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Ok, I know there have been several threads posted concerning what is the best way to keep your firearm lubricated and protected so I don't mean to beat the proverbial dead horse. Grease on slides on semi-autos, oil for other parts, etc. Well I ran into a guy the other day that is a gunsmith...

Just hunting some info on a German Luger my dad has come across. From what he has told me so far the numbers on the receiver and barrel match but do not match the frame. The gun has a swastika (hope that's spelled right) on the frame and it has a 10" barrel. The condition is good with normal...

OK, I am considering making a barrel change to my MKII SS. The frame is the same on everyone of these pistols, currently mine is a 6 7/8" Slabside Competition Target. I like the pistol but I would like it even more with a 5 - 5 1/2" bull barrel in it. Coincidentally I have found this barrel and...

I need to get some basic info on a MKII 5 1/2 in. stainless bull barrell please. 1) What accessories did this pistol come with from the factory? Box, 2 magazines and what else? 2) The one I am looking at does not have the pre-drilled holes on top of the reciever for scope mount, however, the...

Ok, I can detail strip a 1911 with no trouble but I just bought a RIA with ambi safety and I have no experience with it. I have searched and found no decent explanation on how to get that thing out. I'm sure someone here knows and I would greatly appreciate the help. Thanks. And yes I'm...

Hey guys, OK here we go. My dad is looking at a Winchester Model 1892 44.40 caliber rifle. This is not the new one but is the original model 1982. It has the saddle ring, medal butt plate, the condition is original very good or better. There are no noticeable issues of any kind. So, the big...

Hey everyone. I am interested in the Beretta 92fs and after reading about them I have learned there are 2 versions; US model or Italian. Are there any quality differences? Are the US models the same as the Italian? The Italian model is higher priced; Is it worth the difference in price? Any...

Hi Everyone, I have read several good reviews of the Rock Island 1911 9mm. Just wondering if anyone has had this pistol for a while and put some mileage on it. I'm interested in the Tactical version but I am looking for some useable feedback before putting down $400- $500 for one. Thanks

Hi everyone, I am posting this for my father. He is having an ejection problem with his 7.62 SKS, I am purely a semi-auto pistol person myself so I have can offer no opinions or help to him. I have posted several "help" items here in the past and everyone has been great so I thought I would go...

A couple of threads ago I asked what to do to ease up the trigger pull on my new Mil Spec stainless 1911. Thanks to some great responses I picked up a 24# spring from Wolfs. However, after some reading I also learnedthat to really smooth up the trigger pull I would need to work on the sear and...

OK. I just bought a SA 1911 Mil Spec stainless a few weeks ago, after a few trips to the range I have found the trigger pull to be very heavy. I asked in an earlier thread what I could do the help it and was advised to put in a 24lb main spring which should reduce the pull 3-4lbs. I have...

Hey everyone, got my first .45 1911- it's a Springfield Stainless Mil-Spec. I really like it and it shoots very true, however, the trigger pull is extremely heavy. I have read these guns are very tight out of the box and this one is no exception, but does the trigger pull get easier as it is...

Hello everyone. I am writing to try and get some info for my Dad on a Colt Python he just nabbed. I am mainly a semi-auto owner so I know nothing about these guns other than they are supposed to be Rolls Royce's of revolvers. The pistol is a 6" barrel target model with a vent-rib, adjustable...

I currently own a Ruger Mark II all stainless standard and love it. I have the opportunity to pick up a new Mark III Competition Target all stainless for $400 total. I have checked everywhere and this seems to be a great price for the pistol and I'm close to buying it today. Before I do so I...

Other than the obvious adjustable sights and bull barrel, how much difference is there in shooting a Mark II target vs. the Standard. I have the opportunity to buy one or the other for the same money, both are full stainless. I have shot the Standard and like it but it shoots a little to the...

Certainly if I had the bucks I may go in a different direction but I do not. After much searching I feel I have narrowed my first real 1911 choice to either a Para Ordinance GI Expert or a Springfield Mil Spec- both in Stainless. Which one to get? Also considering value of future resell, if...

Hey everyone, My father has this model revolver and he has asked me to try and find out what it's worth. It has the 8 3/8" inch barrel and is a model 17-4 It has the original wooden grips along with the original box and papers. The condition is 98%. He has a Gun blue book but he feels that...

While at the range today my brother and I decided to liven up things a bit by shooting walnuts off of the top of a box at 45-50 ft. He with his 2nd generation Glock 19, I with my CZ 75D / P01 compact. While there is no doubt he is the better shot, due to 6 yrs. in the Marines, I can hold my...

Admittedly I am new to the 1911 world but I just don't get why the majority of 1911's have to be .45 caliber. I absolutely love the Springfield 1911 Mil Spec in stainless but it's only available in .45. I spoke with the custom shop and they said there is just not enough demand for a 1911 Mil...

Anyone aware of a Stainless 1911 in 9mm? I simply want a nice clean, no front serrations, no target sights pistol. I absolutley love the Springfield Mil-Spec in stainless but it is only offered in .45 and I see no need in owning such a gun just to punch holes in cans, paper or any other...