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All things being equal, what wears a finish more?

I have recently become a fan and been looking at them recently. Seems to me like many are at or above MSRP. That goes for pistols, rifles, whatever I have seen. At least it is around my local LGS's. Any reasons for this other than their obvious value per dollar? Is the public catching on? I wonder.

I have recently become a CZ fan. I stumbled across one of these today at the LGS. How do they compare to the standard 870's and 500's of the genre? Made in Turkey and less than $300. Looking at the Home Defense model and wondering if they have the same quality as other CZ's I have experienced...

I did a recent hunt in the woods of NC this week with my kids. As I had my kids along we decided to use a blind and set up on small hills. Obviously my scoped .270 felt a little cramped in there. As I was looking around I also realized it would be tough to get a 100 let alone 200 yard shot due...

Other than a fine target weapon does it really matter? I get I am guilty. I have spent money and time to make triggers better on my guns. Now when I pick one up at an LGS or whatever that is one of the first things I check and it can make or break a deal. Funny part is I never gave triggers a...

I have a TR1 3x9x42. Info on these is impossible on line. Great scope, but out of production by Weaver. At any rate as with most scopes will turning the turret opposite direction move the bullets to the opposite as I understand? My scope shows an arrow counter clockwise with an R. Does that mean...

Hi all. I got a .243 youth for my kids. While it is plenty accurate I hated the trigger weight. My trusty fish scale says it was around 7 1/2 pounds. The trigger spring is easily removed and replaced with a set screw and a lighter spring. That is all it took to cut my pull in half. I used a...

Hi all. If you could only have one pair of hunting boots which would they be? I am looking at waterproof snake boots and rubber ones in the $150 and less range. Any you guys can recommend. I need some by Friday. Taking the kids on their first hunt for Bambi!

If that makes sense. I got a used Viking 64 holster off ebay for my Single Six. It was exactly described for my gun: 5 1/2 barrel, fixed sights etc. While it is true that it does fit the gun it is extremely hard to get the gun to seat all the way in. I suppose this is from not being used in a...

Hi all. I am thinking of getting a youth 20ga for my kids and bambi. I already have a .243, but need 2 guns to hunt with for them. How much range would a 3 inch 20ga slug be lethal for? Also my understanding is you can use them through normal barrells as long as it is not a full choke. Is that...

Hi all. How does the layperson id a good smith? Are there some questions to ask? Does age usually play a role (especially with revolvers)? What say you? Thanks.

Hi all. I know this sounds like a really stupid question, but how to you guys evaluate fit and finish? I hear things like metal to wood etc. I really have no idea how to evaluate the quality of guns by means other than reputation, reliability and feel.

Hi all. I have never been a fighter and have only been in a couple which was a long time ago! I am now 46, in reasonably good shape, but am not a large man and have a mild case of asthma. I have always felt a little vulnerable in public and really don't want a Zimmerman episode in my life. How...

Hi all. I am looking for a safe on a budget. Probably in the $1000 range realistically. I have seen some at Dicks and other places. My question is, what are the better budget safes? I may try to find a better quality used one, but those can't be bought with credit usually. Yes I said that....:(

I looked at a few new ones in an LGS today to feel the triggers and the gun as I had never handled one. Holy crap the grip is like a fine woman. Just right :). Well a few weeks ago I saw a used one at another shop and checked it out. It had a better trigger than both the SA and the Omega...

Hi all. I am maybe looking for a poly carry gun with the disconnect and a safety. I have read some very interesting cases that argue 'for' the idea of both of these in a carry or defense gun. So which ones come with the dreaded disconnect and a frame (easily reached) safety in a 9mm service...

Hi all. How many mags do you guys load per round for CDP? Thank you.

Hi all. I have a CM9 that has been flawless. Probably 400+ rounds through it. I don't like that it prefers to chamber a round from slide lock rather than sling shot. Does this worry anyone else? As I said it has never malfunctioned, but does jamb and need a tap if I forget to use slide lock when...

Plenty of guns around and all the kids, wife, and friends pick this one to shoot, myself included! Great day at the range too sighting in the new youth Axis .243 with my kids! Wow they grow fast!

I get that the sights are prohibitive, but they can be changed. Barring that what reason is there not to carry one? I bought one for IDPA, but have not moved away from SSP so I might as well carry it. To me is is very accurate and 100% reliable. I keep hearing this and don't understand it. What...