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While I have used magums in place of standards many times without any issues, I was just wondering what anyone else's experience is. My loads are at the low end of the scale and using magnums small pistol primers seem to work just fine. No signs over pressure. With the primer shortage around...

I have a Win SX2 with the light load gas piston in it. When it is fully loaded and with the sidesaddle full, it will "short stroke" if I am using regular target loads. It runs like a top as long as I use hotter loads such as Rem Nitro 27s. It will also have this same problem if the gun is not...

What is a good powder for 9mm ? What are some nice loads ( not hot ) with a 124 grain lead bullet ? Thanks

Had a student in class the other day who was shooting a Sig 9mm with reloads. The bullets were consistantly keyholing, even at close distances. What would be some reasons for this to be happening ? Thanks

What are some opinions of the XD sub-compact 9mm ? Thank you

I have a question for some fellow firearms instructors. I have 2 people that want to take one of our defensive pistol classes, and they are confined to a wheelchair. Other than the basic shooting techniques, what are some drills and excersises that I can have them do from their wheelchair ? I...

What are your expereinces with either on of these holsters ? I am looking for a good all around holster with decent retention but still allows for a smooth draw. Thanks

Does anyone have any online sources for statistics on civilian defensive shootings like number of shots fired, at what distances, location, etc. ? I was reading a similar thread that had info on police officers, and would like to find out about civilians. thank you

A friend of mine has a new XD 40 compact. Out of about 100 rounds, he'll have 2 or 3 times where the slide lock engages in the middle of shooting a mag. Two different people have shot this gun with the same results. He brought it to me to look at. I figured that the slide stop tab was too long...

Just thought I'd share a short video from last Saturday's 3-gun match in Colorado. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXXsOxgLclY

I have a friend that is looking for a mag extention for his Benelli Nova. His holds 4 and he needs it to hold 8. Plus he is looking for a shorter replacement barrel. Does anyone have any suggestions ? thanks

I know that police depts. keep a log on each officer's training and practice schedules, as it may be needed in the event they have to go to court due to a shooting. My question is would it be worth it for the regular CCW carrier to also maintain a log book on training, practice sessions...

Just thought I'd share a few pictures of my new 1911. [/IMG] [/IMG]

Here's a video clip from last week-ends 3-gun match here in Colorado. I just thought I'd share it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJNqqCTX1Fs

I need to buy a case trimmer, but I can't afford a powered one, so what is a good manual one to get ? There are plenty of the RCBS trimmers here locally, so are they any good ? What are some of the pros and cons of the different ones ? thanks

Here's a short video clip of a stage last week-ed at a Cowboy Action shooting match in Colorado. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rv3AtvWY5g

Does anyone have instructions on how to disassemble and re-assemble a Henry lever action 22 ? The manual doesn't show anything. Thanks

I am looking for a used stock for my winchester 97. My son wants to shoot it for CAS and I need a used stock that I can cut down to the right length for him. Any ideas ? thanks

Here's another video from our last 3-gun match. Just thought I'd share. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxikihcbFAA

Here's a short video clip from our last 3-gun match here in Colorado http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs-EfKhF19g