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Had an interesting experience this morning which has got me thinking about self-defense firearms. I was dressed for cold weather -- long coat, gloves -- and taking a shortcut across a parking lot, near a contractor's van. As I rounded the rear corner of the van (about 10-15 ft. from the...

4 Arrested in France With Items Suggesting Chemical Attack Plot By JOHN TAGLIABUE New York Times PARIS, Dec, 17 — In the latest sweep against suspected Islamic radical groups here, French officials said today they arrested four people early Monday and seized chemicals and a military personal...

Thinking about a new set of Hogue grips for my 686. The question is, smooth or checkered? I have checkered grips on my 1911s, no worries or problems with clothes snagging and printing. But is a revolver grip different?

Forgive me if I'm pulling up the rear on this news, but... Special Weapons LLC, maker of that dandy HK94 clone, is closing its doors Dec. 31, according to its Web site, www.specialweaponsllc.com. A new company, Special Weapons Inc., is supposed to handle all warranty work from now on. What...

Relaibility I've got to say, after visiting GlockTalk and HKPro in the past few days, I am stunned by the number or reliability issues discussed on those boards. I always believed Glock and HK were pretty reliable semiautos. Now I'm beginning to wonder if any semiauto is worth carrying -- and...

Let's say you're in the market for a full-sized Colt 1911-style pistol but don't want to spend more than approx. $500. Which of these would you choose, and why? And what of any modifications would you make? One caveat: you may or may not be able to test the trigger pull. 1. original 70...

Would anyone here carry a six-shot, 4-inch revolver loaded with .38 Spec. +P 158-gr. SWCHPs for a primary self defense gun? I've been thinking lately about .357 Magnum loads for my Model 19 subnose and Model 686 4". Read a lot about magnum recoil, muzzle blast, and eardrum damage. Read in...

If you were to whittle any collection of HANDGUNS down to 10, what would you say are the "must-haves?"

Has anyone ever drilled and tapped the fore end of their M1A stock to allow for the attachment of a Harris bipod? I'm thinking a threaded sleeve could be drilled and glued flush in there, remaining out of sight until the need or desire to attach the bipod. Or is there even any room?

Associated Press is reporting that wanted terrorist Abu Nidal found dead of "several gunshots" in his Bagdad apartment and that "suicide" is suspected. Suicide by whom? Seal Team 6? Delta? Bodyguard? Anyway, a happy ending to a world class POS.

A few years ago I bought a used Mossberg 500C in 20 gauge for $155 out the door at a local gun shop. Now they're having another sale, and I can pick up a used Mossberg 500 in 12 gauge: wood furniture, 18.5" barrel, gold bead front sight, 6-shot magazine. Condition looks to be very good. Price...

Found a S&W 686-5 (?) that is a 7-shot with a 3" full underlug barrel, pinned front black sight with red ramp insert. Round butt with Hogue black rubber pebblegrain monogrip. Appears LNIB. Dealer is asking. $429.99. Is this a fair price? is this a good gun?

Am I crazy? I'm just back from my dealer's and he has a NIB S&W Model 64 (.38 Special) in a 3 inch heavy barrel. I've never seen such a gun before. Is this unusual? Price is $410. I know some people won't touch new S&W's because of the agreement. I'm just wondering if this is a regularly...

Who here has ever ceased carrying a mid-or large frame semi-auto on a belt holster in favor of a mid- or large-frame revolver? I'm considering such a move after I complete a "shootability" test of my own design sometime in the next few weeks. I'm wondering if anyone has put their semiatuo in the...

Saturday Dec. 22 is the winter solstice. I'd like everyone to make an effort to get to a shooting range to enjoy your sport/passion on even the shortest day of the year! Happy Holidays!

Just went through my firearms paperwork file this morning. Near as I can tell I have spent $14,238 on firearms over the past six years. Some of that -- not much -- has been recouped through trades. Here's a list of what's come and gone: Browning HP, Ruger Single Six, Ruger GP100 (2), S&W 66...

Just bought one. Now where on Earth can I find out how to attach and adjust it? No instructions from Turner Saddlery or Fulton Armory...

Note to all Connecticut owners of AK-47 clones (SAR-1, Arsenal, etc.) I had been considering buying an AK clone, and had received different advice from three different gun shops. Two said you can't buy an AK clone in Connecticut; one said you could. State law re: assault wepaons expressly...

If I scope this puppy, I'll get an ARMS mount. But what optics? Fixed power or variable?

Y'all have about 120 minutes to tell me why I shouldn't stop by my shop today at noon and pick up a NIB Springfield Armory M1A, standard grade with highly figured dark walnut stock, for $1,199 plus tax. Am I a fool? Or is it about time? This is my first centerfire rifle. I plan to purchase a...