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Does anyone know the best source of military surplus S&W 1917 revolvers (best being the cheapest)? I'm looking to get a cheap 1917 in excellent mechanical condition for a customization project. Brazilian contract models are okay...

Does anyone know the best source of military surplus S&W 1917 revolvers (best being the cheapest)? I'm looking to get a cheap 1917 in excellent mechanical condition for a customization project. Brazilian contract models are okay...

I recently purchased a Bushmaster Shorty A3, and I'm having trouble removing the buttstock from the receiver. Anybody have a good method? Someone mentioned a grip vise...

Saw a Desert Eagle MKVII .44 magnum with a 10 inch barrel the other day for a decent price: (1) Anyone have either good or positive experiences with this particular model? (2) Is the MKVII discontinued? (3) How does the MKVII compare to the MKXIX? (4) Are MKVII components interchangeable between...

Saw a decent price for a Desert Eagle MKVII .44 magnum in a 10 inch barrel: (1) Has anyone had any experiences with this model? Good or bad? (2) Is the MKVII discontinued? (3) How does the MKVII compare to the MKXIX? (4) Are MKVII components interchangeable between calibers as the MKXIX is...

I have a chance to purchase an 8 inch Model 53 in .22 jet used. Has anybody had any experiences with these revolvers? I heard sometime ago that S & W stopped manufacturing this revolver due to binding of the cylinder. The gun comes with inserts to shoot .22 LR, but is it still wise to shoot...

I recently sent a Colt 1911 for reblueing of the slide. The slide came back beautiful. However, I noticed that the fit near the front of the slide (just after the front of he frame) now has a slight gap, exposing the recoil spring. I've noticed this gap in autopistols only in the Glocks, but...

I recently sent a Colt 1911 for reblueing of the slide. The slide came back beautiful. However, I noticed that the fit near the front of the slide (just after the front of he frame) now has a slight gap, exposing the recoil spring. I've noticed this gap in autopistols only in the Glocks, but...

Never owned a Glock, but I'm considering buying a new Glock 24 (.40 Longslide) and I'm trying to check on the authenticity of a particular specimen. I'm trying to determine whether this is a genuine 24, or just a new model 22 with the finger groove frame with a long slide added onto it. I...

I've posted this topic on one occasion before, but didn't any response whatsoever. Has anybody heard any rumours regarding Smith and Wesson coming out with their own version of a .22 Hornet revolver (like the new Taurus Raging Hornet)? I just can't bring myself to purchase a Taurus... On that...

Hasd anyone had any expriences with the Glock 17L or 24L, Glock's longslide versions of the 9mm and .40 caliber respectively? Are they any more accurate than their shorter slide counterparts? Has anyone out there had any carry or competition stories about them? Has the extended magazine...

A few years ago, I remember reading in one of the magazines, about custom conversions of Browning Hi-powers into "officer's" sized pistols. The conversion involved chopping the slide, barrel, grip, and magazine into a mini Hi-Power. Does anyone know a gunsmith currently doing such conversions?

Any truth to the rumors that Smith & Wesson has their own Schofield on the drawing boards? I'd rather purchase one from Smith than Navy Arms (similar to preferring Colt's Single Action Army than a Cimmaron replica)...

Went to a local gunshow today and took notice of the new Taurus Raging Hornet in .22 Hornet. I've found myself not being able to stop thinking about it. Has anyone heard any reviews about this? I'm usually a Smith & Wesson and Colt fan, and own nothing by Taurus, but find myself attracted to...

My buddy and I shoot a Colt Python .357 and S&W Performance Center 627 8-shot .357 respectively and we've both been experiencing primer ignition problems with factory loads (blazers, lawman) and our own reloads). The problem is usually in double action firing for the both of us (every 2-3...

Okay, so I'm thinking about going to one of those matches in Ca. or Camp Perry even. Problem is, what are the laws with respect to transporting guns to these other states for competition ? Do these matches check for local license requirements in order to compete ? How does one transport these...

I'm in the process of replacing the Accro sights on my Colt Python. I'd like to install the Elliason target set-up on my Python, but for the life of me, I can't locate ANY parts distributor who can supply a patridge front sight for the gun. I have one of the newer models, and the front sight...

I just started reloading, and have been reloading only for .357 magnum. I've purchased H110, WW296, and 2400 for reloading, since they're all recommended highly. The problem is, although CCI 550 Small Pistol MAGNUM primers are recommended for the H110 and WW296, I reloaded 16.9 grains of 2400...

I currently own a Smith & Wesson Peformance Center Model 627 (8-shot), and have been shooting it for 2 years. Recently, I noticed some wear underneath the top strap of the revolver just in front of the forcing cone. The wear is in the form of blast scratches in a thin line just before the...

I just started reloading and I'm in the process of cleaning my cases first. I'm sure there are two schools of thought to this, but I'd like to hear some opinions: Should I deprime before I tumble my cases, or should I deprime after tumbling. Any thoughts, please...