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So I'm curious, I saw two different non-US citizen customers at Ramsey Outdoor who weren't allowed to complete their transactions because they didn't have their greencards. They had FIDs, permits, matching DL and everything, but not their greencards. Is that consistent with the law?

While I can't say anything about OP's problem, I recently had a positive experience at the route 17 store when I bought my VP9. I dealt with Ron and I thought he was excellent to deal with. But to be honest, I can see how my experience would have been a lot less positive if I had dealt with some of the other people working there (like the guy who tried to have me fill out a COE when I picked up the gun).

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That revolver would look so much nicer with the key lock (ok, not really)

I don't have much space between the shelf and door, so I use these hangars that slip over the inside edge of the shelf. That way it puts the muzzle all the way against the inside wall. http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005MS75O4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Password is "freedom"

I'm a maybe. Job isn't so secure right now so I'm starting to look in FL, TX, AZ, and CA (CA only because of family).

lol, it did cross my mind, but it seemed inconceivable that a gun designed before World War I would still be in common use today.

I had no idea that the 1911 design was that old. Very interesting. PS - When I say interesting, I mean that how the 1911 design lives on to this day, not the article.

My LE was $755 from Ramsey Outdoor (in Ramsey) before NICS/tax and I'm told they had previously carried the regular edition for $629 before it sold out. I have no idea if those prices would still be applicable for future shipments. The gun I bought never even made it to the counter. I talked to Ron and had myself put on a waiting list, and I understand that all guns from the shipment ended up getting set aside.

Isn't WWP anti-2A? It's hard for me to speak out too loudly against an organization that helps veterans, but I'd rather do so through one that isn't anti-2A. A good resource to get background on any charity is www.charitynavigator.org If I'm reading this correctly, 58 cents out of every dollar actually helps a veteran at WWP http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=12842 Compare to Fisher House Foundation where 95 cents out of every dollar goes to where it's intended http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=7585

I just picked up a VP9 last week and I'm loving it as well. Comparing to my PPQ M1, I think the PPQ has a slightly better trigger, but I find the ergonomics of the VP9 more than make up for it (I should add the caveat that I only have 300 rounds on my PPQ and 200 on the VP9, though I plan on putting a lot more rounds on the VP9 going forward). I've always felt the PPQ to be a tad "flippy", but I don't get that from the VP9. The VP9 lever mag release feels much more natural to me compared to that on the PPQ M1. Also, I love how you can fine tune the grip with the adjustable side panels. I have mine with small right panel, small backstrap, medium left panel, and the grip feels custom made for me. The gun also seems very "pointable" to me. Not sure if it's a function of the longer sight radius, the grip, or what. Heck, it might just be in my mind. Now if I could just find a proper holster for it. (actually, I've found that, while not a perfect fit, my LAG Tactical Kydex holster for my PPQ does a passable job for now).

Because I might be running late to catch a bus? I guess when you put it that way, it isn't as big a deal.

So is it just me, or is it a royal pain in the @ss to work the slide release when you have a pistol grip stock installed on a Mossberg shotgun? I just bought a used Mossberg 535 Tactical Turkey model sight unseen off gunbroker (wanted something tacticool for turkey and HD) and I'm wondering how the heck I'm supposed to work the slide release? With the pistol grip installed, it's in a really awkward location, and I can't imagine trying to work it during a stress situation. Heck, I have trouble trying to work it in a non-stress situation. Is there a way to relocate it? Something I'm just supposed to train on?

It might have to do with this particular gun not being on the CA "approved" gun roster.

There was one oddity, and maybe it's just me and my particular instance. But while waiting for my FID, I put well over 1,000 rounds on the XD9 range gun at Woodland Park. I would hate the trigger after it had been freshly cleaned and oiled, I guess I'd describe as being spongy. I'm not sure if I have the part names right, but I believe it has to do with the degree of lubrication between a certain spring and where it connects to the trigger bar. I've used frog lube from day one on my own gun and never encountered that issue.

In the case of my XD9, I'm not especially strong, and I don't find the slide overly hard to rack. I see it's toward the heavier side among the guns I own (I never noticed before until your post prompted me to check), but not a big deal. IMHO, unless you have bad arthritis or some other physical issue, I can't see it being a meaningful factor.

I have an XD 9mm Service and love it. While YMMV, there's something about the grip that feels good in my hand and allows me to keep a high grip (XD45 grip is a bit bigger than the XD9/40). Trigger is a bit on the long side, but relatively light and smooth after break-in. Something to keep in mind when dry firing a brand new gun, that the trigger will be abnormally heavy. I did have extraction issues, but customer service is excellent. Had I known, I wouldn't have waited 1000 rounds before sending it in! Two minor gripes I have are 1) extractor is a pain to remove when detail stripping 2) would prefer more aggressive texturing on the handgrip. I haven't actually tried myself, but I understand the OEM sights are supposed to be legendary for being a royal pain to remove. FYI, I always see an after market Springer Precision trigger for an XD45 w/safety listed for sale at half price, but I forgot where. I don't see it now, but it's either eBay or gunbroker.

But they dont...hmmm...is this a trick question? It was Independence 5.56mm FMJ that went on sale for Black Friday last year. I was there on the Saturday afternoon following the Black Friday. It's my only time buying rifle ammo there, and since it was on a busy shopping day, it's possible I was just dealing with someone that didn't usually work the department and didn't know the difference (I remembered another customer asking the guy if the 5.56mm on sale would also work with the .223 chambered rifle and he didn't know the answer). I mentioned that I thought only handgun ammo was to be logged and his response was that they log some rifle ammo purchases anyways and I just let it go.

Is it common for dealers to be willing to ship handguns to NJ FFLs? Or does mentioning NJ get me shunned?

Woodland Park allows holster draw with approval. Bullet Hole has holster draw with no approval required, just notify the RO first.

FWIW, Dicks asked me for an FID to buy 5.56mm edit: this was Paramus last November, and they logged it as handgun ammo

http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552014/pdf/20140702a_A2006CV.PDF Looks like he's calling for deletion of mag limit language and replacing with tougher penalties for illegal gun possession and mental health reform.

HE, I noticed the MSAs and Peltors are rated 18db and 20db noise reduction, respectively. That seems to be signficantly less noise reduction compared to the 30db for the HL Impact Pros. Any comment? I'll grant that the sound and cutout of the electronic circuity might be superior, but I don't think I'd be willing to sacrifice noise reduction. Or are they more effective at reducing noise than their ratings would indicate?

I use HL Impact Pros and get a similar issue in that there may be a bit of lag before they kick back in and allow regular hearing. If I'm trying to have a conversation with someone with shots going off, I find that I usually have to lift up one of the ear cups slightly to hear what they're saying. I find the hearing protection great, but they are bulky, and they don't fold up and will also take up a lot of space in your range bag. If you like wearing a hoodie while hunting, you're not going to be able to get the actual hood over your head. I do okay shooting long-guns at ground level targets, though I feel like I'm adjusting my cheek weld to accomodate the muffs. I can't use them at all for aerial targets, e.g. clays, and instead use 33NR rated foam plugs. I'll add the disclaimer that I'm not that experienced with long guns, so I'm not sure if there should be a difference with the proper stance.