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Hi everyone, I'm thinking of getting a red dot for a full size, home security pistol. However, I want to stick with iron sights for a convenient, pocket-carry .38 and .380. My worry is that training to focus on the target with a red dot will un-train me from focusing on front iron sights. Does...

Hi everyone, I wanted to ask your insights on next steps for home security and proficiency. I hope this question is also relevant to others at my level. Think of a suburban family man who has other hobbies and time commitments but would like to become more competent for bump-in-the-night...

Hi all, What are your thoughts on methods for sleeping while armed? I go hiking and camping and suspect it's probably statistically safer in the woods than even the suburbs where I live. It's Georgia, so no grizzlies, wolves, or large kitties. Nonetheless, there's a mild feeling of vulnerability...

Hello everyone, May I ask your input on an 11-87 malfunction before I take this in to the gunsmith? I was patterning my shotgun for turkey season with light target loads and an X-full choke. After 3 shots with no issue, the gun malfunctioned: 1) The carrier does not open enough to load shells...

Hi everyone, I've a Mossberg 500 with an X-full turkey choke (Carlson?). I tried some informal patterning, and it seems to put the center of the pattern about 5" right of the point of aim at 20 yards using Heavishot. I was using the adhesive-backed Truglo fiber optic sights as well as the plain...

Hi everyone, I bought a new 642 last year, and it came with the Uncle Mike's round rubber boot grips. I know that a lot of folks like this grip (Stephen Camp's reviews, for example), but I find it uncomfortable to use. I feel recoil mainly as a sharp pinch in the web of my hand. After shooting...

Hi everyone, What are your thoughts on the best accuracy per cost for autoloading 7.62x39? The purpose would mainly be sport shooting and plinking (perhaps occasional shorter range hunting of deer/hogs if legal and appropriate). Would I see much difference if I'm using Wolf ammo and iron...

Hi everyone, I'm a rifle newbie considering new vs. used bolt action rifles. When shopping for used rifles, have you any advice on what I should inspect? (I do know to check the bore, crown, and general wear and tear.) Thank you, Sriracha

Hi everyone, I'm thinking of getting my first centerfire rifle and scope for hunting. I'll learn the basics by hunting small game with a Ruger 10/22, but I do want a centerfire for practice and in case I get the chance to hunt with friends. Goal: deer, possibly hogs Location: North Georgia...

Hi everyone, Sorry if this topic has been covered before, but I couldn't find it with the search function. Scenario: You find an unarmed burglar in your house. You point your weapon and order him to leave. He charges you, possibly trying to take your weapon. What would you do? Assume that the...

Looks like S&W now has a .380 to compete with Keltec, Ruger, Kahr, etc. http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CustomContentDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=11101&content=754501# It may cost a bit more with its integrated laser. May 2010, they say.

Just wanted report one more data point for you all. My new 642 had a misaligned barrel. I called S&W about repairs. They answered the phone without putting me on hold and emailed me a FedEx label. I called FedEx, and they showed up at my door in 45 minutes. The gun was back at my door in four...

Hi everyone, Over some beers last night, a friend and I started considering hunting. May I ask you folks for advice on what critter we could hunt, given our circumstances? We're both gun owners, and we will of course seek proper instruction in hunting safety and etiquette. But for now, we're...

Sorry, please ignore. I had asked this question years ago and forgotten the replies.

Hi everyone, I wanted to ask your recommendations for the best value 1911 in stainless (preferably matte) with no front slide serrations. Thanks for your advice, -Sriracha

Hi everyone, Another quick question for you folks: Between the Keltec PF-9 and S&W 642, which do you think would be more comfortable for IWB carry? The Keltec is thinner, but it has a long, blocky slide compared to the 642's more curvy, organic shape.... The S&W 642 has the advantage of also...

Would you rather have an autoloading pistol or revolver for informal, low cost, .22LR plinking? I realize this question is entirely subjective, but I'd like to hear you folks' opinions anyway. I note that: - Capacity doesn't seem to vary too much, since many revolvers can hold 9-10 rounds of...

Hi everyone, Just wanted to ask for a quick opinion. Both the S&W 5906 and M&P fit my hand very well. I want one of these pistols for my main home defense gun, and I don't intend to CC it. I can find a good police trade-in 5906 for a bit less than $300. So, which would you buy? A used...

Hi everyone, A newbie question: is there a good reloading setup that can be dismantled after each use and stored in a space that would fill half of a Xerox copy paper box? I live in a city studio apartment and have very limited space. Details: -I'm only interested in reloading .38/.357 for...

Hi everyone, My local gun store currently doesn't have a no-lock 642 -- only a 442 -- and I'm wondering if a limited run of no-lock revolvers has now dried up. Are you folks seeing any new specimens? - Sr