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Thanks. I already have the Sig/GSG dedicated .22lr 1911... I can't shoot it worth a damn but my daughter loves it. Me, I'd have trouble hitting water if I were standing in a boat!

I stop looking at the drop and start looking for buying opportunities.

Bob, You're right. I keep making that mistake - I guess the alphabet is starting to cause me problems in my old age. I've updated the post ... Thanks

OK, I need to share with people that can appreciate these since no-one at home really cares... I've been trying to do my part to improve the economy by spending some cash. My last three handgun purchases (in 65 days)... On the right is a Sig RCS. It's a Commander slide on an Officer frame, with the Sig SAS treatment to make carry easier. Came with a Crimson Trace laser grip and a shoulder holster. In the middle is a S&W E-series Commander. Bought it new because I wanted to try a round butt model. On the left is a Novak custom on a Colt M1911A1 80-series. I'm not sure what's been done to it but the trigger, hammer, sights, backstrap, barrel and bushing are different than a Colt, and the slide has the Novak logo. Called Novak to get some idea of what was done and it turns out they only went to computers about 8 years ago. Before that it was all hand-written. If I can figure out what year it was done Novak has a place to start looking through boxes of paper. The used ones I came across through a roundabout way.Someone heard from someone else about a tractor I had for sale and he came to look at it. We got to talking and it turned out he had some handguns he wanted to sell. He made me a couple of offers I couldn't refuse, so as I worked through OGAM and my last set of permits I'm finally the new owner. Can't wait to get the Novak to the range! Thanks for listening. I'm a bit excited about them...

Well, I get this one wrong. I picked up the handgun this weekend and yes, it's a Novak, but it's built on an 80-series Colt M1911a1 (not the 70 series). Me likey. Pics in another thread...

$175 + NICS. In original box, only missing the instruction sheet. Didn't look like it was ever fired based on the mag and barrel condition.

29 handguns total in 22lr, .25acp, .38spl, .357mag, 9mm, .40s&w, .44spl, .44mag, .45acp. For 22lr, 9mm, .40s&w and .45acp I have between 750 and 1000 rounds on hand each. The others I keep a couple of boxes each.

When my mother lived there we had a 50-yard range out back. She used to compete in SASS and Biathlon so we shot a lot. The property backed up to state park land, never had an issue. That part of NJ is as close to Free America as you can get in NJ. Unless you're close to a development your neighbors probably won't care, or they'll join you.

This hasn't been my experience with the LGS's I've used. By the time I factor in shipping and xfer fees, buying local has been about the same - sometimes a bit more, sometimes a bit less. I bet if you shopped around you'd find you can get the same deal locally, all things considered. I've also found that building a relationship with a local store pays dividends too, like when ammo was scarce I had no problem having them set aside a few boxes for me, or when something nice used comes in I get a phone call and a decent price.

I don't know who the builder was but it's on a Series 70 platform so it's got some age to it. The grip safety is a standard beaver-tail, not the "Answer" version. I'm stuck in OGAM limbo until the end of the month but once I pick it up I'll call Novak and see if I can get any information on it. I don't know what mods were done to it and I'd like to get a full list. From what I could tell when I handled it the barrel, bushing, trigger, hammer and sights were all changed, it's had a trigger job and the slide has the Novak rollmark. Comes in a Novak pouch with Novak mags. Other than what I can see cosmetically it's a mystery.

If the second opinion verifies the chimney is in good shape, I wouldn't pay the first inspector a dime. If he didn't provide a written report showing the repairs needed or give you the cert for your CCO, then what service would you be paying for? To be robbed? If this is a sale with a realtor I'd share your experience with them. Like them or not, realtors send lots of business to inspectors through referrals and they have a lot more influence with the inspection companies than anyone else.

