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Amazing. Silencer shop makes it easy but if it’s illegal then that’s what it is. No silencer for me. And the main reason I wanted one was for better hearing protection, but NJ doesn’t care about ear damage to anyone. Yea they make good ear muffs but even when I wear them I wish it was quieter. I have very sensitive ears, eyes, nose for some reason. Maybe I’ll see if they make much better ear muffs. Using an $80 pair now that I got from Amazon.

For the extra price range I do like the Leaupold VX-5HD 3-15 44mm. Sucker cost $800 without hardware. Went from a $119 Sig to a Leaupold $800. Anyway the tube is a common 30mm so there’s a lot of hardware out there. I’d like to get rings as close as I can get to my rail but would also like quick disconnects on them. If QD are not really a good idea then I can settle for standard regular rings. Leaupold makes them and can get a set of 30mm rings for around $85. Are the Leaupold rings ok? I would imagine getting the same brand name rings would be my best bet. I saw these rings for a great price on Midways site: https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/1477123043/weaver-tactical-picatinny-style-rings-matte Was also checking this one out which is a single piece. Convenient to me really. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2420197402/vortex-optics-cantilever-1-piece-extended-scope-mount-picatinny-style-with-integral-rings-ar-15-flat-top-matte Thanks for all the info and if anyone thinks I should step down from an $800 scope since I’ll barely go beyond 500 yards and keep it closer may look for a less expensive model. I’ll try to see if Leaupold makes a less expensive model for more or less entry level for closer distances. My initial budget and what I wanted to spend on the scope was $300-$400. Jumping to an $800 model is probably too much for me now but love the gadgets! One that cost $300 that has good glass at least 40mm and magnification at 3 to 7 would be ideal. Thanks again!!

Thanks a million for the feedback. I’m at the research stage now and not looking for a monster scope. Even just 500 yards or less is fine with me. Just as long as the optics are good and a nice protective cover included would be nice. Love my Aimpoint H’s which have been fantastic since they are so small and just work but I’d figure switching it up with a scope on one of my 15’s would be a nice change. I’m locked in NJ as most of us are here, so it will operate at the outside range most of the time or in PA. where I have some family living. I did read online somewhere that Leaupold has great optics compared to Vortex, Burris, and even Nikon. I was told to just go out and buy the Burris Eliminator III scope. I guess my friend completely disregarded the fact I did not want to spend that much money or even come close to such high-end scope with those capabilities it has. Built in rangefinder, trajectory information and gives you the red dot info with windage computations in seconds. Oh how nice. Not for me though. Small time $300 guy for me. I do like the Sig Whiskey3 which has 3-9x magnification. And for $119, where can I go wrong. I’m sure Sig even makes their own mount for it for a picatinny rail, which both my AR’s have. Hopefully quick disconnect capabilities since I like switching furniture around on each rifle. Looking forward to more recommendations and if the experts here think that Sig Whiskey3 is a good sweet spot for what I’m looking for I’ll take the plunge for that price easily. Thanks!!!!

I have a couple red dots and want to enter the scope world. For mostly 1000 yards and less. Most of the time a lot of time at the range at 500 yards or less. Possibly for hunting, but I'm not a big animal killer and don't like deer meat too much. Still trying to find out what exactly every number means in the specifications of the model, but I think I have it down pretty good. Let me know if I'm wrong. The "3-9x" would mean that's what the magnification is. "40mm" would mean the size of the glass circle itself. The larger, the better and more surface area you have when viewing using the rectile. Would that mean a scope with a larger mm size is just larger and is better and has a larger viewing area? I'd like the largest that is within being normal of using it on an AR-15. These are the ones I have had my eyes on. Don't need anything at all that cost $3000+ from the bank. Getting tired of my red dots, want a change and what better to change out my old red dots! And when they say ILLUMINATED, does that mean the rectile/scope itself is illuminated? I understand there may be a red dot which needs to light up so it can be seen, but is there anything else illuminated while looking through the scope itself? Yea, I like to ask lots of questions, since when I do read too much online I do get even more confused since everyone has their own opinion on what something is. I've found this forum to be really cool with great people. Thanks, and I will take any of your recommendations of scopes not listed below. The ones below just caught my eye because of their price. Thanks again!!!! Sig Sauer Whiskey3 3-9x 40mm Quadplex Rectile $119 Leupold VH-5HD 30mm 2-10x 42mm Duplex Rectile $599 Leupold Mark AR MOD 1 1.5x-4 20mm Illuminated Firedot SPR Rectile $299 Leupold Mark AR MOD 1 3-9x 40mm Illuminated Firedot Rectile $299

Since I live in NJ, is it possible at all anywhere in the books to own a supressor/muffler for a pistol or they are just plain illegal in ALL cases? Be nice to do some shooting on my friend's land and not have ear muffs on. I had no idea you had to go through an FFL just to get a suppressor. I could probably give the specs to a machine shop and have them actually make one for me.

