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    Vaquero .38-40 / 40 S&W Convertible

    Anybody have this gun? I would like to get once that is also fitted with a 10 mm cylinder, which I think Ruger made, but is no longer available. Can the 40 S&W cylinder be reamed out so it can take 10 mm or do I just need to get a 10 mm cylinder? Anybody know if Ruger will help make the...
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    Here's a man doing his part to give gun owners a bad name.

    Maybe we need to send him to Afghanistan? http://www.cnn.com/2002/US/07/20/helicopter.shooting.ap/index.html Give me a break! This guy needs to spend some time in the slammer. Here it is: WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia (AP) -- A man armed with an assault-style rifle opened fire on a helicopter...
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    Glock 20 Problems with Ejection... Need Opinions

    I recently got a LNIB G20, I dont think it had ever been fired. I took it to the range and put about 300 rounds thru it. Out of the 300 rounds, I had 5 failures to eject. It was the same malfunction each time: The spent casing was extracted from the chamber, but was not thrown clear of the...
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    Glock 20 Experiences... and problems

    I recently acquired a G20, and took it out for a range-test today. I bought this gun used, but it is LNIB, and had never been fired (until today) as far as I can tell. I put a total of 300 rounds thru it today. 150 of these were Georgia Arms 155 g Gold Dots loaded to 1345 fps, the other 150...
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    Price check on used Glock 20

    How much is a used glock 20 worth? LNIB condition, late model with thumb rests and rails on frame. 2 10 round mags. Box, all factory papers. Also, how many rounds do hi cap G20 mags hold?
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    Debate about arming pilots...

    It does not appear that our commercial pilots will be armed, at least not until the next massive loss of life on an airliner as a result of a terrorist. However, I wonder if we could have made a better argument. I think a lot of the sheep would get edgy knowing pilots have guns on them. And I...
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    Whats the slowest, lowest energy 357 mag JHP out there

    I am looking for the mildest JHP in 357 mag. Dont want 38+P. Dont want a frangible load. I am thinking its probably the 110g jhp's by federal or winchester. Anybody know for sure?
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    How much is too much 357 out of a S&W model 60?

    For a stainless steel model 60 with a 2 and 1/8 inch barrel, how much 357 mag would you shoot through it? Specifically, I have found that Federal 357 mag 110g JHPs dont recoil much worse than 38+P, and I would prefer the effectiveness of the 357 over the 38+P. I am not opposed to mainly...
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    I need some education on 38 spec +P

    From looking at the websites for Federal, Remington, and Winchester, it appears to me that there is very little advantage (if any) to 38 +P compared to plain-old 38 special. Velocity and energy for many of the rounds are identical. So why is +P considered superior by so many people. It looks...
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    Home protection without firearms... what would you pick?

    Theoretical question: Suppose all guns magically disappeared, the recipe for gunpowder was lost, and Pepper Spray hadnt been invented... What would make the best weapon for home defense? I know its kind of a stupid question... but some of the answers I am sure will be quite imaginative.
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    Long versus Short Triggers on 1911s

    What is the advantage of a long, extended trigger on a 1911, as opposed to the shorter trigger of a milspec 1911? Seems like the ones on new 1911s are just a tad to long for me.
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    Serial Number info and Price on S&W 629

    NIB S&W 629, never fired, has all papers and plastic case. 4" half-lug barrel, stainless steel, not a mountain gun. Does not have the integral lock. Serial number BUH63xx. Any body know approximate date of manufacture? How much would a fair retail price be?
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    Ruger Vaquero 38-40...? 40S&W and 10mm?

    Sorry I couldnt come up with a good title for this thread. Vaquero in 38-40 can i think fire 40 S&W? How about 10 mm?
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    Would the military let you carry personal firearms in combat?

    Another thread got me thinking, and I am wondering whether or not this practice is permitted. Even if it is not officially permitted, it is something that a blind eye is turned to? I have an uncle who was a infantry major in Korea, and he claims he carried a personal revolver most of the time...
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    Integral locking system on Springfield Armory 1911s

    Can this thing be removed, and just replaces with a regular mainspring housing? Personally, i dont want it on a gun. I would be forever worried it wasnt turned off, and all i would have to defend myself would be a poorly shaped club.
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    Cases swellin' up in my 625

    Spent cases have been sticking in the cylinder, and are very hard to eject. Seems to be happening with at least 2 different brands of factory ammo. Whats the deal with that? I am gonna try scrubbing out the cylinder bores tonight, to make sure they arent gunked up. Is it because the cases...
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    VEPR Rifle questions

    I have seen this rifle mentioned in several threads, and have become interested, but dont know much about AK style rifles. How is this different from other AKs? Why are they supposed to be so good? Do they take standard AK mags? Anybody know where to find one in GA?
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    I need P7 mags badly!!

    Actually, I have a couple, but I need more. Where can I buy them online??
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    Help figure out how much this Colt is worth

    This is a Colt 1911A1, marked US Property, liberated from the US Army at some point during the Korean War. It has been refinished commercially, but is otherwise stock. It looks nice, for a refinished gun. Supposedly shoots well. I am told it was produced during WW2, but havent tracked the...
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    Group size at 100 yds with IRON sights, from your rifle

    Ok, this is a very specific question, for shooters of iron sighted combat style semi auto rifles only (lets say AR15 style, M1A, Garand, L1A1, etc): With iron sights ONLY, at 100 yds, rested, what is your group size? For purposes of this discussion, consider a group to be ALL shots fired...
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