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I only get to carry when out of state since I live in IL, and on a recent trip to Texas I carried my Ruger LCP in a pocket holster. The LCP is so easy to carry concealed because it is so very small, even with the Crimson Trace laser on it. But it occurred to me that had I encountered a...

Last weekend I took the NRA Metal Cartridge Reloading class and enjoyed learning about the process. I went to the Dillon website and added up all the things I would need to get started, beginning with the least expensive progressive press, but by the time I added it up, including dies for the 4...

In the real world where a self defense shooting is likely to involve more than one round at close distance, does it really make a difference whether hollow point or ball ammo is involved? How much of the ammo business is really just a means of selling us more, and expensive ammo and how much is...

I don't hunt anymore, and have no long guns of any kind. The small safe I use for most of my handguns is just large enough for what I need, but could be easily carried out by one strong guy or two normal people (it probably only weighs about 150 lbs full). I'm thinking about buying a real gun...

While looking around for a decent IWB holster, I received an email today from the NRA featuring among other products the Homeland Slide Holster. At $28.95 it certainly is a lot cheaper than some of the ones folks are recommending, and I wondered if anyone out there is actually using this simple...

I watched a video on YouTube dealing with the take down and cleaning of a gun I just bought. In the video Strike Hold is used as an all purpose cleaner and lubricant and was highly recommended by the individual who did the video. I've read a few reviews on Amazon.com that seem positive but...

I can't really say I "need" any more guns, which almost makes me feel guilty when I start thinking about buying another one. But as a I get older, I feel more entitled to treat myself to what I want, even if I don't need it. And to make sure I can rationalize that what I am doing is practical, I...

I've owned this Browning Buckmark for many years, and have always been impressed with the accuracy and ease of use of this very inexpensive gun. But recently I have a problem with the slide being very stiff, meaning I barely have the strength to pull it back to chamber a round and cock the...

I really like the 640, the feel and heft make it a relatively comfortable gun to fire (although the trigger pull is pretty heavy). With 5 rounds of 38+p or 357mag rounds I am not concerned about lacking firepower. I just wonder if anyone is using this fairly heavy (23 oz.) revolver as a pocket...

Recently I developed a medical condition, believe it or not that is called "trigger finger", which can affect any finger or your thumb as well. Just my luck that it affects my actual trigger finger on my right hand. It seemed to come on suddenly one day, where when bending that finger it...

I normally go to the range about once a month, more if I can find the time. When I go I usually shoot 100 to 200 rounds. Two weeks ago I went and fired about 75 rounds of 45acp from my Ruger P97 which has a nice trigger pull, but right after shooting I found that my trigger finger was "locking"...

Not only is IL the only state that has no legal concealed carry, but the gun control mentality is still alive and well here. Today the Chicago Tribune had a lengthy article about the mayor of Chicago calling for statewide gun registration. I guess the same criminals who don't have the required...

I've owned my Buckmark for many years and have enjoyed this 22 cal target pistol. But recently I have had a real problem arming this gun; it is incredibly hard to put back the receiver to cock the hammer. On several occasions I have taken the gun apart, made sure it is clean and oiled, and then...

I notice that consistently both the semi-auto forum and the revolver forum have far more people on them than the General Handgun Forum. I guess most folks are either semi people or revolver people and just stick to looking for threads about what they already are into. I own and like both types...

I've owned my Ruger LCP for a few years, but must admit I had not fired it more than a very few times just to make sure it worked properly. Yesterday I went to the range to get some practice with it, and tried out a number of different brand ammunition types. Maybe its just me, but this is not a...

An economics professor this morning on a news show described how 80% of his college sophmore students believe it is the federal government's obligation to provide them with free health care and tuition, with a job, with a down payment on a home, and with a comfortable retirement. Even if every...

Clearly most defensive situations will involve a shooting distance of probably no more than 5 yards, and my guess is that it is more likely to be at little as 1 to 2 yards more often than not. At this close distance, is there much of a difference in effectiveness of the 38 special round fired...

Years ago I traded away an almost new Kimber Ultra Carry II because despite three trips back to Kimber, I still had a more than occasional FTF or FTE and thus did not have confidence in this beautiful and accurate little gun. I wonder if any 3" 45 acp semi can meet the criteria of "reliable"? I...

I don't have a large collection of guns, and the ones I have are for personal defense and/or fun at the range. The only large caliber semi that I have is a Ruger 97DC, which has never had a single malfunction or any other problem. I find I often look at other guns at various gun shops and think...

I've been receiving emails from a Dudley Brown of the National Association for Gun Rights. Good reading, and of course, solicitations for donations. Anyone have info on this group? Legitimate or just another group looking for my money?