TooBigToFit

(I was sent here from the Chat Room where my love affair for the pistol is well known). Just for full disclosure, I am an HK fan (but I must assert, not a fanboy). Also, I now live in an NFA friendly state. Sorry! It's my favorite handgun. It's got an overall pretty good trigger (heavy but smooth DA with a fairly predictable wall if you wanna stage it, fairly crisp SA break with a bit of overtravel, but a fantastic, short, tactile and audible reset). The sight radius, trigger, and long barrel together deliver a stupidly accurate pistol. It's big, yes. But that's partially what makes it fun. Working the slide, to steal a phrase from Colion Noir's video on the same gun, feels like opening the door to a bank vault. It's smooth. People see you shooting the gun at the range, and most can't help but ask you about it. It's a fun conversation starter. There's no reason you can't use it as an HD gun though... Its capacity is comparable to other double stack .45s (save for the ludicrous FNX 45 Tactical), and you're not really trying to hide an HD gun in your pants, so the size isn't as big of a factor. I don't have an HK45 to compare it to, but I do have a decent number of other HKs. You can see the Mk23 + KAC suppressor below next to them... From left to right, VP9 and P30SK, USP Tactical 9mm and USP Compact 9mm LEM, the Mk23 of course and the USP Compact .45 Stainless. The USP Compact .45 will be closest in size to the HK45C...

Over here in PA, SGL ranges allow almost any gun, even if it's not hunting legal (save for full auto), though with a limit of 3 rounds loaded at a time (6 on the handgun range, if it exists). The general public is also allowed to shoot on the range, with a $30 range use permit (which is actually pricier than a hunting license). We manage just fine, even with the increased number of hunters, and increased number of gun owners. I sighted in my guns at the busiest SGL range in the entire state a couple of times, and never really had an issue. Yes, it gets busy a few weeks before deer season (but that's expected), and yes you might see something unsafe once in a while, but that's kinda par for course on a public range (especially of the guys who only break out their deer rifle or slug gun a week before deer season, and don't shoot otherwise).

PA: NO! No permit = similar (but not the same) directly to/from rules as NJ. Can't speak about DE.

Malice's post gets you to the same screen you mentioned (with a minor correction: you slide the app to app info, where you get the screen you mentioned with the force stop and uninstall options). I've not verified, but it seems with my phone, downloaded apps have the uninstall option only, whereas built in apps (like Maps) have the disable option only. Moto X 2nd gen with Android 5.0 lollipop.

Judging by your posts, I'm guessing you're a 4th gen Legacy GT owner.

It's a 12ga. I'm curious as to how much it weighs. Their website lists 7.6 pounds for every 12ga Featherlight barrel length, which can't be right. I'm live and work north of the city, but I like it so far. People calling soda as pop kinda throws me off though.

Just figured I'd share it with all of you. And yeah, this is cross posted on PAFOA. I started wanting it as an NJ resident, and got it as a PA resident, so that's why it's on both forums. Enjoy, and feel free to ask questions! It had to be THE gun, THE shotgun. Graduated from college, got my dream job, and moving out of NJ, I needed to celebrate. It had to be special, and it was going to be the Ithaca 37. Ithaca, for those that don't know, is now located in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. They're a friendly bunch, and will do pretty much whatever you want on your shotgun (as long as you can afford it, of course). Engraving and gold inlays, woodwork, stock dimensions, and a whole lot more. I ordered the Ithaca 37 Uplands Combo (it's a smoothbore/rifled barrel combo) with... 28" vent rib smoothbore barrel 24" rifled barrel, with open sights AAA grade wood, with a LOP of 13 7/8" Hand engraving enhancement Receiver drilled and tapped for scope mount How about a couple more pictures? A look at the engraving on one side. This, as silly as it sounds, was one of the reasons why I chose the Featherlight. I have a soft spot for English Setters, they're absolutely wonderful dogs. The hand enhanced engraving is where they'll take the standard factory engraving (which is machined into the receiver), and do hand engraving to add extra detail. Sadly (not to discredit the engraver that did this receiver, it was a beautiful job), Bill Mains, Ithaca's hand engraver, passed away nearly 2 years ago. The other side of the receiver depicts a duck scene. A closer look at the stock. The shotgun feels like it fits great. The vent rib barrel is pretty neat. If you look in the picture, you can see a screw in the rib. The rib itself dovetails into the posts on the barrel, and is presumably replaceable by removing that screw. The posts that support the vent rib are machined out of the same material out of the barrel, instead of being soldered on. Ithaca calls this the Solderless Barrel System, and touts that it produces straighter barrels since they are never exposed to heat. Fiber optics on the front are listed as being manufactured by Truglo. The rifled barrel also has fiber optic sights (adjustable of course), manufactured by Marble Arms. All of the barrels (vent rib and smoothbore) are connected to the receiver by a thread. Drop them in, and give it a quarter turn, then tighten the magazine cap (or loosen? depending on which way you're looking) so that it snugs in the barrel. The rifled barrel installed on the gun. The bolt has some attractive machining. Loading shells is almost addictive, each one smoothly going in, without having to worry about pinching your fingers on a shell lifter. The action is also smooth. I will say it had issues loading shells from the magazine at first, but after several shells and snap caps, it's been perfect. Grip cap of the gun.

I'm sorry, but this is the most ridiculous logic ever... That's like saying Dianne Feinstein isn't anti-gun because she didn't want to ban all guns, and in fact, wanted to specifically protect several ones used for hunting. It's your choice, and I don't hassle anyone about it, but I personally no longer set foot in Dick's (nor will I buy a Taurus for the reason which you stated, among others).

