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Say I wanted to reload 45 Colt with black powder. What would I need to do? I have a turret press and I use a Lee Autodisk Measure. Is there load data somewhere that uses this setup where I could use black powder to load my 250 grain bullets?

I'm a fairly experienced pistol shooter, but I have been thinking about getting a semi automatic rifle for a while now. I've flirted with the Ruger Mini-14 but now I'm considering a AR-15. While I'm not that experienced with rifles, I have worked on guns in the past, so I'm confident in my...

I don't reload often right now, but I'm looking to get a turret press soon that will allow me to really ramp up my ammunition production. I had a question though, is there a place where I can get custom cartridge boxes for my reloads? What I want is a place where I can get a bunch of...

Not to get too political, but I stumbled across this today: http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2251/social-issues-gun-rights-gay-marriage-abortion-presidential-campaign For the first time in a long time a majority of Americans feel it's more important to protect gun rights than control gun...

I just purchased a new Glock 22 and while I like it a lot, I'm always looking for ways to make my guns better. I've heard a lot of talk about putting a NY-1 spring in and a 3.5 pound trigger. Anyone done this? Is it a worthwhile mod?

I went to the range yesterday. For some reason, that I cannot explain, I drank 3 cups of coffee that morning before going. My hands were shaking, I was trying to really concentrate on hitting my target. I did okay, but at one point, the co-worker who invited me there pulled out one of those 25...

Recently I bought a Smith and Wesson Model 36 revolver second hand. I got a good deal ($400) but I'd like to do what I do with all new guns... RTFM :D The guy didn't have the manual, isn't there some rule where Smith and Wesson provides one if you ask? If so, how do I go about this? If not...

What can you tell me about this Glock? It looks to me like a Gen 4 with possibly the rough textured frame (RTF) but I have never seen those types of serrations before. Can any Glock experts glean something from that photo?

Hey guys, The NRA has been after me to re-new my membership. In one of their most recent mailings, there was a plea from Wayne LaPierre asking if there was anything about the NRA that was causing you not to renew. For me, there is, and I responded, through the NRA website to him: I think...

Hey guys, I got a Ruger LC9 fairly recently, and after a few rounds the bluing on the barrel got really scratched and ugly. So I went for an extreme makeover! A bucket of water, 1500 grit waterproof sandpaper, a dremmel and a bottle of flitz and this baby shines. No more ugly scratches...

Why does Taurus feel the need to put the name of their company in big letters on their pistols? The PT-1911, the Taurus PT 92... etc. They feel the need to slap their name all over a gun, what other company does this? I don't think any other gun company does this as obviously as Taurus. There's...

I sold a pistol for $500 the day after Christmas and I went on a little shopping spree. There's no one else to tell about it, so here goes: I bought: -440 rounds of 5.56 ammo for my AR-15 -Professional action work to be performed on my Beretta Stampede in Colt 45 -A lasermax attachment for my...

Okay, so say you are the armorer for a local police department and you are tasked with re-arming your force from scratch. You have to get new handguns, new shotguns, rifles, sub machine guns etc. for your staff. The PD consists of regular patrol units, plainclothes detectives and a SWAT team...

Seems like a funny title for a thread on a gun website but trust me, I don't bring them up to provide makeup removal advice! My fiance' bought these Q-tips with "precision tips" the other day. They are like a regular Q-tip but they come to a distinct point at the end (think Coneheads). They...

I currently own a Beretta 92FS, a Rock Island Armory 1911, a Beretta U22 Neos, a Beretta Stampede, and a Ruger LC9. Since I don't have any children I have yet to invest in a gun safe. Still, with my collection growing, what would you guys recommend? I have a few long guns too, and I am looking...

I just picked up a brand new Ruger LC9 today. Wasn't really looking for one in particular, but I've had an eye on some smaller, carry guns for a while now and I saw the Ruger on sale for $320. I was kind of surprised that Ruger even made a gun like this. Usually, I think the aesthetics on their...

My fiance' and I went to visit her family for Thanksgiving. It was a 4 day weekend for us, and while we were there, her dad offered her his Beretta 9000s for Christmas if she wanted it. She handled it for much of the weekend, took it to the range, gave it a good trying out while I drooled over...

I have a Beretta Stampede and I would love to get a tune up for it. Can someone suggest a gunsmith who works on Single Action Army clones and who is affordable?

Hey guys. I had this idea: I would love to get a "no frills" 1911 clone and customize it myself. Slowly add new sights, trigger, breavertail, mainspring housing, hammer, just give it a whole makeover to build my own custom 1911. Currently, I have a Rock Island Armory 1911-A1 but while it's a...

I've wanted a cap and ball gun for a while now, and I guess watching Gettysburg and Gods and Generals finally put me over the edge. Here she is: Can't wait to give it a try next weekend!