Nucrunner

Smart to be cautious, I know there have been recent articles in the papers with several (3) reported rabies cases in Salem County, believe there was one just last week on Rutgers campu.

Newt, that post was written September 19 of this year, he did open up on the 30th. He wasn't full ready when he opened (no guns, no FFL), but he's been growing steadily ever since. The government shutdown slowed up his FFL, but it's hanging on the wall as of yesterday. He has plenty of ammo, and working on his gun inventory - looks like he should have a nice mix of new/used. The owner has some good LEO ties, and he seems to be into Preperations. Learned yesterday that Glen has entered into a business relationship with a non-firearms tactical supplier, he now has tactical gear packs, clothing, chest rigs, and tactical accessories in stock. Also met Arbelist in the shop the other day, he's a member and frequent contributor to this forum - nice guy!

Thanks for asking the "dumb" question... And thanks for all the informative answers.....

Thanks njJoniGuy, That's good advice, that is some of the conversation I was looking for... My intention is to practice, have some fun, and maybe learn some military history along the way. Maybe I should be setting my sights on the 200 yard Across the Course shoot you mentioned in an earlier post. I have some friends going to a military shoot down at Wenonah Gun range today (I'm on 'hot standby" - in case of a cancelation (limited guest)). Would/could you make a call (in general) on a mid fifties H&R over an early fifties SA for a few hundred dollars difference in price? Do you shoot on one of the teams for SJSC?

Stopped in on Friday, still no guns in the store, expects to get his FFL next week. He did pick up some pretty neat "biometric" gun safes, he has 4 or 5 different sizes/ models.

I've been looking at CMP, as far as I can tell I meet requirements. I'm going to apply, but it seems to be a bit of a potshot, and looks like it would take some time. I feel with the collector grade from the LGS, I'll have at least one sure thing.

Welcome, You're going to like it here..... Also Gloucester County, belong to South Jersey Shooting Club, but I hear good things about USANA.

Any chance of opening a conversation on the M1 Garand? I’ve been looking at a couple in a LGS, I’m interested in owning one as a shooter (keeping in mind that any M1 Garand will have historical value). My intention is to use it as a shooter, I’d like to compete in 300 yard shoots at my range. The shop has 4, (I am told) they are all collector grade. Two Springfield’s with serial numbers in the 35xxxx... range and two H&R’s in the 56xxx... The SA’s are a bit lower in price, one of them has the arrangement for the grenade launcher (the medallion is attached to the stock, the launcher apparatus is separate). (I’ve already decided that since my primary reason to own one is as a shooter, that I would not get the one with the grenade launcher). All four have the circled P armory stamps, the H&R’s have the eagle with the stars cartouche stamps. The actions on all of them are smooth, all barrels are stamped as made in the early to mid 50’s, wood is nice all of them (the H&R’s are darker). I know and trust the LGS owner, he has assured me that the throat erosion (<2 I believe he said)) along with the “collector grade” assure me that any of these four will make a good “shooter” and hold value. I’m pretty sure I’m going to “pull the trigger” on this Monday, any comments or suggestions…? Thanks,

"Think battle rifle... Not finicky erector set ar.. Lol " +1

Haha, hope that's a 15/30 mag.....stock is fixed, bayonet lug is removed, muzzle break is pinned and welded? I think that all keeps you legal

And another +1 for SJSC, from Vineland USANA or Mulllica Hill might be more convenient...

Drool......

Love my 586-3!

Better yet.... http://www.opticsplanet.com/aimpoint-pro-patrol-rifle-optic-red-dot-riflescope-30mm.html

See if this works.... http://m.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.slickguns.com%2Fproduct%2Faimpoint-pro-380-free-shipping-use-code-slickpro-only-50-available-price&h=4AQFEOOtt&s=1

Thank you both for the quick response!

Quick question (and apology for not doing a better job of searching, (at work on my phone)). Semi-auto handgun capacity 15+1 is that legal in NJ? I understand mag capacity not to exceed 15, the +1, I assume is one in the chamber, don’t remember hearing that. Looking at S&W M&P 40 mag capacity of 15+1 Thanks,

I got a 16 gun fireproof Field & Steam from Dick's Soorting goods - similar specs to what you have there. They put them on sale, the price will drop to $499 (regular $600), I took their application for a Dick's credit card and knocked the price down to 450 - ( my intention was to kill the credit card, but so far paying the balance there are no charges, and I've been using it for "shooting stuff" only, I'm seeing enough discounts, bonus points, and cash backs to keep me interested, not to mention they typically have a better selection of ammo than most of the gun shops ( I haven't ventured to Internet guns or ammo yet). Bottom line, I am very happy with my 16 gun safe, the only issue I have is I can see myself growing out of it shortly.

Hey Bignic83 I have to agree with you on the new outdoor pistol range at SJSC, the set-up is much better (cleaner, safer, and basically acomadating by allowing multiple options for the shooters). After a couple hours on the 50 with the AR's we went over to the new pistol range and ran a box of 357 magnums through my S&W 586 (I love shooting that revolver). I'm researching the Utah Concealed Carry class we talked about, you're right it does seem like a good thing to have and it certainly falls in the "better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it" category. I have posted before about getting back into shooting after a long haiatis (athletic kids), joining SJSC has proven to be my smartest move yet. I'm looking forward to getting into the 3 gun and other shooting compitetions.

A quick update to a post that appeared earlier to this forum about FREEDOM AMMO the new “Guns, Ammo, and Supply’s” store in Mantua (Gloucester County), NJ. The store opened on September 30, I stopped in on my way home from work today to check it out. I was pleasantly surprised to see the proprietor to be a local area LEO who retired from the job about a year and a half ago. He said it was always his desire to have a gun store so, here it is. Right now he has “no guns” as he is wrapping up federal and state licensing issues, he does have a full case of ammo, some cases, etc. I was able to pick up 2 boxes of American Eagle 357 Magnum 158 gr JSP’s priced at just a dollar more than advertised on the internet (before shipping applied) . He also provided a good half hour of conversation, and he has a coffee pot (Keurig) set up for like minded people interested in passing some time. He said a couple guys were coming down from up north to set him up with 2A literature to spread the word. The store is located in a small strip mall across the street from Gino’s Driving Range, his phone number (posted on a sign in front of his business and painted on his truck) is 856 848 2666. If you get a chance to stop in and talk to Glenn you will see that he is the kind of guy, and this is the kind of business we should all want to succeed.

My pride and joy...

Drove by today - sign in the window says "Opening September 30" No one was around, but there was an SUV painted up parked out front, Sign on the SUV GUNS * AMMO * SUPPLIES

+1 for Ed

Dajonga, Willing to give up where you saw that 586 a few days ago?