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Hello Friends: I have your basic 8-gun Homak cabinet. However, I own mostly handguns and only one long gun. I haven't yet been able to find a decent system of shelving to arrange the inside of this cabinet. Anyone have the same problem? Any suggestions? Humbly, P

Friends: So, after a few years of shooting mostly pistols and rifles, I got my first shotgun. It was off gunbroker.com, and it was just what I was looking for: An older Wingmaster police trade-in. It looks to be in great shape, having been loaded/unloaded alot but not fired much. The action...

Friends... I just picked up an 18" blued model that used to belong to an unknown police agency. There are no agency markings on the metal, only "2N16" on the stock. It seems to have been carried around alot but shot very little... the fit and finish on these Wingmasters seem much better than...

I picked up a new Ruger 3" SP101 in .357Mag the other day. It is a handsome piece, with a very comfortable factory grip and trigger reach that fit my small hands well. It is even more comfortable with a set of rubber Hogue Monogrips. On the range, I ran 150 rounds of Winchester .357 and .38...

I'm in the market for my first revolver and am stuck between these two fine Ruger products. The SP101 fits my small hand well; I am considering the 3+ inch version. I also really like the 4" GP100, mostly because I want a full 6 rounds in the cylinder. The problem is, the GP100 is slightly...

For career reasons, I will soon be moving to Baltimore, Maryland. I am painfully aware that the guns laws of the Free State are anything but free. However, the decision has been made. What do I need to know? Most specifically, I need to know about good gun stores, gunsmiths, gun clubs, and...

Recently, I worked temporarily at the coroner's office in a large metropolitan area. This office did investigations and autopsies on anyone who died violently, unexpectedly, or under suspicious circumstances. During my time, there were perhaps two dozen gunshot deaths. I have made some...

This guy must have a pair of brass ones. "So I wrestled that cougar's head and neck over my chest and as quick as you could blink an eye my left arm was wrapped around his neck, choking him." Lesson: In cougar country, don't leave your gun in the car. Complete Salon.com Article

I had always admired the Browning Hi-Power and have heard nothing but rave reviews of this weapon from the shooting community. I recently picked up a used specimen in excellent condition. It is a 9mm with ambidextrous safety, wood grip panels, fixed sights, and polished blue finish. It came...

Hello Friends - I have always gotten good advice from everyone on TFL, and I know that the replies to this post will be no exception. I currently live in Chicago, Illinois. I have the option of moving virtually anywhere in the country for the next 4-5 years. My ideal place of residence would...

I know very little about shotguns--I fired one last weekend for the first time and am thinking of getting a 18" or 20" or so shotgun for "everything"-- defence, perhaps shooting at some flying clay ducks. The bead sight I used was pretty simple and easy. However, I don't see any advantage...

...in a Chicago student newspaper! Stopping Power: Why Americans Own Guns Kudos to the writer. He will need email or phone encouragement, since he is probably a Chicago resident.

I bought my much-loved Colt 1991A1 used a while ago. It had been customized by a local smith with walnut grips, a beavertail, tigger job... the typical goodies. It has a verrrrry nice trigger pull. I recently replaced the walnut grips with a set of Slim-Tech slim grips. The original grip...

I can't seem to get my mind off the FEG PJK-9HP, the FN/Browning Hi-Power clone. A search of TFL and http://www.fnhipower.com turns up some thoughts: Pro 1. Fantastic Bang/Buck ratio 2. Nice, reliable gun Con 1. It's not a real BHP 2. It's not as nicely made as a BHP 3. Some people have had...

OK, I'm guilty of reading cnn.com. Get this: Bottom collapses in the U.S. handgun market This is contrary to my personal experience. Comments?

I live in a state where NFA stuff is unavailable, so this is a moot point for me. However, I was thinking it would be nice to be able to use a suppressed weapon for defending the homestead. Size isn't much of an issue in your house--but noise surely is. I don't want to touch off any...

At the moment, mine is Atlas Shrugged (1957) by Ayn Rand. I read this last year at the advice of a friend who knows me well. Indeed, it put into words things that I myself had been thinking about. This book illustrates Rand's philosophy--that we live in a rational world, that our ability to...

I know, the 1911 has been around for more than 89 years and any design flaw must have been worked out by now. But I just noticed a problem... I am right handed and have somewhat short fingers. When not firing, I rest my trigger finger on the side of the frame on top of the "button" that is...

So, I'm thinking of springing for a .22 conversion kit for my Series 80 Colt. I've read up on previous threads on this subject and am wondering if any of you ladies/gents have anything to say about this: 1. Many folks have experience with the Ciener/Kimber/Wilson units. I'm interested in the...

Greetings, friends - Despite all the gun shopping and gun buying I have done, I have never bought anything from anyone over the internet through an FFL. Anyone know a good (low fee) FFL holder in the Chicago, IL area to deal with? -P