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I walked away from a used uberti yesterday in excellent condition, no box, for $340. I've always liked the looks of the 1875, but don't know too much about the quality of the uberti copy, or even the quality of the original. Obviously, it didn't overtake the SAA for popularity; is there a reason...

The proliferation of the kinds and availability of handguns must make this the best of times for gun owners. Cheap surplus and police trade ins Wide availability due to the WWW Online dealers keeping prices low New handguns released seemingly on a daily basis Wide variety of features, a gun...

These look interesting, but the ambidextrous safety and slide release give me pause. I'm all in favor of going ambi, but the safety and slide release already stick out too much on a CZ (which is one reason I prefer the decocker), and now they are on both sides. Anyone with any experience with...

I was showing a friend my S&W 686-6 when we both noticed something fall from the weapon as my friend turned the barrel up and started to decock the (empty) weapon. We picked up what we could find on the carpet--it was the (frame mounted) firing pin and firing pin spring! That wouldn't be good in...

I am on a revolver addiction train--I think I've purchase 9 in the last 9 months. Today's purchase is a police trade in model 65 in 3". I've not been a big fan of non-adjustable sighted guns, but this will replace the model 15 2" I just "sold" (gave away) to my octogenarian coworker. I've been...

Hey all, I picked up a S&W model 28 in 6" yesterday at a gun show, for a pretty reasonable price ($340 out the door). For some reason, I had it in my head that it was an L-frame gun. Anyway, although I am happy as a fat man that found an extra gallon of Blue Bell ice cream in the freezer about...

Hey all, A friend of mine had a few guns that she hasn't cleaned in ten years. I told her I would strip them, clean and lubricate them out of respect for the guns. One of the guns is a Colt Cobra (D frame, aluminum frame). I opened it up, cleaned up some surface rust on the springs, but now I...

I've been trying to find the right pocket carry for a fat man in hot weather. I gave up on the Kahr PM9--too heavy and thick. I had a keltec a long time ago, but it routinely jammed after five rounds, so I got rid of it. Another came up recently locally, and I decided to try it out. First thing...

Got two new revolvers this week. First was a model 15. Originally it had a 2" barrel on it, but the seller had bought a 6" barrel and had it rebarreled locally. I have the 2" barrel with the shorter ejector if I ever feel the need to switch back. Cleaned it, took it out and shot it, and it's...

Looking for a scabbard for my winchester 66 sporting rifle (uberti replica). Don't want to break the bank, but want something that is relatively durable.

Sorry, but just a frustration post. Spent about a half an hour trying to get a just bought hogue grip on a S&W model 17. After watching the videos on the web, still couldn't figure out how it should go on. Finally went to the hogue website and noticed that the gip pictured for k-frames with...

I posted this on the WTB area, http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4223165#post4223165 Basically, looking for an uncharged 44/40 LRN cartridge for display. In Florida :rolleyes:

Want to get a target pistol in 9mm. Not for competition, but I want a well balanced, tight, crisp trigger, single action, 9mm that I can enjoy at the range. Want to cap it at/about $1,000. What says the peanut gallery?

Came home with a Beretta 71 the other day. I was pretty filthy. I cleaned it up over two days, using ed's red. The springs looked pretty good to me, at least the trigger, mag release, and recoil springs. Decided to give it a try and found that when the slide is locked back and a magazine is...

After using a friend's Beretta 70s, I made a decision to buy a 70 series 22lr pistol if I ever found one. I got one today at a gun show. I think I paid about $20 too much for it, but this is the first one I have seen in the last two years. Can't wait to take it out to the range and try it out...

Hey all, I've successfully used the Lee Auto Disk powder measure for 9mm, but recently gotten into 380s. The start load for my powder of choice, Accurate #2, is 3.3 grains, and lee suggests using the .27 cavity. However, I do not have a .27 cavity. The disks go to .30. I tried the .30 and got...