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Hey all, I’ve just about completed a polymer 80 Glock 19 build. **Update** - resolved. I added oil, I racked the daylights out of it pointing down at a 45 degree angle, and then down towards the floor, and repeated several times. The hesitation and slide getting stuck stopped today no matter...

I'm considering how to finish my polymer 80 G19 build. I've heard recommendations for Hackathorn sights, Truglo Tritium pro, Trijicon HR XD, and I've had a good experience with Dawson fiber optics. The Hackathorns have a single tritium dot surrounded by paint and wide U-notch. Someone on a...

So I picked up a new CZ-75 SP-01 Tactical and as much as I was looking forward to it, I thought, "man this trigger is not nearly as nice as on my M&P" Who would have thought I would be spoiled by a polymer pistol's trigger compared to a steel gun's? As much as I didn't want to ruin a good...

Hey all, I came across this recent article by the Journal of the American Medical Association and it supposedly finds that shootings involving what it considers medium (380 ACP, 38 special, 9mm) and large calibers (357 mag, 40, 44 mag, 45, and includes 7.62 x 39 -that's odd) have a higher odds...

Hey all, I have a nice Hank’s steel reinforced belt that I had planned to do a little OWB carry with. The problem is that the existing holster clips which are meant to be a quick slip on and off design can’t handle the thickness of the belt. The belt is 0.33 Inches thick. Any specific...

Any M&P experts here who are familiar with Apex stuff? If you feel like a puzzle, here's one for you. I just sent this question to Apex but since lately I've been ignored by a couple companies I've tried to contact for unrelated things, here it is in case anyone wants to have a go. I...

So I may have stumbled upon a strange phenomenon today. The previous range i used to shoot at was positioned in a way that the sun traveled from downrange towards the shooter as the day went on. The range I shoot at now the sun travels from the right side of the bay to the left side. I was...

Hi folks, I wanted to ask you a question for anyone with a Storm Lake conversion barrel. I have one in an M&P40c converted to 9mm. I bought it maybe 2-3 years ago and finally got to take it out for a serious spin. It shoots about 1 1/2 inches to the right. My factory 40 cal barrel shoots...

A free float handguard that secures directly to an upper receiver by 8 screws? Or a free float handguard that is secured primarily to an extended barrel nut? I accidentally ordered (and received) an Aero Precision threaded upper and Atlas S-one handguard that secures to a barrel nut and has...

Hi guys, I know this *could* potentially go in the accessories section but this is an AR specific question. I'm thinking of mounting a scope I have - burris fullfied e1 2-7x32? (not sure about diameter of bell) on a 16 " budget AR in 556. The only scope rings I have are too low since they...

Hi folks, came across a Youtube video that supposedly shows a technique of cold bluing that provides rust protection. I wanted to run it by you guys for validity. The quote here is "After years of experimenting with different cold blues, and trying to match the results of a hot blue, I came up...

Just reporting a snap cap modification I read somewhere a while ago. It couldn't have been a high traffic site or else I would have remembered where to. This was specifically for A-Zoom snap caps. There is a concern of wear and tear from extractor claw marks and gouging the aluminum from...

Hypothetically, f you had to make a small pistol extractor in 9mm for an obscure pistol, what would your choice of steel be? I don't need to just now, but based on my limited reading in the knife hobby, what do you think of: 01 Tool steel, purchase a small cube closest to dimensions as...

Hi folks, I've been starting to consider AR's and I've come across some difficulty distinguishing the various brands especially since parts can be had piecemeal. I am much more familiar with handguns and reputations of the companies behind them. I know there is some crossover for example...

I came across an article about shooting technique in the latest American Rifleman. The article is "Mastering the lightest of rifles" by Dwight Van Brunt. There is a quote I have a question about as it conflicts with my current understanding of shooting mechanics and fundamentals. My...

I wrote a response to a thread in another sub-forum which was closed because it was a drive by, totally understandable So I'll keep this short. A young man was reported in the news for attaching a firearm to a drone, which could fire on command. It's sensationalist, but i don't think it's...

I've got a Model 11 with a cracked bolt at the semi-circular cutouts. It's possible someone was shooting heavy loads/slugs (scope installed) without changing the friction ring settings. I've started looking for a replacement bolt which may be expensive. I wonder: are any bolts from other...

For those who have an NAA 22lr (not magnum size). I bought one years ago and went with the slightly longer barrel. The sighting technique I had read about (just have the ramp exposed like a shotgun bead) does not work and with this technique the pistol shoots at least 1 foot high at 5 yards. I...

July 5th. IDPA. Central Ohio. I celebrated my freedom. It was great. I did alright, came in 12th place out of 24 in my group. I know we're not competing against others in principal but sometimes it feels good not to come in dead last. The scenarios were humorous. "you've just bought ammo...

I have an interesting (to me) story to tell. I went shooting with an older family member who did a lot to get me started shooting. He learned how to shoot with double action revolvers. He doesn't brag, but spoke fondly of his S&W 686 and those rubber Pachmayr grips on them. I had handled/dry...