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A rookie here... one of my (many) weaknesses is ballistics. So here goes... What is subsonic ammo? Does it come in all calibers? What's it used for? Pros? Cons? Price more or less than FMJ range ammo?

I recently posted a thread regarding a few .380s that I was looking at (PPK, BDA, CZ83 and Bersa Thunder). A number of you recommended the Makarov so that cannot be overlooked. Now that this has piqued my interest, how hard is it to get 9x18 ammo? Where to find? The price is comparable to what...

Looking for a .380 for CCW and glovebox... Am considering... 1. PPK (Studly) 2. CZ 83 (I keep coming back here) 3. Bersa Thunder (gotta love the price) 4. Browning BDA (Love my 92FS) 5. Sig P-something (long week, I forget the model number) Which is the best value for the money? Have a gun...

Folks... I am reading and shooting and shooting and reading. Patterns are improving weekly and I have even introduced and taught some newcomers to the sport, the basics of safety. Still, I constantly come across things I can't figure out through additional research. Thus, I take the least path...

Can you folks elaborate on how to clear both failure to fire and jams in autoloaders? I err on the side of safety but never had formal training on the subject and want my daughters to have the proper answers as they are learning. Thanks all.

Starting my homework... Spent the last 6 months target shooting at the range. Time for me to start looking to compete in either IPSC or IDPA. Besides my Colt (see below), 2 mags, eyes, ears and a holster... What other "stuff" do I need?

I've read that some people use Brake Cleaner to "hose" down their field stripped semis prior to wiping down, cleaning the barrel and oiling. Is it ok to use this stuff? Can't it cause rust during storage? Petroleum based or not? I am currently using Hoppes #9 for the bore and Break-free to...

Thanks to DHarts amazing photos... I hadda have one. Colt 1911 Government XSE. Shot 100 rounds at the range today. Sweet! No jams and as smooth as my Italian Beretta 92. Only problem was the front white plastic dot popped out after the first shot! No problem... filled it with Bright Sights...

My first field strip to oil prior to first firing. Struggling to get the slide stop back into position and into the weapon... stck halfway in... any suggestions?

Folks... I thought that DHarts pictures were beautiful but she's even better in person! I'll send pictures as soon as I get a moment to. One question... The firearm case came witha little red plastic clip sort of thing inside it. I read the whole manual last night and cannot figure out what it...

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I am currently shooting at a range that is not very well lit. My shooting glasses are clear. Should I try a color? If so, which color do you guys suggest?

Anybody has an opinion on this ammo? I've been firing the Winchester 9mm ammo (115 grain) I get at Wally-World (100 rnds/$11 bucks) and have been struggling with my groupings being very low (6"). So I go to the range and ask for something heavier (147) and the range guy has just 115s. He says...

Looking for a 380 to carry in the car and use at the range (for a little variety). Bersa is about $120 less (2 kids in college on the Dad Cash Plan). What are your thoughts shooters? You haven't steered me wrong yet!

what does DA mean? Is there a library of these somewhere?

Folks... I'm looking for a small concealed carry pistol to add to my toy box. I don't have a .380 yet and am interested in this caliber for my car. The PPK isn't bad but I'm not into Bond-envy. From a pure looks point of view, I like this CZ. Oh sure, I'll shoot and fondle it before I buy it...

A fairly new shooter (approx 2K rounds), I am struggling with my Beretta. I am very competent with my Buckmark as the adjustable sites are dialed in perfectly. But my Beretta with it's fixed sights (3 red dots) fires 5-7 inches low at 10 yards. I try to keep the 3 dots in aligned. My groupings...

My first hangun was the 9mm below... then I got the .22 to fire more rounds off at the range and practice technique. Now I need a .45 to roll those bowling pins off the table. I like the Baby Eagle but am also considering a 1911 of some kind... Maybe an SC or a Springfield. What's your opinion...

Just got a new Buckmark with tru-glo front sight... Anything I should know about the tru-glo? Care? Do they need to be replaced etc.? I know nothing about 'em other than my eyes see it well (compared to the red dots on my Beretta.).

Just got a new Buckmark with tru-glo front sight... Anything I should know? Care? Do they need to be replaced etc.? I know nothing about 'em other than my eyes see it well (compared to the red dots on my Beretta.).