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    Handgun storage question?

    Here is a question for you smart Folks to help me with. If I wanted to 'package' a handgun for long term storage, would something like this work: clean it - oil/grease it with a quality product - then use a vacuum wrap machine to wrap it.....just like you would a steak for the freezer.....this...
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    S&W Customer Service - Warranty Work

    Folks, I bought a new S&W 1911 that had a trigger that I was not happy with....called up S&W and told them of such.....they sent me a prepaid UPS mail label....they then totaly replaced the trigger and got it back to me within a week....now that is service! And I will buy more S&W because of it!!!
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    Another Black Bear question?

    Anyone have experience hunting/shooting Black Bear with the 45ACP? Say a 230 grain Federal HydraShok? Is it enough for close shots over bait from a tree stand?
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    .44 Rem Mag for Black Bear

    Folks, I have a model 629 S&W classic hunter with open sights....I'm going black bear hunting in Maine at the end of this month (August)....hunting over bait.....close shots. What do you think about using the Speer 270 grain Gold Dot SP out of the 629 for Maine Black Bear? Thanks, Billy
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    SAIGA rifle question/help?

    Folks, I have been interested in a 7.62x39 semi and Bud's is selling the SAIGA "High Quality AK variant imported by Russian american Armory" version (their words, not mine). What is the value, reputation, and quality of this rifle? It comes with a 10 round mag and I don't know if additional...
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    Custom 1911 Question?

    Folks, If a guy was willing to spend the money for a custom grade full size 1911 45ACP possessing the quality, RELIABILITY, and durability necessary for a carry gun as well as an occasional range/competition (IDPA CDP) gun, what would you recommend.....Les Baer, Wilson Combat, Nighthawk, Brown...
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    Swartz firing pin block?

    What is this 1911 system? What is wrong with it?
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    FN SLP Mark 1

    Can anyone recommend the best to purchase a FN tactical shotgun....l like the SLP Mark 1, I think......does this model have the adjustable stock shims like the Win version? Thanks!
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    Winchester SX2 22 PRC Syn CLSM

    Where can I get a Win tactical SX2 (or the SX3 version) shotgun?
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    Bulgarian AK

    How about the Bulgarian AK....is it a good or quality version of the AK?
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    SIG P220 value Question

    I have a SIG P220 45ACP....older model 'Made in W. Germany' 1988 vintage. It is in excellent shape with just a bit of finish wear (scuff)....the gun has approx. 1000 rounds through it with zero problems of any kind....It is presently wearing Hogue rubber grips but the original grips are still...
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    I like my M&P 40

    I went to the range today with my new M&P 40 cal. and what a pleasure this gun is to shoot....quiter a bit easier to handle than a G23 (my only other 40)and very accurate....I ran a box of Gold Dots, ball ammo, and Blazer aluminum, all in short time....the gun got a little warm but everything...
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    How about this revolver?

    Beretta 'Stampede', 5.5" barrel, .357 mag. cal. Is this a quality pistol? Suitable and appropriate for Cowboy action shooting?
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    40 S&W ammo question?

    Handgun is a S&W M&P standard in 40 S&W caliber. I am thinking about buying some CCI Blazer in 40 S&W w/ 180 grain bullet and the aluminum case. Any experience with the CCI aluminum in this offering? How about shooting aluminum case ammo in the M&P?
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    Can I dry fire my S&W M&P 9mm?

    Folks, I picked up a new M&P9 last Sunday...never had one nor shot one but it sure feels good right out of the box....I was doing some dry firing with it to get used to the trigger and heard that dry firing is harmful to the M&P! I checked the S&W manual that came with the pistol but could find...
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    What about Para-Ordance 1911 pistols?

    I would like to hear about what you Folks think about Para-Ordance pistols! Quality, reliability, durability, fit & finish, customer service. SA models? LDA models? High Cap models? What has been your experience? I am presently suffering from the 1911 bug and have purchased a couple of S&W...
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    Anyone using a M&P 9mm for IDPA?

    I'm talking about the full size M&P. Do you like it? Did it require a trigger job to make it easy to shoot for IDPA? Thanks! :)
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    SKS Yugo Question?

    Folks, I just received an email promoting the sale of the SKS Yugo rifle in 7.62x39 caliber w/attached bayonet. $211 cost. If this rifle is decent at all, that is a good price for a plinker or 'truck gun'. I have never owned nor shot a SKS or an AK.....would appreciate hearing from you Folks...
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    Aluminum case CCI ammo

    What do you Folks think about the CCI aluminum cased ammo in 9mm (for my Glock 19) and 45ACP (for S&W 1911 & Sig P220)....does the stuff work OK? Any issues on jamming or extractor stress? Ammo prices are crazy! Thanks!!!
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    Scandium frame on the 1911

    Folks, What is the story on the S&W scandium frame material? Is it a solid 1911 frame that can be expected to hold up and be problem free? It saves about 7 oz. on total gun weight vs. the full size in stainless or carbon steel. I am thinking about getting one of the S&W 5" tactical models...
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