If you could only have three...

[2Gr8Pyrs]

what would you have/keep?

In the lovely Garden State, we're required to obtain a Permit to Purchase for each handgun. I applied in November for two additional permits (and yet the Brady Campaign complains that NJ doesn't have a "cooling off period!). They should be issued soon, but I've had scary thoughts like, "What if these are the last two permits I can get...ever?"

What should I buy with my "last" two permits?

I currently have a 686-6 4" and love it. It goes to the range twice weekly and is also my home self-defense gun. I cannot carry in NJ.

I think I'd like a .22 so I can shoot cheaper. 617/17/18?

Which leaves one. Only requirement is that it's a shooter.

Any input? What are the favorites out there?

 

[2Gr8Pyrs]

what would you have/keep?

In the lovely Garden State, we're required to obtain a Permit to Purchase for each handgun. I applied in November for two additional permits (and yet the Brady Campaign complains that NJ doesn't have a "cooling off period!). They should be issued soon, but I've had scary thoughts like, "What if these are the last two permits I can get...ever?"

What should I buy with my "last" two permits?

I currently have a 686-6 4" and love it. It goes to the range twice weekly and is also my home self-defense gun. I cannot carry in NJ.

I think I'd like a .22 so I can shoot cheaper. 617/17/18?

Which leaves one. Only requirement is that it's a shooter.

Any input? What are the favorites out there?

 

[ladder13]

3 pre -war Heavy Duty's.

 

[johngalt]

Move? Lots of states don't require permits.

 

[2Gr8Pyrs]

Originally posted by johngalt:
Move? Lots of states don't require permits.

Love to, but easier said than done. I'm stuck for the time being.

Now, how to make lemonade out of my NJ lemons?

 

[Revolver King]

If I could only have 3 guns? Wow That would be like having to give up my children. I hope that never comes to pass. but if I could only have 3 guns 1. would be a tactical shotgun, 2. would be either a high capacity Glock or XDM and 3 would be one of my 18 revolvers. and I can't figure that one out.

 

[2Gr8Pyrs]

Originally posted by Revolver_King:
1. would be a tactical shotgun, 2. would be either a high capacity Glock or XDM and 3 would be one of my 18 revolvers. and I can't figure that one out.

1. Don't need a purchase permit for a shotgun. Only handguns.

2. Hi-capacity > 15 rounds not legal here.

3. Since #1 doesn't matter, and you can't have #2, you can choose three of your favorite revolvers!

Which ones??

 

[Ron H.]

Sir, since you already have .38/.357 and .22 covered, I'd get a 1911 in .45 ACP: plenty of power, little drama, and easier to conceal than an N-frame.

JMHO, FWIW.

Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.

Ron H.

 

[panamajack310]

My 3 would be my 625 with 3" my 686-4 2.5" and my 642

 

[MACHTECH]

Since you already have a 686, I would get a 617 then a 3" model 65.

Todd

 

[Bullseye Smith]

Easy - my 617, 10/32 and my 686 power port.

 

[Revolver King]

OK, here goes
1.

2.

3.

There you go a 10 shot a 8 shot and a 7 shot

 

[johngalt]

Originally posted by 2Gr8Pyrs:

Originally posted by johngalt:
Move? Lots of states don't require permits.

Love to, but easier said than done. I'm stuck for the time being.

Now, how to make lemonade out of my NJ lemons?

#1 Clark .45 ACP Hardball, part no. HB-45ACP
#2 Clark .38 special, part no. HS-38

http://www.clarkcustomguns.com/bullcon.htm

#3 S&W model 41 (.22 LR auto)

Sorry, none of my picks would be revolvers.

 

[Wayne M]

You've already figured out the need for the 617. Last would be a 629, you decide which barrel and if it's to be Classic or Standard. If you're thinking these may be your last you've got the range pretty well covered with a 22/357/44. Later, if you CAN get more permits, start branching out into the more exotic and/or less common guns or specialties if you like.

 

[walnutred]

I agree with Ron H.

 

[mnhntr]

1) 1911
2) 686 4in
3) 29 6in
i also say move to a state that wants to be part of the US, but if i could not.

 

[Careby]

It's ironic that federal and state government efforts to restrict the types of guns we are allowed to own makes me feel the need to own types of guns I might not otherwise even want. (Hypothetically, if they should ever attempt to take away my last gun, I would probably feel the need for it to be one pretty damn substantial and powerful weapon.)

 

[hitecrednek]

S&W handguns-
M-642
M-18
M-19

Any handguns-
1911
S&W M-18
Glock 19

Any three guns-
Remington 700/308
Remington 1100/1187/870 in Upland Special/20ga
S&W m-18

 

[Sportsterguy]

Here is my recommendation and hope you folks don't send me hate mail over my Springer:

S&W model 34 or 63 4" Mine is a 63 that I haven't taken a pic of. Easier to pack than the 617 and still accurate enough for little critters. Your 686 should suffice for larger game/PP.

Springfield Armory 1911.45. My old (1990)favorite CCW. Carried many different weapons over the years but keep coming back to it. Accurate, powerful and runs like a champ. Feeds all ammo including LSWC's without a hiccup.

 

[Beans]

Model 17--- Plinking (DBO 1947)
Model 60, DAO, HB, 3 inch BBL, 38 Special--- CCW
Model 28-2, 6 inch. The most accurate handgun I own.---target

It shoots under 3 inch groups @100 yards off a bench on demand.

This question is akin to asking which one of your childern you want to keep