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I've just begun doing my homework on .45 pistols. I think I'd like to go for the classic 1911 style in my next handgun purchase. I certainly like the feel of the 1911s, and one of these would match up nicely with my Ruger 22/45. Which leads me to my questions: What would you say are the...

Can you have too many magazines for a pistol? I don't think so, but I'm wondering how many on average you have for your semi-autos. I'm up to ten on my Ruger 9mm (five factory hi-caps, two factory 10-rounders, and three Mec-Gar 10 rounders), and I've been accused of having a magazine fetish...

Wasn't sure if this post should go here or on Gear & Accessories. Here goes anyway... How do you typically manage your magazines? How many per gun is an average number for you? I also wonder if people practice with their high cap mags more often/the same/less than other "standard" mags. As...

I bought a new 22/45 pistol today. I only had about 200 to spend and wound up getting the Ruger P512 new for $199. Took it apart and cleaned off the excess grease just a little while ago. Wasn't as hard as some people here have indicated. Now, I can't wait to go out and try it at the range. In...

Anybody have any opinions or experiences with these holsters? A search here turned up nil on them. They're made in Italy and imported and sold by Michael's of Oregon--the same company that puts out the cheap line of Uncle Mike's nylon holsters. (I know most purists with custom holsters are...

I've begun looking for a first pump action shotgun--something I can use for a variety of purposes (home defense, trap shooting, bird hunting). I also don't have a fortune to spend, and so I'm looking at the basic models. So far I've found a Mossberg 500A for $195 and a Remington 870 (Express...

I've seen a few posts here that mention a break-in period on new guns. Is this a myth or a reality? What exactly is the break-in period supposed to do to a gun? Is a certain kind of ammo involved? ------------------ Guyon NRA & GOA Member

Is $50 a decent price for a new Surefire 6P? Can I find a 6Z for a similar price, or are they much more expensive? Also, does anyone have any sites to recommend for purchasing a Surefire? I haven't had any luck finding these lights in the stores around town. I'm taking a tactical handgun...

I'm thinking of getting a .22 LR pistol for target practice and plinking. Any suggestions on accurate, reliable guns out there? Also, what's the price range on these guns? I really don't want to spend over $200. Can I still get a decent .22 semi-auto for that price? ------------------...

I have a Ruger P95, and I'm looking for a good but affordable (less than $50) holster. I know that the P95 isn't the most concealable weapon, but it can be done. I'm wondering if anyone has had any experiences--good or bad--with the Bianchi AccuMold paddle holsters (model 7500). I like the...

I have a Ruger P95, and I'm looking for a good but affordable (less than $50) holster. I know that the P95 isn't the most concealable weapon, but it can be done. I'm wondering if anyone has had any experiences--good or bad--with the Bianchi AccuMold paddle holsters (model 7500). I like the...

I have a S&W stainless 686 that I've always cleaned after firing. After the last trip to the range, I didn't have time to do a cleaning, and so the gun was put away dirty. Well, let's just say I've had a busy summer, and cleaning the revolver kept getting bumped down the "to do" list. Now...

I've had a revolver for years and just got my first semi-auto. A friend mentioned that he rotates his clips to keep springs from wearing out. Is this actually a problem? Right now, I only have three clips--the two that came with the pistol and one factory hi-cap. Do I need more...

Using the search function on this forum, I've found a lot of good discussion about the best loads for 9mm (as well as other semi-autos). However, I can't find much about preferences when it comes to the .357. I have a S&W 686, and I'm just curious about what people use for defensive loads...

Thanks to everyone who posted suggestions for my gun choice. See [Link to invalid post] Today was a good day since I wound up buying a pistol. This weekend, there is a gun and knife show just a few miles from my house, and I didn't even know about it until this morning. I called a lot of...

The subject line basically says it all. Whaddya think folks?

It's my first post on The Firing Line, and I'm sure you see a lot of posts like this one all the time. I apologize if I'm asking questions that have been asked hundreds of times before. Still, I'm looking for ideas and opinions on my next handgun purchase. I only have one handgun...