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I got it installed in the basement tonight. Needed 2 friends and an appliance dolly to make it happen. I removed the safe door but the dam thing still weighed 300+ lbs. It worked out though... Thanks for the tips and offers all. I'm really happy with the safe. Love all the pouches on the door and handgun holders. I bolted it to the floor and added a couple desiccant jars to keep things dry. I have to install the shelves still.

Well... ammo.. stock pile a ton of rounds before the next scare hits. Second.. a Scar 17s. Been drooling over youtube videos for a month now on this gun. I cant justify the cost to myself at the moment but I will find a way:) I so want one.

How did you guys go about preventing the stock from folding? The muzzle break has to be welded, and the stock extension button has something you can drop into the mechanism to prevent it from depressing I've seen on the web. Haven't figured out how to handle the folding bit beside a LOT of epoxy. I'd prefer something a bit more elegant like a pin with a tack weld.

wife is not thrilled about the gun thing.. so I gotta keep it in my manzone.. basement or garage. I have a lot of protection against flooding. New oversized sump pump with a water powered backup sump. I also have a generator.. so no worries about not being able to pump. I think I am talking myself into the basement. The temperature changes/moisture cant be good for steel guns in a garage. I'd love to do the garage since its such an easy install but I think the basement makes the most sense.

I just bought a 36 gun field and stream safe from Dicks.. was an okay price. Big thing was it was in stock. I am going to pick it up tomorrow.. its 500 lbs. I'm trying to decide where to install it. Basement? or Garage? Basement means a narrow set of steps down in side the house.. so a need a few friends... and I run the risk of a flood. I run a dehumidifier 24/7 down there so it stays really dry.. 50% rel humidity. The garage is an easy install but I have to deal with the hot cold cycles and no way to control humidity really. Basement.. good luck getting it out since its 500 lbs. Hell I don't know if the stairs will handle it. Garage.. can be bolted to the floor but easy access to tools in the garage to get into it. What do you guys think?

I was there at 9am. Got 3 boxes of 9mm for 14.99 each and 3 boxes of 45 acp for 24.99 each. Not too bad. I'm going to hit them up in the am again to see if any 9mm is left.

What model is this? Who manufacturers it? Really sweet looking rifle!

I had a disorderly 20 yrs ago. Went fine.

1. Application type: Initial FID with 1x handgun permit. Called PD later and upped it to 2 permits before they issued it. 2. Howell Township 3. Mrs Vigliotti 4. ~ 2 months 5. Application, reference letters from 2 people, employment letter, fingerprinting. I was told they check local hospitals for metal health issues. 6. Slow but it went okay. Said they would be happy to extend the permits out to 180 days if I came back and paid an additional fee.

1. Application type: Initial FID with 1x handgun permit. Called PD later and upped it to 2 permits before they issued it. 2. Howell Township 3. Mrs Vigliotti 4. ~ 2 months 5. Application, reference letters from 2 people, employment letter, fingerprinting. I was told they check local hospitals for metal health issues. 6. Slow but it went okay. Said they would be happy to extend the permits out to 180 days if I came back and paid an additional fee.

I bought a SIG P226 9mm and a P220 45. I'm looking to pickup 2-3 extra magazines for each. 15 rd and 10 rd respectively. Maybe an 8 for the p220 as well. I searched for a couple hours on the net tonight, but noone has any stock.. few crazy people selling them for $70 each. But none at the normal prices. What websites do you guys recommend I keep an eye on? Thanks, Mike

My town makes me get a new background check and new reference letters from 2 people and my employer. A bit much if you ask me. All that does is make me bunch up my permit requests. I was only planning on buying handgun up front. Ended up buying a 2nd as well due to the application process.

Thanks for the advice guys. I called Steve and actually found the two handguns I wanted. Bought them and I am good to go. See you on the range!

