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Hello to all. I just thought I would express my thoughts on concealed carry, and how it applies to me. I can't speak for anyone else. I was forced to retire from "the job" due to a service connected injury. This has caused a disc problem in my lower back that prevents me from wearing anything...

I have just found out that in 2007 T/C will be offering a rimfire barrel for the Encore. After searching the T/C site, I can find nothing as to availability or price. Am I missing something here? Does anyone have any info as to these barrels, as I would really like a .17HMR barrel? Thank you...

I spend a good deal of time hunting in a shotgun only county in NY. I have been using the remains of my original BRI sabot slugs in my Savage bolt gun. These have been giving my groups of inch and a half to two inches at 100 yards. Unfortunately, I have run out of them. Does anyone have any...

Does anyone know where I can buy a used wood buttstock for a Ruger #1 rifle? I want to replace the stock on my #3 for one without the curved butt plate. Cutting the existing stock is NOT an option. This was my Dad's rifle. Option would be to buy an entire butt and fore-end set, in either...

Hello to all. I have a Ruger #3 in 45-70 that I use a lot. I do a good bit of boar, and black bear hunting, and this is my tool of choice. Additionally, I put about 20rounds a week through it to keep my hand in. I practice with my hunting loads, (350 gr. @ 2070) so that I am totally familiar...

Hello to all. I am certain that this is not the first time this has been asked, but I am at a loss. My 642 has the usual problem of the anodizing wearing off the revolver, and looking like s***. I realize that looks really don't count, but I would like to get it to look better than it does. I...

Hi folks, Now I get to open a whole new can of worms. There are times when I have to carry, and the only real concern is total and absolute concealment. If the piece has to be used, it will be at nose to nose distance. Without going into discussion of the gun or caliber I have chosen to fill...

Hello to all. To your knowledge, does anyone make a grip for the Encore that is a bit smaller than the factory grip? I find that when shooting my Encore, I can't quite take a proper grip due to the fact that the grip is simply too large for my hand. The reach from the back of the grip to the...

I am starting to load for my 12" Encore pistol in .454 Casull. Being it is a single shot, I don't have to worry about the recoil pulling any bullets. But, using either H110 or Win. 296, is a crimp needed to ensure proper ignition of the powder charge? I am going to be using a standard book...

I just got a .454 Casull barrel for my Encore. All my reloading manuals show that they used Freedom Arms brass for their loads. I cannot seem to locate a source for this, and was wondering if anyone knows where I can get some. My other choice would be use some other brand. Any suggestions...

Hi folks, I have a Ruger #3 in 45-70, which is my all out favorite rifle. It is set up with a peep sight & sling. With a chambered round it weighs 7 lbs., 1 oz. Needless to say, there is no doubt in my mind when it goes off. However, at a prolonged range session, (50-75 rounds or so), my...

Hello to all. Does anyone have any idea where I can purchase either a new or used (in operable condition) flintlock shotgun (fowler)? It will never be used to throw shot, but must be able to discharge a squib load of black powder. It is to be used as an educational tool for an ongoing...

Hi to all. Being brand new here, I thought I would ask a question, and hope for an answer. I have a holster for my constant carry gun that is starting to stretch a bit. I was wondering if anyone knows a way to shrink it slightly, so that it holds the gun a bit more securely. It has no...