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I tried getting a 4" barrel from S&W for my 4" Model 19, but they don't have any. Where might I get a good replacement barrel and get it installed? Thanks!

Has anyone else had a failure similar to the following issue that I'm now experiencing with a batch of Winchester Small Primers (WSPs)? Out of the first 200 .38 spl rounds that I fired after starting to load rounds using the first of 5,000 WSPs that I purchased, I've had three misfires and one...

I was flipping through the TV stations last night and saw a short segment on the SHOT Show. The guy doing the show made one comment about Ruger along the lines of "Ruger is a shotgun maker who's recently begun manufacturing handguns due to the increased demand for handguns". Wow. I wonder if...

I have a .45 ACP Balester Molina and the front site has come loose. What is the best way to stake it down? Would some loctite do the trick and keep it secure? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks, straightShot

Well, I don't own a 25-06 REM. It's one caliber that's eluded me. Can anyone provide some insight into its usefulness as a hunting catridge for deer? Thanks, straightShot

I picked up a 20 gauge Remington 1100 youth model. I didn't realize that it only comes with a modified choke. I was under the impression that it came with Full and Improved as well. Now, I want to get some other chokes. Question: Who has a good price on 1100 chokes?

A while back, the magazine release on my Ultra Carry broke while shooting. Kimber promptly sent a replacement. The other night, my slide stop sheared, split lengthwise, while at the range, too. Who offers decent replacement parts that will not break? I've heard all kinds of MIM stories...

My kids have their own .22 rifles, but I'd like to get them a quality .177 caliber pellet gun for target practice at home that they can share. We live in the city, and they only get out to the rifle range once every 4 - 6 weeks. I'd like them to able to improve upon their marksmanship skills...

Who sells a range cart for highpower shooters that is both reasonable in price and practical? Would homemade carts make more sense for hauling a mat, rifles, ammo, spotting scope, raingear, etc.? Suggestions are appreciated...

Just think: The NRA has 4,000,000 million members. If we had 10,000,000 members, we'd be a heck of a pro-gun voting block. Last year I posted that new members and renewing annual members could save $10 on the cost of an annual membership. Frosty and some other members were even kind enough...

Greetings: I have an arsenal refinished Ballester Molina .45 from SOG that I just received. In cycling dummy ammo through the action, a number of rounds slammed into the feed ramp, and the bullets were pushed into their cases. What would be a logical course of action to fix this problem? For...

Okay, At $130, is the CZ 52 a decent pistol to add to the rest? Any thoughts or comments are appreciated. straightShot

Greetings: I obviously realize that C&R purchases must be recorded in a bound book, but do non-C&R purchases need to be recorded, also, once one has a C&R license? Thanks, straightShot

A friend of mine is looking for stripper clips for a Styer handgun. It's a 1911-1914 9mm. The clip holds 8 cartridges and is not curved. Numrich is out. If you could point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it. straightShot

Greetings: I'm going to upgrade to single piece cleaning rods for my rifles. I've heard that stainless steel is good. I've also heard from some people that coated rods are good. From others, I've been told that I should avoid coated rods since the coating tends to attract contaminants which...

Scenario: $200 hidden away in a coffee can. Looking for opinions and thoughts on this one. Which current C&R rifle is a "I just gotta have it" or "it's a great deal" and I should get one now sort of rifle? Thoughts and suggestions are appreciated, as well as sources. There definitely isn't...

Greetings: Is there a good source for .50 caliber rifle black powder available online? Can black powder be shipped through the mail? Who has the best prices? I'm looking into this for a friend. Thanks. straightShot

Greetings: I've started sending copies of my Curios and Relics License out to dealers. Can anyone recommend a list of C&R dealers to whom I should send copies to? I surely don't want to miss anyone, nor do I want to miss out on getting a great gun and/or catalog. A list of 10 businesses...

Your child has a great teacher, but you know that teacher has guns in his or her home. Would you feel comfortable keeping your child in that teacher's class? Yes, if they're a good teacher, this shouldn't matter. No, teachers should set examples for children and they should not have guns...

A friend has entrusted his 1100 to me for some minor repairs. It has a couple of rust spots on the barrel that are the result of leaving it cased in a basement. I'd like to sand off the spots and touch them up to make it look a little better. Can anyone suggest a method for fixing some minor...