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Seems like every time I get ready to buy a 10/22 to toy around with, I buy something else instead. Not this time...finally. :) I bought a 50th Anniversary 1103 model (from Gander Mountain, no less) for a fair price. Thought about finding a used one or even buying a receiver from KIDD and build...

Came across Rob Pincus' post on Facebook today titled, "Why I only teach ONE Reload technique as a fundamental defensive skill... and why I don't "press check": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESEkR9Ngwsw&utm_content=bufferd3600&utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=facebook&************=Buffer In the...

I recently snagged up one of these from a fellow member here. Been wanting one for some time. Wanted to have a 1911 platform in a .22lr to teach new shooters various platforms without the cost and recoil of center-fire ammo. The fit/finish is your typical Browning quality. I'm happy with the...

I'm a long time HP38 (Win231) fan and have found my favorite load for use in my 1911s (.45ACP) is 5.0gr behind 230gr FMJ Precision Delta bullets seated at 1.240" using Federal Champion primers. Actually, I've used Federal Match, CCI, Remington 2.5, etc. and haven't noticed much difference. My...

I saw a link DTOM (Don't Tread On Me) posted on Facebook today. It's an article from the Daily Caller written by Jorge Amselle. He really broke down the points from capacity, home defense, and utilities of the AR15 in a positive light. Common sense if you ask me...

I bought some factory ammo from ammotogo.com a couple of weeks ago. I know, I know. I'm a pretty die hard reloader. For various reasons, I still buy factory ammo. I like to compare factory to my own reloads and sometimes instructed courses will not allow reloads. On top of that, I have a firearm...

I was looking on Palmetto State Armory and Brownell's websites to try and "build" my own. While I'm in the process of buying some books and such, I'm running into more questions than answers. As soon as I think I'll buy a lower or upper kit, there seems to be just too many parts I might replace...

Warning: Long-winded bloviating ahead! Gander Mountain having a sale on some stuff gave me incentive to stop in. I rarely have good customer service for anything there but I had time to kill. After some perusing, a gun clerk asked if he could be of assisstance. I decided to bite. I was...

I thought I was going to buy my wife an AR in completed fashion. That might still happen. But the gearhead in me is having a hard time wanting to go that route. So, I'd like to find a really good book on AR15 building/customizing. There's a TON of books out there that covers the basic M16 and...

I might be looking into adding an AR-15 to the collection. Mainly for the better half. Purpose will be for 100 yard plinking and a strong consideration to use as home defense. She can hold her own with handguns, but is becoming very proficient with rifles in general. I know very little about...

I bought your run-of-the-mill CZ 82 from AIM surplus a while back. After a few trips to the range, I found I really like everything about it enough to invest in making it one of my CCWs. Damning the torpedos, I came to terms I'll be spending more than I'll ever recover and more than the gun is...

As posted in a thread I generated in the Art of Rifle, I found some fairly odd firearms in Afghanistan. Here's an Enfield that I dont' know anything about. Anybody have some input?

While in Afghanistan, I ran across some doozies for rifles. This is an old one I don't know anything about. Can anyone extoll some information on what little is provided in the pic?

Brother in law bought an Arisaka Type 99 at a garage sale a couple of weeks ago. Consequently, I happened to buy one as well. Neither of us know much about them. His has the mum intact but the stock has been cut down past the rings. Quite a bit of pitting throughout but don't see any right now...

As my wife told me she put a deposit down on it for my early birthday present, I swear if I had dentures they would have fallen out of my mouth: http://www.cylinder-slide.com/reproduction.shtml I've been drooling over this for several months. Never even thought I would have the chance of...

Three years ago, I said I was going to pick up a rifle of my own for long range target shooting since my wife has her own toy within a year. Well, never really found anything worth picking up, hit a rough patch like just about everyone else when the market tanked, or had other stuff I wanted to...

While being stuck here in Ft. Worth for a few days, I ended up going to CTD's store here. This is my experience... Walked in and was greeted shortly after by a nice young lady busily cleaning the showcase glasses. Took note of that. Stopped for a moment. Looked around the general area. It was...

As the title states, what's the big deal with stainless media? I know it seems to clean better. But I have reservations... 1. What's the cost in using it compared to walnut and corn? 2. Is the extra weight an issue when tumbling? 3. Using a harder metal to "clean/polish" a softer metal really...

As I asked for clarification because I believe a fellow member's statement was wrong in another thread, I'm starting this one up to continue the discussion. If you go here, post #31 starts it off: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4428953&posted=1#post4428953 I disagree with...

My mother has just ordered an XD for all around carry and home defense. She had a Taurus Model 82 revolver for a number of years and wanted to make a change. She hasn't shot much at all in the semi-auto department and wanted to find some classes to take that would have her start from scratch...