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I have often read (with some amusement) that revolvers are simpler guns than semi-autos and that makes them more reliable. The truth is that there is a litlle more to a revolver than people think and that they can, and do, fail at times. How many of you have had a failure with either that...

I don't mean that I don't like guns anymore. I mean that for the last five years I have spent a lot of time reading about, shopping for, talking about, and buying guns. On the other hand, I haven't got to spend as much time shooting as I would like due to overcrowded ranges. Now, I have ended...

I can't keep up with gun prices anymore. They're up, then they're down. I have only run across two other model 17s in my area (one was a 17-8) and that was about three years ago. I bought it for $399 (it had the box, too). The other one was in a gold box and was almost $1,000. I passed on that...

I have been kicking around getting a Glock for a long time (well, at least I was when I had money), but after reading this book I have pretty much changed my mind. It has nothing to do with the gun itself, though. Just curious if anyone else has read the book and what their take on it was.

I am real uncertain about the future of my job. My boss keeps mentioning pay cuts, layoffs and closing the store altogether. It's been a decent job and has allowed me to by a modest amount of firearms over the last few years, but the poor economy has now taken its toll. Now, I am thinking about...

I was in the local candy store today and looked at a Gen 2 Glock 17. It looked to my like it had never been shot. The candyman said that it had, but if so, it wasn't shot much. It had an adjustable rear sight and a green fiber optic front sight. It was in a foam lined generic plastic case. The...

I got Bass Pro's flyer in the mail the other day and noticed that on one day coming up in August they are selling a Marlin 336W for a "special price". The original price is $429.95. The sale price is $399.95. Then on this one day there is an instant rebate of $50 getting the gun down to $349.95...

I did a quick search and most of the threads on this subject were several years old. So, what's out there in a pocket auto .22lr that is reliable? My sister and mom both have issues with hand strength when it comes to racking slides and will probably be fairly recoil sensitive to boot. I was...

I recently tried to sell a couple of handguns here and have also tried to sell a couple on another forum I no longer participate in. I usually end up closing the threads because someone wants me to do things just a little bit shady or completely against the law, and I have to ask why. Why would...

I've been looking for a shotgun. I'm a handgun guy and have never been around shotguns. I know the 870 is generally what people recommend and I understand why after reading about them. I've actually been looking for an older 870 Express with wood furniture but I have only run across one and it...

Christmas morning I posted that someone had tried to break into my house. The police arrested the guy who turned out to be really drunk and really lucky that he didn't get in. It turned out well as I really didn't want to end up having to shoot someone. That is an experience that I can live...

I was in a LGS yesterday and they had an old Broomhandle Mauser in the original display case with the wood stock that you can attach. I'm just curious as to why this can be sold in this configuration as a pistol. I thought it would be an SBR or AOW with the stock attached.

And, what a huge disappointment. It had one of the worst triggers I've ever felt. The only trigger I've felt that was worse was a Taurus .22lr revolver in double action mode. I can't see myself paying $720 for something like that. Surely, they will not all be that way. It's a single action for...

I have a S&W model 65 with a 3" barrel and love the feel and balance of the gun. I paid $359 for it last summer and thought I got a really good deal. I was in the same shop today and he had a really good looking Ruger Speed Six with the 2 3/4"(?) barrel for $395. It also feels pretty darn good...

These are square butt wheelguns, but they have the ever popular 3" barrel that everyone loves on the K-frames. They are also pinned. They are police trade-ins. I would probably consider one but I already have a 13 and a 65 with 3" barrels.

I ran across an 870 Wingmaster with a short barrel that I think I can pick up for $200. It has wood furniture which I like, but I have short arms and it's a stretch for me to chamber a round with the stock that is on it. What stock will work on this gun that might be a little smaller than what's...

I finally ran across one today and it was sure tempting. Good thing I don't carry a credit card with me much anymore. It was priced at $1,150 at Academy which is full retail. Good looking gun and packaged nicely, but that's a lot of money for a guy like me these days. Especially since it would...

I'm picking up a used SA Mil Spec 1911 and I think I want to change the look of it a bit. I love the look of this Monolith... ...but can't afford one of them plus having someone do the work on it. I know the SA doesn't have the full length dust cover, which I do like, but I also like the...

...the SA Mil Spec 1911. I've been wanting to buy another handgun for some reason. I don't need one by any means, as I've got more than I shoot already but I just couldn't leave it alone. I looked at the new M&P Shield, and, well...meh. I saw the new Ruger SR22 and that didn't do anything for...

I stopped in a LGS that I only go into a few times a year and they had the elusive Kel-Tec KSG setting on the counter in all its glory. Price tag - $1,387. I told the owner I didn't blame him a bit for pricing it that way since they are still next to impossible to get. Now, I wouldn't pay that...