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My "new" Ruger Blackhawk 3 screw flattop. Some good honest holster wear and a solid turn ring but it locks up tight and has a nice smooth trigger pull. Not as crisp as the SA pull on an old competition tuned Dan Wesson 19 I used to own, but quite nice. Guy said it was 50's vintage. Looks like...

In another thread, the excellent source of knowledge on all things related to his username 1911Tuner wrote this: I had never heard of variations in the feed lip design for 1911's, and since I intend to switch my carry piece to that design soon I'm very interested. Starting this thread to find...

Ran across an incredibly scary video of some "training" recently. No idea what company this is, but I cringed and winced even before they started getting dangerous. Just a little reminder to append "quality" before the "training" when giving a newbie the advice to get trained if they want to get...

Ok, considering making a deal on a good condition Stevens 311R series J, and I have a couple questions. First, is $275 a fair price? Second, I've never bought a double before, what should I look for? I remember reading something about taking it apart and testing the barrel to ensure they're...

And what would the S/N range for that change be?

Been pondering getting a shotgun to keep around the house, as I don't currently have a suitable long gun. I'm seriously thinking about getting a 20ga this time, for a few reasons. It would be lighter (and thus hopefully quicker to manuever) than an equivalent 12, theoretically cheaper to reload...

I'm looking at getting into a 7.62x39 AK, and trying to plan out the total cost of ownership. Where do you buy your magazines, and how much do you pay? I'm interested in 20 and 30 rounders, steel or plastic. Any thoughts on he American made (Tapco or Pro-mag) versus the commie surplus stuff?

I've been re-evaluating a lot of my previous notions about the terminal effectiveness of various calibers. I realized my opinions were based on... well, not a whole lot, really. The opinions of other people and what seems like common sense. Not a firm scientific basis, and I really do strive to...

I know Cav Arms is going away, and I want to snag a lower for a .45acp build before they get all rare and spendy-like. Looking around I've found some stripped lowers for $125, anyone know a better price or some place selling assembled lowers...

I've been looking at switching to a S&W 65 (either 3 or 4") for conceal carry. I've been carrying a 5" Springfield XD (up for sale btw) so this will be roughly equivalent in terms of size and weight. I'm wondering how many people still tote a K-frame on a regular basis, and how you do it? Aside...

I've been looking to get a .45acp AR, ideally one that'll take unmodified grease gun mags, and there aren't too many options. Oly Arms which use some funky magazine, some little no-name called Bazooka Brothers, a guy selling incomplete CNC lowers, Cav Arms Mk-II but I have no idea how or where...

Let's further say I want it in 12ga with double triggers, internal hammers, and ejectors. It should be able to handle modern slug and buck without problems, and would ideally have =< 24" barrels, although that's not an absolute requirement. Budget... Let's just say $500 or less (used, obviously)...

Saw a show on the teewee that reminded me of something a friend of mine did once. Back in the mid 70's my friend (let's call him Bob) was a college student living in the dorms. Although he's a quiet guy now, Bob was a a rather confrontational person in his younger days. One night, he got into an...

Let's further assume I'm just getting started reloading, am on a budget (who isn't?), want a beam scale, and will be reloading primarily for pistol (.45acp and .38/.357) at first. Would I be better served with... A Lee Safety Beam: ~$22 at Midway An old "hydraulically damped" Redding from...

According to this website new Griffon 1911's are still being imported from South Africa. I have an email in to them asking for a dealer list, and/or if my FFL can order one directly from them. Anyone know of a dealer State side that carries them?

I'm about to order up my first set of reloading gear, and I just had a few questions about the specific gear I'm getting. I'll be reloading for both pistol (to start) and rifle. I have a caliper and a funnel, but that's it. Lee Classic 4 Hole Turret Press Either Auto Disk or Pro Auto Disk...

I was looking at POSP's at Kalinka today when I saw this intriguing little piece. http://www.kalinkaoptics.com/detail.aspx?ID=895 1.5-4.5x20 made by FED. Supposed a Russian design made with glass from the Zeiss factory? Anyone have experience with these?

I grew up hunting rabbits and ground squirrels to protect our family's garden, and for years I've wanted to move on to larger game. Finally finances, work situation, and a more experienced hunting partner are all lined up for this year! I'm in WA and bought the deer+elk+bear+cougar+small game...

So my roommate recently purchased an older (pre safety) Marlin 30-30. I've only given it a cursory inspection, but it seems to be in mostly serviceable condition. One of the screws is buggered up, and the magazine tube appears to be a replacement. The real problem is the rear sight. It broke off...

I was walking through the PX last week and noticed they had received the Sept SWAT while I had not. No big deal, it seems the stores often get their copies before I do. However, as the days keep going by I'm starting to wonder if it got lost on the way here. So how long does it usually take...