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    New AR-15 owner question Part 2

    Hi me again I went to the LGS to start the waiting period for my New AR and wanted to pick up some ammo. The clerk asked if I wanted 223 or 556. I'm confused aren't they the same cartridge? Gary
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    New AR-15 owner question

    Hi all Just bought a Ruger Ar-15 and wondering Is the 5.56 round louder then most rifle rounds? and why did the LGS guy say its basically a center fire 22. Is the diameter of the 5.56 and 22lr the same Gary
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    My S&W Victory model is all original now

    Only problem was I had to make my own pin to hold the swivel in place Gary
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    Brought home my S&W victory Model

    Cept for the cheap grips its looking good Gary
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    Ordered a copy of the catalog my vintage M&P pre model 10 was in

    I sent away for the history letter for my M&P revolver and found out it was sent to Kliens sporting goods in Chicago in 1946. found a company online that had a catalog reprint from that year and it lists my revolver at $45.50 One weird thing though its lists a available caliber as 38 colt...
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    What killed the Automag?

    Hey guys Everything I've read and seen says the Automag was a pretty neat auto pistol. Was it just stupidity on the part of its creators? or just a bad marketing era for a new magnum offering? What do you guys think? Gary
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    I have my Colt official police

    10 day wait is over just picked it up today Lockup is tight no wobble no hammer push off. Only concern seems to be some pinpoint rust Serial 804723 Gary
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    Just bought one of these

    44Magnum 4inch barrel Due to California's idiotic laws I can't pick it up till Jan 2015 but Its worth it :):):) Gary
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    Found another S&W M&P Revolver

    Second Smith and Wesson M&P but Victory model this time I stopped by my LGS and found this in 38 S&W This was stamped on the barrel by someone other then S&W did some research and those are British proof marks I believe. across the top strap it says US Property G.D.H. Gary
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    Smith & Wesson model 19 stories

    Hey all I'm still a newbe when it comes to the model 19. I've heard and read all the stories about cracking the forcing cone, or the gun wearing out from steady diet of Magnum loads. Model 19-5 How much is true and what is folklore? Gary
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    Picked up my S&W Model 28 just now

    Beautiful condition almost looks like it was never fired and those grips Gary
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    Best British revolver for plinking

    Hey all Thinking of getting a British revolver for some fun plinking. Which do you guys think would be best? Gary
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    Ruger Alaska 44mag

    Came so close to buying one of these today I didn't but I wanted to. They wanted $939 Gary
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    Colt Offical Police 38

    Hey guys Just found this at a pawn shop near me In very good condition only $400 I never owned a Colt before I'm stoked Gary
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    Smith $ Wesson model 28

    You guys won't believe this. I went to Turners Ourdoorsman this morning looking for a New Revolver and asked if they had a L frame 357 magnum. The guy paused and then asked "How about a N frame 357 magnum?" I'm sure my jaw dropped and when I could think clearly again I asked "Where is it?"...
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    Wondering if my Model 19 was reblued at one point

    Hi all I finally picked up my model 19 and after looking it over I'm wondering if its been reblued.
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    Oswalds 38 Cal snub nose revolver

    I'm only wondering about the weapon itself but one of the things I've read about over the years is Oswalds revolver could not be 100 percent tied to the death it caused due to the revolver originaly being chambered for 38 S&W and had been rechambered to 38 S&W Special. The 38 special bullet...
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    Great Colt Detective special article

    Hey guys The July "Guns an Ammo" has a great piece on the Famous Colt Snubbie Well worth a read Gary
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    Need advice on H&R 22 revolver

    My Local LGS Has an H&R 22 revolver available for $150. It appears to be nickle plated with either pearl or Pho pearl grips. Haven't really looked at it close but it appears to be more then a 6 round revolver. Is it worth the $150? Thanks Gary
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    Scored a S&W Model 19

    Hey all I lucked into a 2.5 inch barreled model 19 in over 90 percent condition for $450. at my LGS. It's a consignment sale and it looks amazing. Under the crane it says 19-5 which I believe means no counter bore on the cylinder also no barrel pin. It looks amazing though. I'll try and get...
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