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Thanks. I'm looking to replace the sights, but that is to increase visibility in low light. The only thing that will help with my flinching is practice.

The friendly thing to do is adjust your position. IMO I am responsible for my brass - both cleanup and controlling where it goes as much as possible. Sounds like you handled it well - you both walked away on good terms, and had some friendly conversation too. When it happens to me, I adjust in my lane if possible, then speak to the person who's brass it is. If none of that works I look at it as a training scenario for when SHTF. Can't expect a clean, trouble-free environment when that happens

The RIA in 9mm is a 1911, with everything that goes with that platform except it's got less "kick" than the .45acp. The slide is heavy for the cartridge so I can almost feel it cycle when fired ( I haven't tried a different recoil spring). Think of it as being in between a .45 and a .22lr. I'm a 1911 fan, they fit my hand like a 6th finger. It's a nice shooter but I find it's reliability to be enough of an issue that I would never consider carrying it. On mine, the feed ramp in the barrel is a bit off center and causes some FTF when the gun gets dirty. I've been trying to get a new barrel from RIA but they are constantly out of stock. I bought the gun used from someone who polished the barrel and the feed ramp so I can't send it back under warranty (or at least I haven't tried). When it shoots it's a tack driver, but I don't know if that has more to do with the platform or the work the previous owner did to it. If you want an inexpensive 9mm 1911, it's a good choice to try the platform. If you decide you like it, it can be upgraded just like any other 1911.

I took the Glock back to the range yesterday, and used the RIA 9mm as a comparison because I tend to shoot that well. At 10 yards, my groups with the RIA were all within 2-3". Not great, but about what I'm capable of with my tired eyes and early arthritis. (Yes, starting with the excuses). At that distance with the Glock I don't think I could reliably hit water if I fell out of a boat! I randomly loaded a snap cap into the first couple of mags to see my reaction to the trigger pull, and I'm politely saying it was lousy. I flinched with it quite a bit. Of the 50 rounds I put through the Glock, 10 of them were at the edge of a 8" target. After realizing how I was fliching I spent the next couple of mags slowly working it, and by the time I was through the box of ammo I was at least showing some signs of improving, but only when I really concentrated on it. Shown here are two targets - the first is with the RIA and my last 5 rounds with it. Not my best, but acceptable. The second target is with the Glock, also my last 5 rounds with it. These turned out to be the best I could do with it that trip. It's all in how I'm reacting to the Glock trigger. It's a nice shooter but will definitely take some getting used to. I've read a couple of reviews that suggest changing the trigger from the serrated to the smooth version. Does anyone have experience with that and is it worth the effort? Don't misunderstand, I'm not blaming the pistol. I'm just having a tough time getting used to the trigger. I usually can adapt to a different firearm within a few mags, this one is just taking me longer.

All, Thanks for the feedback and suggestions. I realize 5 yards isn't a real challenge for it, or for any of them for that matter. It's all about my trigger control and how consistent I can be. My intent was to compare it to my other 9mm's. For all of them my groupings were consistently within 2 inches (all within a 4" circle - some groups left, some right, some high and some low) with the exception of the glock, where I was having more shots low and left. Most were within that same 4" circle, but some a bit further out. I'm heading to the range again this evening with it. It's how I'm shooting it and my need to get used to the trigger, and how well I adapt when changing from one handgun to another. My initial reaction is I just find the glock to be more different than the others, if that makes any sense.

Ok, so I got to take my new Glock G19 gen4 to the range this morning. I decided to make it a 9mm day and get a good feel for the Glock in relation to to my other 9mm's. I brought the following: CZ 75BD Compact Beretta 92fs Inox CZ P07 Duty RIA 1911 9mm Tactical Walther PPQ 4" Glock G19 I shot them in random order (as I pulled them out of my range bag, in the order listed above). I shot about 50 rounds through each, with the last 5 on a new target so I could gauge groupings. These weren't my best groups, just my last group with each gun. Everything was at 5 yards. Ammo was 115gr fmj Seller & Beliot - basically the cheap stuff. All the guns are as shipped except for the Beretta, which has the "D" spring installed and a skeletonized hammer, and the RIA, which has a polished barrel. My best grouping were with the Beretta and the CZ75BD, followed closely by the PPQ and the RIA. No suprise with the Beretta and the CZ75 there since those are the ones I shoot the most. The PPQ trigger is great, but for me the small grip, light weight and short site radius makes me a little less accurate with it. I love the RIA in 9mm - it's heavy so recoil is light and follow-up shots are quick. Im still getting used to the CZ P07 grip. I'd like to say the Glock was saving the best for last, but I can't. Granted, it was the first time I used it, but my trigger control was the worst with it than the others. Of the 300 rounds I put down range, 294 of them were all within a 4" grouping on a 6"target, with 6 "flyers" out to 8". 5 of those 6 were from the Glock, and all were low left. Clearly I need to work on my trigger pull with it. The Glock has more accuracy in it than I used today. Overall I'm happy with it but I need to work on that trigger. The sights didn't bother me at all, I felt they were better than the Beretta red-dots and the RIA all-black targets, so I'll leave them alone for now. The only issue I had today was with the P07 - the slide didn't lock back after the last round on 2 mags. I'll chalk that up to a combination of the weak ammo and new recoil spring. The issue didn't repeat itsel on the last 2 mags. Am I a Glock convert? Nope - still prefer my 1911's, but at least I can understand a bit of why folks like them so much. I can't say it did anything great but it did everything it was supposed to when I did my part. Glad I bought it, now I just need to learn to shoot it!

