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Has anyone shopped for handguns at Cabela's? If so, how are their prices? How good is their selection? How good is the service? I have Academy Sports and Outdoors near my house. They have good prices, but their selection is paltry. PlayboyPenguin has more guns than Academy. Cheers, Jae

I've always heard that the mere sound of a pump action shotgun being racked makes a perp #2 in his pants and generally incapable of doing you any harm. :confused::confused::confused::confused: So, then why does one need shots for the shotgun? Better yet, why can't I just go to a gun store...

The other day, I talked to a guy at the range. He had a S&W 22A. He said he bought it because the Ruger Mk III was too expensive. I asked him what other pistols he had. He told me that he mostly had Taurus pistols and a Saturday night special. I did not say this to his face, but that's...

We've had a good run of eight years of Republican Administration. It's had its faults, let's be honest, but as far as firearm legislation goes, it's been pretty good. McCain puts me to sleep, and it looks like he's going to lose and lose huge. It's a really bad sign if a Republican candidate...

When primer is not struck forcefully enough to cause ignition, how common is the round likely to go off some time later without a further strike. I've had experience with light strikes particularly with striker fired weapons with high round counts, such as ones rented at the shooting range...

We all know that a 45LC or 45ACP will stop a hard charging rhinoceros in his tracks. A 45 is only slightly smaller in diameter than a 50 BMG, don't you know, and much bigger than a 30-06. And we all know that a 357 magnum shot at a perp's pinky will spin him around and cause his eyes to pop...

If Honda decided tomorrow to put deactivation locks on their cars (other than the ignition), would you get upset and sell your Honda and swear never to buy another Honda as long as it has a Hillary lock? When you have the hankering for a new Honda, would you insist on a pre-Lock Honda. If Mr...

Smith & Wesson M&P pistols get most of the press these days, but what are your opinions of the good old Metal Frame S&W semi-autos (908 and 910)? I gather that these pistols are built like Mack Trucks, but how do they feel? How's the grip? How's the trigger? Cheers, Jae

I am thinking about adding a Smith & Wesson K frame revolver to my puny collection of revolvers (I just have the one 686). I was thinking about getting a S&W Model 620, but I heard mentioned on this forum that K frame revolvers do not stand up to a steady diet of 357 magnum as well as say an...

As many of you have pointed out, the level of proficiency one has to demonstrate with a handgun to get a concealed carry permit is very low. That is not necessarily a bad thing. But, what level of proficiency and training is prudent for concealed carry? I would argue that if a person is...

Does the Uberti SAA clone have a transfer bar safety? I know that they did not before, but do they now have a safety since they were acquired by Beretta? If so, how can I tell if a used Uberti does or does not have a transfer bar safety. And how easy is it to make sure that the empty chamber...

I love everything about my S&W 686 except for the finger grooves on the rubber grip. If I hold the 686 with my fingers in the finger grooves, the revolver is not balanced well in my hand. My 686 is a 6". So, it is rather nose heavy. I prefer to hold the revolver with the web of my shooting...

For those who are not familiar with hammer pairs, it is a rather challenging exercise in which you acquire one sight picture and shoot two rounds. The sequence goes as follows: 1) Acquire front sight 2) Shoot 3) Reset trigger 4) Shoot You have to have strong hands to make this work...

I'm not talking about stopping power. I'm not talking about fast bullets or big holes. I'm not talking about cost effectiveness. None of those topics belong in this thread. Instead, what calibers do you enjoy shooting regardless of cost? I personally enjoy shooting 45ACP, 357 magnum and...

Can you tell a lot about a person from how they shoot? I don't mean the obvious gangster grip on the pistol (with pistol sideways), but do you think you can tell a lot about a person from how they shoot their pistol? And would you trust any of the people at the public range to have your back...

You know how pets resemble their owners, and how other drivers perceive BMW drivers as being type A? So, there seems to be a feeling that one can tell a lot about a person from the friends they keep, from the pets they have or from what they drive (or ride). Is that true with handguns? Can...

Notice that I didn't say 357 sig vs Caliber X. So, don't accuse me of starting another caliber war, please. I don't understand the reasoning behind the 357 sig. The Secret Service carries it so that they can punch through car doors and jam up engine blocks. And 357 sig with the right bullet...

I can't figure out Tanfoglio. I know that some of you are saying Tan-who? Tanfoglio makes EAA Witness, which you can pick up LNIB for $1.50. Apparently, Tanfoglio managed to enslave a bunch of elves who work for peanuts but produce very high quality work. Is Tanfoglio the best kept secret in...

I'm suddenly interested in the 10mm. I just recently after 10 years figured out how to tame the 45 ACP :o Now, I want to try the 10mm, but I don't want a pistol that will kB! Is Dan Wesson my best option? cheers, Jae

Where do all of the old pistols go to die? Let's say I have a pistol that is on its last legs but is still dangerous, maybe more so to the shooter than to anyone standing in front of the muzzle but dangerous nonetheless. Where can you take a pistol so that it is duly destroyed and will not be...