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Walmart batteries scored pretty well in Consumer Reports testing. I always use them now because, no matter where I travel, a Walmart is usually close by...

I also thought the cutoff was March 1 - at least that's what I was told by my local PD. I dropped off my last set of paperwork on Feb 28 and was told I was the last one to use the old process in town. And fwiw, permits were returned on 4/8 so 5 week turnaround in Branchburg. But I got the new format P2P - the full-page size one.

I'm in Somerset County, land of the Lance Armstrong fan club and bicycle anti-destination league. I have no sympathy for the groupriders that block traffic and generally create their own problems, but the riders in this video seem to be doing it the right way. If you look they are all single file, on or at the shoulder and don't appear to be causing any problems. Truck driver here is the problem, not the bikers. Never mind blowing coal at the construction crew...

I saw this in the LGS display cabinet and bought just because it was in such nice shape. It's a 1965 Galesi model 503B in .25acp. Looks like it spent it's entire life in the box, doesn't look like it was ever fired, or even loaded for that matter. Based on the price it doesn't seem to be very collectible. Just wondering if anyone has opinions on them? This is exactly why I keep a fresh permit ready at all times.

The only good thing I think we've gottten from Christie on the 2A front is a delay until the next (D) governor ... He hasn't helped but he hasn't hurt us either. My spidey-sense is telling me things will get worse after he leaves.

I've had a NJ FFL refuse to sell me hollowpoints, telling me they were for LEO use only. Ignorance of the NJ laws isn't just for out-of-staters...

A couple of updates - I finally got to the range with this. The trigger was as expected, with a smooth DA trigger pull and a crisp SA break. The DA pull will take some getting used to with the long, smooth & light pull. I need to be careful not to rush it. Definitely a different feeling than my other Ruger revolvers. I actually like the grip so will leave it alone. I still haven't been able to verify what stocks came on it from Ruger. I've seen some mention that the ones on it now might be original, others say it should have the wood ones. Anyone have a Security Six with original stocks that aren't wood? I took it apart and the mainspring assembly is definitely aftermarket. It's actually threaded for adjustment and is significantly shorter than stock. No problem with light primer strikes though. I got the letter from Ruger verifying authenticity. I was hoping it would list how the revolver was set up from the factory but all it tells me is the ship date and model number. The revolver shipped in December 1984 and was a basic model GA-36, so everything I listed is an owner mod. At least Ruger sent me an instruction manual with the letter. If anyone has an original box this would have shipped in I'd be interested... Dean

Model 29 Nickel in the presentation case...

There is a medical distinction between someone having “Guts” and “Balls”. We’ve heard friends refer to people with one or the other, but do they know the difference between them? Here’s the official distinction, straight from the American Medical Journal, volume 323 page 295: GUTS – is arriving home late, after a night out with the guys, being met by your wife with a broom in her hands, and having the “guts” to ask “Are you still cleaning or are you flying somewhere?” BALLS – is arriving home late, after a night out with the guys, smelling of perfume and beer, glitter in your hair and lipstick on your collar, slapping your wife on the ass and having the “balls” to say “You’re next, Chubby!” I hope this clears up the confusion. Medically speaking though, there is no difference in the outcome. Both are fatal.

I can use a 2 or 3 cans if anyone in Somerset County (Somerville area) has extras...

Further info to support the action having been worked on: DA trigger pull is 8 lbs, SA is 2.75 lbs. Looked at a couple of videos where mods were similar to what was done on this one, and the problems seem to show up when shooting quickly with the trigger/cylinder locking up. Sure enough, I have the same problem if I try to fire it as fast as I can pull the trigger. I guess I need to get used to the trigger reset. I sent of the request to Ruger for a letter of authenticity, will update when it comes back.

Not quite. In a perfect world you can use 6 permits in 6 months without requesting a MHE Day 1 (Permit1) -> Day 31 (Permit 2) -> Day 61 (Permit 3) - Day 91 (Permit 4) -> Day 121 (Permit 5) -> Day 151 (Permit 6). It never quite works out this way with Sunday's, Holidays and the PD dating permits before you can pick them up.

I don't agree with the proposal either, but it might wake up some of the hunters to the cause. Make it as hard to acquire rifles and shotguns as it is handguns and see what happens - I doubt this will go anywhere. NJ keeps attempting to make firearms laws stricter while the majority of states are simplifying. Eventually there will be a breaking point.

I've shot thousands of rounds of ZVS 115 & 124, never found it to be more/less dirty or reliable than other new ammo. An advantage to it is it is packaged in smaller-sized boxes/trays than other brands, making it easier to store.

