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Watched episode of Topshot where flint pistols were used and the balls were rolling out of bbls. Thought they needed a patch or a tight enough fit to engage the lands and grooves. Do I have this wrong? I admit my experience is with flintlock rifles and they are fitted tightly so no air gap to...

Anyone seen or got their hands on the XDs .45 acp? It is about the same size as my CZ 2075 RAMI in .40. Wonder how well it will perform with a 3.3" bbl?

I watched a program that showed Russian spetsnaz soldiers carrying Makarovs in a holster that allows combat readiness with the gun carried in condition 3. This holster when drawn normally from the top kept the gun in condition 3 (requiring the slide pull loading per regular condition 3 carry)...

Where do they get these LEOs to conduct training. How soon will the Glock bashers jump on this one? http://www.newsmax.com/us/odd_instructors_gun/2008/05/20/97467.html

This may seem like a simple question and answer, but here goes anyhow. If a rifle groups 1/4 - 1/2" at 50 yards, would it be considered a minute of angle shooter at 100 yds? I know many shooters that can put 3-5 shots in close to one hole at 50 yds, but because of ability and terrible benches...

There has been some discussions involving penetration the past week or so, and I thought that looking at it from a slightly different point of view may make some people see things a little bit differently. A bullet that penetrates 23" would go through a BG that has a chest or waist size of 70"...

I have not been able to find any SWCs or LRN loads for my .357 so I'm thinking of settling for this loading. I can get 180gr JHPs. They will be coming out of a 6" tube, all shots will be under 50 yds, more than likely under 30 yds. I'm hunting with a rifle, but I will be carrying the pistol...

Since the search is not working right I'll ask here. I hope this has not been hashed and rehashed already. I visited a friend who picked up a sigma a month ago and I could not shoot it due to heavy rain today. I put in a snap cap and tried out the trigger. It seems very stiff to me. Does...

There have been a few threads recently that touched upon; did you draw too soon?; you can't pull your gun if the BG has no weapon; don't unless you are going to shoot immediately, or just a fistfight is not truly a fear for your life scenario. What does one do when they have a physical...

Cold weather is here for most of us. How many of you practice drawing while wearing gloves and other cold weather, necessary, garments? I would like to know training techniques for when the weather has turned nasty? When is the last time anyone has practiced drawing a gun wearing gloves or...

I have received my gunbelt and IWB with sweat shield, holster from Andrew Johnson, of AKJ Concealco LLC, for my new CZ RAMI in .40 S&W. The materials and craftmanship on both the holster and gunbelt are top notch. The fit of the holster was great right from the start with little break in...

Well I finally figured I'd try hunting with a flintlock. I spent more time getting the rifle to run than I did hunting with it. Old T/C renegade that needed to be lapped and sighted in. Once I was able to get it to fire consistently and hit where I was aiming, I took her out. Early...

Those of you that use special products to remove as much scent as possible, and that don't use UV brighteners in your washing machine, I have a question. What actions do you undertake to remove scent from your guns? You know if you've read some of my posts that I don't think scent and UV stuff...

I got this .22 S,L,LR, lever action, single shot, for next to nothing. I am curious about it's history, Serial #C2397xx. As we all know Savage keeps no history on their products so I'm hoping you can help. It's a great little shooter and trainer.

Was watching Montel today and saw a troop who's front tooth stopped a colt .38 fired at close range. He was on point clearing a courtyard when an insurgent fired at him from just feet away. The round hit his front tooth and deflected up into his nose. He did not become unconscious and did not...

With ballistics similar to the powerful .357 mag, why did this loading not become very popular? Several manufacturers made handguns in this potent round, including Colt in it's popular 1911 setup, why didn't this chambering do well? It seems that .357 mag is on everyone's list of best home...

With DA and series 80 1911s what is wrong with carrying condition 2? Isn't it just as fast to draw and cock the hammer as it is to swipe the safety off? With exposed hammer DA/SA instead of that first long pull then SA, why not just cock the hammer? This seems just as quick as cocked and...

I have been given a Taurus Model 66, 6" bbl .357/.38 revolver made in the '80s. It had less than 100 rounds through it. The weapon shoots great and is more accurate than I am. I have a question though about it's frame. Compared to S&W frames, what size would this be? There is a J 241...

I have mentioned on some of the other forums that there should be a Good Samaritan law to protect us from undue civil liability. It seems that nowadays many are hesitant to get involved because they are worried about being taken to court. Some places will prosecute you if you are there and...

Just aquired an older Taurus via an heir and can't find model or date mft'd. There is no reference to a model on the revolver, just Taurus name and caliber. On the cylinder arm it has J 241, bbl length is 6", serial number is 96xxx. The original owner bought it slightly used in the mid 80's...