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The search function didn't exactly give me the answers I was looking for... I'm currently looking for a 1911 pistol... But there are not nearly as many brands available in Europe as you would find in the USA. I don't want an expensive custom gun. I owned a LesBear for a couple of month, which...

It's about time I posted a little range report on my new AR. I've had it for 3 weeks now, and have gone through 300-400 rounds so far (if only ammunition was cheaper:( ) without any kind of malfunction. I used various brands (Magtech, Prvi, S&B, Wolf, Barnaul...) which all worked fine, except...

I bought some Magtech 55 grs. FMJ ammo to feed my new AR15 (I'll post a range report soon ;) ) that looks kinda strange to me. Are these bullets seated correctly? All other .223 ammo I used so far didn't look like this... I don't have much experience with rifles other than my FAL yet, so I...

I took my new Sig P229 (9mm, DA/SA) to the range today. After loading up 2 magazines to full capacity (13 rounds) I started shooting at 15 meters. After about 6 or 7 rounds I checked the target and was happy to see all the shots in a tight group right in the center of the target :) The trigger...

I'm currently looking for a new 9mm handgun and I can't make up my mind about those two brands. The choice is between the H&K USP, P2000 or P30 and the Sig P229. I shot Sigs and H&Ks before but that didn't really help me make a decision, they are both excellent handguns :D The reason why I want...

As the title says, I'm wondering what grips everybody prefers? I'm looking for some new ones to replace the stock target grips on my S&W model 19-4. I'm not sure if I want finger grooves or not. I was thinking about a nice set of Nill grips or perhaps this one ...

How "quiet" is a FAL with a suppressor, when shooting standard 7.62 NATO ammo? If you could give me an example like "as loud as a 9mm (without suppressor)" or something similar that would be very helpful to give me an idea about the noise level. I'm trying to find out if it's even worth putting...

I went to the gunshop to buy some 9mm ammo today, but unfortunately they didn't have any Magtech or Fiocchi in stock:( The salesman told me they had a special offer on "Barnaul" 115 9mm. (119€ / 1000 rounds, a very good price where I live) It has polymer coated steel cases. Anybody have any...

For some reason I wanted to try if the manual safety on my HP is working properly. After making sure the pistol is unloaded, I cocked the hammer and switched the safety on. Then I pulled the trigger. Nothing happened (of course) but when I switched off the safety again, the hammer fell down...

I'm not limited to those two rounds/designs, I'm just curious to know which one would be a better choice for self-defence.

I know there have been a lot of threads about this topic lately, but a recent experience kinda put me off 1911s. I was attending (and participating for the first time, I had a blast! :D) a practical shooting match. There were 3 people who shot the 36 round course with 1911s. There was a blued...

I went to see this movies yesterday and thought it was pretty good. The actors played their roles quite nicely and of course there were plenty cool guns featured in the movie :D The main actor carried a 1911 as well as a S&W auto (645?) most of the time. Several other plainclothed cops were...

Do you have to adjust your powder charge if you use the longer .357 magnum brass? If so, do I need more or less powder (I suppose more...) ? I just started reloading, I'm sorry to bother you with my noob questions:o

Today I shot my first 100 self-loaded .38 special rounds. They worked pretty good in my S&W 66, but in the empty cases I can clearly see unburned powder. It's not that much, but it is enough to make me think that I need to change something. I'm new to reloading and don't know what exactly I...

I shot my FAL for the first time today. I'm impressed. The 100m range was full so I could only shoot it at 50m. I have almost no experience with rifle shooting so far, so I was surprised at how accurate I shot with the FAL. Its definitely easier than shooting handguns, the first time shooting a...

I didn't have time to go to the gun shop this week, so I told my father to buy me some 7.62 ammo when he goes. I expected some Portuguese or South African surplus, but he bought the ammo you can see in the pictures. I'm just wondering what exactly it is. Like you can see, the box says "Made in...

Does anybody know this pistol? http://www.rememuseum.org.uk/arms/stirling/index.htm If you scroll down to the bottom of the page, you see the pistol with a brief description. But I'm especially interested in what caliber it's chambered for. The site says "A .22 inch long rimfire (Saloon)...

I know this is a long post, but I'd appreciate it if you bear with me :) A friend of mine is selling his small collection of firearms. A Taurus .357 6" revolver, a SIG P220 and an Argentine FN FAL para (the model with the collapsable stock). I would love to buy both the Sig and the FAL, but...

I went to the gun shop a few weeks ago intent to finally buy a suppressor and TB for my Glock...Then I saw these two used, but in like new condition S&W revolvers. A M66-1 and a M60. I got a very good deal on them so I had to buy both :D I finally picked them up today (yes, it takes that long...

I went to a gun shop today and saw a S&W M&P for the first time. I liked it, but not anymore than my Glock. But still a very nice pistol, I'd like to have one:) I've never seen one in another shop or at the range before, so I asked the owner why he ordered one. He told me that there was an...