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In my forever pursuit in collecting 1911 variants. I thought my next one would be a Springfield Ronin. Alas, Palmetto State Armory had their RIA 1911 10mm on a major sale. I believe they're just a rebranded Norinco/Charles Daly Phillipine one. I've been reading positive reviews on how well made...

Anyone have work performed by Heirloom Precision? I perused Jason Burton's site, read a couple of articles on him, and really impressed with his work. I'm not taking anything away from Les Baer(my personal favorite), Ed Brown, etc. But this kid has a philosophy and artwork that speaks to me the...

I'm about to enter the world of reloading 12 and eventually 20 gauge shotgun. When I started reloading for common cartridges such as 9mm, 45ACP, etc., I bought Lee's Challenger Kit and it held me over until I could afford presses that were of better quality. That was back in the early-mid 90's...

Just picked up an SDS Imports Zigana PX9 in OD Green from Palmetto State Armory. I was intrigued by all the features and solid reviews. I'm a fan of the Springfield XD series guns. However, recent years brought on other brands offering not only interchangeable backstraps, they also offer choices...

I received an email from The Armory Life on their SA-35 review. Author shot 450 rounds through it with a plethora of different ammo. I'm still skeptical it will be in my stable. Hi-Power platforms just don't work for me. One gripe he had was the sharp edges while handling it. That's one of my...

I finally have all of my components to start shooting long range target. Well, everything BUT a good starting powder charge and a Chrony. Here's what I have: Rifle: KRG1500; discussed here: https://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=610185 Powder: VV N560 Reloder 22...

Brownells sent me an email stating the Area419 press is back in stock. Never heard of it. So, I went to take a gander...

Just received word Springfield is shipping out their new XD(M) Elite OSP in 10mm Compact. 11+1 round capacity. I'm already eyeballing a full size Elite OSP. If they come out with a full size in 10mm instead of 9mm in the near future, I'ma gonna hafta keep my money in savings just a liiiiitle...

I peruse through a couple of reloading pages on Facebook time to time. My question comes from a couple of guys arguing neck tension, there. So, consider that source for what you will. Someone was in the middle of working up a load on a rifle cartridge for target. I believe he was working at 300...

I tried to find the origin of a piece of .45ACP brass. Never came across it until now. Anyone know what designation of "AMTC" is?

My favorite powders to use for plinking are HP38 and Win231. 5.0-5.2gr for my 230gr .45ACP bullets and 124gr 9mm. Burns clean. Soft, yet reliable recoil. Due to obvious shortage, I'm on the hunt for another powder. I have a vendor that has some leverage to source Vihtavuori powder. Thing is, I...

I'm getting a KRG 1500 punched out to 6.5-284 Norma. Discussion here: https://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=610185 MidwayUSA has a sale on these Crimson Trace Scopes. My goal is to shoot long range target, ranging from 600-1000yds. I had a Leupold in mind until I saw these. Any...

...I have them ALL!!! Well, all that seems to be available out there. Of ALL the places, I found someone on an auction site that was willing to sell at reasonable prices. Snagged 700ea Sierra MatchKing 142gr HPBT and 200ea of Berger 140gr. I hoarded them for a new rifle I bought chambered in...

My gunsmith bought up a batch of KRG chassis based Howa 1500 a short time ago. The one I was eyeballing was in 6.5 Creedmoor, 1:8 twist, in a 26" barrel, flat dark earth...and threaded. I have a Savage Model 12 heavy barrel in .22-250. Love the action. Trigger has been massaged to my liking...

I stumbled on another thread talking about Summit bullets. Along the way, a member suggested using Bear Creek's. I'm not a fan of using lead bullets in most of my guns, although I do have lead to cast for some. However, Bear Creek talks about some kind of polymer coating that all but keeps...

I've been poking around different places on what options are to install a red dot site on a Glock 44. So far, it's been limited to changing out the slide to doing nothing at at all. It's my father-in-law's gun. (Sorry, long-time members that know me. I STILL don't own a Glock). Contrary to...

I was reading an article the Blue Press had in one of their latest publications. The author was bringing up the subject of BIDS; Blind Identification Database System. He was talking about several salient points regarding the benefits of having this system in place of NICS. I personally hate the...

I know, I know. "Just go to YouTube, Shane!" I understand I can find most everything I need there. But I'm a book kinda guy for my primary source most of the time. I'm looking for some good books that covers complete teardown, cleaning, what trouble areas to keep an eye on, mods, etc. Here's a...

Was never really into the AR platform. Great rifle, Jack of all trades, etc. I've always been a fan of old Mil-surps. So, that's where my extra money went first. (OK, OK, it went to 1911s, too). What pushed me over the edge? The better half has been hot-to-trot to have one and I love to tinker...

So, while visiting the in-laws here in Michigan, we decided to hit a local gun show. $5 parking and $6/person later, I wasn't exactly in an enthusiastic mood. Once I walked in, I understood the entry fee. The place was huge, building was fairly new, and very clean. The event staff was on top of...