All, I just agreed to buy a used Novak 1911 built on a Colt 1911A1 Series 70 platform. Seems like an $800 handgun with $2,200 work done to it - barrel, slide fitment, trigger work, sights, grips, etc - the full package. I've only dry-fired it and trigger seemed to be fantastic. Price was too good to pass up, seller is a friend. Are they worth the premium over a mid-level handgun like the S&W, Sig or Kimber? Are they on par with the other high-end customs? Thanks

I finally had a chance to shoot this. Put 25 rounds through it at the range - I've think I've fired airsoft handguns with more felt recoil. No issues with it, a fun little shooter inside of 5 yards. Past that and where the bullet goes is anybody's guess.

My last bike was an '83 Honda v45 Sabre. I hadn't thought about it in a while, but it hurts to know it's considered a classic. I don't know how that happened when I didn't get any older... I had Rider for insurance coverage on it too. Hagerty is good place to look, I use them for my classic cars.

That is not a starter bike. I know you didn't say that's what you wanted, but if you're just looking to get something to get used to riding again, then you'll swap it out for what you really want, the Harley probably isn't it. You'll either love the Harley and want to upgrade to another one, or you'll hate it and it won't help you get back into it. If you rode Ninja's in the past the HD is about as far from that as you can get on two wheels.

I have 7: Kimber Stainless pro-Carry II .45 acp - Commander model, very accurate. One of my favorite shooters. Sig GSR .45 acp - Officer frame with Commander slide - a tack driver but a bit small for my hands. A nice carry piece though. Sig Tacops .45acp - This is what a full-size 1911 should feel like. Great shooter, heavy so it controls the felt recoil really well. I wouldn't ant to carry it, though a good HD weapon. S&W 1911sc .45acp - Commander model, round butt. Another tack driver, feels great in the hand. This has the most solid "feel" of the commander models. Para Ordinance GI Expert .45acp - Entry-level model IMO. Nothing wrong with it but it just doesn't have the same feel as the others. Rock Island Tactical 9mm - Another entry-level. Bought it to try the 9mm in the full-size frame. Nice, but doesn't make it to the range very often. Don't know why other than I like the .45s more. GSG 1911 .22lr - cheap to shoot, feels right in the hand but nowhere near as fun to shoot as the .45s. My daughter enjoys it but I can't shoot it worth a damn. I bought the Para and Rock Island when money was tight. In hindsight I should have waited until I could spend more for what I really wanted. IMO the entry-level ones are nice introductions to the platform but once you determine you like the 1911 you'll want something better. How much better is determined by what you want to do with it. Colt, Remington, Sig, S&W, Kimber etc. are the next level. Above that are the Dan Wesson, Nighthawks and other customs. While I like the $3k customs I'm happy with what's available in the $1k - $1.5k range.

It's a beauty, but I have to say I cringed when I saw it laying in the driveway... :smile:

It's likely the state couldn't prove one of them pulled the trigger, so the charges fell back to what they could prove - the possession charge.

Big bang in the garage at 2:00 am, sounded like someone breaking in. Garage door spring let loose.

I own several investment properties that are rented out. Is there any valid interpretation of the statue that would allow me to carry when I'm at one of them? That would imply that I could transport between them...

I had the same problem with Florida. Wound up being a problem with my printer when I downloaded the Fla application. The last line of a page didn't print where it asks the notary for some info. My printer didn't print that line but the rest of the page was fine so I didn't notice it. I got the letter after calling them at the 3 1/2 month mark and still hadn't heard anything. I sent the corrected page back in and it took another 3 months for my license to show up.

Pkg arrived today, a day earlier than expected. All good. Thanks to OP.

I got the email from them asking for a copy of my FPID on Friday. I sent it back to them within the hour and got shipping confirmation an hour after that.

I'll vote for Rickets Glen - done the round trip several time but I don't know about overnight camping in the area. If you want to stay closer to home but not know it, head to the Appalachian trail or Highpoint/Stokes state forest. Plenty of room to get lost...

IF it's challenged? You can bet Sweeney is already prepping for it... Worst thing now would be to underestimate him.