My township limits me to 3 permits at a time and I really did not want go for 6 this year.

 

When first thinking about the 3rd permit my thoughts were something with a rail and nights sights, ambi features a plus. 9mm or 45acp, maybe 40S&W. Gun would be for HD, range toy and if I ever had time IDPA or steel. Of course now that I am down to one permit a smaller gun (carry) would be great too.

 

FNP-45 Competition - never shot or held one, looked pretty cool, now off FN's website.

FNX-45 Tactical - never shot or held one, maybe more then I need (want be way different)

H&K P30L - Liked it, not loved it.

Sig Sauer P226 Tacops - never shot one, decocker only?

 

So any others? (Besides Beretta - never thrilled about the fit)

 

Out of the Polymers (Glock, M&P, XDm) which ones can switch between 9 and 40?

 

Any one have any experience with a CZ 75 SP01 SHADOW?

This is interesting but may be too similar to the CZ-85 Combat I already have (but I think the mags will work with both).

 

Maybe if all else fails a 1911 with rail and night sights (SA, S&W or Kimber). Another one I already have mags for.

 

Sorry about the length of the post. And Thanks!

You should be able to apply for more.I just received 6.

I love my FNP-45 USG model. It has everything you need but night sights which are an option, just not one I chose. It points great, shoots like a dream, breaks down easily, fully ambi, came with 3 magazines which are perfect for NJ (two 14 and one 15), two backstraps...It's on the bigger side which is fine for HD and range trips.

 

Crappy image, sorry about that but FNP is on the left. You can see the difference in size compared to the M&P midsize 45.

 

Your CZ 85 mags will work on the CZ Shadow. The SP01 Shadow is a bit difficult to find though. You might want to check CZ Custom for the next availability.

I have a CZ-75b and I love the gun!! I sent it to CZ Custom for some work an it came back so much nicer it was amazing. CZ just shipped a bunch of pistols to shops. If you are looking to get an SP01 do so quickly as they will disappear fast. I think I am going with a 75 sp01 with my next permits. If you want to add a few more features you can go with the Shadow series. The SP-01 is in my opinion is one of the nicest pistols around and the prices for CZ guns is great. I got my CZ-75b for $500 last year. I think you will be happy with any CZ you choose!! GOOD LUCK! it's such a nice problem to have.!!

I'd go for a Glock 23 and then get an AA conversion kit (.22LR), a 9mm conversion barrel and some 9mm magazines (9mm), and a .357 SIG conversion barrel. With one gun you would be able to shoot (.22LR, 9mm, .40 S&W, and .357 SIG). It would be light-weight, dependable, and readily allow you to upgrade at will. Get a nice holster for it and put some TFO sights on it and you are good to go. You can use the 15-round G19 magazines in it for 15 rounds of 9mm, and you can also use the Glock 22 magazines in it for 15 rounds of .40 or .357. And, it would be a concealable, versatile bugout gun with all of those calibers, not to mention that it would have a good resale value. You can probably find a a G23, used for about $425. For $110 each, you can probably get the barrels. You are looking at about $100 for the sights, $50 for a holster, and $250 or so for a conversion kit. So, for about $1000 dollars, you would have a pretty sweet setup. You would also need to get some 9mm magazines. The South Korean ones work very nicely, especially for range practice.

 

Initially, I would get a G23, a Lone Wolf 9mm barrel, and a couple of South Korean magazines and then go off to the range.

 

That said, you cannot go wrong with a CZ, Beretta, or Baby Eagle II. A Baby Eagle II semi-compact in polymer might be really sweet.

 

Unless you are reloading, anything in .45 or .40 will be too expensive to shoot often for many people.

My township limits me to 3 permits at a time

 

Your local PD cannot limit the number of permits you receive at one time.

Your local PD cannot limit the number of permits you receive at one time.

 

My local PD said the same thing -- only 3 permits at once -- Reason was I could only use 3 before they expire having a 30 day wait in between each 1.

 

Off course there's the extension but I guess they don't want me to count on that.

 

I'm in the same boat as the OP -- 1 permit of 3 left - Not sure what I want -- 1st two went to .22 rimfires -- ruger MK III hunter and a GSG 1911

 

I personally am a fan of the 1911- my 1st was a colt combat elite - ever since then nothing feels right in my hand -- I just don't like the polymers or double stacked mags.

You can file for an exemption for multiple purchases at the same time. You still need a permit for each gun. It is not incumbent on your PD to enforce how many permits you get at one time. There was a letter sent out by the NJSP explaining that. Apparently your departments letter got lost somewhere in their ideology.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Apparently your departments letter got lost somewhere in their ideology.

 

I have the feeling this happens quite a bit in NJ. On the bright side I get my permits <30 days.

FNP-45, CZ-sp01 and Glock 23 - all nice. The versatility of the Glock 23 sounds very interesting. Got to fondle an M&P VTAC the other day and liked that also. Starting to like the FDE and the VTAC sights are pretty cool.

Walther PPQ is avail in 9mm and .40 and meets your criteria IF you find a "First Edition" as it comes with factory installed night sights. Else you need to go after market with Trijicons or Meprolight or XS Big Dot sights as those are the only ones that currently manufacture something for the PPQ (most ported from the P99).