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    Good Deal on a Springfield Loaded?

    I have the opportunity to get a 1911 Loaded model in stainless steel for $695 NIB. Is that a good price? It is the lowest I have seen but I havent looked very hard.
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    Springfield Mil-spec 1911

    What are your thoughts on the Mil-spec as opposed to the Loaded model. I want to buy a 1911 but I cant spend the 800 dollars on a loaded model from any manufacturer right now. I am thinking about getting the Mil-spec and slowly upgrading the parts when I have the money. Also, how much does it...
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    Gun refinish

    My buddy has a Taurus 24/7 in stainless that he wants to have the slide polished so it is shiny. Any idea how much that would cost? WOuld it have to be refinished?
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    Changing the hammer on a 1911

    I am buying a PT1911 SS tomorrow. I want to change the hammer to a different one, how would I go about doing this? I have never had a 1911 before and have heard that they are easy to work on. Should I do it myself or have a gunsmith do it? I would rather do it myself though...
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    Winchester model 70 ranger

    What is the story on the "Ranger"? What is the difference between that and other model 70's? I have a youth ranger model 70 in .243. I have the opportunity to buy a 1970's winchester model 70 in 30-06 for 300-400 dollars. Good deal? What do you think? The gun is in excellent condition.
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    .22 revolver

    I have a couple automatics and I am wanting a .22 pistol. I dont want another automatic, what is a good .22 revolver? No restrictions, reccomend anything.
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    Model 70 Stock question

    I have a Winchester model 70 youth ranger in .243 winchester that was my first deer rifle. I took my first deer with it and it is a great gun to shoot. I am fully grown now and want to put a full size stock on it. Will a full size stock work with the youth ranger?
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    Taurus pt1911 stainless a good first 1911?

    I really want to buy a 1911 soon, I like the Taurus in stainless. It is also alot cheaper than the rest. What do you think?
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    Good Recoil pad for a .300 Win mag

    I have an old weatherby vanguard chambered in .300 Win mag. It was my dads rifle and I have never fired it as I have plenty of others to shoot. I am wanting to start using it now and am going to put a recoil pad on it as there is not one on it now. Anyone have any reccomendations?
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    Kimber pro carry

    I am going to buy a 4" 1911 soon. I have looked at the springfield loaded and a smith and wesson as well. I liked the kimber the best. Does anyone here have this pistol? How do you like it? Is it easy to conceal carry?
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    IPSC/IDPA newbie, what are they all about?

    I am wanting to get into IPSC or IDPA competitions...what do I need to do? What is involved in each type of match? I have a Springfield XD45 duty model, will that work for either of them? Thanks
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    1911 or S&W 686?

    I am going to be buying my second pistol in there near future and have it narrowed down to two guns. Either the 686 or some kind of 4" 1911. I am sure that I will end up owning both someday but I can only purchase one now. I doubt I would be carrying either one of these, maybe the 1911. I...
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