I'd love to buy from a. Local shop but i havent found a shop that has the two new Sig handguns I am after. I have found them online though. i tried the price request thing here over a month ago and got no response. Who is a good ffl to work with in the monmouth county area? Ideally evening or weekend hours, Reasonable transfer fees. Probably buy a bunch of ammo and other stuff if its a gun shop. I'd be happy to work with a forum recommended individual as well. Thanks for your advice Mike

Thanks for the advice guys. I checked out the places you recommended and I think I am going with the Cannon safe from tsc.. looks like a good price. Just got a letter from howell pd today to pick up my fid and permits. Wohoo!

Did that a few weeks ago.. no response.

So just got confirmation from the PD that the FID card and permits are coming this week.. Looks like I am ready to buy. So how do you guys go about finding retailer that sells the Sig 220 Elite stainless ? Is there a gun search engine out there? Seems most I can find are out of stock or well over $1200. I was hoping to find one in the $1100 dollar range. Is it worth buying the carry version vs the full size? The only difference is a 1/2" of barrel it seems. Does it make that much difference in accuracy? Weight is not an issue, but 3 or so ounces diff could shift the balance of the gun. Who would be a good FFL to use in/near Monmouth County? Looking for someone who is reasonable and has evening hours to pickup after work or on a weekend. I'd rather deal with an individual FFL around here who is well respected by this forum vs a business. Thanks, Mike

So I called my local PD.. they have everything back and expect to wrap up my FID and 2 permits this week. So first thing I gotta buy is a good gun safe. I need something that can hold 2 full size handguns, 1k rounds of 45 acp ammo, 1k rounds of 9mm ammo, 8 clips, and some basic documents.. Passports, birth certificates, etc. I want something fire rated for an hour or two and all steel construction An electronic lock would be ideal but not 100% necessary, I want something you'd have to drill/use a blow torch to get into. It will be located in my basement. Ideally bolted to the floor. I was looking at the larger ones but I dont think I will buy a rifle or shotgun. Probably going to stick with handguns. Nice quality without breaking the bank. What do you guys recommend? Brands? Places to buy them? Thanks, Mike

I'm looking to get my first handgun. I shot a stainless SIG 220 at the range today and really liked it. It was beefy, felt really well made. Once I got used to the recoil I got more accurate pretty quickly. Its going to be my primary home defense gun. What do you think about the Sig Elite Stainless 220 ? I shot the full size 220 model but I am considering the carry version as well. I dont see a weight difference on sigs website but I gotta believe the carry version is lighter. I also love the stainless frame/rosewood grips look. Is there another stainless 45 I should be considering that compares well to the 220 elite stainless? I'm open to other brands...

I should be getting my FID card soon and permit.. fingerprints and references done, just on the police to wrap it up. I'm hoping to have it in a couple weeks. I went to Ready, Aim, Fire in Bristol , PA tonight to try out different guns with some buddies. A 38 special revolver, a medium size glock 40 cal, a small glock 40 cal, and a full size sig 45. I am really torn at what type of handgun I should buy. Sig 45: I like the weight/size and stopping power of the 45. Downside was a decent recoil. . I was getting pretty decent at it at 10 yds after 50 rounds. Was able to get all the round within 3-4 inches of center mass. I had trouble loading round 9 into the magazine for some reason. Was really hard. The gun overall felt beefy and well made. 38 special: The 38 was really easy to shoot and It was easy to be accurate. Way less recoil. Seemed too light and I didnt like it only held 5 rounds. I was making tight groupings the first time I fired it. The glock 40's: They both were light,I had decent accuracy with these. Probably the worst recoil of all the guns I tried. I guess due to the lack of weight. They felt cheap. I didn t get to try a 9mm. they were out of 9mm ammo. I know I want a semi auto. I wont be target shooting with this gun. Just practice to get good. I need something thats reliable and well made. I am leaning toward the 45 sig.. or another brand. Is that a good choice? This will be a primary home/family defense gun. Not for the bedside/burglers.. mainly if crazy stuff happens and I need to protect my family. I plan on getting a pumpaction 12 guage shotgun as well. What other brand full size 45's (similiar weight) should I be looking at? I like the steel/black look if that makes a difference. I'm hopng to keep the price under $1000. Any other type of handguns I should try based on what you have read so far? What do you think?