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Being stuck at ATL much of the day, considering some entertainment. I live in west TN, where shows are really small. Is the show Size in Marrietta (this weekend) comparable with the National Arms Shows, near ATL Airport? If so, I have no idea about Marrietta's layout.

This is my last question and comparison before heading out to both the gun show and two local, privately-owned gun shops later today. With most of my reading and in person chatting being about the S&W, does the nearly-identical $700-$750 Ruger seem to have equal reliability/durability and...

So far my main sporting rifles are a pair of SKS, now four AK derivatives added on. Plinking is the only activity. We have no land, so no feral pig options in west TN, with no interest in bench rest shooting. How would you describe the long-term operational reliability, but also the quality of...

Frankly, a decent heap of ammo has been stored for retirement next year. It would seem that a really high punishment tariff/tax on ammo mut be a low priority, in terms of public support, on a national level. Or is this issue being introduced primarily by certain state representatives within...

A single stovepipe jam, then 60-70 rounds normal. No more ammo used. The Mak 90 is probably very typical, stamped, all-matching numbers with fairly limited wear. Nice trigger! The recoil spring is somewhat weaker than springs in both "nib" Saiga rifles. The ammo was the seller's WPA ("Wolf")...

The only wood on my other AK derivatives--Maddi "ARM", and two all-original Saiga rifles--consists of the handguards on the Maadi. Nearing retirement next year, reading many hours abut guns.. I'm very familiar with all of the other potential AK issues, but what just surprised me are some...

In clear contrast, the channels feel very smooth on both new Saiga rifles (.223, 7.62x39). They came with the original boxes in February: manuals, yellowish plastic bags etc. The Maadi 'ARM's (Knox Importers) bolt movement is not as smooth, and the channel or 'race' has a gritty feel when...

It will be a first tool of that type, and quite frankly I never use any sort of power tool, except trimming bushes. No exaggeration here, at all. Would any of the lowest-priced, whether battery-powered, or power cord models work for basic removal of the factory Saiga/Maadi ("ARM") bluing on...

Despite the different "OK ****" serial on the left side of the action, Luckily the bolt serial Does match the bolt carrier. The previous owner fired some rounds and allowed me to fire a dozen rds. before I bought it last month. With my three SKS, Enfields and Spanish FR8s, I Always looked for...

Having been a stock SKS and Enfield guy, am brand-new to Kalash. derivatives. Two are the unmodified "nib" Saiga .223 and 7.62x39 (to remain so), and now a Maadi "ARM". Began buying this in February. A long term goal is to eventually find a way to shoot feral pigs (we are in west TN). Have no...

The interest lies in some 10 or 20-rounders. Other than having two "nib" original Saigas, this is my first AK Clone. How would you compare the reliability of Any of the metal Korean "AK" mags--no matter which cap.--with other metal types which you can depend on?

The situation: being only into guns at age 52 (back in '07), the AK 'enthusiasm' began only a few months ago, and it has replaced some of the interest in my SKS. Might retire next winter, with less cash to divert into guns, and the Garand + five Enfields are seldom touched. Just bought two...

A few people have reported sparks from the muzzles with this new coating. Even Tula is using it and whether Wolf actually Is the same ammo might not be any issue with so many questions 'out there' about the new coatings. The guns in question are my 'nib' Saigas with chrome-lined bores, but I...

With brand-new .223 and 7.62x39 Saigas, just bought two extra original Izhmash 10-rounders for each, not wanting to trust the aftermarket copies. Comments on two other websites indicate that possibly the SGM design can be just as reliable as these original Izhmash. My only interest is having...

My M-1 was shipped from Anniston in '13 and never used (it's not my only Garand). It is "nib", so to speak. The CMP no longer has that exact category on their website, or did they redesignate these H&R actions having new wood? Their present "Special" category is different and these have some...

If they are available, which company is suggested? I have no idea whether an AK-74 tube would fit and operate correctly, or even with tubes from any other Saigas or AK clones. Whether for looks or slightly better cooling, it would certainly a bit more appealing as with my SKS' gas tubes.

My interest in guns is keeping them all-original, used for simple plinking. 98% of my semi-auto rifle use has been with the SKS (2% Garand). Had a Mini 14, but might buy a very different .223 before retirement. What are your impressions of 93 ergonomics, trigger pull, magazine issues etc vs. an...

We are in west TN. This question-from my perspective-only concerns those with the original smaller magazines, which were Not converted to the preferred config. I've been really happy with my semi-auto rifles: a pair of M-1 Garands and pair of Yugo M59 SKS. For the long-term, ARs don't interest...

My rifle experience 'pretty much' began in '07, age 52. Have done limited shooting with my Garand, but more with Enfield #4/#5 and mostly the SKS. All shooting is with original sights, and the 'family' was acquired Only because of their original, military character. With a tiny bit of time on...

Or re-installed without special gun skills? It is really easy with my Makarovs, having watched it on Youtube. The channels are easy to clean and the firing pins are rotated to a certain angle to allow the safety to go back into position. For P-83s there seem to be no descriptions on Google, nor...