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Any opinions out there regarding the use of polymer in this design? I have Glocks so I know the claimed advantages but are there disadvantages in using this with the 1911 design? Also, if you were buying a 1911 would you opt, non-polymer, for one in stainless?

Can anyone give me a sense of the quality of these weapons? I mean the IAI version vs. the G.I. original. If the oldie but goodie is the way to go, what's the best way to get hold of one?

Could it be that Rosie O. will come to a more balanced position on guns? Rosie O'Donnell Breaks Silence on Her Depression NEW YORK (Reuters) - Talk show host Rosie O'Donnell said she has been on anti-depressants for two years after having been depressed and in denial about her condition...

I've been to the range twice with my Marlin 336W (.30-30). I've been shooting handguns for a while, usually 100 to 200 rounds for a gun at a session. But this is my first rifle. The first time out I shot 20 rounds, the second time 60 rounds. How long should one take to let a barrel cool off...

What are the best firearms museums you are familiar with, inside or outside the U.S.? Or which museums have the best and most interesting firearms collections? I've been recently to the Autry Museum of Western Heritage (Los Angeles) and they have a fine collection there.

Auto-Ordnance (Kahr) has its new Tommygun line out (www.tommygun.com). Anyone have any comments about these new/old weapons? Do they make sense for home defense? Or is this strictly a "nostalgia" buy? Anybody tried one?

What really is the difference between these two (.30-30, lever-action) models? I realize the 30AW is cheaper but are there are any substantive differences in terms of operation and/or quality? I'm looking for a basic, decent-quality .30-30 but don't want to overspend. This would be my first...

Marlin 1894 (.44 Magnum) lever-action (20" barrel) or Ruger Mini-14 (with reasonably-sized magazines). Let's assume you can't get an AR-15 or an AK-47 because you're in CA.

I'm considering buying a Marlin lever-action carbine in .44 Magnum. One can go ported or unported (a bit longer) for the barrel. Any thoughts on which is more advisable?

Author Gore Vidal said some things that will not doubt be regarded as, well, "controversial." He noted that McVeigh had a "sense of justice." He linked Oklahoma City directly to Waco. He sympathized with McVeigh's perception that the Federal Government has grown "tyrannous." I'm curious...

Which makes more sense, considering speed of action, reliability, and firepower?

L.A. City Council Approves Two Gun Control Proposals (KFWB) -- KFWB's Steve Kindred reports that the Los Angeles City Council has approved two gun control proposals. One would require thumbprinting of all gun buyers, and the other would ban...

Just passing this on. http://www.jpfo.org/school.htm

Looking for comments, reviews on available electronic hearing protection. (Pro-Ears, et al.) How well do these work? Which are best? Thanks.

How many of you use them for personal defense purposes? What do you think of their real-world effectiveness? I hear rabid testimonials to them while sources like firearmstactical.dom suggest they don't cut it compared to conventional hollow-point designs? If you like them, which one(s) do you...

I'm in the process of breaking in a new Glock 36. I went back to the range yesterday with 200 rounds of Winchester 230g BEB ammo and proceeded to run one box through each of my four mags. All was well until round 150 (last round for Mag #3). Two jams. Slide would retract maybe an inch, but I...

I'm in the process of breaking in a new Glock 36. Through 400 rounds--all 230g FMJ factory loads--no problems. In the last 100 the gun began to exhibit a distressing pattern: the slide would fail to lock back at full rear position; instead it would pull back maybe 3/4 of an inch. This would...

I'm in the process of breaking in a new Glock 36. Through 400 rounds--all 230g FMJ factory loads--no problems. In the last 100 the gun began to exhibit a distressing pattern: the slide would fail to lock back at full rear position; instead it would pull back maybe 3/4 of an inch. This would...

all things considered, Kel-Tec P-32 or lightweight J-frame snubbie from Taurus or Smith...? If you had to pick one...?

S&W 442 or S&W 60 (if both used, same condition)? I realize the latter has .357 capability and a steel frame but it's about 7 oz. heavier. Price is about the same, give or take. Any quick thoughts?