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I am thinking of buying an arched aluminum main spring housing made by Smith and Alexander. Does anyone know if their quality is good? This is for a Colt Officer and it seems they are the only company that makes an aluminum unit. Anyone know of another option. I did not see any in Brownell's...

While guns are important to all of us here it is very nice to know that what is even more important to all of us is also at this site- that being human beings who care and feel for each other.I thank you for your support and concern for me at this really difficult time.

This is not about guns so if that is your only interest do not read on. The only way it is related is if more people were open minded as my dad there would be a more rational dun laws. My dad died three months ago and I can still not look at a picture of him without REALLY crying.It still just...

If there was a death penalty for gun ownership, but guns were available on the black market, would you own a gun or even carry one? It is a possibility that in the future a second or third offense for gun ownership ( three strike laws) could mean a life sentence. In some jails like Rikers...

Anyone know where to buy Pro Load at a good price mail order? Thanks

Why do you say on your box of ammo, do not use five years after date of manufacture? Great ammo! I feel safer carrying it in bear country.

Can anyone add to this list of things not to do with a 1911 pistol? What I have listed is supportes and suggested by pistol greats such as Bill Wilson; 1. Never chamber a round by inserting it directly into the chamber. It should be fed through the magazine so as not to harm/over-ride the...

My Commamder .45 was working fine until I put a Wilson #20 spring and full lenght guide rod in.I had several jams that were all the same. The rounds in the mag would nose dive into the mag and the rear of the cartridge would rest in the breech face. Pulling back on the slide would allow the...

Went to my local gun dealer ( J&G Sales ) to buy some ammo for my new Colt CCO and noticed the only new handguns in stock were three Taursas revolvers and several used Rugers. There were some new "cowboy" type Rugers. The dealer said they will not carry any more S&W because of there policy and...

Just had a Videki trigger put on a new Colt CCO. It was never fired with the old plastic trigger so I am not sure the problem is the new trigger.Out of 200 rounds the trigger did not return to the ready position 4 or 5 times. At first moving the mag caused it to return. Then it would return when...

No problem declaring a gun at Phoenix airport going to Oakland but what about the return trip? Does anyone know what the Oakland gun laws are? Really need some help with this. Thanks. Don't think I could still post TFL from jail.

I will be visiting my sister in Oakland. Here in Arizona there is no problem declaring a gun at the counter but what will happen when I fly out of Oakland? If I go to the counter at Oakland airport ( with unloaded gun in hardshell suitcase no ammo in suitcase) will I have a problem flying home...

While Browneells has a great selection their prices are high. Does anyone know of a place that sells Wilson or other name brand parts at a discount price? Also where can I buy an arched aluminum Officer main spring housing? Even Brownells does not have one.

I would like to put the slide/barrel/link (whole top end) of my 45 Colt Commander on my Colt Officer 45, both are series 80. Can I safely do this? Any fitting required?

I had an extractor break on my Mini-14. It does not surprise me because it is a cast part. Does anyone know who makes a forged or higher quality extractor for the Mini-14?

I have the opportunity to buy a new Colt CCO. This model has no recoil guide rod, black plastic trigger and a totally flat finish.(no polished slide). It does have the Rose wood grips, aluminum Officer frame and stainless Commander slide in 45. I can buy it for $550 total. Is this a fair price...

Would appreciate what to look for when buying a new Bushmaster or AR15. Can only afford a post ban rifle and wonder which one is better. Any information would be appreciated.What is a good price for the Ar and BM?

I would imagine most of the members of TFL are passionate about firearms but was wondering what other passions we all share. I am a confirmed Corvette nut and my friend is a Porche nut. The two of us sound like me and Rikwriter do. Porche engines are like KImbers in that they do not last as long...

Does anyone know when and where the next gun show will be in Arizona? thanks.

As I need a pistol that will at times get wet I was looking at the Kimber Compact stainless. As I was looking thur the catalog I noticed on their chart that all of the 4" and 3.2" stainless models have a carbon steel barrels even thought the gun is called a stainless model. A call to the...