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm still on top of the fence on what to use the permit for. I have a few weeks to think about it. I held the FN 509 Tactical yesterday and it was very comfortable. Love the fact you can mount an RMR easily with the supplied plates. Looks like a gun I can beat on and it will keep going. Getting a 22 was always in my mind, bullets are cheap. My father has 2 Sigs. I believe one is the 320 or 220 and I did not like it at all. So that's why I never got a Sig. His has the cut outs at the front of the slide. Hard to shoot for me and just seemed "bulky". The sweetest gun I have that is the easiest to shoot is my H&K 9mm. I heard that the FN's were a good quality like the H&K's. Then there are a couple of Springfield Armory pistols I see that look great too. Too many out there! What's holding me back on that FN 509 Tactical is the $899 price tag. That's big bucks for a polymer pistol. Oh well, what will it be........

Hey guys, I have one more permit left and you know I can't let that go to waste. I was thinking about getting an FN 509 Tactical since I don't have anything like it. I already have a pretty spread out list as it is and don't want to add another bullet size to my purchases all the time. Here is my current inventory: Walther PPQ M2 Walther PQ5 Match Smith Wesson 1911 Beretta 92FS Smith Wesson 627 Revolver ( love this one ) H&K VP9 Glock X19 Bravo Company BCM4 - AR15 Rebel Arms - AR15 2 Mossberg Shotguns I use them all at the range and rotate as much as I can. I always bring at least 1 AR and a couple hand guns. The list is in no special order. I like them all, but rarely shoot my 1911 45. Just don't like the feel too much, but want to keep it in my collection. A friend told me that the FN 509 Tactical would fit right into my list of firearms. The price is quite hefty for a polymer, usually $900 local and cheaper online. I was also told to check out Springfields XDS, and Walther CCP I believe it was. I would want a full size 9mm, high quality, and something that would fit into my collection. If you have any recommendations let me know. I'm not against any manufacture. I did have my eye on the Beretta APX, which looks great to me. Well thanks fella's. Maybe I'll catch some great recommendations here. Thanks!

Since I have 5 semi-automatic 9mm pistols already that hold 15+ bullets and can easily preload some magazines I'll use one of those for home/family protection. I also have a nice Mossberg tactical 6 shotgun I can start off with if there's real trouble. Mostly I'd do some target shooting with it and just have it added to my small collection. I don't need anymore semi-automatics, at least until I get a nice revolver. Ruger has some hot looking ones I saw on their site. Lots of choices too. Thinking of a 5 or 6 inch holding at least 7 rounds and has DA. Shooters down in Egg Harbor has a nice collection of brands and models I can go check out. Always would love to buy locally, but when you see prices online for $100+ less it is hard to buy locally sometimes.

First, just want to mention the topic was sarcastic. I know the red dot doesn't move the bullet. And on that note I really appreciate the information all of you have explained here. It does seem that shooting in the limited 25 yard indoor ranges is what made me zero at 25 to begin with. I'll take a recommendation and try to zero at 50 yards and try that out for a while. Now I kind of know why some shooters like reticles etched glass with static information on it to help you hit a target. Hitting a bullseye at 100 yards with just a single 1x red dot would be very difficult to me. I only have a simple 3x magnifier. Thinking of looking at some Vortex scopes or dots. Have an Aimpoint now, Vortex though are all made in China I think but have a very good warranty like Primary Arms. Thanks guys!

I have my Aimpoint red dot zeroed in perfectly at 25 yards. I finally got the chance to shoot my second rifle outside at 50 yards. Red dot easily seen, but EVERY hole was a few inches above where the red dot was at. I know there must be a technical explanation on this and if I set my red dot below where I want the bullet to go it will go into the bulls eye. Is there a good site I can read on the technical aspects on how all that works? I didn't think a difference of 25 yards would be so great, and I certainly do not nor expect everyone zeroes their red dot all the time if they change distances. Just looking to learn and understand better.

Have some rifles. 5 handguns. 3 are strikerfire and 2 are hammerfire. Guess what I'm thinking? I need a nice 357/38 revolver for that collection. I heard S&W are the best, but I saw some Kimbers that looked great. I saw a couple models where the cylinder was real smooth. Very slick looking. Then a few all matt black ones, which looked very cool. I'm in no rush, but I will have a couple permits coming my way. Is there really a better brand revolver then the other with the main stream large companies? I do have a S&W 1911 which is made very nicely but don't necessarily have to get that brand revolver. One of my friends told me if you want a revolver just go online and pick out a S&W 686 model you like and get it. Very popular and well made revolver. I've seen just a couple at the stores but online they do have many more 686 models. Anyone have suggestions?

