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Just wanted to say this before I forget to and never do it. I've been to a few forums, and sometimes on a Google search I'll dip into one for some information, but The Firing Line is still one of my favorites. The discussion seems to be more civil than many other forums, the mods and staff...

I don't have a problem with primer drag. I don't have a sig p365 (known for primer drag). But I do have a Kahr CM9 which is smaller yet doesn't have primer drag. Here's how I imagine it happens: after firing the barrel starts unlocking / dropping down while the firing pin or striker is still...

I've been told that switching pistol grips to a 2 handed weak side grip when clearing an appropriate corner is still taught in police academy as a standard practice. Is this true? As a civilian, I've so far only seen the weak hand pistol mentioned as a last resort when the strong hand/arm has...

I've just discovered something I wish I'd tried sooner. I always used to wonder: why would I need a whole bunch of mags if I'm going to keep them empty (unless it's an HD or carry gun) ? 2-3 is good enough. I've been sitting on something like 4 empty magazines for my pocket pistol. 6 round...

Hey all, I have 2 questions for anyone with experience. I've ordered a sheet of rubberized Talon grips for a hard chromed Jericho 941F that is pretty slippery. Can the Talon be overlapped onto itself or is the adhesion no good that way? Any minimum width for sections? I'm planning on at...

Hey all, just curious: What are polymer FN pistols known for? What do they bring to the table that is a bit different than Glock, M&P or CZ? I see them on sale all the time and they seemed to just come out of nowhere.

Hey all, Having a heck of a time with a Hornady Cam-lock bullet puller collet. I'm a new user of it. The die is new, on an RCBS Rockchucker. The 9mm collet was purchased "used like new" off of amazon quite a while ago. I didn't try it until now so unfortunately I can't return it. The...

What is responsible for Last Round Bolt Hold Open on a dedicated Glock mag? Just the mag catch like usual? Or is there something else more specialized? I was thinking of buying a Spikes Ar9 lower just because reviews said LRBO was reliable. If it's just a matter of having a good mag catch...

I've heard it said, yes you CAN suppress / silence a 223. But can you suppress it to a level that is hearing safe? As in: can supersonic 223 be suppressed to a level that will not cause noise induced hearing loss indoors for a short duration like... 5 rounds or so? How about on an open...

Up front: I’m not worried about painful unbearable recoil. What I’m after is a flat shooting AR-9. The CMMG Banshee has a radial / rotary delayed blowback mechanism which I think means the bolt rotates to unlock before any rearward travel occurs. Supposedly that decreases the muzzle rise and...

These seem to have contradicting theories behind them. I'm dealing with a large flake powder in small quantities (3-5 grains) for pistol and there's some powder bridging occasionally that I have to be vigilant for. I'd say once every 10-15 rounds I see a low powder charge. Which of these...

Are there any pre-made jigs to make springs out there for purchase? I’m thinking trigger bar springs, trigger return springs, things Like that. AGI’s video just shows Bob using something they made on their own. I don’t have a drill press or lathe so that’s a no-go. Not a gun smith, but some...

If so could you measure the Over All Length for me please? I bought a bunch of pulled projectiles and I’d like to know what length the factory sets them at. Just in case someone had some handy. I’ve heard good things about the projectiles as they are made by Sierra. Much appreciated, fingers crossed

What's wrong with me. I started by looking for a Lee reloader: just their aluminum C-frame to use a collet bullet puller. Then I looked at what it would take to get something more usable to MAKE ammo. (I already have a progressive, but only have a progressive). I ended up with a Rock Chucker...

I think I've finally got this Loadmaster running reliably. Which actually means I know what things to check. I timed myself a few nights ago: how long to reload 25 rounds of 9mm? With having to refill the primers halfway, I took: 5 minutes and 37 seconds! Ha! It made me grin. That was me...

Does anyone use a thumb break OWB leather holster? - Aside from police department requirements. I've got a couple all steel pistols that I feel deserve something a little classier than Kydex, and I'm trying to decide between a leather open top holster with comfort shield/sweat guard, or thumb...

I remember hearing how work on sears should be extremely conservative. Partially because the precise angles involved but also because warnings that sears were hardened on the outside only and soon you'd have push-off when worn down to soft steel. Does this apply to revolvers only, and only...

I'm looking to replace a pistol extractor spring but have no idea what poundage / Newtons I'm looking for. The situation: outdated pistol (Bernardelli P-one) with no parts available. Had started grinding a backup extractor out of Grade 5 bolt just in case the current one let go. I got side...

It's my impression that the police force didn't widely issue 1911's as part of their progression from revolver to semi-auto sidearms. It's as if they skipped it. Is that true?

Hey everyone, I got myself a Safariland 7TS with the ALS system (thumb button) to see what a duty holster would look/feel like. I'd like to make the paddle (or belt slide attachment) ride higher just to experiment but when I unscrew the hex head screws, there remain the embedded nuts that are...