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Message boards are full of gun owners that either love their gun and want to tell the world or have a complaint about one that didn't live up to expectations. My story involving a BG .380 tells of a negative experience with a positive outcome. Yesterday I found a check from Smith and Wesson in...

My son's girlfriend has an old bolt action hand-me-down that I can't identify. I have provided pics. Any thoughts would be welcome.

I recently picked up a Model 10-5 with a 4 inch tapered barrel at a local show. The gun was rusty. I knew that when I bought it. I felt like I got a good deal because it locked up tight with no end shake or cylinder play. The b/c gap is insanely tight at .002. It shoots to the point of aim with...

I am considering a 75B in .40 with a nickel finish. I wanted the polished stainless, but, it seems to be available in 9mm only. I have nothing against the 9mm. My daily carry is a G26. I am in the market for an all-metal .40 cal. this go-round. I have seen polycoat and stainless CZ's. Is there...

I just purchased a P226 to replace one that I sold awhile back. I had the first one for a short time and sold it. This gun came with night sights and an extra magazine. The extra mag was a pleasant surprise. I thought Sig was only including one these days. I have not fired this gun, yet. Now...

My local Academy Sports has a P226 and a P229 (both in .40) side by side. I noticed that the 226 says "made in Exeter, NH" and the 229 says "frame made in Germany". On the Sig website it says that the P229 was the first pistol to be manufactured in Exeter, NH. So, are they made here or there or...

I have had the polymer bug for a while. I have decided to move away from that and back to steel firearms. I prefer stainless if available in a given model. Nothing against aluminum frames (I have owned a few) but they wear quickly. Which handguns do you prefer in steel?

There will be a gun show in my area this weekend. I have been to more gun shows than I can count. I never seem to find the bargains that other people find at gun shows. Heck, I can't even find the bargains that other people find at pawn shops. Is there a trick? Does anyone have tips? I have...

I accidently knocked around my sideplate screws for my 66-1. After cleaning out the internals and putting the sideplate on I think I may have the front screw and the one behind the trigger guard reversed. They look the same outside of the gun. Laying on the table I can't tell the difference...

I passed on the Model 28 mentioned in a recent thread. I found a guy that bought a number of Smith and Wesson Model 66-1's from the state. I don't know which agency. While standing at the counter I picked one that suited me and gave it the Jim March "Revolver Checkout". It was pinned and...

I just spotted a Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman in the back of a gun case at a pawn shop. It is marked $549.00, but they will sell it for $450 out the door. I will tell you what I gathered from a fast check out and you give me any comments that you may have. If it is a good buy I don't want it to...

I am adding another concealed carry gun to my collection. I saw a CZ-83 in my local Academy Sports store for $399. I have owned .380's in the past and I am comfortable with the caliber for self-defense. This is a double-stack gun and holds 12 in the magazine. If you have knowledge of this gun I...