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I was out yesterday looking for a .357 carry revolver. Found a Taurus 2" barrel but needed something a little longer. Next I saw a S&W 3" that looked good but when I did the "Jim March" check, the cylinder wouldn't lock thight. Then the Colt Python. Cylinder thigh, no holster rub, 4" (like 3...

A friend sent me this and I thought it was "cool" and wanted to share it. dean This is the current hobby of my buddy's brother-in-law; a Poulsbo cop. http://www.trackpads.net/apc/swampcat/index.html

A friend of mine has this pistol. Believed to be a WWII German Officers carry. I offered to post it here to see what we could find out about it. Here is what I have: Markings on side of slide “F.B.Radom VIS Mod. 35. Pat. Nr 75567” It has a grip safety and the grips have been replaced with...

I'm looking for some advice and experiences on 2-way radios. My son and I hunt mountainous areas in the North Cascades in Washington. We usually separate and plan to meet in a certain area after a certain time. Well, that doesn't always work when one of us stumbles across a paticularly enticing...

My son bought a predator call for coyote hunting. To be honest, I've never used one or even been around someone who has. To me the darn thing sounds like a "party horn". Does it call the yotes to look for a wounded animal or a party? Or perhaps a wounded party animal. Seriously, what are they...

My father, WWII vet, brought this back. I've had it in a drawer for years not wanting to get the tears from thinking about my DAD passing. Enough of that, I'm getting over it. Hand gun marked on the left side "Femaru – Fegyver – Es Gepgyar R.T. 37M". I've googled it and still can't make heads...

I'm taking my last "shot" at filling my tag this year. I'll be hunting only one day in Western Washington. I have lived on the west side most of my life but hunt only east of the Cascades. Any suggestions? thanks, dean

Looks like THR is getting a face lift or, my server just wants me to stay here. Can anyone confirm? dean

I just purchased a replacement firing pin for my Marlin 39A. I did not purchase it from Marlin (probably a mistake). It had a somewhat different appearance but had the features I felt were required for its purpose. I test fired and got the proverbial "click" not bang. Ok, I could not compare...

A friend of mine saw an old, old rifle. The only info he grabbed was that it was a 45-70 and a date 189something. He didn't catch the brand. He described it as having a flared out hammer. He also described the round as: Brass about 1 1/2" long and lead also about 1 1/2" long. Any idea what this...

Up on the hill today. Saw a grouse. Jacked a shell into the chamber. Little head in the sight, click? Jacked another in, click? (actually did the same about 5 times) Grouse gone, long walk back! OK what's wrong? Got home, broke it down, the firing pin is about 1/4" short, quick inspection...

I've seen black bears in western Washington, what other bears are there around here? Son saw a cinimmon that was about twice the size of a black one, and I'm not sure what he saw. Not sure, any input? dean

I have a Marlin Model 120 Magnum 12Ga. I hadn't really payed any attention to it until the other night while discussing Marlin rifels with a friend and I mentioned the shotgun. He didn't even know Marlin made shotguns. That got me curious so I've been searching the web for info. on my shotgun...

My son and I recently purchased two Ruger M77's chambered for .270 WIN. Fired them for the first time yesterday. (WOW SWEEEEET) When I examined the neck of the spent shell, I noticed that one of the rifles left the neck with a flattened area while the other left the neck near perfectly round...

A friend of mine has a Winchester Model 72 bolt action 22 that he had not fired in over 20 years. I volunteered to "spiff" it up and test fire it in hopes I will be able to entice him out to go plinkin'. (His wife recently passed away and he needs to get out). Anyway, I can't find a serial...

Went yesterday afternoon to see the Viet Nam "traveling" Memorial. Parked in the wrong lot so I had a very long walk to the wall. Stared at it from end to end several times. Walked up and touched it. Read a couple names through pretty wet eyes. Recited the Pledge of Allegiance then a silent...

I have a Marlin Golden Original 39A 22 that occasionally double feeds. I've inspected the cartridge cut-off and it's showing some wear but that would prevent feeding not cause double feeding. It's almost like the tube opening is too large. I'm perplexed. Does anybody have any suggestions?