Ok, so I finally broke down and bought my first Glock, a G19 Gen4. After resisting for years I finally decided I couldn't consider the handguns I own to be a collection until I added one. That, and I had a permit and a GSSF coupon burning a hole in my pocket. It came down to the G19 or a G42 and, since I won't be able to carry until I leave the state (2 years or so) and the LGS I went to didn't have the G42 blue label, it wasn't a tough decision. I've cleaned it and studied it, and read the manual. All that done, I'm wondering if there are any "must have" mods. Researching the platform it seems like a few things stand out: The sights from Glock are plastic. The "dot in a bucket" sight picture seems to be a love/hate thing. I'm fine with it, but how are they in low light conditions? The slide release seems to be another common part to swap out. Does anyone have experience with an alternative? I'm fine with the mag release and trigger pull so not looking to modify these. I'm not really into making purely cosmetic changes on it. Am I missing anything? I know, pictures, but it looks like every other unmodified Glock. Thanks

I was up at RTSP today for the first time. My experience was great. I walked in, knew what I wanted and the time it took from me walking in the door to when NICS was submitted was maybe 5 minutes. Turns out Pete was the one to help me. All owners should be like him. Thanks.

Mine has been great. Doesn't like the lesser brands of .22lr - It likes CCI minimags and has been reliable with them, but it does need more frequent cleaning than my other handguns.

Mine arrived today...

And to him too. MC riding, especially in NJ, is a serious undertaking. I started on a Honda 450 Nighthawk. It lasted about 6 months before I outgrew it, but I would do the same thing all over again. I then after about 6 months "graduated" to a Honda VF750S Sabre and rode that for years. Got out of the sport when I couldn't ride to work anymore (child seats don't fit on a bike) and weekends were taken up by kids activities. I strongly recommend the MSF course as well. Situational awareness is key. You need to ride as if you're invisible to every other vehicle on the road. Defensive driving takes on a whole new meaning, as does "Bodywork" if there is an accident. Getting a full-size bike to learn on would be like getting a .44 magnum as your first handgun.

Thanks. Order confirmed, let's hope it actually ships...

Behind every successful man is a woman, and behind the fall of every successful man is the other woman...

I have a Kimber Pro Carry .45acp, Para Expert .45acp, Sig TacOps .45acp, RIA 9mm and GSG .22lr. They are all different. The Kimber is my favorite. Has a bull barrel, is very comfortable and is accurate. The Sig is my next favorite, on the same level as the Kimber. It is a bit heavier but the recoil is a bit lighter and I like the grips. Not a fan of the external extractor though. The Para was a suprise. It's got a great trigger but I'm just not as accurate with it as the Kimber or Sig. This one I'll use as a platform to customize or build my own when I retire. The RIA in 9mm is ok. Not great. it's an ok range gun but too many FTF for my tastes. Looks like the feed ramp is off center and replacement barrels are always out of stock I'm not impressed with it but the price point is worth a look if you happen to get a good one. The GSG is a nice .22 but very picky about ammo. About the only thing I've found that works reliably is CCI minimags or tactical. My first was the Kimber. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another. The Sig is a quality piece. Both IMO are in the middle of the price point between entry level and custom. The Para and RIA are entry-level IMO. Nice way to try out the 1911 but if you like the platform you'll eventually want to upgrade.

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I wish I knew. Unfortunately it's lost to history. He was a machinist for Bell Labs before he retired. I met him in 1976 when my aunt and uncle got married (both were in their late 30's. My uncle and I talked firearms all the time but nothing ever came up about his father. And there was nothing in the estate that was NFA-related, just my uncle's service weapons (ex-LEO) and some he brought back from Europe when his enlistment was up.

I don't know if anyone else finds this stuff interesting, but I do... I'm finishing up going through some family stuff from an estate and I found an FFL my great-uncle had back in 1942. The date is hard to read but it's there. It was taped to the back of a picture that was hanging in my uncle's dining room since before I can remember. I had no idea he was even interested in guns much less had an FFL. He passed about 10 years ago. I'll get this framed and hung on my home office wall as a decoration. Anyone seen one that is older?

P2P in a private sale requires seller to provide ID, or at least complete the section. I should have been more specific in saying handgun. I don't know if a long-gun COE requires seller information...

Another potential issue is that purchasing any firearm legally requires ID from both the buyer and seller - that throws the anonymous part of the buyback out the window. I know a couple people that used a buyback specifically because they didn't want to show any ID. No amount of begging, pleading or educating them on my part would change their minds. Remember, this is NJ and sizable portion of the populations thinks guns are bad and want nothing to do with them. A better approach might be to advertise ahead of time in the general area of the buyback your desire to legally purchase for your collection, and mention some sample prices. Might get a few hits that way and not have to deal with the harassment.

I suggest calling the manufacturer if Uneeda doesn't do anything...

You're too far for me, but I'm happy to walk you through it on the phone... PM me if interested

My guess for those is a Sig Misquito and a Beretta 92 compact...

I also make it part of my training to shoot one handed with both strong and weak side - and also with my non-dominant eye...

2 things concern me the most here (beyond the obvious question as to why this would exist at all). First, the statement about not needing the training for renewal of an FPID. Is this a slip-up on a possible intent to have FPID's expire after a certain timeframe? Second, note the make-up of the firearm safety panel and who would appoint the members.

Shooting? I didn't even notice she had a weapon...