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I know there are a million threads on this already...but I wanted to have someone check my photos. My P226 Legion has around 600 rounds through it, I'd guess. I'm seeing dark gold on the frame already, and part of the slide appears to be shiny steel. I've been using CLP to clean and ALG go...

Hi all, I just picked up an M1 Carbine for $500, and I think I not see why it was so cheap. It's an Inland carbine, maybe an M2 originally and was torch cut. The receiver is an Ermas made one. According to this site: http://www.m1carbinesinc.com/carbine_ermas2.html It's made from 4130 steel...

Hi All, Just bought a FNHP that is dated to 1985, and is in pretty good shape minus what looks to be damage to the bluing caused by blood (yeah, I know....) Anyway, the shop I got it at threw in some "rare" grips, but I didn't get much more info without talking to another person who works...

Hi all, I've got an S&W VTAC2, which claims to have a chrome lined bolt carrier and gas key...however, I'm confused. I'll admit I'm very new to AR15s, but won't chrome lined look shiny? If yes, then why does the bolt look like this? The surface is a matte black. What's up here? Also, it has...

Hi all, When poking around Gun Broker, I found this: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=305659495 It looks like a kit to...make an MP5? What is this? Here's their site: http://www.lscmanufacturing.com/shop/category.php?id_category=5 Is this legit? What needs to be done to...

Can someone give me thoughts on this auction? http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=304663567 Or this one, and buy the collapsible stock for it: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=304622629 Is this overpriced? Am I better off just getting a plain PTR91/HK91? How...

Hi all, Just got a Dupage new production M1 Garand stock, that is "finished" - https://www.dupagetrading.com/new-m1-stocks-set/new-m1-stock-set.html it looks very dry, and the wood is a little rough, clearly not sanded down. The gun barely passes the tilt test. I'm wondering can I just drop...

Hi all, I've just bought a 1903A3 rifle, Remington made: http://rampantandroid.com/images/Guns/03A3/IMG_1267.jpg Now, this rifle has two stampings on it. On the right side in big letters, AAG, which I assume means Augusta Armory, G being the inspector. In the right side, L SAA which I assume...

Can I get some feedback on these two postings? This one has a war era stock that was never issued, and the stock looks poorly fitted? (Look at the buttstock, and how poorly it seems fitted to the metal back piece?) Finally, the metal on this one looks great - almost untouched...

Hi all, I'm considering doing a modification to my M1A: Replace the front sight with this (I have a 22", so that means removing the existing sight and moving it back) http://www.smithenterprise.com/imagesprod/2012gaslock01.lg.jpg Then replace the flash hider with either this...

Hey all, Figured I'd make a thread, given the experience I just had with S&W, given it's left a bit of an impression on me. Specifically, an impression that I'd not hesitate to buy another S&W gun ANY DAY and be CONFIDENT that S&W would service it. Problems I had: M29-10 bought in 2011 new...

Hi all, Just applied for a CPL in the state of WA, and read through the RCW but was unsure of when I need to notify an officer I am armed, and more specifically what abilities they have once notified. When I notify at a traffic stop (or any time I'm talking to an officer that I know is an...

Hi all, My Dan Wesson CCO just became available for me to pick up today (though I can't get it until tomorrow :( ) and I am looking to buy some mags. I understand it comes with two 7 round magazines, but people have said a plastic follower is a good idea, and that Wilson Combat mags also are...

So I have some questions on wear on my revolver: I'm cleaning it now (gee, I need to clean more often - carbon buildup was a little much.) First photo: where the cylinder slides in and out, the bluing is worn off, and you see a line there. This seems like something bound to happen - can anyone...

Can anyone here comment on S&Ws 4.25" scandium framed 1911? I'm considering picking one up and would love some input. I've seen someone saying that the pin holding the extractor in can work loose pretty quickly and jam the slide up. I've also read somewhere that the spring is too stiff since it...

Hi all, I'm considering grabbing a can for my M1A, and was hoping for a little advice on what to consider. For a quick into, my gun as it is configured now (please forgive the grainy photo): http://rampantandroid.com/images/Guns/M1A/IMG_1144.JPG Now, I was looking at the Gemtech Quicksand...

Hi all, I posted earlier about an M1 Garand I got, and I'm posting again because I'm STILL dealing with cosmoline in the stock. I had cooked a lot out, and then stripped the stock of its finish/stain...but ended up with some dark spots. A second attempt to strip it left the dark spots there...

Hi all, My M14 decided it was a bit lonely and brought an M1 Garand home :p It's got a serial number that looks like it was made in 1954, and all the numbers match/in its original wood stock (P stamp, and eagle with 3 stars) with all of the metal parts looking to be in GREAT condition, and the...

So, as a result of looking at a BHP for a bit (and now thinking I'll skip) I got to wondering: why on earth would you want a magazine disconnect? What does it add? Scenario: I'm in a defensive position. I've got a round chambered, and by counting I know I have an empty mag. Drop the mag out...

I'm giving my glock to my brother as a gift once I have a trigger job and night sights done this month, and given that leaves me with no semi-auto, I'm thinking of what I might pick up in its place. I'm a fan of .45ACP, and not to much of 9mm. The gun will mostly be for the range, but might see...