GrumpyOldRetiree

+1 for Alien Gear. I own several Crossbreeds and like them, but was looking for a less expensive alternative when I bought my last handgun. AG's quality is as good as (or better then) CB. The shell is thicker, retention is adjustable without having to futz around with a heat gun and the AG's leather backing come standard with the "combat cut" that CB charges extra for. My wait time was (order date to ship date) a little over a month, not that different from CB's turn around time.

Worked fine the first range trip (indoor range). Second trip was to outdoor range, so I don't know if it was still working. But while I was field stripping the gun in my basement afterwards, I noticed to sight was dead. In different forums, I've found other people with similar experiences of sudden,complete failures of tritium sights.

For the first time in 35+ years of handgun ownership, I had a warranty issue with one of my guns. I bought a NIB Sig a few weeks ago and after two range trips the front Sig-light sight died. Yesterday (5/14) around noon I called Sig, asking for a new sight. Fed-Ex just rang my bell with replacement in hand.

FYI, here is the link to the video: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/investigations/video/After-NY-Gun-Law--Assault-Rifles-Only-Look-Different/258417721

IMHO,it's good you choose the prudent course. Particularly with Titegroup. In the 9mm loads I use Titegroup for there is only a .4 grain difference between starting and maximum charge. Not much leeway for error, let alone a double charge.

If the conference results are not reported until Monday...damn, this is going to be a long weekend!

185's? No. 180's? Yes, I can spare some x-treme 180gr plated flat points. I just looked on Berrys and x-treme websites. Neither site catalogs a 185gr bullet in 40. I see your home range is OBRPC. I can leave them somewhere at the indoor or outdoor range for you. How many do you want?

According to news reports, Holt will not seek reelection when his current term ends. I tried putting the link in this post, but it doesn't work after I save. Instead of wasting time and energy writing this lame duck, maybe we should work to identify and elect a candidate with a better understanding of 2A. You ain't gonna change his mind and after January 2015 his opinions won't matter.

If/when you change the sights it would be a perfect time to address the "gritty" trigger issue that some M&P owners (including me) complain about. Obviously, that's if you feel grit in your trigger. It involves pulling out the firing pin blocker and deburring the hole it rides in. Since you need to pull the rear sight to accomplish this, might as well do it while the sight is off. That's my plan if I ever replace the sights on my 9C.

Just be extra careful with that Red Ryder...we don't want her to shoot her eye out!

+1 for the M&P9C. I house carry it in a nate squared tactical or crossbreed supertuck deluxe. Light enough and small enough to carry and big enough to shoot well. Of course that MAY change when the P2P gods allow me to pick up the Sig 290RS waiting for me at the LGS.

deerpark, Is there a way to get the Texas non-resident CHL without taking a trip down there? Texas' website says they issue to non-residents, but it looks like you have to be in Texas to do the fingerprints and class. I haven't seen anyone up north that offers a "Texas CHL" course. I'm also interested in regaining some PA redundancy.

Woo..hoo! Mine were on my porch when I came home for lunch. Now to use them before the 10 round limit becomes law. Ordered on 3/12.

Thanks to all who replied. It just seems to fall out a lot easier then 'falling back in' again.

Zack, Uncle Mike's website says size 20 fits most Beretta 92's and 96's. Is this the size you bought?

On pages 14-15 of the state's brief is the following passage: "It would be nonsensical to assert that it was impermissible to carry a pistol or revolver in a vehicle, whether openly or concealed, without a permit, but that it was permissible to openly carry pistol or revolver without a permit if a person was in public and outside of a vehicle – for example, walking or riding a horse." Isn't that exactly the law in some states that allow open carry without a license (like PA)?

I have a NIB, recently purchased Beretta 96A1 that I've put between 400 & 500 rounds through. Beginning with the pre shoot cleaning I keep having the locking block fall out unexpectedly while I'm handling/cleaning the barrel assembly. It is then a time consuming process to lightly jiggle this thing back onto the barrel assembly, although it always seems to drop back in by luck. This happens without removing the locking block pin and without me "brute forcing" it back on. Although I have tried, I can't identify the exact position to put it to get it back in and I'm just relieved when it does eventually fall back into place. Is this normal? Beretta's video on replacing the block suggests, but does not explicitly state that it is not. I'd appreciate any insight anyone can offer.

My order status shows an expected ship date of 3/20.

S&W must be catching up on backorders for this mag. I just got a text notice from Midway...they now have these in stock, but for $33.99 each. Again, thanks to OP. I got my order confirmation on the 3 pak from Quantico Tachtical.

OK, I'm in for a 3 pak for my 9c. Thanks to the OP for the heads up.

That is a good deal, but does anyone want to make a probability statement as to whether they will still be NJ legal in the near future?

Can anyone tell me what the parking situation is like in that area?

Regarding A673, I guess that the sponsors and co-sponsors didn't get the Heller memo.

+1 for Merrell shoes. I started having aching feet in my mid 40's. Standing and walking on concrete floors all day was really killing my dogs. I was never a person who spent alot on apparel so it wasn't easy paying for the first pair (they are not cheap by my standards), but after wearing them a few days I was sold. I'm wearing a pair of Merrells right now, put on at 4:30 this morning and probably won't take them off until bedtime, no discomfort at all. I couldn't do that with any other brand. Additionally, they do hold up well.

One of the best "investments" I made in reloading equipment was the MeWeigh Gempro 250 digital scale. I now use my GS-1500 as a paper weight and my old Lyman 1000 balance beam for an occasional double check of the Gempro. The Gempro really shines when you're weighing charges that have a very narrow band between "starting charge" and "maximum charge" (e.g. Titegroup in 9mm).