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From what I've read, you'd want to use cold rolled steel for making gunparts. Can you use Hot rolled at all or is the carbon content too low? If the proper heat treatment was used, could you use hot rolled steel to fabricate gun parts?

I know that when you parkerize something, in order to get the most corrosion resistance, you need to heat it up alittle and cover in oil or grease so that the open pores soak it up. So by that line of thinking, would quenching in oil (rather than brine or just plain water) give any corrosion...

I'm working on building my first AR and I'm running into a problem. The bolt carrier won't seat forward fully and I think that my gas tube is the problem. From what I've seen on other AR's, the gas tube should only come out to about halfway past the cutout for the cam pin (semi-circle on left...

I just got a Taurus 651. Anyone here carry one of these? Can I get some recomendations for good holsters? I'm looking for a OWB and IWB.

{{IMPORTANT NOTE - This thread is not cop bashing. It's not intended to be cop bashing so don't turn it into that!}} I was hoping to get some insight from the LEO's on this board. I'd like y'all to answer and expound on these questions: - If you stop someone who has a legal CCW, does the...

How much easier is it really to conceal a Commander sized 1911 than a full size one? I'm a big guy (6'4", 275lbs.). Subquestion - I've heard that reliability in the compact 1911's can be sketchy. Is there any truth to this?

So I've finally decided that the next pistol I buy sill be a 1911 of some sort or fashion. My problem (well, one of my problems...) is which one or what platform. That where all you experienced 1911 folks come in. Here's my basic criteria: -Needs to be at least somewhat economical. I don't...

How do y'all deal with surface rust on your CCW? Or am I the only person who has this problem. Summers are very hot down here in south Louisiana and I usually carry IWB, sometimes pocket. I wipe off the little rust that appears at the end of the day, but I was thinking that there might be a way...

If I am reloading 9mm luger, should I use a roll or a taper crimp? Secondly, do Lee dies have a roll or taper crimp. I looked at their website and really couldn't get my question answered.

I'm thinking about picking up a lightweight .357 or .38+p snub for pocket carry. I'm considering either a S&W Bodyguard style or perhaps a Taurus. I like the shrouded hammer or hammerless. Anyway, What I was wondering is how well these revolvers would stand up to being fired alot. I like to...

I currently use Unique for my .357mag target loads and was considering using Red Dot. What differences might I expect? I currently shoot 5gr of Unique behind a 158LRN out of a Ruger GP-100 with a 6" barrel.

I was looking for some projectiles to load in my Webley. It has been converted to use the moon clips and .45acp, but I was looking on Midway and noticed that the .45 long colt's were .455 while all the others were more like .453 or .452. Would using the .455 give me better accuracy in my Webley...

I have a Taurus revolver in .32 Long and I know nothing about that caliber. Any info anyone can share would be helpful.

I recently got a Webley Mark IV. I was wondering if anyone had any advice (outside of the Jim March revolver checkout) on how to determine if it was safe to shoot. Also, does anyone know where I can get moonclips for it?

Sizewize, how does the Ruger gp100 compare to a K framed revolver - let's say a 686? Would a holster for one fit the other?

Does snake or rat shot hurt a revolver's bore?

My Father-in-Law has a Columbian FN-49 rifle and I was seeing if anyone here could tell me the approximate vaule of it. I'd rate it a very good condition. The stock is in excellent shape and the finish is good all over except on the bottom of the magazine. Any help would be appreciated.

So I find myself with a dilemma. I'm a musician. I just recently started a new band and we're now starting to book shows. These shows are in bars. I live in (actually very near) New Orleans where crime is going abit nuts. Alot of our shows are going to end up being in New Orleans. BK (before...

I'm looking at buying a snubnosed revolver to add to my CCW collection. I'm trying to decide if I should get a .44spl or a .357mag. Here's my question/criteria: 1 - I already have, shoot, and reload for the .357. Reloading won't be an issue because I won't carry with reloads but for practice...

I'd like to reload for my Mak and I use Unique powder. Recipies anyone? I'll use a 95gr LRN projectile. These will just be plinking rounds, not for self-defense.