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AMT used to make a really small 45 ACP -- not light but small. What is the smallest 45 ACP now (not including derringers) ? .

What kind of terminal performance comparison can be made amongst the 32 ACP, 380, and 9mm when fired from KelTec or Robar size pocket pistols ? Assume all of them have lesser performance than with pistols of longer barrel lengths. Just wondering if there were measurable differences when fired...

Given both rifles are setup like someone would think best... Which would one be better off with when the $!*! hits the fan ? AR15-type rifle or Springfield M1A SOCOM 16 ? .

Seems like folks fight for every ounce on the weight of a gun. See folks making a federal case over a couple of ounces. That's fine. Where can we find the weight of name brand holsters like Milt Sparks, El Paso, Bianchi, etc ? Yes, holster weights will vary due to the normal variations in...

The melting pots available specifically for casting lead bullets are commonly available in your choice of 110 volt or 220 volt. These pots commonly hold up to 20 pounds of lead. The alloy is never less than 84% lead, up to 4% tin, with the remainder being antimony with trace amounts of other...

Know this may not be the appropriate forum... But figure you guys know as much about mildot reticles as any one. For a shooter who switches between rifles, scopes, and reticles a lot... And whose primary target is prairie dogs... Where does the mildot reticle fit into the picture ? Some...

Any one chronograph the same 38 Special or 357 load in both a 2-inch and a 3-inch Ruger SP101 ? Or a similar comparison ? In snubnose revolvers, how much difference in the 2-inch versus the 3-inch variety ? .

Saw a Kimber commander-size 1911 in 40 S&W yesterday. Wonder how that would do for starting youngsters and ladies into shooting 1911 guns before stepping up to the 45 ? Know that sometimes calibers other than the 45 don't work so well in the 1911. How well does this particular model -- 40 in...

In my distant memory... Recall a discussion about something called chain shot used in Civil War cannons where lead balls smaller than bore size were connected together by wire or chain. When fired, the lead balls separated some and caused the stretched wire or chain to be a deadly item. May...

Did Smith & Wesson ever offer a Model 58, i.e., a fixed-sight 4-inch barrel M&P-style N-frame, in 44 Magnum ? Even a limited special run for a distributor ?

Have a Smith & Wesson 1917 45 ACP. Before I got it, someone converted it to a two-inch barrel snubby. What is the feasibility of converting it to 45 Colt (45 Long Colt) ?

. For a moment forget optical glass properties and assume all shooting will be done in perfect light conditions. Assume that the reticle you like is available in any scope. Assume a heavy rifle in a varmint caliber so that recoil is not a serious issue (in contrast to a 7 pound 378...

. In the December 2007 Handloader, Brian Pearce has an article on conversions of the Old Model 3-screw Ruger 357 Blackhawks to 44 Special and 45 Colt. Even mentions once their conversion to 480 Ruger, 475 Linebaugh, and 500 Linebaugh. Think these conversions are from David Clements. Have had...

. Years ago at a gun show saw a new S&W stainless Kit Gun with a 3-inch barrel. Had not seen many stainless Kit Guns at that time nor had seen any 3-inch barrel ones. Looked at it half a dozen times over the two day gun show. Finally decided I needed it and bought it NIB. Later showing it...

Any opinions on Kimber's 22 rimfire conversion for the 1911 ? Hammer1