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You can try to put in a Gun Price Request here, it goes to the FFLs registered here. If you're on desktop it is under "More" at the top. They might be able to order what you want. For you @remixer at Monmouth Arms is close in Manalapan and @JT Custom Guns further South. You can't go wrong with either guy. Good luck.

Welcome, three months is actually on the faster side these days. I'd read that Howell is one of the more 2A friendly PDs around. I lived in Howell for a while and my parents still do.

This one should be here tomorrow. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1016958652?pid=271904

Amazon delivered some citric acid powder today, setting me up for round two. Once again a two hour tumble in hot water with a splash of Dawn; this time with the pins & citric acid powder also. I'm now satisfied with the results. Primer pockets are nice and clean. While I accept that it may not matter, in my mind a clean pocket reduces the chance of a primer not seating properly. To me that makes it worth the extra investment in time and product. Those pins though, man are they annoying! I'm glad I ordered the fancy media separator, that should be here tomorrow. Meanwhile, I test fired another 10 rounds yesterday, making me confident to go into mass production with that load. I have two other projectiles and some different powder to create test loads for as well.

I found the process for the exemptions (transfer within family is the one I will need). What I do not see is how an individual goes about seeing valid permits and expiration dates. There's a "Retrieve Document" area where an "Access Key" is required along with Last Name and DOB. Maybe that's it, they'll send the access key in an email once approved?

I did a small test today. From the start I will agree it was not the most scientific or accurate. I think it was still valid enough for my means and skills and for the most part satisfied my curiosity. I evaluated five different cartridges. Federal Syntech 150gr Truncated Nose, American Eagle 147gr Round Nose, SIG Elite 147gr Round Nose, and two from Blazer, 115gr and 124gr, both Round Nose. With the exception of the Syntech all were FMJ. I shot 25 rounds of each, five rounds at a time. My wife loaded an inserted the magazines at random so I never saw which ammo I was shooting. She also removed and labeled the targets out my sight. Shots were from 25 feet, I did my best to stay as consistent as possible with grip, point of aim, speed, etc... Firearm used was my SIG P320X. Looking at the data I focused on group size rather than point of impact or score of the target. I do have that of course, but if POA is consistent I think group size is more important. Out of the 25 magazines, I discarded the data from four due to not all five rounds hitting the paper. That happened twice with SIG and once each with Syntech and the 124gr Blazer. I see no pattern of group size based on magazine order; meaning I did not go small to large or large to small to large, etc... Average group size smallest to largest: Syntech at 2.35"; AE at 3.67"; SIG at 3.87"; 124gr Blazer at 3.94" and the 115gr Blazer at 4.69". Tightest group went to the Syntech as well at 1.00", the worst went to the 115 Blazer again at 16". Syntech had three of the five best groups. Considering I had to discard data from one of the magazines of Syntech, that's still three of the four in the top five. My gut tells me the three in the middle are close enough to be a statistical tie; but there is a legitimate and significant difference between the 150gr Syntech and the 115gr Blazer. Enough that I'll be setting the Syntech aside for competitions. Once again, I know for the best results the gun should have been in a test rig and I probably should have run more magazines today. My plan was for double, but my wife was getting frustrated trying to stay organized so I took pity on her and ended early. I'm just thrilled I have a wife that not only supports, but also enjoys participating.

I'm giving wet tumbling a try for two main reasons. One, I wanted to get away from cleaning primer pockets by hand one at a time. Two, the brass was still dirty after cleaning with dry media in a vibratory cleaner. I was using dryer sheets, had not tried other additives. When I say dirty, I mean my hands would be dirty from handling them. I could wear gloves, which I hate, but even then, I believe the dirty brass would impact my dies, magazines and firearms. I haven't decided yet if I'm going to clean twice, once before de-driming to keep dies clean or just once and run the dirty brass through the de-prime/sizing die.

I ran my first batch, no pins in an attempt to save the time of separating them out. Hot water straight from the water heater with a squirt of Dawn; ran it for two hours. Brass is clean enough overall, but I'm not happy with the primer pockets. Looks like I'll be running it again with the pins. I didn't have real high hopes of the pockets getting clean without the pins, but I read somewhere someone claimed they did.

Welcome & Thank you for your Service.

Not all the way through, no. The base of the case prevents that. If the cartridge does not go in to the base or is very tight/gets stuck, that's bad. Edit to add: just google plunk test for images and videos.

