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    Info on Ruger Buckeye SA convertible in 38-40/10mm

    Over at Auction Arms (http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?ItemNum=2094868) someone is selling a Buckeye SA convertible in 38-40/10mm auto. This was a special run done 12 years ago for Buckeye. I'm a big 10mm fan and would love to add a Ruger 10mm to my collection. Does anyone have...
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    Trying to Decide on Which MK II to Get

    I'm looking to pick up a MK II and am trying to decide on which model to get. I'm considering the MK-678 Target and the P-512 Bull. Any thoughts as far as accuracy and reliability would be appreciated.
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    32 H&R Magnum out of 7.62 Nagant

    I'm not the kind of person that enjoys KBs and don't believe in pushing the envelope as far as ammo is concerned. That said I'm wondering if anyone has tried 32 H&R Mag ammo out of their 1895 Nagant revolver. The case and bullet is only 1/16 of an inch shorter than the Nagant ammo and fits the...
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    Keeping Slide Locked Back for Extended Period

    Are there any negative performance ramifications when keeping the slide locked back on a pistol for an extended period of time.
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    S&W 625 in Colt or 45 ACP

    I'm interested in bidding on one of the 625s that is posted on auctionarms.com and gunbroker.com. I'm not sure if I want the 45 Colt or the 45 ACP model. Can I use 45 ACP in the Colt model with moon clips?
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    U.S. agent won't face gun charge

    This is a follow-up to post: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=71335 http://www.sunspot.net/news/local/howard/bal-ho.bouley07aug07.story IMHO the fact that the prosecutors claim that they would have to prove that Bouley knew that his son, Kenneth Randall Bouley, who...
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    Mags for 1927 Sistema .45

    I finally had a chance to fire the 1927 Sistema .45 that I got from JLD Enterprices today. I was in the process of loading the mags that I use for my Ballester Molina (3 original, and 2 OEM) but before I loaded each one I inserted it into the well to make sure of the fit. The mag that came for...
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    CZ83 Vs Sphinx AT-380M

    I have decided to put a .380 ACP back into my collection (was my first handgun many years ago). I've narrowed it down to a CZ-83 which is NIB and a Sphinx AT-380M which is as new. Price between the two is $60. The searches I've done here at TFL and other sites give the Sphinx good reviews in...
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    79-Year-Old Woman Shoots At Burglar

    http://www.msnbc.com/local/wbal/a855576.asp BALTIMORE, 8:05 a.m. EDT July 12, 2001 - An armed man is still on the loose after breaking into the home of a 79-year-old-woman in west Baltimore Wednesday evening. However, Molly Johnson took matters into her own hands and fired a gun at the would-be...
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    Father (Secret Service Officer) is charged in shooting

    A White House Secret Service officer whose 3-year- old son accidentally shot himself in the stomach with his father's service weapon has been charged under a Maryland law that makes it illegal to leave a loaded gun where a minor can get to it. The officer is accused of leaving the semiautomatic...
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    Ruger Blackhawk 41 MAG vs S & W 657

    I have a yearning for a .41 Mag revolver and have been looking over the gun auction sites for some used ones. Besides DA vs SA (which is a non-factor for me) any comments on experience with either one would be appreciated.
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    Brothers go free in fatal shooting

    This a follow-up to last month's posting regarding two brothers who shot three perps (killing one) that broke into their business on consecutive nights. The case went before the Baltimore County grand jury which refused to indict...
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    Major AD - Jet Fighter Accidentally Shoots Tower

    Jet Fighter Accidentally Shoots Tower AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - A German Tornado jet fighter accidentally opened fire on a Dutch military flight tower during a routine training mission, the Dutch defense ministry says. No one was injured in the incident at North Sea island of Vlieland...
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    Maryland 2001 Legislative Information

    To see what Gov. 'Smart-gun' Glendening & company have in store for us in this year's legislative session go to: http://mlis.state.md.us/2001rs/subjects/guns.htm http://mlis.state.md.us/2001rs/subjects/weapons.htm There are actually some pro-gun bills being introduced this session (which means...
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    Blind Girl Goes Hunting

    She's no longer a long shot Hunting: Danielle Shives, 13, is blind, but she's determined - with her dad as her eyes - to bring down a deer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Candus Thomson Sun Staff Originally published Dec 17 2000 HAGERSTOWN...
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    Marlin Buys NEF/H&R

    The press release is below. I think that it is a good business strategy by Marlin adding single shot firearms to their product line and will let them compete directly with the Ruger #1. The Marlin Firearms Company of North Haven, Connecticut, has purchased the assets of H&R 1871, Inc., of...
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    Suggested New Forums

    Since the search is presently suspended I don't know if these have been suggested before or not but I would like to see one forum dedicated to single shot firearms and another dedicated to rifle calibers such as 22 rimfire, 22 magnum, 22 hornet, 223, 22-250, and 243.
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    First Range Day Since August

    After being sidelined with retina problems (dominant eye naturally :() since August I was cleared by my specialist to resume full activities so I took advantage of having today off and a great fall day. I decided to start off with my scoped hand cannons, 44 Magnum Super Redhawk and T/C...
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    Gun course set for pupils in Maryland County

    Gun course set for pupils Program to teach firearm safety is part of health curriculum; No weapons in classrooms; Committee of county teachers, gun victims, police created plan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Sheridan Lyons Sun Staff Beginning...
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    Online access to gun dealing triggers fears

    Interesting article. Very even handed considering it's from the normally anti-firearm Batimore Sun. It even gives the address of some of the most popular sale sites. http://www.sunspot.net/content/news/story?section=news-pluggedin&pagename=story&storyid=1150360206764
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