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We talk about how most mass killers choose gun free zones for their own protection, and it appears that they do this in truth. But every once in a while a mass attack occurs where guns aren't banned and yet very, very seldom are the shooters engaged by armed citizens. I know the number of...

That one is in the middle of an ISIS terror attack, is there any evidence that the terrorists ever wear body armor? I ask because I'm thinking of changing my carry ammo to something that can defeat lightweight body armor in case I have to engage a target so equipped. I have never heard or read...

At one time I owned 1 genuine Colt SAA and half a dozen Italian made clones. The imports were good guns and I had no real complaints with any of them. But when I compared them to the real deal Colt, they paled a bit. They just weren't as...nice. In the past couple years I found myself selling...

Used up my last $7.95 can of Unique over the summer. The last $12.95 can was gone soon after. Near the bottom of a $17.95 can. The one I just bought at Bass Pro was $32.95. Wow... Running out of $25 cast lead bullets sized .454 for my early Colt SAAs. A new box is $62.50. Wow... Still have a...

This is why I laugh when people say there are 100,000,000 guns in the U.S. Or even 300,000,000. Ruger has made 25M all by itself. What about Colt, Winchester, Remington, S&W, Savage, Marlin, H&R, Mauser, Steyr, BSA, Browning, Weatherby, Sako, CZ, Mossberg and the many, many other manufacturers...

My first revolver was a 4&5/8" Blackhawk in 357 Magnum bought new in 1971. I sold or traded it somewhere along the line. Should have kept it. Later I bought a 45 Colt BH with a 7.5" barrel. Had it cut to 4&5/8" then sold or traded it. Should have kept that one, too. Acquired a 30 Carbine BH...

My Mannlicher style rifles. Most are Mausers which seems appropriate.

We need another Colt thread. Post a couple of your favorite Colt DA wheelguns. My oldest Colt. Someone swapped barrels along the way. Stocks are from the 1950s. I never owned a Colt snubby until about a year ago when I bagged this one at a local show. Finish is very rough, but it was priced...

There is a current thread about a member buying a handgun from an individual who walked it into a gun shop. I have no idea what happened in this transaction, but I recall the one time about 35 years ago when I offered to buy a gun from a person who took it to a gun shop to sell. I was hanging...

I bought my RCBS RockChucker press in 1976. Bought some Bullseye and Unique to load handgun ammo. Preferred the Unique so the Bullseye sat on the shelf until recently when I started using it because I have not found any Unique for sale in over 2 years. Price sticker says $4.95, BTW. After...

I've had a genuine Colt SAA since 1986. A short 44 Special. My wife put some ivories on it a few years ago for my birthday. Over the years I owned and sold 5 Italian SAA clones. All with the 4.75" barrel in 45 Colt. They were good guns, but I got a bug to have all 3 of the common barrel lengths...

I never saw it.

I am a terrible marksman. Gotten worse as I got old due to failing eyesight and the "old man shakes" I have developed. So when I put a few together on paper I get very excited. For a long time I wanted a Winchester 94 with a 26" octagon barrel. But wow were they pricey. Wound up with a new...

Saw a shopping mall with the no guns allowed sign. I always want to find someone in charge and ask three questions. Are you really stupid enough to think that sign will stop criminals? Are yo really stupid enough to think that sign is needed for lawful citizens? Are you really stupid enough to...

Over the years I have done a lot of experimentation with various guns and ammunition. I have recorded my results in a small notebook. I thought I would share a couple of things I learned through my testing. I fired several brands of 22 ammo (shows how long ago I did this as I was able to walk...

Eighteen rounds of 300 H&H from the bench. First try with newly built rifle. Not real encouraging. Got one 1" group and rest were bigger and this was only 25 yards. I used to be able to shoot 20 rounds of 375 H&H without too much discomfort but I think I'm getting wimpier as I get older...

S&W delivered the very first 357 Magnum with serial 45768 and the highly coveted Reg. No. 1, to J. Edgar Hoover. Records reveal it was shipped with 8.75 inch barrel, equipped with a 1/10 inch Patridge front sight, blue finish, checkered walnut grips, with grip adapter attached. Hoover died in...

Wanted a shooter SAA in 45. Looked for a 4.75" model but got a pretty good deal on this one. It'll do. Started in 1971 as a commemorative model (Missouri 150th), someone turned it into a shooter and removed the gold embellishments. I got it at a good price and when it arrived it turned out to...

Rifles were built nearly 30 years apart by the same smith. In the bottom photo at top is my 460 Jeffrey built on a Remington Model 30S action. Below is the new one, a Remington Model 30 in 300 H&H. The 460 has a 25" barrel while the 300 wears a 24" tube and a hood on the front sight. Otherwise...

I just bought my 3rd Colt SAA. I have 3 Pythons. I have 3 Colt 1911s. Also 3 Model 27s with 3.5" barrels. And 3 5" 27s. And 3 5" M&P Smiths. And 3 2" M&Ps. What's with all the trios? I only have 2 hands, for God's sake. Can't shoot all 3 at once...