uspsa - on-line or bring the form tomorrow and get a free match or something?

How many rounds total would you suggest bringing?

Yes - I practice drawing/shooting in a safe manner at Shore-Shot last week...I have 8 round mags - so I would suppose single stack...I have 4 mag pouches - this is what folks on this board suggested last month when I inquired what is needed for USPSA (I have about 7 1911 magazines if that helps)....Is this good?

Double Tap derringer in 45 cal - only two shots - but in 45 that is probably all you need (and another 2 in a speed loader)...DA will lock you up otherwise anyway if you use too many. Really small - a true pocket pistol. http://heizerfirearms.com/ You guys talk like you have carry permits - I thought this forum was just NJ :-).

Finally got my Blade-Teck holster after 6 weeks...I have a Sig 1911 45...Would this Sunday be a good time for my first match (as a newbe)? How much Amo do I need? What time do I "register"? Thanks, -Joe

Folks, Anyone know who administers the "for members only" CJR&P message board (here at the NJGF)? I just got my membership and would like to get access to that board. Thanks, -Joe

Thanks for the kind words!

I went with this one - 229 bucks what the heck - just looking at holes in paper... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DX7Q8W/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 The reviews on midway were very good - can see holes out to 300y on a clear day. Thanks for your input folks! -Joe

Interesting link/post - looks like many like the Konus price point (as do I - save the big money for rifle scope down the road)...I just need to see .308 holes in paper targets up to 300yards...I wan't clear on which Konus model will do this - any insight is appreciated. Thanks, -Joe

I know I asked a lot of dumb questions since I joined :-) - but didn't think I asked about a spotting scope - hope I am not going cenile in my mid 50's :-).

Folks, Need a new decent spoting scope - for up to 300 yards...Looking for a middle of the road price vs performance model... Any suggestions who to go with? Thanks, -Joe

Thanks folks for all the help getting started – did my first shoot Sunday with the Scout…Special thanks to NJKen for Guesting me into CJR&P, getting me started, and answering all my dumb start-up questions… Couldn’t be happier with the Scout…Fun to shoot, beautiful rifle, symmetric, walnut stock, and the heritage/lineage behind it….I even got my first compliment about the M1A at the range! J. Started at 100 yards to zero the windage – it was spot on (for my skill set anyway) so didn’t have to mess with the front sight. Spent the rest of the time at 50y – adjusting the elevation, experimenting with the sight-picture (settling on 6 o’clock for the iron sights – easier to see way out), and trying a variety of shooting positions (standing is the most fun!). Only shot 60 rounds and I have a lot of work (really fun) ahead of me to get proficient…But I am happy with the start – every shot was in the black (with some bullseyes too – a very accurate rifle)…I figure a year with iron sights before I ever consider a scope (probably one of those CQB scopes). One thing this mid-50s Newbe can certainly conclude - he needs a recoil pad –LOL! J. Hope this post didn’t put you to sleep but wanted to thank you folks for getting me started! -Joe

Might as well just in case..Thanks!

Called SA - they confirmed it is 7/64 hex - sloppy fit though IMHO.

Folks, Sorry for such a lame question - but I want to be sure to use the right tool to loosen the front site screw if I need to make an adjustment for the initial sighting/zero. The material which came with the Scout says a 3/16 socet head wrench...I tried a 3/16 hex wrench and it is much too big for the screw...I fitted a 7/64 hex and it fits in ok but not a great snug fit. What type/size tool do you folks use to loosen the Front sight on your scouts... Thanks, -Joe

Hi Folks, Took a quick look at their web site - very affordable... What do folks think of the place? Does it get very crowded because it is so reasonably priced? How many rifle and pistol lanes do they have? If I join Range 14, why would I ever need to join say, CJR&P which is expensive? Thanks for your insight. -Joe

Of that, I am cognizent...Just one Sports-Shooter's way of an "emotional-outpour" in empathy for those Kids...Much of that here today from our community

It is very sad that those two young people were killed... But this has nothing to do with Sports-Gun-People... The Marine could have just as easily used a knife, a club, or his auto....Shall we ban all these too?...Or maybe we should ban Marines - after all they are tought to Kill in bootcamp. Sadly, more peole die in car accidents by far - and many from negligent drivers - than most of these other sad items which are overblown and sensationalized by the press - way, way, way out of statistical proportion... Maybee we should all turn in our cars. And don't forget to turn in your dogs...Dogs attack and sometimes kill humans from time to time. I am sad for the two "kids" and I will say a prayer in the AM when I do my daily prayes - but this has nothing to do with me as a sports-shooter per se. The best way to stop violent crime, in Chicago, DC, and yes - here, is to allow qualified, law-abiding citizens to carry...Just say, just one of those 14 co-workers were legally carrying - just maybee, maybe, slim as it may be, he would of had a chance to save those two kids.

Well as fate would have it --- I have located an SA M1a Scout and he put my name on it --- picking it up in a few days. Bhoooohya.... Now I never purchased a gun from a dealers stock (they had to order my two pistols recently)...Anything special I should be concerned about, and check before I sign? Thanks, -Joe

Well, I decided on the M14 - see post above. Then I waffeled btwn SOCOM and Scout...To resolve I attached a ruler with 3 inches sticking past the barrel on my Marlin lever 44 to simulate the scout legnth, then I attached a 3 lb weight with a small rope to simulate the wieght... My experiment showed I can "survive" close quater with the scout ...I mean, I will not be doing any SWAT type entries any time soon. Also, the standard m14 infrastructure, no issue with amo, and no worries about a 700yard shot leaned me to the scout (in walnut ). Now I can't decide on SA vs Fulton (i know FA is much more $$$ - but it is a "finer" gun)...So I left it to the Universe to decide...If I can get an SA-Scout, I will....If I have to wait 2 months - I'll order the Fulton soon (it has an 8-10 week wait)...So far, all the major on-line distributors have a big sign saying all M1As are "backordered"...Trying a few local gun shops...If they come up empty - I'll be very happy to order a Fulton Armory Scout.

She is a buty...FN gives much fur da $$ ....But my heart was stolen last week by the M14 ;-) ...Buying Guns is like buying cars...Yes, must consider price vs features, ergonomics, etc, but it is also an emotional decision also...It has to have that "look" too (and of course that is very individual).

Thanks Lunker -- That sticky is great...Nothing about M21 stamp either....So I think I am good.

Do you know if we need to have that "M21" marking on the reciever?

Folks, Can you help me understand what exactly are the requirements for a NJ compliant Rifle - in particular an M14/M1a...If I go semi-custom on my M1a I need to make sure I order the gun correctly. Thanks, -Joe