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I'm considering the purchase of a Colt Defender in 45. I like the size for carrying. Although I have concerns in getting a wallop when firing. Also accuracy for that size of auto. Is there any one that is fermilure with the Defender to give some input?

My series 80 1991- 1911 The trigger seams to be too short. Sure I can change the trigger to a longer one. But what length... should it be? My trigger finger seams to be floating out in the middle of now where. So consistency on my knuckle location floats. Is the length of the...

I am trying to help my Brother. He has a Beretta Mod. 71 that shoots a 380. He bought it used but he is concerned about using it. When he seats the clip it doesn't seat fully by a small amount. He is concerned about shooting it. Is this normal that the clip doesn't seat fully?

I have a colt 1991A1 45 and I was wondering how to determine ideal trigger length? Also what do I do to improve the grip? By the time I have 3 shots off my hand has slipped down the front of the grip and I'm pointing high. I don't have the strength of a young man any more. The pistol is stock.

I'm looking to make a large purchase of bullets and all I want is accuracy out of my Colt 1911 Gov. (1). Brinell #12 or #18 and why. (2)Would leading be a big issue at around 850 fps.? (3) How about coating benefits. (4) Do I need to lube them all and with what? I have had good luck with...

A good friend of mine wants to cast bullets and load for accuracy with his S&W mod.25 Colt 45. I have now knowledge with that cartridge at all. Is there some one out there that has tested loads for that pistol?

I don't recall ever seeing any flash holes very in size as I did today. I have a few hundred empty cases that I put through the nut shells over the weekend. So I thought I would size them and punch out the primers today. Wow! A lot of the flash holes very in size as much as about 50%...

My interest in my Colt 1991 has been kindled. I have been reading the Custom Government model pistol by Layne Simpson. I want to learn more about the details needed to work on the above pistol. Who, What, Where and How do I go about it. I am retired and could use the indoor hobby in the...

I am really amazed at the difference in some powders. I loaded up some 38s last night. I used two different powders not expecting much between them. The two loads were taken form Hornady Vol. II. I planed to use a old box of Hornady #1050 158gr. RN that has been in storage for decades. You...

I strongly suggest that you only load by the Manuals and always double check every thing before you seat the bullets. Well I decided to load up some 38s to target practice. I'm not making a excuse although it's been a few years since I have worked with the 38 loads Bla bla bla I found...

I ordered a new case trimmer from L.E. Wilson. I also needed a case holder for my 22 K Hornet so I was only able to purchase a 22 Hornet case holder. These case holders hold the case like a tight chamber would. Well I figured that the body taper was the same but it isn't. So now some how I...

A good friend of mine wants to load only 38 Special with his own pure lead cast bullets. Is there any one with experience for suggestions on what molds and loads?

Finely after months of looking for brass and bullets. I am able to find what I want. It seams that Hornady is helping us out. 22 Hornet cases are now available as well as many more. Some of those hard to find Hornady bullets are also available. Go to your favorite souses to find them.

I have found the best way to choose a primer is to try a verity. I will test a few loads and when I find the best 5-10 shot group. That is where I will try a few different brand primers to see If I can see a difference between them with a good 10 shot group. Then I stock up on the best...

After 37 years of loading with local components I found the internet is the best tool out there. I have purchased dies previously and was happy with them. Although when I ordered a Wilson headspace gage, Lapua cases, bullets and a pack of IBS hunter targets I realized I don't need to drive...

I have been loading for my 22 cal. rifles and have a sweet shooting bullet. You know the bughole type. Although one of them are discontinued. So now I have to do more hunting for bughole bullets. My old 1978 Rem. 700 Varmint special 222 likes 50gr. pills and the assortment of them out there...

A good friend gave me 3 boxes 55gr. bullets and 41 22Hornet cases. I traded the bullets for 2 boxes of 40gr. Hornet bullets. So I figured I would pay my friend by loading the cases for him. They were mostly Rem. and a few WW. cases. After cleaning the cases I FL resized but backed off 1/8...

I read the threads... and still I don't quite understand how you can bump the shoulders of a case back .002 and not full length resize the case. I am missing some thing. I shoot a 700 V.S. 222 I purchased a Redding Type S FL die. The bushing is just what I expected prefect fit. The problem...

It's good practice to talk safty and on this forum we often mention safe practices. Although I think it is time to have a discussion on loading safty. First of all most all good loading manuals have a chapter on safty and that should not be overlooked. I know that for me remembering can be...

I am a big believer of having good information on reloading. My first manual was a 1971 Sierra and now I have 13 manuals. That is a lot of information. Only The Sierra V second Printing has useful information on my 22 K Hornet. I realize the internet is also a excellent source of information...