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I gave up trying to figure out if it's a good deal but I haven't seen 9mm at this price in a while. Now it seems to be popping up all over the place. http://palmettostatearmory.com/catalog/product/view/id/12279/

Did anyone else get in on this? I haven't seen 9mm cheaper and still seems to be in stock. Am I missing something that this isn't a good deal since it's not sold out already?

Shipping was a bit high at $22.50 per case but 1000 rounds to my door was $206.50

Great range ammo, plus it's packaged small so it's easier to store. http://palmettostatearmory.com/zvs-9mm-124gr-fmj-ammunition-50rds-am1903.html

I see that and can't help but feel bad for the guy who sold it to the pawn shop. What did he get for it - $150?

All, I'm researching STI 1911's and am looking for feedback from anyone who has experience with the Spartan model. It seems like the entry-level model, now discontinued, that was built in-house from parts made in the Philipines. Anyone have one? Shot one? I've read the reviews online, looking for some first-hand knowledge. Thanks

If I can add something here it would be "don't rush to buy". Make a list of what you want and keep an eye on the marketplace. Something will usually turn up but you just don't know when. For example, I just found a like new, unfired, in the box Sig P226 that was originally bought in 2009. Paid $575 for it, significantly less than they go for now. And always keep a permit ready. Usually means applying for more before the current ones expire, but if your town cooperates and sticks to the 30-day turnaround that they're supposed to, OGAM means you apply when you use the last one.

Shipping was $17.50 for a case. Total 117.51 to my door.

http://www.ammo2u.com/handgun2/40-s-w-ammo/prvi-partizan-40-s-w-180gr-tmj-50rnd-390.html Good for punching holes in paper. Even with shipping it's cheaper than I've seen in a while...

When I pick up my new permits I've started asking to have them extended right away. They look at me funny but do it. That way I don't need to worry about getting it done later. Won't help you now but something to think about on the next round...

Branchburg Township, Somerset County Applied September 11 for more P2P's, picked up permits October 7. Even had a nice conversation with an officer on what I was looking to buy.

OGAM was a gift from Corzine with the goal of reducing straw purchases. I'll leave it to you to decide if it actually accomplishes anything...

Sooner or later we all suffer from premature expiration... or so I'm told.

P2P app submitted to Branchburg PD on 9/11, permits picked up on 10/7. No extra forms.

Also consider the H&K VP9. I don't know about all the others on your list but both the VP9 and PPQ have ambi controls...

You know those locks that come with every handgun purchase? Use it, take the key. Even better, use two - one to lock the gun and another to attach it to something - like a bedframe...

If we're being specific, of the 6 categories I have 16: CZ 75 - A CZ75 Compact 9mm, a CZ85 Combat 9mm, a Baby Desert Eagle .40s&w (clone) Sig P226 - A P226 9mm and p229 .40s&w (cousin per Wiki) Beretta M9/92 - 92FS Inox Ruger MKI/II/III - 22/45 Lite Glock 17/19 - G19 Colt 1911 - Colt Novak custom .45, Sig TacOps .45, Sig PCS .45, S&W E-Series .45, Kimber Stainless Pro-Carry II .45, Para GI Expert .45, RIA Tactical 9mm, GSG .22lr Shameless plug - the Para is listed in the marketplace... I don't agree with everything on the list but it's not my list, it's the authors. We can always start a "Best Wheel Guns" version...

There are times to ask permission, and times to ask for forgiveness...

Looking to get some discussion going 'cause it seems like the forums have been quiet lately... The September issue of GunDigest has an article titled "10 Best Semi-Auto Handguns of All Time". The author (Brad Fitzpatrick) lists them as follows: Browning Hi-Power CZ 75 Sig P226 Smith & Wesson Mdl 41 Beretta M9/92 Walther P38 Ruger MKI/II/III Walther PP/PPK Glock 17/19 Colt 1911 How many do you have? Do you agree with the list? What would you add or remove? Of the 10 I have 6, with lots of duplicates. I don't have the Browning, the S&W or either Walther. The Browning is on my short list but not the other 3. I wouldn't have put either Walther on the list - the PPK does nothing for me, and if the P38 was so good why are they no longer produced or copied? I would have considered the Walther PPQ for the list since that is one of the first semi-autos to focus on ergonomics and really hit the mark. Thoughts?

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I was in the local LGS (how many posts start like that?) and saw a neat little rifle - a Henry lever-action .22 with octagon barrel and a scope. I just liked the look and feel of it, so bought it. I was surprised at the finish on the lumber, seems like a nice quality piece, especially at the price - $300 including NICS. Went out to the range and the thing is a tack driver as expected. Any mods recommended for it?

If it runs smooth but loses RPM without missing, I'd check the valve lash next. Loss of power in these motors is usually by loss of compression, and the biggest (easiest?) cause is the valve adjustment. With the hours on the motor you mentioned it's reasonable to have to adjust the valves. That assumes there isn't any carb problem, but a carb problem (running lean or rich) usually shows up by a stumble or surge. If it's lean it will surge at full throttle, if it's rich it will stumble or you might even see smoke. The gas cap issue I mentioned causes a lean surge because, as gas drains from the tank it creates a slight vacuum, stopping gas from flowing into the carb.

Check the vent hole in the top of the gas cap. If it's plugged it can cause all kinds of problems. Other items: valve lash, dirty carb, bad coil can all cause similar problems. If you can explain more about what you mean by "bog" I might be able to narrow it down to either fuel or ignition...

9mm revolver? The CZ75 is a great platform too - you wouldn't be duplicating anything you already have unless you consider it like the Beretta. Maybe get the Compact? Or look at the PPQ or VP9. Not knowing what your striker fired gun is, these two ae great examples of what I consider mid-size with a 4" or4.25" barrel. If you'd consider another .45acp try a commander-sized 1911. Lots of choices. Never let a permit go to waste!

Correct on the grip. I've heard it called "Round Butt" or "Bobtail". Maybe they mean different things but I've seen them used interchangeably. The scallop cuts on the slide and grip really look nice, and the help with grip. It's a nice combination IMO. I also looked at the S&W performance center version. That one had a nicer trigger but I didn't like the ports in the slide.