I just picked up my FID and 3 permits today 32 days after starting the process. The folks at Matawan PD were awesome. I will be heading up to Bullseye at some point soon.

 

Good luck to all who are waiting.

 

Rich

Congrats! Post pics when you get something!

Congrats! Still waiting here. Just about 30 days.

Good deal, nice to hear of towns that are right around the 30 day mark in getting you your P2P's or FID's..

I just picked up my FID and 3 permits today 32 days after starting the process. The folks at Matawan PD were awesome. I will be heading up to Bullseye at some point soon.

 

I have never made it directly home from picking up permits. Somehow, I've always stopped at a store on the way home and picked up whatever I was waiting for...

What do you have lined up for your permits?

Congratulations! Feels great, huh.

 

Question: How do you post pics on this site? I know it's likely a stupid question but I tried and was unable to from my iPad and phone.

[ IMG ] url for image here [ /IMG ]

 

 

Remove every space that I have in my example, especially within the brackets.

OK so it has to be a link for the picture - it's not as simple as taking file from "my pictures" or picture library on iPhone?

 

Sorry if this is a totally newb question.

OK so it has to be a link for the picture - it's not as simple as taking file from "my pictures" or picture library on iPhone?

 

Sorry if this is a totally newb question.

 

 

I don't know the answer to that question. I've only posted pics they way I oulined it above.

So here is my brand new FNP .45 from Bullseye Tactical.

 

 

 

I'll do a full post about Chris and his amazing service when I have time. For now, know that he went out of his way for me and made a new gun owner very happy.

 

Rich

 

Very nice!

Congrats on the new purchase. Can't wait for a range report.

Thanks, I plan on taking it to the range on Saturday. I'll report back.

 

Rich

25 rounds through the FNP 45 today. It's not much but it was at the end of an awesome Gun For Hire class (Basic Pistol). The FNP fits perfectly in my hands which are not large, not small, about average. I think even people with small hands would be able to work the controls and feel comfortable shooting it. Not bad for a .45 with a 15 round magazine capacity.

 

My first shot hit the bullseye and out of the 25 I fired, I had 11 in a tight group right on target. The other 14 were scattered around the target area. I had some low shots which were the result of rushing and anticipating the recoil. Once the GFH Instructor pointed out what was causing the drift, I was able to make an adjustment and get back to hitting the target. The biggest thing for me (I'm new to this) is squeezing the trigger instead of jerking it. Whenever I relax, squeeze and get surprised by the bang, I get a great shot. Whenever I anticipate the bang, I tense up and jerk the trigger resulting in a low hit. When I rush my shots or get too ahead of myself, I lose consistency. The Instructor saw it all immediately and gave me great tips that corrected the mistakes. I hope to build on today the next time out. If I'm surprised by the bang and don't try to rush, I do well. I'm sure that overtime I can work on speed but for now, I'll be happy with consistent accuracy. Honestly, the recoil on this gun is hardly anything for a 45. Of the 4 models I have shot in .45, this has the lightest recoil.

Some things to consider:

• Dry fire at home - while not necessary it is worth getting some A-Zoom Snap Caps. This will give you time to work on your trigger pull and technique.
  
• Practice and try different stances/grips. e.g. Weaver, Modified Weaver, Isosceles, Combat Isosceles to see which one suits you the most. I naturally fall into a modified weaver however am training myself to use Combat Isosceles.
  
• When at the range, put a snap cap randomly amongst your rounds in the magazine. When you pull the trigger and it goes click instead of bang you'll very easily see if you are anticipating recoil as the muzzle will move because of you, not because of a round firing.
  

As you get more practice, consider these as well:

• If/When you are comfortable switching magazines (practice at home with empty ones), then only put a random amount of 2-5 rounds in each magazine when at the range. This will give you practice on reloading as you go. i.e. do some dot drills on the GFH targets (2 shots in number 1, 1 shot in number 4 etc) and if you run out of rounds in the middle you have to reload and continue.
  
• Practice your holster drawer at home with an empty firearm until you are comfortable, then depending on what range you are at you may/should be able to do holster drawer at the range. note: it is better to start slow with the right technique, speed will come as you practice more.
  
• Practice shooting with one hand (both left hand and right hand), with only 1 hand you'll begin to notice more how important your grip is.
  

