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    Derringer questions?

    I am just curious about Derringers. Calibers, quality, expense etc. Am. Derringer and Bond Arms seems to be high quality little guns. Does anyone own a very high quality derringer...? I know they are roughly the same weight and size as a J frame....so please no "advice" in that regard. I dont...
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    I must be crazy...or am I?

    I posted a while back that my 8 year old son loves to shoot my little CZ 83 in .380. He is thin and about 60lbs, not your biggest kid. I upgraded the .380 to a CZ 83 Mak in Nickel and wanted to go plinking yesterday...so I took my son, the CZ and a couple of other guns with me. (Previously he...
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    EAA Windicator 357....?

    I read up on this little snubbie alittle....3 locking pins, firing pin block...etc etc etc. I am just curious if anyone has EXPERIENCE with one of these little 357's. The write ups dont sound bad.... And my barbers kids dogs uncles friends neighbor already told me to stay away from them...LOL...
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    Kahr K357 ?

    Just go thinking...a Kahr K40 with a Bar-Sto (or other quality) .357 Sig barrel. What is your take on this one? It sounds like alot of gun to me...I will let you know if I have any luck in my hypothetical pursuit. Shoot well
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    HELP...Touch up home blueing

    I am wondering what the best product/technique for touch up blueing..just parts of slides, like holster wear points? Or should I just get the whole slide redone by someone who comes highly recommended? Thanks for the help...shoot well
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    Favorite Makarov Defense/CCW ammo?

    Just curious what your favorite CCW/Defensive round is for the 9x18 Makarov round? Not reloads, but off the shelf items...... Any Ballistic data or Chrono info would be very interesting..also. Shoot well
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    Mid priced 1911's ...Help Wanted!

    I have been thinking of a shorter barrel/slide 1911 for a while. I cant drop 700 $ for a Kimber/PO LDA/ etc.... I have looked at the following and would like feedback on actual exerience with them...... Charles Daly...newer guns look and feel nice Rock Island...saw a couple at a show...same...
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    Which has more recoil?

    Shooting the BFR 45-70 yesterday got me thinking about this one. It actually wasnt as bad as I thought or assumed it would be. I have shot most of these guns and have my own thoughts, but wanted to get the "forums" feedback...thanks and thanks. Super light weight 357 mag snubbie Snubbie 41 mag...
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    Big Gun Heaven ;)

    I had the distinct pleasure of shooting a BFR (?) 45-70 Govt. Revolver today....WOW! Dead nuts accurate at 20 yds and similar to a Casull for boom and kick. Wonderful gun......... So much for my 40 being exciting to shoot...joke ;) I just had to relay this to the revolver section....funnest...
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    What is the best Makarov round.

    I just ordered a CZ 83 Satin Nickel in 9x18 Makarov :D I will carry this gun and want to know if anyone has chrono'd various Mak ammo. Please any help would be really really swell. What is the most potent, accurate, reliable etc........... Shoot well
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    Hakan Grips :- )

    Hakan grips are famous the world over for CZ guns. He is the official after market and custom grip maker for the CZFORUM... BUT...his magic isnt limited to CZ's alone. He makes 1911 and other grips also. His work is art...not only the lines he uses but the woods are amazing. Birchwood that...
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    22LR Conversion kits

    As of late I have seen quite a few Conversion kits for alot of guns. Glock, Beretta, 1911, Sig, CZ etc............. I have seen "why would you do that?" posts on some forums..... I just thought I would throw some ideas out.... Its the cheapest way to shoot period. Its great practice with your...
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    S&W S/Auto question...

    I know about the politics and the general view regarding the company on TFL. My question is I have a NIB 3953 from 1994 manufacture. Is this a good solid gun? My question comes as I read alot of posts about newer s/auto guns not being that great. I have fired a newer version of my gun and the...
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    Guns bring a family together.....LOL

    Guns bring a family togethor.....LOL I am a single dad. My ex is an antigunner and we have 50/50 time with our kids. I respect her enough to do as she requests..."dont take the kids shooting ever!" OK!!!!!!! I tried asking again yesterday and she said "be careful" WHAT? eeeerrrr.... :D...
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    Help....jammed S&W 3953

    I bought a NIB 3953, made in 94 but has been a safe gun. I love this gun and it has 400 rnds thru it. I bought some 147 gr HP Silver Bear ammo :barf: The first round in the chamber will not allow the slide to move. It jammed my gun...only allowing the slide to move back to the point that the...
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    Trijicon nights in Low Mount Novaks....

    I ran across a NIB 3953 with the above mentioned sights. The gun is of 1994 manufacture. The novaks are dated 1993 on the rear. The sights still glow, but I am wondering if they are 8-9 years old...have they lost some "wattage" and can anyone just replace the inserts? I see no reason to...
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    Name that gun......help

    I dropped by a shop and they were swamped. I couldnt even get a sales guy to sneer at me....very busy. In the case with the 44's and 45's was a large framed snubbie. I suspect it was a 629 but cant say for sure. It had the same wooden grip Tamara's gun has and a solid cylinder...should say...
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    Got a S&W 3953..now the questions?

    I nabbed a NIB 3953 with nights NIB, sitting in a safe from its birth in 94. How does this gun differ from a new "Tactical" ? What is the easiest, safest and best way to reduce trigger pull weight by just a hair...? Its DAO...I dont want a 2.5 # trigger...just a little improvement....how would...
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    3953 S&W Questions.....help.

    I just dropped by a local smith's place and he has a LNIB never been fired 3953 S&W..with nights on it. He wants 299$ for it and my dilema is I know nothing about this gun. Its a 3rd gen smith auto and is very thin and light. Without the agreement comments, I have heard them and read it, has...
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    CZ 83 comparison.......

    I have never hidden my attraction to CZ guns....I just wanted to throw this out and see the results. I own and love an 83...I have owned and shot extensively quite a few other .380's. These are what I have shot/owned in the past. Browning BDA.....Pretty much a fine handgun. Sold mine to pay...
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