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    5.45 AK suggestions?

    What 5.45 AK do you think is the best and why? I don't mind my friends ARs but I think I want a quality AK for myself just to have a bit difference on range day. I usually don't shoot steel cased ammo out of my guns but it seems most 5.45 comes steel cased. was looking at this...
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    Russian Magnifier Optic?

    Hey all I remember posting a long while back about magnifying an EoTech/Red dot and what were the decent brands. I remember a kind of homely Russian optic that was used on RPGs? that many people had good luck with... I can't quite remember the name. "Po Boy?" or something? :confused: I really...
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    Few AR part questions

    Hey all. I am looking for a few AR pieces that im not sure the even exist and a few questions on taking stuff apart. First I'll ask about take down. What is the easiest way to remove the entire buffer tube with adjustable LEM stock. Then I need remove a free float tube to a new RIS system...
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    HELP! Finding CZ 75 SA in WI?

    Hey guys I need all TFL members in WIs help. After all the problems with getting a SP-01 Shadow I am now looking for a CZ75 SA or CZ75 Shadow T (if possible) If any dealer you know of has one PLEASE let me know. I don't care if its overpriced or 4 hours from where I live. I need to see how it...
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    Dan Wesson Trigger work?

    Hey guys I'm looking to smooth out the DA of my DW 15. I've read they can't get as good as S&Ws or Colts but any improvement will be an improvement. Any can any good smith do this? If a part needs to be replaced or something they are still available correct?
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    Revolver Grips... Can't stop buying please help! what do you like?

    I've recently been buy alot of aftermarket revolver grips... So I decided to make this post to see what you like and why? I tend to have pachmayrs on my revolvers but I need more kinds to get! I have Colts, S&W, Ruger, and DW.
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    Need help convincing someone NOT to store guns in foam lined case.

    I need help convincing an acquaintance of mine NOT to store his pistols in a foam case. :( He doesn't think anything is going to happen. Could you guys perhaps supply some pictures of some guns left in a foam case? Or suggestions how else to persuade him? He's a good friend and I would really...
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    Lever action .22? Uberti Silverboy opinions?

    Hey guys I am looking at a lever action .22 I am open to suggestions of any make and model. But the Uberti Silver boy just caught my eye and I was curious if anyone has had good/bad experiences with them? Which .22 LR lever would you recommend?
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    1911 dropping slide & easing hammer questions.

    Now I realize dropping the slide on an empty chamber is bad for a 1911. But what qualifies as "dropping" is that slingshotting it back or does that little bit after it clears the mag release still count as "dropping?" Do you have to ride it all the way to close? My other question is the hammer...
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    Quick Corrosive Primer/Ammo Question

    Hey all, I know most surplus ammo uses corrosive primers, and most US manufacturers primers have been good for quite awhile. But a friend had some .38 wadcutter reloads that his uncle had made for target practice. They didn't look particularly current (brass looked a few years old) and I was...
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    Want to learn more about rifling/bore conditions?

    Hey all, After my last purchase cleaning its dirty bore I noticed some damage that wasn't visible upon the first inspection. It's not a huge deal since the barrels swap out but it was slightly irritating. So now I am looking to increase my knowledge about bores/rifling and figured this would...
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    1911 bushing and recoil spring plug question

    Hey all My new DW Valor bushing and recoil plug are very tight during disassembly and removing the recoil plug has left some small marks on where it has slid against the bushing. Is there away to prevent this or is this considered normal wear? Im just curious mostly.
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    Which HP ammo? Fed HydraShok or Win SXT?

    Which of these rounds do you prefer and why? the 2 calibers I am looking into are .45s for my 1911 and 9mm for various carry guns. Or if you don't like either why?
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    Bought a Dan Wesson today...

    Found a Blued model 15 DW today by complete accident! got it on trade it has the 8" barrel with full underlug the foam packaging and the wrench. there are a few spots of rust on the shroud but other then that it looks great! Thinking about getting a 6" Full lug shroud and barrel for it. got it...
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    Went in for a SP-01 Shadow Custom... Now looking for Sphinx 3000. Info wanted please.

    Hey guys I am looking for any info on the Sphinx 3000 pistol including if CZ grips and mags interchange or where i can even find one. the gander mt here has a display model i'd rather not get for 2,300.... I was looking at one imported by sabre defense. Which I much prefer to the newer ones...
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    Weigand Combat Interchangeable front sight for Ruger questions?

    Hello, I was referred to this front sight by another member for another gun. I noticed that have a base for Ruger pistols. does anyone have any first hand experience with these and which models they fit? I was looking to put one on a Mk2 bull barrel, OM Single Six, OM Blackhawk. Will they fit...
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    Good place to have a gun 'Polished' Blued?

    Hey guys looking for a recommendation for a smith who does nice polishedbluing to a CZ SP-01 Shadow or if it can even be done to it. I'm not concerned with the value loss upon bluing it or anything like that. From what I understand the Polycoat on normal CZ's is prone to wear so as this will be...
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    SliP2000 vs Breakfree CLP or other Cleaners

    Which do you prefer and why? I have a friend who swears by SLiP. (he owns a glock and AR) I'm not to picky I use CLP Hoppe's No. 9 Oil and Outers Nitro when necessary and a Hoppe's Silicon Cloth to wipe them down. I own a wider variety of firearms that are blued, stainless, or ceramic etc. What...
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    Question on EFK Barrel Damage

    Hey all. This isn't my gun and I know little on the brand of barrel. Long story short a friend that started getting into shooting decided to 'trick out' his XD V-10 with a new comp barrel, not sure why that's his thing. Well he had it about a year now, he had it installed (by a good smith) it...
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    All metal Kahrs

    Hey guys i'm thinking ill have to pick up one of these soon which ones do you like/have and why? It has no intended purpose I just really like the look and feel of them so any size is on the table. I was looking at the largest one I've held one of the smaller varients. cannot remember which :o...
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