I appreciate all the suggestions. I was drawn to the Beretta's but looking at is as a collection it definitely needs a nice S&W Revolver. I casually checked the price for one that I had my eye on and it was $850. I thought those 686's were be lower in price but they did have lots of 686 models. A couple of them were beautiful. I saw a couple that were all matt black and the cylinder was matt gray. If I bought that one I'd be too scared to get scratches on it. My go to range piece right now is my Bravo Company rifile. I'll get tired of shooting that quickly then try to get some lead through my 45 or new Walther P5. Time to go check out some revolvers. Our local shops have VERY limited stock on revolvers, I'll need to go online and use my FFL. Real awesome service.

What's my next firearm? here is the list I currently have. 1. AR15 Rebel 2. AR15 BCM 3. Walther PPQ M2 4. Walther PPQ MATCH 5 ( amazing piece ) 4. S&W Performance Center 1911 5. x2 Mossberg Shotguns I was looking to maybe add to the collection but I have a feeling it would be in the safe then more at the range. I dunno.

NJ has the toughest laws against gun owners and it has been like that for a very long time. There are so many people crammed into NJ that means lots of money. Everyone gets their piece of the pie if they vote as their told like the good little politicians they are and it will finally be done with. Been a losing battle probably when Reagan started the war on drugs which has involved billions of dollars and got us no where. Citizens need to have a CCW day. Can NJ really arrest that many people just walking around with rocks in their pocket being harassed by the police? Probable cause officer, remember. I'll be in a free state one day, the sooner the better. Our laws are the laughing stock of a lot of states.

Received my CCW for Utah in the mail the other day and I've never even been to Utah. How different "these UNITED" states are supposed to be. Think there would be any chance I could walk down the street of NJ one day before I die and conceal a weapon legally? I guess I'll just stay in the woods and trees and throw on some camo. WOW thunderstorm in NJ today. Feb 3rd, basically mid winter here and Thunderstorm. Can't go to the range, to crowded on weekends, can't fly my drone to wet out side. We need a super range down here. These small 12 lane ranges get too full over the weekends. I spend $350 or $250 for membership for privladged lane use, extra time on the lanes, etc....next time I go I'll just take out my gear to my car, turn around and walk back in for another lane. It does indicate on the advertisement members have priority over non-members. Who's got some money? Need a mega range in NJ.

Love my two stage SSA Geiselle trigger but thinking of using another for another build. The SSA is already $240. Looking at the same priced SSA-E now. May give that one a try since it indicates a more clean crisp "snap" when firing.

Maybe all the laws are turning into NJ laws, then no one will have firearms. Smart company maybe.

While I hope those thieves get their balls cut off somehow maybe they just didn't want to fill out any paperwork for a pistol. And I did hear from a reliable source they did take a Hudson H9, the exact model I'm looking for. Thieves meet me down in Mexico, make a good deal.

NJ's war on drugs is just about the same as their war on illegal firearms.. The laws pretty much do nothing. No matter how you look at it if someone wants a firearm in NJ, ANY firearm they can get it. It pisses my father off who served in Vietnam for about a year until getting shot up with 3 angry bullets and surviving thank god can't use those bullet scars and deformed thigh as credentials to buy a new gun in the states. At least I'll have a Utah CCW.

http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562018/approved/20180126b_handgun-permits.shtml

I have an Aimpoint H2 Micro Dot. Sitting on a Daniel Defense (lower 1/3) Aimpoint mount. I bought a Giessele 1/3 mount for a magnifier. Magnifier and Aimpoint did not line up at all. Was told by Giessele that there is no standard in these situations. I bet you'll all know the next question. Anyone know that a good magnifier mount at 1/3 that pivots to move out of the way when not needed will match up with a good Aimpoint 1/3 mount. I do really like those mounts that have that one large 1/4 bolt on on the outside and you can easily mount it by hand. Kind of like a hybrid. Comes off very easy and goes on the same. GG&&G looks like it may work and line up perfectly, but I'm definitely bringing that $130 Larue mount back which been marring my rail and in the cross bars too. Damn thing.

Trying to find out what the measurements are from the rail to the top of the mount. Has to be somekind of "standard". I didn't know different manufactures would make different heights on an Aimpoint 1/3 co-witness mount. That's why the Giessele's did not work.

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For my Aimpoint I'm sticking with the Daniel Defense permanent mount. That's been very good to me with some blue lockTIGHT.

Was there a reason or any indication that there was something wrong with the LaRue QD mount? Seems if you lock it tight enough that thing isn't moving anywhere. I did think LaRue mounts were top notch and the best. Maybe not.