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Hello, Long story. Basically, I am trying to diagnose why my AR15 upper [PSA .223 Wylde] will get different group sizes when I shoot with my wooden Rifle-length traditional handguard vs when it was shot with no handguard. 25 yard test firing of 3 rounds. The difference is that no handguard...

Hello, I recently picked up a Rossi R92 in .357 from around 1982, and it looks like it was stored in a safe most of its' life. I am new to the 1892 action design. In using it, I noticed that the extractor lever seems so stiff it feels almost 'seized/gummed' up tight. In closing the bolt...

Hello All, I wanted to ask a question of people I've come to respect, but on a forum that is not 'in one camp' or the other. I've read a lot of great things about the CZ 97 pistol, and have been able to handle them once or twice. Many seem to think they are very soft shooters, and very...

Hello All, I have my dad's Winchester 94 from the 1950s. This fall I will be doing a detail strip, clean and then address any function issues I find. One thing that comes to mind is the mag follower. I believe it is steel, in a steel tube, and it was an Oregon rifle. I am thinking I may...

Hello, This is not a 'bash on Ruger' pistol thread, or a 'Ruger is the BEST' pistol thread. It is a 'prices are OUTRAGEOUS' pistol thread. I just saw a Ruger P345 handgun for sale for $1995.00. They were selling online 3 years ago for around $3-400. WOW!!!! I mean- when a 50 round box of...

Hello All, I have a Beretta 70S and another .380 that was based on the Beretta 1934 design [but with slide safety and side extractor- Tanfoglio GT380]. They are reasonably fun- for a .380 blowback. However, I am a bit of a trigger snob. I realize there is no way these pistols can be as...

Hello All, basic question: If I get my pistol barrel Nitrided for durability, will this accelerate the wear on the aluminum frame that it sits in? This is for a Taurus PT92, but the logic would be the same for a Beretta 92/M9, except that there wouldn't be as much value in the Nitride inside...

Hello All, Just a quick range report- only first impressions- less than 50 rounds through the pistol yet. But, color me impressed! For those unfamiliar, the Taurus PT99 is the adjustable sight version of the PT92. The 92 is made on equipment first used by Beretta to make what we call the Model...

Hello All, I want to do some tuning to improve my ea380 .380 pistol. For those unfamiliar- SA semi-auto that borrows features from Beretta 34/35, with some tweaks. My question is regarding how light of a trigger is too light for a .380 blowback pistol? I like my SA pistols to be between...

Hello, Just completed first range trip with BP firearms- it was fun, but a lot of work. Don't know when I'll get out again- probably months from now. I live in an area generally known for summer dryness and heat [bakersfield, ca]. I have powder in two different flasks. Should I return the...

Just picked up a 1957 Winchester Model 50 20g semi-auto shotgun [with Cutts' Compensator and Cutts Modified choke on end- and I kind of dig the weirdness.] I have picked up a service manual to get insight into this shotgun, but it doesn't list anything regarding ammo selection. It has a 2 3/4"...

Hi All, I have decided to move my Barska 8-32x50AO scope from my Mauser [7x57mm] to a heavy barreled benchrest-esque 10/22. However, that leaves me with a vacancy for the Mauser- and I need a scope for my old eyes. I could use recommendations. Nothing over $300, and generally better quality...

Hi, My Question: Is Headspace ALWAYS set with changing the barrel/chamber? Or, is there anything that can be safely done to the bolt to add about .002 of headspace to a rifle? Situation: I have a Remington-made 1903 from May of 1942 [NOT a 1903A3]. The bolt [call it A] has a good fit. It...

Hello All, I am new to the black powder world, but have acquired some fun stuff to start with. Yet, other than loading supplies [powder, wadding, patches, ball, primers], I don't know much. For my revolvers, I am not overly worried [Pietta 1858 NMA and Ruger OA]. However, I just picked up a...

Hello All, Just curious as to why the Remington V3 only accepts 3 rounds in the tube? Is it so they could match the name? Is it because it is designed primarily for hunting [and not sport shooting games/3 gun/etc?] Is it because of balance? Is it because it 'looks' right? Just wondering if...

I have read a few posts here about what the most 'iconic handguns were. These threads crossed my mind on a recent trip. Based on my observations, I would vote for: Mauser 96 broomhandle Colt 1911 Colt Python Colt detective Browning hi power Beretta 92 This is based on checking all of the...

Don't know much about the rifle, but found an HK 300 [.22mag semi] that is interesting. Anyone have any insight to share? Thanks in advance.

Hello, My dad gave me a S&W model 1012 semi-auto shotgun. It was brand new around 2006- give or take. It is of turkish make, and seems to be the same model as the current Weatherby SA-08 [another import]. It has two bushings to adjust the gas system. Supposedly, one of them is for light loads...

Hello, I am trying to finalize my long-gun options. I don't have much room, and believe I am basically done. What I am trying to figure out is if I missed a strong contender for a new addition that I just overlooked, and why I should add it. My goal is to meet my 'needs' without having 30...

Hello, I've been doing some reading, and finding some interesting info. It got me to wondering about .38special target revolvers, but not custom-house builds. I am talking for those by-gone days where bullseye contests ruled the roost, with a .22lr handgun, a centerfire [revolver until 1960s?]...