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After about 9 months of waiting I should be getting my NYC target handgun permit this week. A few weeks ago a saw a NIB Ruger .357 Mag Blackhawk 6.5" barrel and high-gloss ss finish. I really like this gun and I've always wanted one. Since Ruger does not make high-gloss Blackhawks anymore I...

I recently read the article about Cz pistols in "American Rifleman", and the guns seem very interesting. Does anyone have experience with CZ 75 or 85 pistols, and what do you think of them? Also, does anyone have experience with the CZ Kadet .22 conversion kit? How much does the kit cost...

What are good online sources for primers? I'm mainly looking for lead-free primers, but I'm interested in all sources. Thanks Chris Nemeth

On Sat. I purchses a new Marlin 1894CS rifle. A friend and I then when to the outdoor range in Huntington, NY to try it out. We shot some winchester ,357 125 gr smi-jacted hollow pts and 2 boxes of Win 130 gr fmj .38s (the white box brand). I haven't shot a rifle in about 2 years, so my groups...

I'm considering getting a Ruger Blackhawk. Would holsters designed for a Vaquero SA work with a Blackhawk, or would I need a Blackhawk specific holster? Thanks Chris Nemeth

What is a good source for cheap .45ACP range ammo? Thanks Chris Nemeth

Many people have be critical about Ruger's recent statement. Before everyone jumps all over Ruger consider this. His company is being sued fby what 26 cities for severl billion dollars. If any one of these law suits wins there is a good chance that Ruger (not to mention many other gun...

I just bought a Marlin 1894 CS .357 mag rifle. I shot it for the first time today and had alot of fun. What is the proper sighting method when using the Markin semi-buckhorn sights? Also, what is the proper method to adj the sights? The manual does not go into great detail about this, and i do...

I just bought a Marlin 1894 CS .357 mag rifle. I shot it for the first time today and had alot of fun. What is the proper sighting method when using the Markin semi-buckhorn sights? Also, what is the proper method to adj the sights? The manual does not go into great detail about this, and i...

Is it safe toload round nose bullets into the magazine of a level action rifle? Thanks Chris Nemeth

Can you fire lead bullets through Marlin's Micro-Groove rifled barrels? Would this harm the barrel or would it just result in poor accuracy? Thanks Chris Nemeth

Today's Tales of the Gun on THC was about US firearms used during WWII. What I liked the most was some old footage of GI's carrying their 1911's ready to fire, with their fingers outside of the triggerguard. Its nice to finally see a good example of gun handling on TV. Chris Nemeth

What kind of velocity can I expect from a .45ACP M625 with a 5 inch barrel? I assume that it would be higher that a 1911 with a 5" barrel, since it has the extra length of the barrel and the cylinder. Thanks Christopher Nemeth

I am thinking of buying a Ruger Blackhawk, the .357/.38/9MM model, and I was wondering how popular Modern class is in CAS? Thanks chris Nemeth

Are there any differences, in terms of accuracy and action smoothness, between the Marlin 1894 cowboy models and the models with the micro-groove barrels? What other features are different? Thanks Christopher Nemeth

What is the best type of hearing protection to wear while participating in a CAS event? Thanks Christopher Nemeth

Does anyone have any experience with Navy Arms "Yellow Boy" lever action rifle? I really like its looks. I'm interested in the 38SPL model, I would be using it mainly for target shhoint and plinking. Does anyone know what the .38SPl model's magazine capacity is? The Navy Arms'web site does not...

Does anyone have any experience with Navy Arms "Yellow Boy" lever action rifle? I really like its looks. I'm interested in the 38SPL model, I would be using it mainly for target shhoint and plinking. Does anyone know what the .38SPl model's magazine capacity is? The Navy Arms'web site does not...

Yesterday, I got a Ruger Super Single-Six, SS with a 5.5" barrel. I fired about 160 rouds through it and had a great time. I've been shooting alot of .38 Spl's through my S&W 686+, so when I fired the Single-Six the first time my body anticpated the heavier recoil and I leaned way into the...

I found an old Colt catalog in my house from about 1995. It lists Colt SAA's in 45 Colt, dual 44/40, and dual 38/40. What does the "dual" stand for? Thanks Christopher Nemeth