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I'd like to put together a foam insert for a custom rifle case w/ an unusual geometry - it'll have a rounded base and flat angled sides in a soft sheath (i.e. deformable ). That can be accomplished by assembling readily available 'closed cell' foam pieces. the cross-section would look...

The paper linked below was recently published by David Berstein, law faculty at George Mason. He argues that the recent incidence of mob violence and failure of local governments to provide law enforcement demonstrate the validity and need for 2A interpretation to recognize the full breadth of...

So I notice that Auction Arms is now www.gunauction.com and that they've changed the site design, yet again. Does anyone know the reason behind the name change?

I've got the itch to pick up either a Colt 1903 Hammerless in .32 ACP or a 1908 varient in .380 ACP. But I've never shot a 1908 and so I'm wondering how they handle, and whether it's advisable to shoot these w/ modern ammo - and if so, what pressure range is appropriate. This would be a shooter...

I've got a nice old S&W Model 38 J-Frame revolver w/ the black anodized aluminum frame, steel cylinder and barrel. It's my understanding that refinishers prefer not to deal with these due to concerns that they'll crack the frame when removing or re-installing the barrel. And that you need to...

I'd recently picked up an older 4 screw S&W combat masterpiece (i.e. pre-15 ) revolver. It has a RH threaded ejector rod, which tends to unscrew. What's the best way to fix that? I know that blue loctite is a popular solution, but are there others? This is a gun that I'm intending for range...

I'm considering getting my 4" Model 19 chromed and am wondering what's possible for a two toned finish, using brushed vs matte finishes. I've seen several examples among semi's but no revolvers. It's my understanding that the finish grade derives from polishing of the underlying metal. How...

I'm pretty confident that these are early Python grips. Does anyone know when this design was used for the factory grip?

I'm going to be sending my Mil Spec to SA, to have them remove a sheared rear ejector leg from the frame. They've requested that I send the entire pistol, rather than just the frame. What I'm wondering is whether I should change out some of the aftermarket parts that I've installed - to avoid...

The short leg of the ejector in one of my 1911's has sheared off and is stuck in the frame. How should it be removed? I'm not going to attempt this myself, but want to know how it should be done so that I can determine who'll be able to do it correctly.

Thought the following might be of interest to people who ship firearms, and related items. From Popular Mechanics.. Which Shipping Company Is Kindest to Your Packages? We mailed a bunch of sensors on an epic journey to find out which shipping company is the most careful with your packages...

Who makes a good baseball cap for shooting? The best I've found is the promotional cap that used to be sold by Lee Precision - their low profile twill 6 panel baseball cap. But these have apparently been discontinued. The nice thing about these is that the brim has a deep contour so that it...

here's an interesting account.. http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20100909malden_mom_is_glad_son_had_gun/ So this kid apparently killed two men by shooting through his pants. I wonder whether Mexican carry helped or hurt in this situation. This hinges on whether he'd have...

Shooting Sports National Match edition has come out online w/ coverage of the pistol match and HP silhouette. http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nra/ssusa_201009/

Here's some interesting advice.. From Top 10 Strategies for Surviving Airports and Airplanes 7. Pack a Starter Pistol (or Actual Gun) to Protect Valuables Some savvy photographers have been using the tip that security expert Bruce Schneier suggests: pack a starter pistol in the same bag as...

What a good source for blueprints for the 1911A1?

I'm looking for a 1911 style airsoft pistol w/ the following.. single stack 1911 block type straight pull trigger blow back green gas or co2 adjustable rear sight and standard front sight (i.e. not fibre optic). I don't have a strong preference for metal vs plastic components. This...

This little pistol has been floating around among my family members for a couple of generations. http://docs.google.com/View?id=dcpc85dc_561cpx93kdm I used to think that it was an Astra because the word hope was stamped on the frame, and I think that I remember seeing Guernica stamped...

Has anyone shot one of these? If so, how was the trigger? Also what is the sight picture w/ these pistols? They have a relatively thin rear sight, and the front sight appears to have wings.

I don't know much about either of these makes, but I've run into some examples that seem decently built. Though I've also seen a lot that haven't held up well. What are some good models and series to look for among the H&R's and High Standards? Are the later ones generally better than the...