Search results

  1. W

    Steel shot use in 686 Silver Pigeon 1 28 gauge ?

    I know that Beretta marks its choke tubes SP ( steel proof ) to clarify its ok to use in the 20 and 12 gauge versions of the 686 o/u shotguns . However, the current 28 gauge version does not have the marking on the choke tubes . The barrels are chrome lined and I would assume made of the same...
  2. W

    Winchester model 94 chambered 25-35 interest ?

    It seems the batch of new 94's chambered in 25-35 are pretty much sold out this year . So maybe this vintage caliber still has some life and I have some interest as well . Anyone have input or personal experience with this vintage caliber they would like to share ? Much appreciated , thanks !
  3. W

    Barrett Rutherford o/u hunting shotguns ?

    Can anybody share some information or experience from using this relatively new line of shotguns ? Thanks . How would you compare to Browning or Beretta o/u models , for example ?
  4. W

    28 gauge for upland birds ?

    Been looking at a new Ithaca pump in 28 gauge for all day carry in the woods tracking down ruff grouse . I have a 20 gauge o/u i use as well but really would like another smaller gauge shotgun for fun and light carry weight . Anyway , not being familiar with the 28 gauge I wonder how effective...
  5. W

    Thinking of getting a .17 HMR....

    ....do you think it is a round that will be around awhile ( gain popularity )and about what is its effective range out of a good quality rifle ? Thanks much ! It seems to be more available then .22 magnum ammunition and maybe a bit cheaper .
  6. W

    Glock's new G40 chambered for 10mm with 6" barrel ?

    I've never owned a Glock but want a 6" barreled 10mm badly to conform to the hunting rules of a neighboring state for deer ! I do not want to spend 3500 to 4000 dollars on a long slide 1911 but do like the grip size of the standard government model 1911's ( even preferring thin grip panels ) ...
  7. W

    Opinions on CZ 's model 97 BD .45acp ?

    I recently purchased a new CZ 75 Shadow Custom 9mm (CZ custom shop ) and really like the pistol....enough that I'm thinking of getting its bigger brother chambered for the .45 acp round ! Any owners or folks that have tried one mind giving some input ( good or bad ) on this model ?
  8. W

    Long slide 10mm pistol options ?

    Okay , neighboring state has 5.5 " minimum handgun barrel length rule for hunting deer so my DW Razorback 5" doesn't qualify ! :rolleyes: I can use this pistol in my own state but am looking for a 6" long slide & barrel option for outstate hunting trips with 5.5 to 6" rule as well ! Is there...
  9. W

    Anybody know the front sight dovetail cut on Dan Wesson 1911's since acquired by CZ

    Looking into possibly replacing front sight on Razorback RZ-10 , thanks !
  10. W

    Another Dan Wesson !

    This time a Valor chambered for .45 acp ! I like the Heinie Ledge Straight Eight night sights...wish they were on my Razorback 10mm ! :)
  11. W

    10mm owners: favorite factory ammo or bullet choice for hunting medium game ?

    A newbie to the 10mm semi -auto needs some suggestions , thanks !
  12. W

    My first 10mm auto !

    After a few months of searching I found one NIB and I brought it home ! :) It is a Dan Wesson Razorback (2014)...here it is!
  13. W

    Dan Wesson will be making revolvers again...

    ....the CZ - USA website is saying by late summer they will be in regular production with a Dan Wesson 715 ( .357 magnum revolver) ! I want one !
  14. W

    Green River Rifle Works Leman Rifle information needed !

    I have a GRRW Leman percussion rifle with a Maple half stock which is .54 caliber and want to know more about it ! Thanks !
  15. W

    O/U :which barrel do you select to shoot first ?

    Just got my first O/U shotgun and with select barrel feature and was wondering what most folks like to setup which barrel will most likely be used first and why ? It is a Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon 1 chambered in 20 gauge which I chose for upland hunting ! Thanks !
  16. W

    Good news to 10mm semi auto fans !

    Federal ammunition is going to introduce their own full power 10mm load using nickel -plated cases , 180 grain Trophy Bonded JSP bullets , and muzzle velocity advertised at 1275 fps ! I'm stoked because Federal ammunition is what I generally use and I want a 10mm semi-auto now more than ever ...
  17. W

    Looking to buy a quality O/U upland shotgun and need suggestions ?

    I want to buy a quality light weight , 26" barreled O/U chambered in 20 gauge that is easy to carry all day for upland game ( mostly Ruffed Grouse and Pheasant hunting ) ! This would be my dream upland shotgun and already own a 12 gauge semi-auto for waterfowl and such ! Quality , reliability ...
  18. W

    Can S&W model 29-10 handle 300 grain factory loads ?

    Hi all , I picked up a new model 29-10 w 4" barrel and I've heard the newer model 29's are a bit more beefed up compared to my old model 29-2 and wanted to hear what others thought about using 300 grain hot loads ! I got a couple boxes of Pvri Partizan 44 mag 300 grain SP's that advertise a...
  19. W

    2-Piece barrels used by S&W info ?

    Does anybody know what S&W models are using the 2-Piece barrels ? I'm thinking of getting a Model 29-10 w 4" barrel at a very reasonable price but would like to know differences compared to my model 29-2 ! I know about the lock and use of mim parts but what else ? I'm not saying newer or...
  20. W

    Colt Gold Cup info needed ?

    I bet I've wanted a Colt Gold Cup for over a decade now and still don't own one... but after owning and shooting a couple 1911's that are not Colts I've come to really like the 1911 platform ! Now , I see a brand new Colt Gold Cup for sale and I'm really tempted to take it home ! I 'm...
Top