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Is there any significant difference in strength or functionality between the old Vaquero and the new? I know the old model is allegedly built on the Blackhawk frame and is larger, but is there any significant difference in what the two can do?

While digging for a little info about these latest entry 1911s, I came across some comments on one of the other forums. One astute poster pointed out that the slide serrations are cut forward of the front end of the plunger tube, which is not correct, as true 1911s have the serrations...

Have any members had experience with this Slovakian pistol? I'm reading good things about it, but you know how the internet is...:D Some of the ideas seem positively marvelous compared to other plastic pistols. I'd like to hear any of your experiences with the K100.

Well, according to the Rock Island website they have "perfected" a 1911 in .22 magnum. Looks to be based on their XT-22 series guns, with the Beretta type open top slide. It will be interesting to see how this pans out. You can check out RIA's website for pics. I can't tell if the grip has...

Here's a good question for the legal eagles: Disregarding obvious types of weapons such as mortars, cannons, howitzers, bazookas, land mines, atomic bombs, etc. what are the criteria for defining a destructive device. Basically, I'm referring to such items as .55 cal. Boys rifles, Lahti...

Just announced is something called the "Honor Guard." Apparently the latest entry in a flock of DAO plastic framed guns. One model even sports an extended frame (front) in case you have to shove the gun into a bad guy's belly and not engage the disconnector. It is available in double or...

As of late, I have encountered (both locally and online) dealers who will not accept 03 C&Rs from purchasers because they claim "they cannot be verified by BATF." Is this really a major concern? I wouldn't think there is that much of a demand for 03 forgeries and the types of firearms that 03...

(1) Does anyone know who is making the Chiappa 92 lever copy? (2) Is it available in .44 magnum?

What's the latest news regarding the re-issue of the R51s? Anybody heard anything positive fro Remington?

Does anyone know the correct thread (chasing tap) for an original Winchester 1894 saddle ring carbine?

The link: http://news.msn.com/us/california-senate-passes-gun-database-checks-bill Well, it appears that California has done it again. Here is the lead-n for a Reuters story: SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug 22 (Reuters) - The California Senate passed a bill on Friday requiring local law enforcement...

My LGS had a sole remaining American Tactical Imports 1911 from a multiple stock order at a blowout price of $400.00 OTD. Since, much like Cheapshooter, I can't resist a bargain, I gave it a pretty close once-over (having learned a hard lesson on a previous "bargain" Turk 1911), and decided to...

Anyone here ever shot a Trejo .22 cal. "Tipo Rafaga" pistol? It's gotta be a kick.

To you folks who shoot Civil War era muskets, and cast your own, where do you find your pure, soft lead? It didn't used to be too much of a hassle in years past, but lately, I have not been finding any good sources for it. My Enfield replica performs admirably with Minies that are cast from...

Guy showed me a 6" Ruger Standard in the 200,000 serial range that was Parkerized. I looked it over very carefully, and even field stripped it. A few small parts (sear pin, trigger pin, etc.) are still blued as is the bolt stop pin. Even the factory staked pins for the bolt stop pin, and...

By now, I'm sure most of you have read on your computers or heard from other sources that Jim Brady passed away. Do you think this will take any of the wind out of Sarah Brady's campaigning for gun control, or was he just a figurehead, so to speak? Obviously, his name was used to good...

Well, we can add another to the list of Browning A5 copies. It appears that some time between the wars, Rheinmetall made a dead-nuts copy of the A5. Stumbled across this one on GB while searching for something else. It's a beauty, too, in 16 ga. So now, we have: FN A5 (Europe) Browning A5...

Although I have had many people tell me that my Benelli M3 is working exactly the way it should, I still find it unnerving that the breech opens up partially when the gun is in the pump mode. And I don't mean just an unlocked breech. It opens a good 3/4" or so. Unfortunately, I don't know...

Does anyone have a source to look up (or know) the approximate number of fixed sight Colt .22 Conversion Kits produced as opposed to the adjustable sight ones?

Looks like some of the new Miroku produced Winchester 1873s are starting to show up on the market. They are available as .45 Colts or .38/.357. Which one would you choose? On the one hand, a .45 Colt would more nearly resemble some of the old original .44-40s. On the other hand. .38 Special...