mustang69

Hi everybody, Does anyone have any experience with Canik handguns? I'm looking for any opinions on them. The LGS I use in NH has one he'll sell below cost. It's the Canik TP9 Elite Combat in FDE (http://www.canikusa.com/tp9-elite-combat/). The complete package is pretty interesting and the $600 price he's offered it to me for seems reasonable, but the last thing I need is another striker-fired pistol if it's just going to be a safe queen. It's not so cheap that I can flip it if I don't like it, but then again the cost won't break me either. Dry-firing it in the store, it feels like a fantastic trigger - clean,crisp pull, short and distinct reset - about the nicest striker trigger I've felt. Comes with an 18-round and a 15-round mag, 4 different RDS mounting plates, a paddle holster, tools, additional extended mag release buttons, etc. It seems like a factory-prep competition gun. I know nothing about them. Anyone have one and willing to share their opinion?

Well, you could consider using the next chapter after she's pulled over to describe her ordeal navigating the legal system and trying to stay out of jail. If you try to represent it as it would likely happen your readers would probably stop reading due to the nonsense she goes through being completely absurd.

On the original topic, if you really want to insulate yourself from her driving she needs her own car (in her name alone), her own insurance policy and maybe even her own address - her own address because your insurance policy may require you to list every licensed driver in the house. Some do, some don't. Realistically it may not be practical. For you, as other said, get an umbrella policy and be sure all your vehicles are listed on it. Get a tracking app and use it - show her you're watching and there are consequences to her actions.

Ok, I have an odd one here. Got a Colt thuer 3rd Model derringer, single shot caliber .41 rimfire, s/n 116xx. It came with a display case that I believe is newer, but it was designed around the gun. There is also a single round displayed with it. Is there a collector market for these things? Based on what I see on Gunbroker there were quite a few of these made from 1875 to 1912, and based on the serial number this one was fairly early. Silver/Nickel frame with blued barrel. All frame screws show bright blue, half the trigger retains the blue. Hammer appears case hardened. Frame retains 85-90% of the Nickel and the barrel retains approx. 70% of the bluing. The "- COLT -" rollmark is crisp. The only other visible mark is the caliber designation on the frame that is stamped ".41 CAL". The serial number is under the grips, markings on the grips show they are serialized to the gun. Anyone here collect these? Opinions on what they are worth as described and shown in pics? It's really not what I typically collect but it looked too nice to leave it at the FFL. Thanks.

As if she had a choice...

And what happens if Murphy gets recalled? Doesn't that leave NJ with Sheila Oliver as gov? Better to let Murphy remain as a reminder to liberal incompetence and force him to run against whatever Republican gets the nod. That's about the only chance to grrt a rep gov again.

Ok, I found this pretty funny, though I'm easily amused. A bit of a story... Most of you know I moved to New Hampshire. I made the escape last year and have commented a bit on just how different the gun culture is in NH from NJ. I worked my way into a local LGS that now I get a call from him whenever something gets traded in that he thinks I'll like, and his prices are great - I've posted some of my finds. NH is a low-population state. The entire state has about the same population as a combined Essex and Hudson county. Most folks that I've met have guns. They are nothing special up here except for maybe some of the MA transplants since I live close to the MA border. Anyway, the NICS check in NH is interesting - call it NhICS. Basically, the store makes a phone call to the state, someone physically answers, takes the information and does the check. The store gets a call back, usually in about 5 minutes, with the approval. Last time when I bought I got a "pending". That's when I learned I'm forever cursed with a link to NJ. Seems like NhICS makes a phone call to your state of birth. Damn. Anyway, to the original question in the thread. I was in today and bought another "find". He called in NhICS and as soon as he gave the woman my name, her first question was "Him again? What's he buying this time?". I damn near spit my drink on the counter. So, You know you're buying too many guns when the woman doing the NhICS check over the phone knows you by name. My score today was a Kimber Eclipse Target II. For $650. I love this state

Google-fu shows retail to be $599, available only through that distributor. Doesn't sound like a bad deal since it includes the 12-rounder.

