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I've been reading a lot of threads about Ruger Mini-14 and Mini-30's, and the problem of groups "walking" as the barrel heats up. But no one ever mentions this as a problem in AR-style rifles. Why? Are the Colt and Bushmaster and Armalite .223 barrels that much better? Is there something about...

Last night I took the barrel and slide off my new S&W M41. Upon replacing them, I see the rear of the slide overhangs the frame by a sixteenth of an inch or so -- it's not flush. I didn't notice before I removed them the position of the rear of the slide relative to the frame. Is this slight...

I am new to black powder guns and was wondering if anyone knows the difference, if any, between Colt's 2nd generation black powder revolvers (i.e. 1851 Navy) and the new "Signature" series? I keep hearing people say the 2nd gen. had better fit and finish, but the Signature series 1851 I recently...

Good article in the New York Times today about Bush shenanigans in Florida with overseas ballots. Fair and free elections? Not this time! What difference does it make anyway... the Republicans already cheated the Constitution and the American public by having Dick Cheney lie and declare he...

I'm considering purchasing a bolt action rifle for occaisional target shooting, plinking, and a possible hunt in the future. I think I've got the cartridges narrowed down to .270 Winchester or 6.5 x 55mm Swedish. Does anyone have any experience shooting these cartridges who can compare...

This scenario struck me as I was driving home today. Let's say you become involved in a use of deadly force confrontation in the parking lot of a chain restaurant. It could be a carjacking, or an attempted armed robbery, or a violent physical assault. Take your pick. The fact is it's you...

I attended an anti-Nazi rally yesterday in Wallingford, CT. Matthew Hale and several of his skinhead supporters were speaking at the public library. The room held 150; there were 300-400 protestors outside (including me) and, I'm told, 40-60 racist Nazi sympathizers. There were several...

I attended an anti-Nazi rally yesterday in Wallingford, CT. Matthew Hale and several of his skinhead supporters were speaking at the public library. The room held 150; there were 300-400 protestors outside (including me) and, I'm told, 40-60 racist Nazi sympathizers. There were several...