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I'm wrestling with a an idea, and I'd like some input from our brain trust here. I'd like to replace my nightstand Commander with a revolver. I would like this to also become my favorite holster CCW revo. It will see much finish wear, due to my clumsiness, and the fact I will constantly be...

I have just bought what I fear may be a trot-line weight. It's an M&P with 2" bbl. The serial number has no alpha prefix, and is in the 3xx,xxx range, indicating a pre-WWII 'born-on' date. BUT: the ejector rod does not have the button-like flare on the end, nor is the barrel relieved to...

I'm woefully ingnernt (Alabamaspeak) of Colt DA revolvers. A friend has described one he has inherited as marked Colt DA .38 with no other markings. Can anyone, with this scant information, speculate as to what the man has? Possible value? The finish is poor, and I have had no opportunity to...

I'm away from my Standard Catalog. Can anyone clue me up about the 25-9? Does it have the firing pin in the hammer nose? When was it disco'd? Thanks.. Hutch

There was a video clip on The Factor, that showed a Latino standing by his open car door (not covered by it), and he gets absolutely hosed down by someone with an MP5. I was unclear on the particulars, but he was unarmed, showing his hands, and had no record. He had just given up on a...

Did Dingell win the primary election over his anti-gun opponent?

Just received a Smith 27-2 I got thru AuctionArms. It took me over a week to get to the FFL to pick it up, so I figure my 3-day inspection period expired. Problem is, it appears to need fixing. It's very difficult to cock the hammer or pull it thru, in DA. Upon close inspection ist clear...

I have just acquired 4-screw S&W Combat Magnum, the pre-M19. The Standard catalogue shows the S/N as being within 220 of the last of the pre-19's. It has 4" bbl, and has tight lockup, good timing, and seems to have been shot little. No box, papers, etc. The blueing is faintly worn at the...

Due to neglect (not by me), the finish on my excellent+ M28 4" is completely ruined. Rusted, pitted, ruined (for me). The lockwork seems fine. The person who is responsible has agreed to make it right. To reblue will mean taking off lots of metal, just to get past most of the worst pitting...

I promise I've searched and searched our forum archives, and didn't find the answer. There may be no single answer. What is the angle of the muzzle that gives the maximum range for a given projectile? For this discussion, let's assume we can ignore the curvature of the earth, and that the...

I have just discovered my favorite local politico, the Sheriff of Jefferson County, AL, Woodward by name. At the Alabama Gun Collectors' Association (AGCA) gun show last weekend, Jeffco had a booth next to the NRA with a banner reading (IIRC) "Application Information for Concealed Handgun...

Anyone care to guess what a local gun shop offered to sell me a set of 8 half-moon clips for? Nuthin special, .45acp N-frame sorta half moon clips. Hints: They were nicely packaged. The package bore the Name that Shall Not be Mentioned. The cost per gram was doubtless greater than gold...

I picked up a pre-agreement 625 with a set of Pachmayrs on it, and I assumed it would have a square-butt grip frame. WRONNNNNNNNG. I really wanted to put a nice set of factory target grips on it (that I took of my 4" M29). Did Smif make a set of wood grips that would give me a square-butt...

Did anyone catch the news conference yesterday when Ashcroft and FBI director Mueller (sp?) came out to ratchet up the pucker factor? Holy mother of pearl, Ashcroft looked like he just came away from a dying child's bedside!! He looked pale and tired, his voice was even more monotone than his...

Guys, I laughed until the tears came....

Don't know where to post this, but I'll try here. If any of you live within a quick drive of Academy Sports, they're advertising CCI Blazer 9x19 ammo for $3.99/box (50) and Winchester USA 9x19 for $4.99/box (50).

I'm away from home and my Jinks book. Someone has shown me a small S&W auto from the early part of the 1900's. It appears to be about 85% condition, has a 4-digit serial number on the front strap. It reads "35 S&W Auto". What's this li'l feller actually chambered ? The owner has three mags...

My old tried and true (I thought) bedside table 2nd Gen Glock 17 developed a problem. I am not a Glock Armorer or gunsmith, so any replies need to be real simple. Thanks. The trigger doesn't "drop the hammer" until it's pressing against the rear of the trigger housing, requiring a looooong...

I recall that Dillon used to sell a gizmo (maybe a whatchamacallit) that would stabilize the upper assembly of an AR15 for cleaning. It attached to the lower take-down pin and to the upper. This allows you to clamp the rifle in a cleaning jig or vise for cleaning. These devices are no longer...

I was just given an odd-looking .22LR single shot, and I'd like to find out more about it if possible. From across the room, it vaguely resembles a Carcano carbine, in that it has fake magazine well protruding from in front of the trigger guard, and integral to it. It has a wooden forend...