Using the barrel as a case gauge. Drop the round in the barrel (chamber end) the case should "plunk" in and out. Side note, people more knowledgeable than I might be able to tell you if your particular gun is known to have barrels on the smaller side.

Sounds like oversized diameter? You could removed the barrel and do the "plunk test". If you have a caliper or micrometer you could check the size. The best (IMO) option is to get a case gauge.

sig (in memory of Zeke, who even with his love of SIG, rarely if ever capitalized it) I'm in agreement with the others, they are coming from an App.

Exactly, they will not ship to NJ. I've contemplated attempting to ship to a friend in Pa, but doubt it'd go through with a NJ billing address. Besides, he's not that good of a friend for me to gift him ammo.

Natchez has had 9mm for low-mid 30cpr a few times the last few days, gone in minutes. Also, it shows OOS unless/until you add it to your wish list. Ammo can be found for "reasonable" prices if you're willing & able to dedicate the time.

Any military bases around you? Local VFW or American Legion?

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I was aware that only applications begun on or after 10/1 were to be the e-permits. I was not aware the unit responsible for printing were working from home, did they take the printers home with them? Or is it the deal where x number of people are allowed in the office on z days for w hours but only when the moon was in the correct phase? (Please do not take my sarcasm as criticism towards you, I appreciate the info). Additional craziness.. I applied for permits back in mid-March and picked them up mid-April, just under two weeks after the approval email.

It will be nice if the new system speeds things up some. Timeline (and minor rant) of my most recent P2P application, going through the NJSP. Applied & references responded on Aug 8. Email that I was approved on Sept 8, which is record time. Typically I get the phone call to pick them up 7-10 days later. Oct 8 I called the Barracks, and am told to "give it a couple of more days". On Oct 15 I email the Investigation Unit (they no longer list a phone number for the plebes to use). After no response to the email I call the Barracks again today. After two transfers and one brief hold I'm told my permits are not in the file they would/should be in if they were there. At first he tells me to give it another week or two. When I repeated that it's been roughly 6 weeks since my approval and I typically get the call 7-10 days later he comments "you do this often?" He then says the Sgt that does this "Administrative stuff" is out, then says, wait, let me check again. Puts me on hold, about 10 min later comes back "are you there Ma'am" I respond "I'm still here" he says "O, hold on" and never comes back I hung up about 15-20 min later. Total phone call was just over 35 min. I send another email to the Investigation Unit; that one gets a response in just under an hour. The exact response: Sir, I inquired on the status of your application, your application has been approved and your documents are in the queue to be printed. They will be printed either today or tomorrow and will mailed to NJSP Hamilton. The station will call and advise when they are ready for pickup approx. 10 business days. If this proves true, it will have taken the NJSP two months to print and distribute permits. It will be interesting to see the issue date once I get them. One set of permits were dated two weeks before I got the phone call to pick them up, that was pre-FARS. I will add, no name given in the email (sent from generic address); and anytime I call a Barracks, they rattle the name so quickly and muffled that you can not understand it; asking them to repeat for clarity is futile. I'm just glad these are my "Just in case" permits, I've got nothing on hold/waiting and am in one-gun-a-month purgatory anyway.

He believed you when you said you were passing on it?

I am a member, I pay yearly, do not recall exact price off the top of my head. There's not a specific NJ price. They do have add-ons, I pay extra for the 50 State coverage. You can occasionally find discounts. Likewise if you attend a seminar or training, they are often there to do a pitch and you'll get a discount then also. In addition to representation in a legal issue, you can call with legal questions.

Does the lemishine provide a benefit beyond shiny brass? I recently picked up a wet tumbler. I wanted that because I found dry tumblers left too much dirt behind, which I understand is harder on the dies. Also, I wanted clean primer pockets. I know some say the pockets do not "need" to be cleaned, but it makes me feel better. I'd rather just use some dish detergent and the pins, unless there is a significant benefit. And what makes lemishine so special? It seems to be just dishwasher additive; and expensive for what it is. How about a little bit of car wash or liquid wax instead? This will be for 9mm BTW. I may move to .223/5.56 at a later time but want to get comfortable with 9mm first.

I see a few "lock n loads". If it's the AP, that's beyond my budget.

Which model and what are you looking to get for it?

Someone PM'd me an offer I'd be a fool to pass on. Not naming names, since he made the offer via PM. Mods can lock if they wish. Thanks.