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    My new snubby..

    Hey all.. I just bought a nice Model 60 S&W. I don't know much about it, The SN# is R105xxx. I'm guessing early 70's, is that correct? My primary use will be for concealed self defense. I've decided to just use standard .38 and not +p ammo. So what do our forum gurus recommend for a first rate...
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    Which Revolver?

    Hey Shooters, I'm hoping to buy another revolver in the next few months. My dilemma, Since S&W backstabbed us I am looking for a new company to fill my revolver needs (preferably U.S of A owned and operated.) I want good quality and I am more of a bigbore double action fan. And of course the...
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    Canada gun turn in.

    According to worldnet news, Canadians are flocking to police stations to meet the new year deadline for registering certain firearms. Forgive my ignorance, but doesn't Califonia have a new years deadline for turning in certain firearms as well? If so what are the Califorios doing? I haven't...
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    Uprade question

    I've had a Winchester model 1300 defender for about 12 years now. I've added a ghost ring rear site and rifle blade front site. I've followed the book tactics of Louis Awerbuck and recieved some tactical police instruction. However, I am thinking of changing the current wooden stock on my...
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    .45(Long Colt) Anaconda

    I know that the Colt Anaconda Frame can handle .44 Magnum, but in hte .45 Colt configuration is the frame strong enough to handle 320 gr. rounds cranking out 1300 fps? A good "Hog hunting round".
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    What about these elections?

    The current election debacle. What is the answer? The ballot box. the jury box or the Cartridge box? Comments?
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    Colt 1917 caliber?

    As a young man,I was given a Colt 1917 revolver by my father. We always fired .45 long Colt cartridges thru it with no problem. When I got older I realized that there was an inscription on the barrel: ".455 Eley". Are the long colt and Eley cartridges interchangeable? Has it been modified? Any...
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    M1A Recievers

    I am hearing alot about different M1A recievers. Forgive me of my ignorance on the subject, but that is why I ask the experts. As I understand it Springfield has Cast recievers (Is that correct?). While other companies in the past or presently manufacture recievers using a forging process ie...
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    M1A Quality

    Greetings all, Just signed up for this discussion group. A few months ago I heard rumours that Springfield Armorys M1A had substandard parts in it. Apparently, SA was trying to save some money. Does anyone know if there is an truth to this? I am considering the purchase of a match grade M1A, any...
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