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I posted this yesterday on Legal and Political, but it may be better placed here: Just a follow up, guys, about the overcharging of private transfers in CA by B&B Sales in both North Hollywood and Westminster. The law (PC Section 12072(d)), states that a FFL in a private transfer cannot charge...

For those of us living in the PRC, now that standard capacity magazines have been outlawed, are there commercially available reducers or blocks which can be inserted in the base of so-called "high capacity" magazines to reduce the capacity from whatever it was to 10 max? If one already owned...

I have an opportunity to evaluate a Dan Wesson Pistol Pack, Model 15, NIB, never fired, 4 barrels (VH, vent rib - heavy underlug), case, tools, grips, decal, belt buckle, etc. Caliber for the 15 is .357 mag. The gun was purchased in the early 80's. The owner is asking $900! I think, while a...

Our family just recently lost our beloved yellow lab to cancer. He was a great dog and only 8 years old. We have mourned his loss greatly. Any of you folks know of some good breeders of same in the So. Cal. area? Looking for a pup bread to good temper with all the requisite OFA clearances (eyes...

After putting 300 rounds through my Ruger SB .44 mag last Friday, my right hand is sore! Do any of you guys know of some Pachmyer type grips similar to those made for the FA Model 83 .454 Casull which are available for this gun? Thanks for your help.

Found a Colt Delta Elite 10 mm on consignment which has been customized: jeweled chamber housing, combat hammer, and trigger. Also has a Pachmyer extended release lever. Shop is asking $599. I'm thinkin' more along the lines of $400-$450 range. Whadaya think, guys. Is this a gun to consider? Any...

I am very interested in all John Browning designed firearms. Been looking particularly at new manufacture Model 1895 in 30-06. Winchester apparently makes this gun now and Browning made a run of it in 1984, approximately 1,000. I have located each. Which would be the better buy from a...

FWIW, thought I'd post a fix I found for case separation where a headless case or portion thereof remains in the chamber following extraction. In this instance, the gun was a Wilson CQB digesting 230 gr. fmj reloads to factory specs. After ~225 rounds the gun experienced a failure to feed; would...

Some time ago I posted that a Python I had purchased from a pawn shop for $225 (6" bbl, blue) was going back to Colt for a complete refurb in Royal Blue and timing. It had some pitting on the right side of the muzzle and some on the cylinder. Just got it back last week. WOW!! What a job they...

I went to the range last Friday (25 yd. indoor) midday with my FA Model 83 and S&W Model 29 (blued, 8 3/8" bbl). Firing the 83 first, I noticed two things: 1) the Winchester ammo with the 300 grain semi-jacketed flat nosed lead was WAY powerful, to the point of being almost too much; 2) the...

I have an opportunity to purchase a war time P38. It's a byf 43 in 90% condition with all matching serial numbers. The bore is in excellent shape. The kicker here is that it comes with the original holster and two original magazines. I've had occasion to inspect the whole package, and, as one...

I purchased a Colt Python (6" bbl., Royal Blue) mfg. in 1980 from a pawn shop a couple of years ago. The gun is about 85-90%, but the price was quite reasonable. I would like to restore this arm to 100% condition, especially since it is not on the CA DOJ list of approved firearms and cannot be...

Having recently purchased a ever-so-slightly used Freedom Arms Field Grade Model 83 with 7.5" bbl in .454 Casull, I have had to come to grips with the reality that factory ammo is pretty pricey! Not yet into reloading, my prospects of finding reasonably priced ammo are scarce and none. From my...

Just a quick question - How do you pronounce "Casull?" Is it like "castle" or "kuh-sool" or what? I've heard it pronounced both ways. However, one pronounces it, WHAT A CALIBER! Just shot my FA model 83 (found one "previously owned" and babied) for the first time last weekend. This is one...

We've been discussing muzzle loaders of the Revolutionary War here at work (on break, of course...ahem...). Can anyone provide info on the typical types of "smoke poles" used by both the British and the Colonists, especially relative range and muzzle velocities? Thanks for your help...

I posted this on the pistol board. Thought it could get some response here as well. As you can see below, Henry from Anchorage says it's O.K. Any comments are appreciated. I have recently purchased a FA Model 83 .454 Casull with a 7 1/2" bbl, an early production Field Grade by the serial...

I have recently purchased a FA Model 83 .454 Casull with a 7 1/2" bbl, an early production Field Grade by the serial number. In order to shoot .45 LC, the factory indicates I must return the gun to them for a retrofit with a .45 cylinder and attendant realignment at a cost of $300 plus s/h...

I have recently purchased a FA Model 83 .454 Casull with a 7 1/2" bbl, an early production Field Grade by the serial number. In order to shoot .45 LC, the factory indicates I must return the gun to them for a retrofit with a .45 cylinder and attendant realignment at a cost of $300 plus s/h...

Just yesterday I attended the Crossroads of the West gun show at the Big 'A' stadium in Anaheim. I've been attending gun shows since I was a kid, and this one was no different (except one used to be able to buy over the counter, cash and carry). As with all shows, there are book and periodical...

Just yesterday I attended the Crossroads of the West gun show at the Big 'A' stadium in Anaheim. I've been attending gun shows since I was a kid, and this one was no different (except one used to be able to buy over the counter, cash and carry). As with all shows, there are book and periodical...