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    Inherited 1911, is it a Black Army?

    Colt 1911serial# 539xxx. Eagle head proof mark above mag release,HP proof mark visible through ejection port. Is this a Black Army 1911? Rough value range? I appreciate your advice. Tyvm
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    Ruger LCP custom for Backpacking?

    Been carrying a NAA .22mag Black widow for awhile, thinking about a .380 LCP as a super light weight trail gun (plinking, 10 yard small game, LIGHTWEIGHT self defense) If bears are a concern, I carry a SW 386NG .357. Its really too heavy for some hiking around here. Anyone have a reason not...
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    Free Ferret Fifty giveaway from Spider Firearms

    Dave over at Spider Firearms is offering a free .50 bmg rifle. I bought his trigger group and upper years ago: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=450591&highlight=ferret I absolutely love my rifle, it shoots sub MOA all day with match ammo. Recoil is a push, not a snap. Very...
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    Hard Swaged lead on rifling?

    Tempted to use these as airgun pellets/bb's: http://www.ballisticproducts.com/Super-Buck-Lead-F-8-lb_jar-220/productinfo/SBK1F/ Will the hardened lead damage rifling in my barrels? Why cant I use use these in an airgun? Looking for a .22 caliber, cheap, casual plinking ammo; don't care how...
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    Price check: 1967 .357 Colt trooper, nickel 80%

    Took a beat up looking .357 Colt Trooper (serial dated to 1967) in trade years ago; tempted to sell it due to demand in the Colt double action market. The nickel finish is in rough shape, maybe 80% on a good day, but the action locks up tight. Shoots great. Shiny bore. Smooth double action...
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    New Colt Single Action BB Gun

    Picked one of these up about a week ago: http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Colt_Peacemaker_SAA_CO2_Revolver_Nickel/3568 It weighs 34oz. Balance sits at the front of the trigger guard. Drops right into my SA leather. The action functions as a traditional SA. Fake shells weigh about the same as a...
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    How do you carry longarms in your canoe?

    Planning on a trip into the BWCA, thinking about picking up a Kolpin Gun boot. How do you transport scoped rifles and shotguns in a canoe, while keeping them accessible? Ill use a good wipe on oil no matter what. You tether to boat or your body? A body tether sounds like an anchor:confused...
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    Sig Trailside, safety wont move??? Disassembly instructions?

    Safety lever wont flip to safe. Wiggles a hair, but seems to be blocked by the safety plug (black bit of plastic that protrudes from back of slide towards shooter?) Lube and wiggling seems to do nothing. Anyone know how to disassemble the safety? Gonna place a call to Larry's Guns if I cant...
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    Glock target sight options, Taran?

    Searched here and elsewhere, looking to shoot tighter groupings with a glock 17; currently using a tritium 3 dot sight with a combat sight picture. Recommendations for a set sights that will provide a sharp target sight picture (pumpkin on a fence post)? Love the Taran Fiber optic set but...
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    NY-assault weapon registry response?

    Sent mine in on the 15th, haven't heard back from the state police yet. Anyone received a reply other than registration acknowledgement?
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    Wife is in labor!!Need Independence Day firearm suggestions

    Wife is in labor:D:D:D:D; if she can hold on till midnight (its almost 5pm EST here) and we have an Independence Day baby I would like to pick up a rifle/handgun to commemorate the occasion. Suggestions? What screams USA to you? CMP Garand?, nice bolt action?, a .22? Colt SA? 1911? I have 18...
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    Best Night Vision under $500?

    Need a NV optic for coyote hunting. Looking at the ATN MK 350, and a few others from Yukon. Whats good bang for the buck?(usable distance, image clarity, accuracy/0 hold) Will a monocular NV unit mount for use with a reflex sight or illuminated reticule scope? How is the image? Anyone...
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    Need S/W 386 NG holster help

    Searched plenty, here and elsewhere. Tried many but still disappointed. Need a thumb-break, clip, IWB holster for a SW 386 NG (7 shot .357) 2.5 inch barrel. About to buy this...
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    Review: Crosman M417 air rifle

    Fairly new AR-15 style air rifle on the market from Crosman. http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Crosman_M4_177_Multi_Pump_Air_Rifle_Adj_Stock/2631 Recently bought one of these as an informal plinker. Turned out to be a bit better than I expected. Thought it would be a good training tool to...
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    What will out shoot a CZ 527,Tikka Varmint?

    Looking for a .223 bolt action. What will significantly outperform the CZ 527 Varmint and Tikka Varmint rifles? Sako? Weatherby Sub-MOA? Custom rifle? I appreciate any input, TYVM.
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    SA M1A Loaded Problems

    Having large numbers of FTFs. When I attempt (after waiting) to remove the round the bolt cannot be moved by hand. A few taps with a wood block on the bolt handle, and the round pops out. Slight dent on primer, round unfired. Black residue around the widest portion of the case closest to the...
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    Suggestions for a Lefty Bolt .308?

    Does CZ make a lefty bolt .308? Tikka's T3 lite is looking real nice; what will outshoot it out of the box in roughly that price range? Not looking for a Remington, Browning, Mossberg. TY in advance for the advice.
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    Where do you shoot 500+ Yards in upstate NY? PA?

    The old boy scout property we used to shoot at has been sold and posted:( I'm looking for a new spot to shoot long range in upstate New York and Southern Pennsylvania. Im just east of Binghamton, NY. Anyone know of a public range offering 500 yards and over? Large open state land where rifle...
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    Pre-ban Ruger Mini 30 value?

    Looking to sell my 1987 made Ruger Mini 30 here in NY; Ive seen asking/selling prices range from $600-$1000+ for the older versions of this rifle. What should I ask for a good shooting mini 30 with a ding or two in the wood, (good-excellent condition)? TYVM
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    Grind to fit recoil pad for Ruger .44 carbine?

    Looking for a recoil pad for a ruger .44 carbine, older model. Looked through Brownells and Midway; I see a couple of pads Im thinking of messing with, was hoping someone has a suggestion. Will a heat gun let me put a curve into the stiff plastic under the rubber of a grind to fit pad? Anyone...
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