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A friend called last night, one of his coworkers has inherited a S&W (either a model 30 or 31?), says its chambered for the .32 S&W Long. The owner is apparently considering using it as a carry gun. So, my friend asks, #1 Do they still make .32 S&W Long ammo? #2 What would be the "best"...

Does anyone know when the NRA created the "junior" (under age 18) category for it's sanctioned matches and programs? Some friends are discussing this, and some saying well before WWII, other saying the 50s, etc. Since I have the "magic box" they asked me to post the question. I personally...

A friend is looking for a ball park price for a "shooter grade" Python. He wants a 4", and holster wear, or a reblue is acceptable. I've checked several sites, and seems like all that being pushed on the net is rare ones, like new ones, 90%+ used, etc. And at astounding asking prices, even...

I'm looking for information about a "Sharps" derringer. A friend asked me to see what I could find out. He remembers (vaguely) a Sharps (Sharps/somebody?) four barrel derringer, made or imported in the 1960s. A modern cartridge gun, (possibly patterned after an old one?) the barrels slid...

I'm looking for a bullet that will give proper controlled expansion at .300 Savage velocities. 300yds or less. The Remington Core-lokt loaded in the .300 Savage would be fine, but no one seems to have any in stock. Not interested in high cost "premium" bullets, and don't want ones designed to...

The recent thread on .357s got me thinking, its time to drag out some artillery and show them off. So come on, let's see them! I know some of you have some of these beasts in your stables.... I'll start... This isn't a thread about how big, heavy, expensive, or useless they are. We know...

Looking for info on a Heritage 12 ga. single shot, break action. I believe it to be a trade gun, made for sale as a store brand, before WWII? All I can find is info on the Heritage Rough Rider .22 pistol... Also any info on Japanese made single shot 12ga, imported by Kassnar. A young friend...

We all know what they are for, but how do you feel about them? What are your thoughts on what they ought to be. Where they ought to be? how they should work, etc. I'm putting this in general, so the discussion can include all the different kinds found on different guns throughout history...

MSN news is reporting the Supreme court is hearing arguments about the Federal misdemeanor domestic violence gun ban. Sadly, the court is NOT looking at whether the law is constitutional, but what level of force qualifies as domestic violence under that law. Personally, I have always felt...

Does anyone currently make, or recent production, a modern Colt Govt Model /M1911? I have a friend who would like one. He's ok with better than original sights, but he wants one with the original size ejection port. I think he would be ok with either a 1911 or 1911A1 type frame. Is anyone...

One of the interweb news sites is reporting that California is confiscating "legally purchased, registered" guns. Apparently, California has expanded its definition of "prohibited person" to include people who owe the state money. Owing back taxes, and failure to pay tolls and fees in a timely...

A friend wants to know, when was commercial ammo for the USGI .30 carbine first produced? None of my usual sources mentions this. The only info we have been able to find is that in a (reprint) of a 1951 Gun Digest, .30 Carbine is not listed in the ammo tables (Rem, Win, etc) He feel pretty...

Looking for general information about the Savage 1920 rifle. A friend just got one in .300Sav. We know the gun was made from 1920 to 1931 (or 29, depending on source) .250-3000 and .300 Savage Came in two variants, apparently after 25-26 Savage increased the stock(?) and barrel size to add...

My local Ranch & Home has sold 150 AR rifles in the last day and a half. About 500 since last Monday. They are out of nearly everything, no mags, and I expect the last of the 5.56mm ammo to be gone today. Every other store and shop in the area is in a similar state. They have, literally...

A friend of mine has gotten a .33 winchester, and is looking for load data, using powders other than IMR 3031 or 4895. Anyone have that information?

Anyone know how much to wind the magazine spring (100rnd mag) for the Calico .22 and 9mm carbines? Or where to get a manual? Their website just ran me around in loops and didn't give me much info. Thanks

A recent discussion involving the terms "accidental discharge" (AD) and "negligent discharge" (ND), prompted me to realize that many don't view these terms the same way. I think we ought to get on the same page, and if you disagree with my definitions, please explain why. Accidental Discharge...

Recently got an unusual Krag. Was told it is an 1894 Norwegian Krag, caliber 6.5x55mm Swede. The receiver is dated 1895, it has matching numbers on barrel, receiver, bolt and triggerguard (three digit). Magazine cutoff, with "S" on one side and "AA" (or possibly "VV") on the other (S on the...

I am wondering about getting a smooth trigger for my Super Blackhawk. After decades of using the Blackhawk with a smooth trigger, I find I dislike the feel of the grooved trigger on the Super. Will a regular Blackhawk trigger be a drop in fit for the Super? Would it have to be fitted by a...

A young friend of mine, with rather unusual tastes is building a modern .22 Newton. He already has his reamer on order, custom made for .224" bullets, rather than the .228" of the original Newton. He's looking for some starting loads using 75gr-90gr bullets. All the old data he can find is...