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Now I REALLY did it. Thoroughly disassembled the .45 Rock Island Armory 1911 for a good cleaning. Got it all reassembled, and now the hammer will not stay fully cocked. It comes all the way forward. It does it if I manually cock the hammer or rack the slide. Any ideas what I have...

I hope this is the correct place for this announcement. I think this will provide outstanding exposure for this vital issue. I am a pilot for a major airline, and our union has posted an online link on its website. Anyone can sign the petition. When I learned that the federal government...

Just got a set of Hogue grips from auction at Gunbroker.com Anybody installed Hogues on a Ruger sp101? I can't get the dern thing to go on! It has a little bracket that has to go down to the bottom interior of the monogrip so you can screw the retaining screw in. Can't get that bracket into...

I am considering buying either the STI VIP or the TCP by Wilson. Just read a glowing report by Front Sight on the VIP, and have read numerous writeups on the TCP. Trouble is, the publications always give glowing reports on just about everything. Has anyone shot both or either of these .45's...

I know everyone loves the old Detective Special. At least anyone who ever owned and carried it. What about the new one? Did Colt have some serious QC problems at the time they ceased production of the new DS-II? Anyone just really LOVE thiers? Absolutely LOATHE it? Why? Spousal Unit...

Hi..I recently got a flyer in the mail for the American Gunsmith Library series. First one is 21 bucks, and then they come every other month or so. "Shoot where you aim" is the first title, then later, shotgun, rifle, handgun, and gunsmithing tools books. Anyone know if this is a good...

I should know this. That said, I have a factory ported revolver. Does the barrell length include all the way to the crown, including the port? Or is it measured just to the end of the main part of the barrell? Thanks

Need help tonight!! How does $450 sound for a used Model 19 with night sights, factory ported, 98% finish Model 19 Performance Center revolver sound? I have the gun on hold at a retail establishment until tomorrow afternoon! Have seen so few around that I don't know about prices...books...

I can get a nice stainless Ruger Redhawk for around $450, or a excellent USED S&W Model 29 (blue) for $400. Stainless is nice, but action much smoother on the Smith... What would you guys get to take in the woods with you? [This message has been edited by johnblackstone (edited September 16...

Recently bought the gun... Love the feel, looks, weight, balance... but the trigger pull is to hard and too long, darn it. Anyone had success adjusting either weight or length of pull? Will this be difficult or expensive? Thanks!

At .45 velocities (230 grain) and standard loads, is the hollow point appreciably more effective against a BG? How does clothing affect the hollow point vs the ball? Are we really getting expansion from the HP from a 4 inch barrell? If there is a 1% more chance of a feeding problem with HP...

Recently bought used .45 CD for $300 at gun show. Read post that said older ones, with serial number beginning in A, had a lot of problems. Recoil spring was bad, and I replaced it. At the range today, I shot the tightest group at 7 yds I have shot with any gun. 7 were in a half inch group...

Hi. Recently acquired a Cold Combat Elite 1911. Very nice looking and feeling pistol, but haven't shot it yet. I understand these were fine off the shelf guns. What years were they manufactured? Values of an excellent specimen? Experiences with this gun? Thanks

I MEANT to say COMBAT ELITE, NOT COMMANDER ELITE. (Couldn't edit the topic line) I would like your opinion on this gun. I have a chance to get one from an acquaintance who wants $600. The gun is in fine shape, great finish, adjustable sights, nice rubber wraparound grips... Only modification...

Do the commemorative rifles and handguns you see advertised in the various magazines ever increase in value? Or are they mostly a feel good thing? If you own one, did you decide to not ever fire it? I have read about the Chs. Daly .45 Commander in the TSRA (TX State Rifle Assoc.)...

I read of a product called 20/20 which was a liquid you could apply to your sights, and it was supposed to be glow in the dark. Anyone heard of this stuff or used it? Couldn't find it on the web..

Anyone familiar with or purchased a speed loader for one of the 8 shot revolvers? Where? Thanks, and Merry Christmas.

I am thinking about buying one of these inexpensive carbines for plinking and--who knows--blocking off my culdesac when the civil disobedience arrives in a couple of weeks. This would complement my shotgun for home defense, and would be a good little carbine for my 8 year old after the .22...

Anyone shoot with a SW model 25 or similar using moon clips? How would you compare using moon clips to finding .45 rim ammo? Does anyone make .45 auto rim ammo, or do you reload only? Comments on the model 25-2 revolver would be appreciated, including what a vg speciman in original wood box...

I have a vg model 28 Highway Patrolman .357 in blue (N frame). Is this regarded as a collectors item by anyone's standards? I have to sell a .357 and this is one of them. Ideas on its value, anyone?