JayM26

My concern was the same and addressed this with Ryan. You will clearly see more dust, etc.. I asked if there would be more upkeep with it and he said there really isn't. Just a light coat of oil and some folks don't even do that. I am thinking a couple nice coats of car wax will really keep it nice and resist more scrtaching but issue Im concerned with is grip which I mentioned. The pistol will get the same build up with the stock finish while shooting. Needs to be cleaned just as you would afterward regardless of finish. Just need a different care approach. Ryan actually said the carbon build up is less with the polishing and I would probably agree with that. Less ability for the carbon and powder residue to stick on the new polished finish. The ability to charge the pistol and grasp the slide is definitely a concern to me. I have read up on this and another guy posted a vid on YouTube how he regretted doing it becasue of this. Wasn't a glock though. I mentioned to Ryan. He suggested small pieces of grip tape on rear portion of slide if preferred but that I wouldn't want to do as will look shitty. He hasn't received much complaints on this matter from other folks he did this for and he has done several hundred guns. The possible glare from top rail polishing was a concern too. Folks who had this done by him posted remarks on his Facebook page and said it was a non issue. Check out his Facebook page. Eveyone gives really good feedback on his work and the use of the pistol after they get it done. I am going to ask him for references for work he did and contact those folks for direct opinion.

I did some searching and reading up on this cosmetic mod and I like it. Makes your Glock different from the rest giving it a "bi-tone" look and I think it looks pretty cool. I know I Love Glocks has the service as well. I found the following guy who posted a rail and barrel he did on YouTube and I contacted him. He provides this service to the public. He immediately answered me. He appears to do really nice work and very fair cost. $50 for the barrel and includes return shipping. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r5EgtO5RPA Here are some questions and possible concerns I have doing this that maybe some of the fine folks on this forum can help with. 1. Will doing this void the Glock warranty? 2. Will polishing the barrel effect to any degree the performance of the pistol? It will work just the same as stock new? 3. I have read some owners that had this done that mentioned they lost their grip on the slide and made it difficult to grasp. Hands would slide off as they tried to pull the slide back. Is this a concern with the Glocks? Specifically if this is done on a Glock 21 Gen 4? 4. I would imagine the upkeep when taking the original finish off would be much harder as it will always require polishing so the metal does not dull? Comments on this? What's the best way to care for it? 5. Will it scratch easier with normal use? Obviously dropping the glock after polishing would be really bad as for sure the rail would scratch. 6. Anyone here do this? Any regrets? Positive experience? Let me know what you guys and gals think. I realize this is all personal preference. Some would say are you kidding(that is fugly) and others may like it. I don't want to turn this thread into a bashing thread. Just want to know positive or negatives of doing this and people experience with the process. If there are any vendors or people that you can recommend (locally in Jersey even better) please feel free to suggest. Thanks in advance. ***Update - Facebook Page - Cool Stuff. This guy is talented. https://www.facebook.com/ryanaburick Check out this G21 Gen 4 he did - Damn !!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra800VaWNpw I think I'm sold! He just got back to me answering all my questions. Not cheap though to do slide and barrel. More like $150 for both.

My buddy just told me the same. I guess we will see. Hopefully thay already have everything back from the State and they process me through.

I already got a response. The mayor flipped my email to the Township Manager to get back to me. He emailed me back copying the Mayor and Chief of Police advising the State is backlogged and awaiting the necessary steps for the gun permits. I must say that was very nice of them to quickly get on it and advise me. I can see how that part is out of their control. So maybe it is the State holding matters up even though I heard the background checks were being done quicker? I replied to all of them appreciating thanks regardless. They at least know who I am now and I asked nicely and profesionally to assist me and expedite matters on the township side once they get word back from the State. He advised to check back in. It's barely 2 months since I applied and I know folks have already waited much longer than I have so I guess I shouldn't really complain even though we all throw around 30 days as the magic number. I am not one to make a stink yet I do feel better knowing that maybe I'm not on the bottom of the pile now. I'll keep you posted.

I mentioned in my email specifically the 30 day statute that it should take and that I was advised by our bureau it would take 6 months. If I were mayor, that would be enough to raise my eyebrows for my towns compliance and act on it. But that's just me

I don't remember exactly but I think they pocketed an additional $5 total on the gun permit form. Isn't there small charge just for the app processing too? I do remember the per gun $2 charge.

I know and realized that when I had to pay. What are you going to say right? You need it done. Typical...needs to be something in it for the them too. You should see the properly taxes out this way and everything else the town hits you up with It is a great town though and away from all the hussle and bussle which is what my wife and I wanted for our family.

Mayor already has my professionaly written email in his inbox. Let's see. I will keep you all posted. This case shouldn't be out this way. Everything is so quiet and laid back up here. It's not a heavily populated area with a ton of things happenning. I don't see why they can't turn these around faster. When I applied the woman at the records buraeu had 90+ applicants she said the Sergeant and Chief needed to get through and that it would be 6 months. I really think this is all pure laziness and lack of urgency with the local PD holding this up.

They cashed my $12 check for the 2 handgun permits on June 5. So right away for me. The balance of payments I made with money order as required for the balance of fees.

Vmastro87, That's a good tip. I just went onto the township website and sure enough the mayors email is listed right on there. I will email him now playing up how I am a law abbidding standup citizen and family man looking to excersize my right for the 2A yada...yada. Can't hurt.

I am in Sparta, NJ. Local PD told me a 6 month wait to get things turned back around to me. I handed in all my paperwork back on May 30th. I am reading the posts on here and many seem to be feeling the same pain in other townships. I heard through the grapevine that the NJSP and the Fed background checks are being done quite fast now. Its the townships apparently holding things up. Anyone on here in my town that can advise how long they had to wait for theirs and any means for getting the process done quicker? I am itching to get into the sport. Was at RTSP over last weekend with a customer that's a die hard gun owner and shot everything from a 9mm to a AR. What a great time! Folks at RTSP really good folks. First time there. I will make that range my home when ready.