Thanks guys. I saw a 2" bobbed-hammer variant in some Ruger literature online, but it seems odd in a 6" barrel. Everything else looks well-done but I can't find anything similar. I agree the sights look like aftermarket, as well as the grips and checkering. To me it looks like someone's personal custom. I get bobbing the hammer in a short-barrel carry gun but miss the point with a 6" barrel. The front-grip checkering seems to be a personal grip preference thing, but bobbing the hammer and taking SA off the table seems contrary to target shooting. I'm convinced the action has been worked - it's far better than my other Rugers and on par or better than my S&W's. It came with a Bianchi thumb-break holster that looks like it's spent a lot of time in, and that frankly only adds to the mystery. Someone's competitive shooter, before semi-autos became more popular (remember, in 1985 I believe most LEO were still carrying revolvers)? Rapid-fire drills? Don't know. I've been looking for a S&W K-frame to replace one I let get away years ago but haven't had much luck. This is the same size and looks very similar. I bought it 30-seconds after the dealer showed it to me. The LGS had no info on it. They bought it from someone who brought it to them in a shoebox a couple of days ago. I like the look and feel of it except for the hammer. Unless it's original per Ruger I'll replace it. I'll decide on the grips once I've shot it, I just thought it was odd to have both the Ruger medallions and "Ruger" molded into them on the inside. I don't know if I overpaid or not, at this point it doesn't matter. Paid $300 for it including the holster that I'll never use.

I was in a a local LGS this morning looking for a "burner" (just looking to use up a permit that was about to expire) and got to talking with the owner about what I was interested in, and he came up with this: Ruger Security Six .357 6" barrel in stainless. Now I know the general info about the Ruger "6" line but this one is unique and I'm trying to get any information on it. A google search didn't help much and the technical support line at Ruger said the only way to get info on it was to send in a request for a letter of authenticity. I'll do that but was hoping the Ruger fans on the board could tell me if this is anything special. It's a Security Six in Stainless with a 6" barrel, serial no. 161-46xxx. Here's what I find unique about it: Smooth trigger face Front strap checkered Three-dot sites - adjustable rear, front groove-mounted (not pinned). Bobbed hammer - will shoot single-action if you catch the hammer and cock it. Trigger action is very smooth Double action, and breaks crisply Single action - better than some of my S&W revolvers. The grips are like Pachmyr's but have Ruger medallions and are marker Ruger on the inside. Does this look like something Ruger made, or is it a previous-owner one off?

My town routinely replaces mailboxes knocked over by township plows. Happens all the time. Ever try calling your town administrator and ask about it? I've spoken to him about it and was told they don't even bother working through the township insurance company, the town just sends public works out to replace it. The ins. policy is it is covered if the actual plow hits it but not if snow from the plow hits the mailbox causing the damage. I can see where the larger towns might be a bit more stubborn, but small towns are usually easy to deal with if you approach it the right way. If it's caused by your neighbor's private contractor, well then you're probably out of luck unless you want to take it to small claims court.

Careful here - While installing an exterior outlet is cheap and easy, using it this way is dangerous. Forget to flip the main breaker while using the generator and it will backfeed out to the street. It's no different than plugging the generator into your electric dryer outlet. More convenient but still unsafe. Would I do it in an emergency? probably. But if you're going through the trouble of having a circuit installed why not do it right?

Got the app and fingerprint card in the mail from Fla. My town PD did my fingerprints, AAA took passport photos, notarized at my bank, I photocopied my docs - total cost $11 (to AAA). A bit of running around but was easy.

At breakfast, the husband says to his wife, "What would you do if I won the Lotto." "I'd take my half and leave you" she says. Great he says. "Here's $6. I won $12 yesterday! Stay in touch."

A couple suggestions: Any .44Mag revolver - nothing quite like it at the range Beretta 92FS or any of the variants - a nice shooter IMO Glock 17 /19 - the Toyota Camry of handguns PPQ - One of the finest striker-fired triggers out there Substitute a VP9 for the PPQ if you like H&K better than Walther. Very similar handguns.

Damn. I could have walked there. Assuming that would be an acceptable transport exemption...

There were a couple I was interested in but not enough to burn a permit on. The Colt Cobra would have been fun to work on but, as you said, the collector value is gone so it wasn't worth the premium. There was a nice older Colt Detective Special - it was an early model with the unshrouded ejector rod and the original grips. Also, anyone else see the polymer-framed Kimber? I never knew there was such a thing, unless someone put a Kimber slide on another frame. It wasn't very busy on Sunday when I was there. Obviously the best stuff probably went early on Friday / Saturday. If I was only in PA I might have bought a couple as projects. Damn NJ...

I was out at the Easton range this morning and there were signs up for a used gun show, so I took a look. While calling this a gun show might have been a stretch, it was nice to look at so many different handguns. Seems like HG took all their used inventory from 3 stores and put them in one room. Did anyone else go? Anyone get a deal on something? I saw an interesting Para LDA in .40 and an early Colt Detective Special that were interesting, just not good enough to swap some limited cash for. Also a couple things I never saw before, like a polymer frame Kimber 1911, along with the usual late-model trade-ins. Granted, I was there Sunday and the event had been going on since Friday, so the selection was probably picked through. The one that made me cry was a Colt Cobra that was a mess. Looked like it had been used lightly but put away dirty and completely neglected. The cylinder was hard to turn, the ejector rod frozen and rust on the frame. What a waste.

I've had good experience with 9mm and .45acp from them, but lousy experience with .38spl and .357mag. I might use them again for semi-auto but never again for revolvers. Basically, I had to send ammo back because it would jam the cylinders, sometimes to the point of not even allowing the cylinder to close once loaded. AFAIK their QC needs work. They stood behind it no problem, but who needs the aggravation?