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One of my good friends always comes to me when asking for gun advice. However, I'm not able to produce in this instance. So I need your help. He is about to buy a Colt Commander 1991A1 in 98%+ condition with two 7 rd mags and one 6 round mag and box for $450. Is this a good deal? Are these...

A month ago, I posted the following link, questioning G-Code's customer service: http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=137752 Boy, I feel like a dope! The holster in question was always perfect, I just didn't see why the trigger guard retention wasn't as it was...

I bought a GCode for my Kimber recently at a gunshow (GCode dealer), and bought it without trying it first. I liked the way that it worked with my buddy's Glock at the show, so I figured it was good to go with a 1911 (plus I didn't have my Kimber with me). I took it home and was not happy with...

I'm so upset that I don't know where to start. I welcome any advice, thoughts, assistance, contact info, etc, that anyone cares to provide.... This morning, two BATF agents knocked on my good friend's door. One was a mid 30's black man and the other a younger white 'greenhorn'. They came...

I'm looking for a 1/2" @ 50yds-capable heavy barrel bolt .22. I can get a good deal on either the Marlin 880SQ or the Savage MarkII FV. Both have synthetic stocks and .800" OD barrels. I know that most of you are thinking, "Get a CZ!" But which of THESE TWO rifles would you pick and which...

I am looking to have a Ruger 10/22's bull barrel muzzle threaded 1/2x28. *Trust me, what I am doing is completely legal and above-board...I checked.* First of all, I'd like to know what a fair price would be to have a qualified gunsmith perform this request. I was quoted $110 from one...

I just picked up a American Security safe that was made in February, 1993. The exterior dimensions are 60.25" x 21.85" x 14.75" (I'm being exact :) ) It is not fire lined, and has 5 active bolts and 3 fixed bolts on the door, and the hinges are on the outside. The finish is a rough, pebbled...

Hello all. I just bought a used Pro 2000 press from a guy that hated it and wasn't sure he had everything in the box. I'm missing the manual also, so I don't have a clue what parts are needed and where they go. Could someone list everything that came with their Pro 2000 press? Mine came...

Well, at least it is a mystery to me. My friend has a few older 2nd gen Glocks. Two are G22s and one is a G17. On one G22 and on the G17, there is a milled 'stripe' that runs down the center of the inside of the slide. It runs from where the front sight attaches to the edge where the barrel...

I have somewhat of a weird question to pose to everyone.... What type of shooter do you think would fare best in an armed self-defense or police shooting encounter? a) an accomplished competition (IDPA, USPSA, Bullseye, you name it) shooter such as Rob Leatham b) someone who has...

I'm probably going to be buying a CZ75B or 75SA in the next few days in .40 S&W. I'm just wondering from those of you that have one, what the chamber dimensions and the case support is like. My SIG 229 is very good in that respect, as well as my friend's Witness .40 full size. I'm just...

I'm hitting the gunshow this weekend with buying a pistol my intention. I have two criteria: 1) It's gonna be .40 cal 2) It's gonna be a CZ I'm leaning toward the CZ75 SINGLE ACTION, but will pick up a 75B if I can't find one. What I would like to know from .40 CZ owners is: 1) Do you...

I was at the range today witnessing the most impressive bit of handgun shooting I've ever seen personally. One of the nation's top bullseye shooters was practicing slowfire at the 50 yard line and rapid fire at 25 yards where he would shoot 5 shots in 10 seconds (at which time the target would...

I have a little Queensland Heeler/Austrailian Shepherd mix that I like to take with me wherever I go whenever I can. Sometimes that involves shooting in the wilderness. However, it is obvious that the noise of gunfire bothers and scares my dog, so I let her sit in the cab while I shoot. The...

I'm trying to find out what the "bulkiest" or "fluffiest" pistol powder is. From what I've seen, Unique and 800X seem to take up the most case volume for the charge weight, but if there's something else bulkier, I'd like to know. Thanks!

As alot of you know, the CZ75 is one of the most ergonomic and easy-to-shoot-well handguns available. However, one thing I've noticed with both the CZs and the Witnesses is that when I dry fire, the front sight jerks somewhat to the right ever so slightly when the hammer falls. I have an...

I was reading of someone that was shooting squibs and got a jacketed bullet stuck halfway down his bore. He was having an awful time pushing the bullet out of the barrel using a rod. One guy suggested he load up another round without the bullet, and go ahead and fire it to clear up the rifle...

I'm in search of a 1911 to be my bullseye gun. I want it to be CAPABLE of 1 1/2" groups at 50 yards, even if I can't do that with me behind the gun. Let's say the three choices available to me that I'm aware of all cost the same amount of money. Here's the choices: 1) Les Baer Premier II...

I know this post is going to draw the usual reprimands, but I just caught a screw-up on my part loading some .40s. I was loading 155gr West Coast plated FP over 8.7 grains of Longshot (Hodgdon). The load isn't listed in the 2001 manual, but I received this data over the phone from one of the...

Hey y'all- Inquiring minds (well, at least mine) want to know: 1) I've heard that Dillon dies are actually made by Redding. Is this true? 2) I've been hearing GREAT things about the Redding Profile Crimp die for revolvers. Dillon calls their revolver crimp die the "ACCU-CRIMP" die. The...