I like their Instructor Zero parody...

I actually think he was being sarcastic (that is, I don't think he believes the predictions of "PA gun rights are over" are true). He's characterizing the people with such predictions as being jealous. Yes, Wolf is something to be concerned about, but he's only one part of the equation. There is some work to be done though. PS: I don't know if you guys have them on the eastern part of PA, but I'm headed for my first gun bash today. $40 ticket, 1 gun raffled off every 15 minutes from 1PM to 7PM, and plenty of food in between.

Like NJ, I believe shooting in your backyard is dependent on where you live in PA. Some towns have no discharge ordinances. I too moved to PA for a job, though it's on the other side of the state. Liking it so far, but it's been quite an adjustment process.

You need new friends.

Moving to PA in a week.

I got 12 for around $18 on Amazon (Streamlight). The funny thing is that CR123As were pretty easy for me to find before the storms, because everyone uses C's and D's instead. Not saying you shouldn't stock up (you certainly should), but you may be surprised how available they are. Not cheap though!

Which brings up another good point about LawnBoy 2 cycles... A 2 cycle engine will be better for steep terrain because the oil will always get to where it needs to get to. Most 4 cycle mowers use a splash lube system, so they may not lubricate everything when mowing on the slopes. Some 4 cycles use a pressure lube system though, which solves the problem(some Hondas and Kawasakis). Not to mention a light 2 cycle is easy to maneuver on inclines. I guess I'm of the "they don't make things like they used to" crowd. Screw the EPA, I'm keeping my LawnBoy.

I'd say stick with 2 cycle. Lighter and proven.

I've had good experiences with Stihl equipment. Even their homeowner line has been more powerful and reliable than big box store stuff for me. As for my mower? I use an old 2 cycle LawnBoy. Starts easy, and eats grass like nothing else. Super light and maneuverable, I don't need the self propel (though it doesn't work on mine to begin with). The 4 HP F series engine feels more powerful than the 5HP Honda engines and 6.5 HP B&S engines I've used before. Do you have to mix oil and gas? Sure, but you don't have to do an oil change. Bad for the environment? Maybe, but so is buying a new machine when a 2 cycle LawnBoy will last a loooong time. If you get one (used, since they only come in 4 cycle nowadays), try to look for an aluminum deck model (Gold/GoldPro and Commercial series). Super light, and won't rust.

Depends on where you are in Edison. Some schools are better than others (tends to be on the north side), but they're getting very crowded. I graduated from JP Stevens within the past decade, and I thought the education was of good quality, but again, lots of crowding.

H&K seems to be pushing the VP9 pretty hard. They have a fancy flash intro on their website (prominently featuring the price, and some fancy photos). Then, when that's done, it doesn't take you to the homepage, but rather, to the VP9 product page. It looks like they're trying to address the "because you suck and we hate you" crowd. They aimed for a lower price. They're focusing on the trigger, which every review of every H&K gun complains about. I just hope someone told them about the typo on their website (not as bad as loading bullets backwards though).

I haven't mounted mine to a picatinny rail yet, but I like the Contour series. Their interchangeable mount system is the best, and it's a whole lot more streamlined than the GoPro. The laser alignment system is neat too. Mine has held up to plenty of abuse. It's been on my fire helmet for 2 years or so, though a recent drill melted the record button and cover a bit (still works!).

Nope. However, with Kit Kat (4.4), Google introduced Host Card Emulation (HCE). Prior to Kit Kat, your phone had to have a secure element to use Google Wallet, and carriers had more control over the secure element (including blocking certain apps from using it, such as Wallet). With Host Card Emulation, every Kit Kat phone has a secure element of sorts via software. License and contract agreements means that such parts of the OS can't be blocked or removed, meaning the Google Wallet is allowed to be on phones from every carrier. However, tap and pay is now disabled for phones that have OSes older than Kit Kat, due to the lack of HCE. To summarize, Android Kit Kat 4.4 introduced Host Card Emulation = payment security via software = carriers can't block secure element hardware to prevent installation of Google Wallet (or any other payment program). Currently using Wallet on Moto X on Verizon without root, sideloading, or device ID spoofing. Used to use Wallet on a Galaxy Nexus, on which you had to sideload or change your device ID to get around the Verizon block. I use it very often, usually at places like Quick Chek or McDonalds. The Mastercard PayPass locator app can help you find places to use it.

Edison: HK USP .40

Psh. I got an email from some guy with an email like wearealltrayvon @ (some free email service) asking me to bring a USP to his house, and that we should keep it hush-hush. Yeah right.

While firefighters do try to look for anything living during a search of a house, a primary search is kinda "quick and dirty" (a more thorough secondary search may be performed after the fire is knocked down). It's a whole lot easier to find something if you know that you're looking for it in the first place. In addition, it's a lot easier to find say, a dog, rather than a gerbil or hamster, given that the dog is usually free to roam while gerbils and hamsters are in a cage. Feel and sound are really the only 2 senses that one has in a burning building, and it's easy to tell by touching a dog to tell that it's a living thing. Touching a cage really will only result in a clang, which, for all the firefighter knows, could be some piece of furniture. Kinda corroborated by the original post, where the dog was found right away, but the guinea pigs and rabbit weren't. Then again, there's no promise that sticker will do a single thing. Best bet (if you're there of course) is to let the guy with the white helmet know what's in the house, and where.

The bad thing about Amazon Prime Instant Video is that it's not available on Android devices, even though the Kindle Fire series (on which it is available) is Android based.