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    Double stack 380 ....CZ 83 vs Bersa Thunder Plus

    I have settled on a double stack 380 as my next handgun purchase. It will mainly a range toy. I have settled on either a CZ 83 or a Bresa Plus I doubt I will consider anything else, but I respect everyone opinions so if you have others go for it. -Beretta Chettah is too rich for my blood. I...
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    Did you start out on a .22lr?

    I see what I would consider a higher number of post from people mentioning that their first handgun is a centerfire. This has me wondering how many of you started out on .22lr and how many on larger calibers. I really hope this doesn't turn into a big back and forth of which is better. Both...
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    Reloaded my 1,000th round (w/ breakdown)

    Tonight I reloaded my 1,000th round (1010 actually). I got a long way to go to catch some of you, but it is a milestone for me. Here is a breakdown: I reload on a Lee Classic Turret Press w/lee dies My first reload was on 06/20/2011 150 -- 380 ACP 265 -- 9mm 100 -- 38sp 135 -- 357mag 360 --...
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    Taurus PT638

    Does anyone have any experience with the Taurus PT638 in 380acp? I can't seem to find any info on them
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    380 brass case mouth dented from gun

    I just picked up my first 380 auto...a kel tec p3at. I am waiting for all my reloading components to come. In the meantime I picked up 1 box of Federal and 1 box of Rem UMC to break the gun it. It shot well for those 100 rounds. As I was sorting thru the brass tonight I noticed EVERY case...
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    Laserlyte side mount laser for Kel Tec p3at and ruger LCP

    Does anyone have any experience with the Laserlyte side mounted laser for the Kel Tec p3at of ruger LCP? How well made is it? Does it hold zero? It lookd to be by far the less obtrusive of any lase I have seen so far and for under $100 it is priced well.
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    Kel Tec PF9 twisted industries .22lr conversion kit

    Just placed an order for a .22lr conversion kit for my Kel Tec PF9....it is made by twisted industries. Called the pf922. getting real good reviews on KTOG. does anyone have this? How do you like it? I will do an update when I get it. Reviews seem to indicate it will feed almost anything...
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    380 out of a 9mm Ruger revolver

    Just picked up a P3AT 380acp. It is my first 380 and I have reloading components on the way. While looking at lead cast bullets I noticed I could actually use some 380 and 9mm lead interchangably for my ammo.....so got me to wondering if I could shoot 380 out of my Ruger Blackhawk 9mm. The...
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    Cheaper Than Dirt Handgun Purchases

    Does anyone have any experience with purchasing firearms through cheaper than dirt? Prices seem pretty good with $8 shipping to FFL.
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    Kel Tec P11 vs...???

    guys what are some comparable guns to Kel Tec's p11. 10 (or more) capacity 9mm of similar size (sub compact) priced in the $300 ballpark? I have Kel Tec's PF9 and P3AT and love both of them. I am thinking of getting a .22lr conversion kit for the PF9 and it is runs smoothly keeping the PF9...
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    Sites like Davidson's Gun Gallery

    I have been looking through Davidson's Gallery of Guns. If I understand it correctly you can purchase a firearm and have it shipped to a FFL you select. They go ahead and figure all taxes and shipping fees. I like the idea of doing it all at one place and getting the total out the door price...
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    $1,000 (or so) for TWO 45 acp

    Ok I am planning ahead on my next couple of purchases. I want to get a couple of 45acp. What I am looking for are one each of the following: Small sub-compact for IWB carry (perfer blued) Large full size for range fun. (perfer stainless) Keep it in the $1,000 - $1,200 range I have 9mm auto...
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    Your best revolver pics

    I love looking at revolvers....show me your favorite pic you have made or of your guns. Here are mine I loaded this 45 colt ammo myself :twisted:
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    Taurus PT145 owners....Toughts (esp on reloads)

    I am interested in a small 45 acp and the Tuarus PT145 has csught my eye. I am looking for expeirences and opinions from Taurus PT145 OWNERS.....Please don't come in here and bash Taurus if you don't or have not owned a PT145......even if your brother in law's cousins son's football coach had...
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    If you were going to invest all your $ in one gun company

    A question just for fun. PUt all fanboy and dislikes aside for a moment. If you were going to invest all your retirement $ into ONE gun company who would it be? What company do you think is set up best for the most long term growth and/or profits? It may not be the company you think makes...
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    Newbie SAAMI pressure question.

    Ok I have what is probably a stupid question, but I was wonder something about SAAMI pressure and different calibers. Take my Ruger Blackhawk 357/9mm convertable or a 454 casull. With both the 357 and the 9mm the SAAMI pressure is close (38k and 40k). The 357 is thought to be a more powerful...
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    Ruger Single Action 45 acp

    I know ruger has made some 45acp only Blackhawks and Vaquero's (not the convertable). Do these models say 45 caliber on the side? What is the best way to tell them apart from 45 colt just by looking? Thanks
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    What type of press do you use most?

    Ok I am sure this poll has also been done before, but I am still a sucker for polls. What type of press do you do more reloading on? Single Stage, Turret, Progressive, Hand, or other (please explain). If it is too close to call please pick your favorite.
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    Do you reload more rifle, handgun, or shotgun

    Ok I am sure this poll has been done before, but I am a sucker for polls. Do you reload more (or spend more time reloading for) Rifle, handgun, or shotgun? If it is too close to call....pick your favorite
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    Is my new lee turret and dies rusting?

    I got a new Lee Classic Turret and dies about 6 weeks ago (my first press). I have loaded about 500 or so rounds on it and it seems to be turning a brown color in some spots. I have it set up in a spare bedroom. Is this rust? Should I be concerned? I honestly not too concerned with the way...
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