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    Ar-15 build question

    I want to build a heavy barrel ar-15 from scratch. I have no experience building one of these rifles but after researching it, it doesn't seem too difficult. My question is, how much will it cost for the tools needed to complete this project? I don't want to have to spend 300-400 bucks on tools...
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    Uberti cattleman el patron caliber?

    I think I am going to buy a cattleman el patron but I don't know what caliber to get it in. Either 357 or 45 colt? I would like 45 colt but it will be very expensive to feed the beast since I don't reload. 357 would be fine but do any of you own one in 357? Does it shoot pretty close to point of...
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    Help with AR-15 choice

    I need to buy a patrol carbine for my squad car. I went looking at a local shop today and was steered toward a Yankee Hill blackdiamond carbine. It has all of the features I am looking for in an AR-15. I just cant find much information about this particular brand of rifle. Can anyone tell me...
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    Trophy Match Problems

    I bought a Springfiled 1911 Trophy Match this week. I took it out to shoot today and it failed to eject about 60 percent of the time. The extractor would hold onto the empty case and not eject. It also had trouble locking back on an empty magazine. I tried 3 different types of magazines and...
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    Target 1911/Kimber Grand Raptor

    I just got a job in law enforcement, I am 2 months out of college and proud as hell that I got a job in this economy. That being said I decided I would spend my signing bonus on a bad@@@ 1911. I went to the local gunshop today and started my search. I am looking for a pistol that I can use in...
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    Opening a standard barrel channel to a heavy channel?

    I have a howa 1500 with a bull barrel with a synthetic stock on it. I want to put a wood or laminate stock on my rifle but I cannot find one that is made for a bull barrel. If I buy one for the standard barrel channel how would I open it up to fit the bull barrel? It seems like it would just...
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    Benelli Montefeltro

    Anyone have one of these guns? I looked at one today and fell in love with it in the store. Beautiful gun and fits me well. I have heard nothing but good things about benellis and the intertia driven action. Is there anything I should know about these guns before I go buy one tomorrow. It...
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    Model 70 Classic price?

    What is a good price on one of these that is used but in about 98% condition? It is chambered in 270 winchester with a wood stock and blued barrel. The gun also has leupold bases on it. The seller wants $880 for it...seems a little high but I dont know much about the "classic" model other...
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    Good price on a lightly used gp100?

    I have the opportunity to buy a lightly used, stainless 4" barrel ruger gp 100 for $360 bucks? Is that a good price? New they are $500 plus around here.
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    Is this a good deal on a Colt Trooper MKIII?

    I found a used one that is in excellent condition. The blueing I would estimate at about 95-97% condition. It has a 4" barrel and is a .357 magnum. I am not a revolver guy but I know colts hold their value and I hear they make a fine revolver as well. The guy wants $400 for it? Is that a...
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    New Model 70

    Do any of you have any experience with the new Model 70s that are being made in South Carolina? I saw one today at a gun shop and it looks like a fine rifle. I am wanting ot get a new deer rifle and I have always wanted a Model 70 in .270 Winchester. How are the triggers in these rifles? How...
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    Red Dot/Ruger MKIII

    Anyone have a red dot on their MKIII? I just ordered a bushnell trophy red dot for mine. I want to try it out and maybe shoot bullseye and just plink with it. If you have a red dot on yours how do you like it? Is it still as much fun and as good of practice for big bores with the red dot?
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    Powder question

    How many rounds can you get out of a one pound can of powder? I will be loading 45ACP btw
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    Taurus 1911 Question

    Anyone ever put adjustable sights on one of these? How accurate are they? I am thinking about getting one and putting adjustable sights on it for a cheaper bullseye gun...I dont want to use my smith and wesson for bullseye since it has a scandium frame
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    Which powder and reloading manual?

    My girlfriend just got me a lee reloading kit for my birthday. It has everything I need to start relaoding...I think. Anyways, the manual that came with it doesnt really give directions on how to reload and it only has loads for 3 different bullets in 45 ACP, which is what i want to relod. So...
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    bullseye competition

    Do you have to shoot bullseye with both a 22 and a 45 to compete? I have a ruger 22 that I want to start shooting bullseeye with but I dont want to shoot with my 45...ammo is too much. Can you use a red dot in bullseye? Is it all one handed shooting? thanks!
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    1911 Recoil spring

    Some of you may remember I was having problems with my 1911 jamming while feeding. So I got a new recoil spring to put in it and it came today...its about and inch and a half longer than the one that is in it. I am pretty sure the old spring was just really worn out. I am hoping to get out...
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    Ruger Mark III accessories

    So I just got a Mark 3 with the 5.5" bull barrel for my bday. What accessories would you guys reccomend? I dont want to put a red dot on it quite yet. I was thinking about a set if the target grips. Any reccomendations?
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    1911 Recoil spring

    What weight recoil spring should I put in my 1911? Also should I get a wolff spring or a Wilson Combat?
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    1911 trouble...help?

    I have a smith and wesson 1911sc that I bought used from my local shop. It is accurate as hell and that is not an issue. I was shooting it over the weekend and after about 100 rounds it started having failure to feed issues. It seemed to have more problems with CCI blazers brass ammo...
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