While a .45 is a great caliber, it may also be worth looking into a .22 or a 9mm for practicing as the ammunition cost is less. The nice thing with .22 is the recoil is so little that you can really focus on improving trigger control.

 

hth

 

TheWombat

Congrats on your purchase! It's a sweet looking gun. Enjoy

25 rounds through the FNP 45 today....

 

Some things to consider: <snip>

While a .45 is a great caliber, it may also be worth looking into a .22 or a 9mm for practicing as the ammunition cost is less. The nice thing with .22 is the recoil is so little that you can really focus on improving trigger control.

 

Given the facts that you're already comfortable with .45acp and we live in a one-gun-a-month state, my suggestion to the OP is that you start loading your own ASAP rather than opening another caliber in at least 30 days. With the difference in cost between factory .45s and components to reload (Remember, .45acp brass is forever - You load it till you lose it) you'll amortize the difference in only a few thousand rounds. A .22 is great as a first handgun in order to learn the necessary skills without the outrageous ammo costs, but you've already got a great weapon you're comfortable with. Now all you have to do is feed it while you master it!

Good luck

I'm on my 26th day in union township, Still in my patiently waiting process.

But I was at Cabelas in Pa. last Saturday to look at some pistols and I WAS TOLD by multiple salesmans, that "CABELAS DOES NOT SELL ANY HANDGUNS TO NJ RESIDENT unless it's 10 rounds or less!" please tell me this isn't true.

 

 

 

 

Given the facts that you're already comfortable with .45acp and we live in a one-gun-a-month state, my suggestion to the OP is that you start loading your own ASAP rather than opening another caliber in at least 30 days. With the difference in cost between factory .45s and components to reload (Remember, .45acp brass is forever - You load it till you lose it) you'll amortize the difference in only a few thousand rounds. A .22 is great as a first handgun in order to learn the necessary skills without the outrageous ammo costs, but you've already got a great weapon you're comfortable with. Now all you have to do is feed it while you master it!

Good luck

 

I'm inclined to stick with the 45 although I don't see myself reloading anytime soon. I'm leaning toward the XD as an option. I held one at RTSP on Saturday and it felt pretty good. I like the capacity (13) and the fact that it is striker fired which would be a change from my da/sa. It send to be a reliable and accurate shooter from reviews. Seems to be a good value as well.

 

Rich

I'm on my 26th day in union township, Still in my patiently waiting process.

But I was at Cabelas in Pa. last Saturday to look at some pistols and I WAS TOLD by multiple salesmans, that "CABELAS DOES NOT SELL ANY HANDGUNS TO NJ RESIDENT unless it's 10 rounds or less!" please tell me this isn't true.

 

Maybe he has it mixed up with NY. You can bring them a copy of the NJ laws. There are tons of other shops you can go in PA if they don't want your business. You should also consider buying local. Chris @ Bullseye is a great guy and should be able to get you what you want quickly. If you want to look around, NJFG is nearby. They have tons of stuff but the prices (and service) is only so-so.

 

Good luck with the wait in Union. It took a little over 60 days for me.

I'm inclined to stick with the 45 although I don't see myself reloading anytime soon. I'm leaning toward the XD as an option. I held one at RTSP on Saturday and it felt pretty good. I like the capacity (13) and the fact that it is striker fired which would be a change from my da/sa. It send to be a reliable and accurate shooter from reviews. Seems to be a good value as well.

The XD45 series and XDM45-5.25 are all nice weapons. I have quite a few of them.

As far as reloading goes, being able to produce 45acp at under $6/box sure beats paying $20+ if and when you can get it.

Especially with the games Eric Holder and Cass Sunstein have in store for us.

 

 

Maybe he has it mixed up with NY. You can bring them a copy of the NJ laws. There are tons of other shops you can go in PA if they don't want your business. You should also consider buying local. Chris @ Bullseye is a great guy and should be able to get you what you want quickly. If you want to look around, NJFG is nearby. They have tons of stuff but the prices (and service) is only so-so.

 

Good luck with the wait in Union. It took a little over 60 days for me.

 

Thank you, I will check out bullseye, I went to NJFG and I do plan on getting my pistol there, also I went to their range/store in easton, pa 2 weeks ago and shot the pistols and rifles that I wanted to purchase. the guy that helped me at the store in Rahway was really nice and helpful and gave me the idea to go to their range in Easton and try the guns first before making a purchase.