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I did a search on the forum and did not find what I was looking for, maybe I searched incorrectly, but I did try. I bought a new Springfield Armory Range Officer in .45acp yesterday and cleaned it as soon as I arrived home. My issue: the slide release is EXTREMELY stiff to release. VERY stiff...

I am now the proud owner of a 1943 Mod 98 Mauser. From what I have learned so far, it was made in Germany (byf factory) and captured by the Russians. Stock and receiver have same serial #, but the stock is most likely not the original one. Receiver and barrel, trigger guard and trigger are all...

Hi there, I am seriously contemplating getting a Springfield Armory 1911 EMP. Anyone who has one willing to share their thoughts and experiences and concerns with the gun? Thanks in advance

I have hit on a new rationale for adding to my safe: since .22lr is still next to non existent here, I am thinking I need to move to a new plinking/small game hunting round: .17 hornet. (hornet so I can reload). Just wondering how owners/shooters feel about their .17's. I know the .17 in...

Yesterday I was in Cabela's with an itch to use my Christmas gift cards. Was about to leave when I saw their Bargain Cave where returned, etc items were for sale. I hung around there for a while and ended up with a LaserLyte Laser Plinking Can Kit. The clerk made sure all the parts were there...

I was out in the garage today checking things out and moving guns around and had a question pop up in my head. i have a couple long guns that have poly stocks, and a couple handguns with poly frames and grips. But none of my revolvers are poly. Is there such an animal or have i just not...

This question has been asked before, I am sure, but I could not find it. I have a S & W model 19-3 .357mag that I shoot mostly .38spl out of and once in a while .357. My question is that since the gun is rated for .357 magnum, is it ok to shoot .38 +P out of it? Not a very technical question...

I was at Sportsman's Warehouse today and they had some Berry's 9mm 124g HTFP for sale. I looked in a closeby reloading manual and they had 124g loads, but not for hollow tail. My question is: can I use the load data for same weight bullet even though it won't be hollow tail? My other ?, will the...

Hello All, I finally got my Bersa Thunder .380 and like it much better than my LCP, which will go on the market soon. My question pertains to ammo. Can I shoot +p .380 in the Thunder, provided I can find some? I reload, but have not pushed any loads, in any of my calipers, to the max. Thanks...

Sometimes it takes me longer than the average person to figure things out, but I have hit on a way to get more ammo than waiting for the LGS to get a minimum shipment in: After seeing several news stories of several members of Congress upset with the billions of bullets the Homeland Security and...

Finally got a Bersa Thunder .380 yesterday. Wanted to get one about three months ago, but got something different instead, then couldn't find one anywhere. Finally tracked this one down and got it for $299 and no tax. Will take it out tomorrow and run some rounds through it. Shoot Safe and Often

I cannot find the value or anything about this rifle I inheirited. It says "Waffenbirk-Mauser Oberndorf on the receiver and has the same serial number on the receiver, barrel, and bolt. It has two triggers and is in 8mm cal. I have looked in my 27th edition of Book of Gun Values and it is not...

I usually post on the handgun and reloading pages, but i have this querry for the forum. I inherited several rifles from my dad, but this one stumps me as to who made it. It is .243 and only has this on the receiver: L 57 NO 6603. On the barrel is stamped: Cal .243. No other identifying...

Some of you may remember that earlier, around August, I was on the search for a Ruger .44 Mag Redhawk with a 4" barrel. I debated about getting a .45 Colt, but already had a Blackhawk convertible .45ACP and .45Colt. Last week I went to the gun show and no luck there, but on the way home stopped...

I went to Sportsman's warehouse in mid February and they were selling this Sig Sauer .22 auto for $379. Since I could not find anything I "needed" at the gunshow earlier in the day, I consoled myself with this...

Look what followed me home from the LGS a couple weeks ago. I went in looking for something with a higher capacity mag to add to my collection and walked out with this. Tangfolio (EAA Witness) combo with both .22 and .45 barrels and slides. It shoots really nice and feels good in the hand...

I was at the gunshow over the weekend and saw a Ruger Redhawk with the 4.5 in barrel. Been looking for one for over 8 months. The price was good, but it had camo pattern duracoat all over the frame. My question: is there a way to strip that off, without ruining the original finish? I passed on...

I saw a new Tangfolio semi auto in .45acp with an additional slide and mag so you can shoot .22lr today. The lgs wanted between 500 and 600 (I can't remember exact amt). My question: is the price reasonable and how reliable are Tangfolio's? Please keep replies to this topic as I am mostly...

I have a Ruger P90. On the top of the slide at the rear (both sides) is a lever. The one marked as the safety(L side), but the one on the other side of the slide is not marked at all. If I work the slide, then rotate that lever(R side), the hammer drops down and the left side lever switches to...

Just saw a new Ruger Redhawk in .45 Colt for $741.00 and no tax. How does that price compare with your area? Anyone around Madison Wisconsin that knows for their area? I will be there in late July and could wait if the savings was substantial. Thanks in advance. Shoot Safe and Often.