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I'd like to get a better idea of how those of you who shoot fairly well (IDPA, IPSC etc) have decided to manage recoil impulse with a fast return to a good sight picture. To date, I've seen at least 3 different focuses. 1. looser - Let the muzzle flip, focus on letting the wrist/muzzle return...

Here is a question. For those who have added barrel weights to competition revolvers: Did the weights affect POI at range for a given load, or just reduce muzzle rise alone? **edit: in another thread, we discussed that recoil occurs while the bullet is still in the barrel. So adding weight...

**Update: verdict is: recoil starts as soon as the projectile starts moving in the barrel. A consistent grip affects firearm movement during recoil impulse, which affects POI. Alright you physics nuts, here's a mind bender for you. Premise 1: I have heard that in semi auto pistols...

There are fewer things more humbling to a shooter than that first mag after months away. It gets me every time. I even found myself falling back to thoughts of "well maybe this pistol doesn't like this new Perfecta ammo". It was too late to blame the sights though as the CM9 had done <1 inch...

Is it just me or is resizing 9mm brass significantly harder than non-tapered cases like 40 S&W? I'm on a Lee Loadmaster and feel like I actually have to lube the cases. All my other handgun calibers I don't lube since I have a carbide sizing die as first station. It actually plays a role in what...

Folks, please share your experience. I'm looking into starting with steel target shooting with pistols. Is there a limitation to how rapidly one can safely shoot at a swinging (chains) steel target? (Target in question is 11x13 inch 3/8 ar500 steel, 9mm ranging to 357 mag) The hanging option...

Hello all, Just acquired a jungle fiberglass SKS stock. Is it possible to stain it a bit more red and put a glossy coat like Tru-oil on it? Just for giggles? Has anyone ever tried this? What would happen if I tried to lightly sand it?

hey all, just wondering out of curiosity if anyone has looked into how the Ruger LCR's friction reducing cam works. I'm finding very limited images, no moving diagrams. Just out of curiosity. See anything in this picture? All i can see is no rebound slide present...

Hey all, Would I be able to fit a 1911 thumb safety with the tools that I have to my gun? I'm getting rid of my ambidextrous safety. I have a set of small files, diamond files, dial caliper, hard Arkansas stone, c clamps. I've used these to do revolver trigger jobs on my own pieces and...

Hey all, if you are familiar with the K frames could you please tell me which model numbers are K frames? Especially interested in 357 mag. Right now the numbers make as much sense to me as Glock model numbers.

Hey all, I was checking out sight options for a Glock 35 and came upon a website that sold the popular Sevigny front fiber optic. It also said something I don't understand: Warren Tactical's recommendation is to use the .245 tall front with the Glock 24, 34, 35, and other long slide guns and...

I purchased 3 lb of it recently because it was all I could find suitable for handgun at the time and now I am having some regret. Care to share your experiences with it in 9mm, 38 special and 40 cal? Especially if you've had success with less-than-max loads? (I'm not trying to batter my guns...

It seems like the current belief is that over travel stops improve accuracy - or that at least over-travel is a detriment to accuracy. But is this really true? Wouldn't stopping a moving trigger and trigger finger cause a disturbance in sight alignment? The assumption of an over-travel stop...

Hey all, some questions about my used Glock 22. The previous owner put Mepro light sights on it (dont know what height).I took it out for a spin and it shoots about 1.5 - 2 inches high at 7 yards and about 3-4 inches at 15 yards. 1) is it true that standard Glock sights come with a 6 'o clock...

Hi all. Another quick myth I'm hoping someone can refute . I am familiar with most of the basic principles behind the mechanics of the semi auto pistol. I thought I was, at least, until I heard this: (No offense if whoever posted this reads this, I'm just confused) The poster stated: the...

What do you think about: Gen 2 Glock 17 seller is asking $450. Claims to have less than 1 mag fired through it. Comes with 2 mags and box, stock configuration. Gen 3 Glock 22 different seller is asking $450. Says it's "bone stock", 2 mags, "low round count". Neither have pictures...

This thread is about the funny things we've done when we first started shooting and were a little less informed to say the least. I haven't been on in a while so I just thought I'd shoot the breeze a little bit :) I remember the first time I cleaned my guns. I hadn't discovered the wonders...

I got the impression that most of the panic was focused towards AR and AK rifles yet the SKS are being snatched up. I've had my eye on an SKS after a successful hunt with a borrowed one before this craziness but then prices shot up. I finally have the chance to purchase one but will the prices...

Please explain how this could happen: Today I tried 2 loads through a service size 9mm pistol. Same 125 grain LRN, same primer, same OAL, but different powder. (Bullseye vs AA#5). Yet that gun liked bullseye better. At the same trip I tried the loads in a second service size handgun and...

If you had a 9mm steel-slide aluminum frame handgun that was 1) imported - so no spare firing pins/trigger springs available 2) has gone up in value so you could break even although its used 3) not your only 9mm service size handgun Would you sell it and buy something with available spare...