Just picked up my P365 today as my new EDC. I compared it to the G43 and the Taurus G2C (because they were all next to each other in the gun case). Side by side, the biggest difference between the G43 and the Sig was the sights. Haven't shot it yet but those Sign X-ray sights just work well with my old eyes. I'll admit I'm not a Glock fan. Had a G43 in NJ and sold it since it wasn't practical there. The Sig just seems "right" and the sights made the difference for me. As for the Taurus? While I was a bit surprised at the price I just couldn't get past the potential reliability issues. I've been carrying a Kimber micro9 that will be replaced by the Sig P365.

I realize it's not Essex county, but a drive to Walmart in PA might make sense when NJ bans mailorder...

It was a shop local to me in NH so I’d rather not post it on a NJ forum. I encourage to shop your local dealer. Become a regular and deals like this will show up. Just my $.02.

Thanks. You're right, I knew it was a Trooper but for some reason had Lawman on the brain. Edited...

So here's another great find at the LGS. I was sitting in the store with the owner just chatting and I find one I couldn't live without - Colt Trooper Mk III from the mid '70's. Nice shape, excellent stock and no holster wear, so probably a safe queen. A small spot of rust and a filthy, but everything cleaned up nicely. Not a snake gun but I'm also not worried about shooting it. Has a nice balance to it. I just need to get used to the cylinder rotating backwards. The best part? $300 out the door...

Here's the Springfield GI model. Has some finish wear on the left side, I believe from sliding around in the case, and a really nice short trigger. My plan for this one is to be the base of a custom build.

Ordered my first AR this week. Not because of NZ, more because of the rhetoric being spewed by the dem candidates and my belief that will drive prices up as the election gets closer. I don't trust the Reps to fight off a Dem ban, so figured I'd get one for the safe just in case. Can always get rid of it later if nothing comes to pass, but will have it just in case. Oh yea, and some 30-round mags too.

So when I moved to NH, I really thought the "pressure" to buy was off. With no P2P's to worry about I don't need to buy anything just to not have one expire. It hasn't worked out that way, but for a different reason - Used handguns in NH are cheap and NICS is free! Here are a couple of my recent buys: Sig P250 - $200. Really nice DAO trigger, smooth but long. Springfield XD - $200. Nice shooter, feels good in the hand. H&K P2000SK - $350. Like new in the box. Couldn't pass up an H&K for that price, especially with 3 mags. Springfield 1911A1 GI - $300. Like new in the case, 3 mags. Dan Wesson Valor - $1,000 new in the box. I'm not usually a fan of polymer, but for EDC both the Sig and XD are reasonable options when there is enough clothing to hide them. It pays to stop in the store every couple of days. The Sig and XD I bought as they were being traded in. The H&K was in the case and the 1911, he showed it to me and I was indifferent until he told me the price. It was one of those I couldn't say no to. The Dan Wesson was something I've been looking for but never wanted to spend the $1,500. At $1,000 it was a no-brainer. Anyway, keep the faith. There are good "used" buys out there.

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As a diehard 92 fan, there are things about it I like and others I don't. The sights, rounded trigger guard and steel frame are interesting. I'm less enamored by the vertec grip, and I'll need to get used to the frame safety and how that might affect the trigger. Considering I just bought the LTT to add to the collection I'll wait until I can hold this one before I decide.

Further demonstration of just how clairvoyant they were when they named the company. Karma's a bitch...

... and every manufacturer named should immediately refuse to do business with NJ. For the major manufactures, NJ is a drop in the bucket. But let the NJSP and locals all be forced to use non-major manufacturers and see how fast the state goes quiet again. Can you imagine the NJSP carrying no-name firearms?

And NJ honors what? Not a single non-resident permit from another state.

Thanks. I have the receipt from when he purchased it from the MSP for $65 and the original box. I think I also have has last qualifying paperwork after he retired for his CCW. I also have his IWB and OWB leather S&W holsters for the 38. The gun shows honest holster wear but not much mechanical wear. I suppose that's true of most LEO handguns that get used to qualify and then (hopefully) never shot again until the next qualifying session.

I wouldn't waste your time. The grammar in the ad is a potential warning of a scam.