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I thought I was out of suitable powders for .45ACP, but found an old metal can of W571, an gave it a try. I think I bought this stuff to try in 44mag with no joy, and then put it away for several years. Well, with .45-185 cast SWCs, the stuff works great! I have been using Hodgdon Clays for most...

Well, I removed my stock thumb safety, and can't get it back in. I have removed/replaced it once before with no problem, but this time it is stopping about 1/16" out. While at it I might want to detail strip this P12LDA. Maybe someone has a link to instructions? Are the thumb safety and slide...

This happened a couple of years ago, but I think is still worth telling. My wife had a nasty encounter on her way home from her second shift job. We live in a rural area, and her route takes her down a dark river road with no crossings over this three mile stretch. Nearing the end, she found...

I am wondering if anyone has any experience with the Johnson LMG? I have read that they were highly respected by members of the FSSF in WWII. I have a trusted friend that says he was issued one in Korea. He was airborne, and says that he jumped with his behind enemy lines. I am pretty sure that...

I have always pushed the slide stop to drop the slide on a fresh mag, so I never noticed that my 1911 won't close the slide when you pull on it. A friend was shooting it, and showed me the problem. I would never have noticed this, but would preferr it to work with either method. The part is an...

I have been sitting on a New Service that I bought several years ago. It is rechambered to .45 Colt, probably from .455, also refinished. The action is tight, and I thought I was getting a good shooter. I made up some light loads with 230s, and they locked up the cylinder. same with factory...