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I decided I wanted a bayonet for my AR. Not because I needed one, but just because I wanted one. Seriously, I think of it as a historical artifact more than anything, and thought I’d get one while they’re available. I had heard they were pretty cheap, but at a recent gunshow, most of them...

I've posted this on several different forums for people who may be looking at this gun. I've noticed a few threads of people who were considering purchasing the High Standard, asking for feedback, but for the most part these threads didn't receive much response. What follows is my experience...

I'm relatively new to the revolver as my primary CCW. Although the numbers vary somewhat, most everyone has read or heard some standard for shooting your CCW semi-auto with a certain amount of your selected defensive ammo without malfunction, before considering the gun reliable enough for CCW...

I recently bought a pre-lock 642. From what I can tell by surfing the forums it was probably made around 1999. Serial # begins with CDP####. I've noticed some threads where people have been able to tell others the date of manufacture based on these letters. Can any help me with this? I'd...

I tend to obsess when it comes to rust on a firearm. Today while cleaning my Sub 2000 I noticed a strange rust color on the metal surrounding the barrel/feedramp area. This is the round section of metal that appears to surround the actual barrel/feedramp (the barrel feedramp portion appears as...

I recently ordered a "Mika" pocket holster after reading a number of positive reviews on the gun forums. The service & quality that Mr. Mika provided was quite superior. I received the holster very quickly. It was very nicely made & fit my 642 very well. I had been looking for an oversized...

I noticed an oddity when cleaning the barrel of my 642 today. When looking in the barrel from the chamber, there is a distinct line/crease about a centimeter in length at the bottom right of the bore. It does not circle around the entire bore, just the bottome right curve of the barrel. Although...

I went to pick out a new revolver today. I decided on a new S&W 642. I noticed it is stamped 642-2. What does the -2 stand for? I vaguely remember seeing a post that contained a 642-3. Am I remembering correctly? Just wondering what the latest incarnation of the 642 is? Was very pleased...

How much does a used Ruger 10-22 Carbine go for? I’ve been thinking about getting one of these for some time. Looked at them at the last gun show for $199. A local shop has a used 10-22 carbine for $125. Pretty good shape overall. Does this sound like a fair price? Any feedback greatly appreciated.

I've been looking at pistol safes for some time. Currently I have a simple key lock Sentry Pistol Box, but I've been considering the Gun Vault Mini Vault for a while. Last night I was at the local Wal-Mart and found a DAC Sport (Pistol) Safe. It has a mechanical lock very similar to the Gun...

Well I worked out a deal with my wife where by taking on a couple of extra on-calls at work, she will "approve" of my using a percentage of these extra funds to be used for firearm purchases. So not yet having learned my lesson after my most recent Taurus repair, and wanting something lighter...

Well after approximately a two month wait I finally got my Taurus 650 CIA back yesterday. It was returned with no explanation of what exactly was repaired. The invoice simply stated that the revolver had been repaired under the Taurus warranty. It appears that they widened the barrel cylinder...

I would like to pick up a NAA Guardian 32 in the near future. I checked with my local dealer who quoted me a price of $325 before tax. He did not have any in stock, but can order and have one within a few days. Is this a good price?

I've been considering the purchase of a home defense pump shotgun for some time. I've found Mossberg's relatively cheap at the local hardware store and Walmart. What would be a good economical shotgun for home defense? I would prefer 12 gauge, but wonder if a 20 gauge might be more...

I had my Ruger MKII 5 1/2 Bull out to the range again today. I traded a Taurus 85 for it a while back. According to the serial number it appears to have been produced in 1989. All around great gun, but I do get approximately 2 to 4 misfires per 200-250 rounds of cheap bulk ammo. About 50% of...

I purchased a new 650 late last year. I've shot it infrequently over the last 4 or 5 months. The last time I took it to the range I noticed that occasionally the cylinder seemed to be dragging. I examined the gun which seems to have an extremely tight barrel/cylinder gap. I noticed some lead...

I purchased a new 650 late last year. I've shot it infrequently over the last 4 or 5 months. The last time I took it to the range I noticed that occasionally the cylinder seemed to be dragging. I examined the gun which seems to have an extremely tight barrel/cylinder gap. I noticed some lead...

I took my P-32 out to the range for the first time in a number of months. I haven't been shooting it much since the fall. Most of this time it's been riding in my front pocket, with only the occasional surface wipe off. I thought it might be a good time to test fire and give it a good...

I will be pick up my blued Taurus Model 650 next week. Today the dealer (where I placed my order) told me there were some demensional differences between the CIA 850 (38) and the 650 (357). Specifically he said that the 650 was the same as the Taurus Model 605 while the 850 was the same as the...

Anyone have one of these yet, and if so what do you think of it? I've been thinking about picking one up for some time, but my dealer still hadn't gotten one the last time I asked (months ago and two Kel-Tec's & a Ruger later).