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    New to this tactical rifle thing. Little help?

    Ok, so I got a good deal on a Remington 700 SPS Tactical and now that I've got this blank slate, I'm a little lost. Feel free to point me in the right direction. For now the rifle is going to stay factory stock. I'm thinking piccatinny base, Badger one piece mount, need a good solid starter...
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    I've got an idea.

    What if we totally started panicking and raping each other over the price of firearms because somebody we dont like goit elected. wouldn't that be great? we could all pay more for the things we wanted for no reason at all. Since we're each individually paying more for what we want, nobody...
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    Springfield 1911 model ID help please.

    Ok, I dont have a pic but I will describe it and maybe somebody can give me the proper name. It was a full size model 1911, had a full length dust cover, night sights and the grip panels felt like 80 grit sandpaper or skateboard tape. IIRC, it was in the TRP Operator Professional Tactical...
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    Is there any danger to putting a model 19 cylinder ina model 10 frame?

    It doesn't seem like a good idea to me and I told the person asking so. Their reply was "What's wrong with it? the model 19 is a k frame just like the model 10. So, tell me?
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    J frames..why do you like a particular over another.

    I was just reading another thread and there is alot of positive vibes for the Model 38 bodyguard. I'm just curious why that gun is so popular. It would seem to me(and is to me) that the enclosed hammer designs are more efficient for pocket carry. Am I missing something that wouldn't show up...
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    DHS - Dept. of Homeland Security handgun contract: Sigarms, Heckler & Koch

    Department Of Homeland Security Awards Handgun Contracts For Immediate Release Press Office Contact 202-282-8010 August 24, 2004 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the award of two contracts today for handguns for all organizational elements within the department, including...
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    Ahhhh, This fits like a pair of old sneakers.

    Holy Cow, I didn't know we were back!
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    It's Tuesday, November 19th and...

    Michigan STILL SUCKS!!!! ;) ;) ;) Come drive across the field, Men of the Scarlet and Gray...
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    How do you carry your 1911?

    OK, Here it is. This is for those who carry a 1911 daily. Please don't give me your hypothisizing and guestimating and talk about your uncles, cousins friend that once saw a guy he knew. If you carry a 1911 what condition do you carry it in?
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    "You could get a lot of guns for that kind of money"

    I was at the club picking up a pistol and sharing qulity time with like minded people and this guy comes in with a LNIB, Unfired 4" Stainless Python Elite with everything that he wants to sell. Not being one to meddle in official business I let the owners make their transaction and then I make...
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    Smith and Wesson Agreement is Dead???

    I'm not sure what to think of this http://www.masslive.com/business/unionnews/index.ssf?/business/pstories/biz512sn.html and would like some clarification from persons more in the know. Article says City of Boston has dropped the sgreement but it says it in a round about way. Does anyone...
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    Are you treated differently by people that know you have firearms?

    Do people that know your hobby treat you differently and do you pay more attention to your actions because your hobby is so contivercial? I'm a partner in a small business and one of my hats is dealing with our vendors (utilities, internet service,, supplies, computer repair etc.) We recently...
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    What do you know about the Nickel plated Hi Powers.

    OK, I picked this thing up at an estate sale and it is in 99% condition with one 13rd mag (nickel plated) year of manufacture was 1980. Has factory hardwood grips and adjustable sights (Also nickel) and a gold trigger. I've read that there were only 11,800 made this way. What is it worth? To...
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    what's this worth?

    I've got an HK USP 45 Compact limited edition (1 of 1000). Came with a mirror polished, blued slide. marked with a color HK logo and 1of 1000. Hardwood presentation case, 2 mags and a commemorative coin. The Pistol is NIB unfired. What's it worth? Should I fire it? The commemorative coin...
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    Did I get a good deal?

    Ok, here's what I got, LNIB 99% SIG P226 with factory nickel finish, factory hardwood grips and factory ADJUSTABLE night sights, two nickel 15rd mags and 5 extra factory 15 rd mags, Galco leather holster still in the bag for $900.00 I used as my frame of reference the fact that in my area a...
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    1911 fans, Does this sound like a fair deal?

    I'm in the position to get a Les Baer Commanche Monolith in 99%condition for $1250.00 delivered. Does this sound like a good deal? I've been to the Les Baer website and seen the prices for NIB retail but I don't know how they hold their value used. Any info would be helpful. Thanks
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    Of Glocks and elite forces...

    I've recently been trashed in another thread because I don't like Glocks and consider them cookie cutter junk. Well I don't think many people consider their Hk's or Sig's to be cookie cutter junk. I happen to own A few Sigs, I also own 2 of what is probably the most mass produced 9mm in the...
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    Passenger plane shot down by U.S Fighters?

    I've heard a buzz about flight 93 and thought I'd float the idea out here. President Bush has acknowledged and V.P. Cheney has confirmed that the order was given to shoot down any aircraft that refused to comply with FAA directives or commands from Air traffic controllers on tuesday morning...
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    Thank you Rich and staff.

    I've read the call to arms. And I would like to thank you for those kind encouraging words. As some of you know I'm an Arab Jew. After Tuesday morning, I've been greiving for my country and my countrymen. I'm a decorated veteran, The U.S. flag flies proudly at my home. I thirst with a...
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    Light a candle!

    Show the world how your pride in america shines! at 7:00pm stop what you're doing, go outside and light a candle. My wife and I did it and it's not too late for the central, mountain and pacific time zones.
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