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for new Springfields. I have a loaded 9mm and a Milspec .45 currently (not including my Gunsite GSP) that I will be trading for the newer models. Got to handle a new Milspec today with the more traditional frontstrap contour and it just feels sooooo much better. Of course if anyone wishes to...

I have a box with all the parts to build a 1911. I intended to build it myself and have aquired all the tools required. I would probably do a functional job of it. However, my schedule is crap now and will only get crappier for the foreseeable future. So I am now considering finding a decent...

Dove season opens here next Monday. Went to the skeet range to bone up a bit. Judging from my performance there, the critters in the field look to be pretty safe. I generally score mid twenties in trap but never really shot skeet before. It was not pretty. Hopefully I can get back and try again...

Sitting hear watching Miami Vice on TNN killing some time. I've seen many many discussions on the pistols of Sonny Crockett but I have never seen an ID of the one Stan uses. Looks kinda cool. Like a 1911 with an external extractor. Any one have an idear what it might be?

Received my Traditions Pennsylvania flintlock rifle a week ago from Bass Pro. It is a pretty rifle if I do say so. With a 44" barrel it is a bit muzzle heavy and I wish the comb dropped a little more for comforts sake but seemed to be a good quality starter rifle out of the box. Weather and...

I went looking for some new boots today, dual purpose casual wear and hunting. My stop at Bass Pro was surprising as it seemed like a good third of the offerings were steel toed. I am required to wear steel toes at work and find them quite uncomfortable when compared to "normal" foot wear. Why...

How would one go about finding a criminal lawyer that is sympathetic to RKBA? Does the NRA or GOA have such a listing? I am not in any trouble but since I do carry daily and it seems that it might be a good idea to write a couple names with numbers down on the back of my permit. I just have no...

Been looking around for a flintlock to get familar with before I get really expensive (reproduction Baker). I have pretty much decided on either the Traditions Shenandoah or Pennsylvania. The former has a 33.5" barrel, the latter 40.25". Besides the handier length of the shorter barrel and the...

Something I have always wondered about but never managed to get an answer for is why do modern tanks have smooth bores? Is it to facillitate the use of more varied types of ammo?

I apparently won an auction on www.auctionarms.com. This was three days ago and I have not heard anything from the seller. I have e-mailed twice from different accounts in case I was having unseen difficulty with said e-mail. I have not heard anything from him/her as yet. This would be my 10th...

Must have fondled the EAA Witness about a hundred times. Like the way it feels. Like the idea of having a Bren Ten like pistol for less than 1000, less than 400 for that matter. However, I cannot get past those sights. They suck and not in a good way. I have often stated that I wish EAA would...

I was in Bass Pro today (I am so broke since they opened a local store) and almost picked up some Hornaday .41 Mag pistol bullets. I do not have a S&W 57 (yet). I thought I had heard that I could load these bullets into .416 Rem Mag cases for a softer firing load. I bought the .416 for my trip...

I show up today as I do every Sunday at Whitten Arms to learn that this is the last day it will be open. Not a huge shock as the place just never seemed that busy. It was pretty abrupt though, not even a clearance sale. I am already a member at an outdoor range but damn it's hot lately. Whitten...

For the moment I think I will shelve my plans for a 10mm AR upper in favor of a replica flintlock rifle. My short list of these would be: British Baker Kentucky long Which will put the smallest dent in my wallet? (I guess Kentucky)Which will be the easiest to find ammo for? (I guess Kentucky)...

Looking through the rulebook trying to figure out where my S&W autos fall. Hope you guys and gals can help. 5926 (4" 9mm frame decocker) = SSP 1076 (4.25" 10mm frame decocker) = ESP 1026 (5" 10mm frame decocker) = CDP Is this correct? Curious if I have all the autoloaders covered.

Was in my favorite gun shop today. There was a SA TRP Operator in the display case with a 5" bull barrel. I have always wanted a full sizeds 1911 with a bull barrel but have never come across one before. Unfortunately this pistol also had a mag well and a full length dust cover with integral...

"Why yes, it'll save me the trouble of removing it." was my reply to the gentleman doing the transfer on my S&W 1026 which is clearly marked on the slide, "Will fire with magazine removed". He was obviously dismayed that I was taking possesion of a pistol without a mag safety. Not sure why. He...

Was expecting my newest aquisition today, another S&W 1026. Called the FFL, "Nope, tain't here yet." Got the tracking number from the Seller. Left Alaska yesterday Arrived Memphis today (Final destination, I'm in Memphis) Left Memphis today :confused: Arrived Ft. Lauderdale today (***!?!)...

With the 10mm Smith mags I know to only get the white follower preferable marked AccuGuide, but dunno nuttin about the .45 mags. I have a 4576 which is a hoot to shoot but it only came with 2 mags one of which causes frequent jams. What does one look for with Smith .45 mags?

I have been seriously considering this finish when my newest aquistion arrives next week. Just wondering if the finish is holding up and what problems have been IDed, if any.