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    Remington Model 10

    Hello everyone, I'm looking for a butt plate for a Remington model 10. The one I have has been cracked for quite a while and has finally broken completely. This is a family heirloom that has been passed down for 3 generations and I want to keep it in good shape. I have looked at Numrich but...
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    Smith & Wesson SD 9 problem

    Hello All, My wife just purchased a new Smith & Wesson SD 9 about 2 months ago, we went to the range the other day and the trigger pull was extremely hard and she had a hard time staying on target. Is there a way to adjust the trigger pull? I tried it myself and was amazed at how difficult...
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    Looking for an extractor for a Star Super

    Hello Everyone, I am looking for an extractor for a Star Super, I have looked at Numrich, Sarco, etc, with no luck. If anyone on here has any leads please let me know. Thanks, oilcan72
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    Graphite question

    Helo All, I'm not sure where to post this, this is a likely spot. My question is is graphite powder ok to use for "lubrication" on a firearm? I came across a bunch of graphite powder and I know it's pretty slick, I was just wonderin' thought about putting it on my 45 auto and on the...
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    Cabelas millenium finish

    Hello All, Anyone know what the Cabelas millenium finish is? It looks like a poor attempt at parkerizing maybe, my dad has a gun finished that way and it shows rust spots under the barrel like it is coming through the finish. He wants to strip it and refinish it I figured I'd ask before he...
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    Troubles with my L1A1

    Went to the range the other day and loaded up my Australan L1A1, shot the first round and it did not cycle, I adjusted the gas ring and cycled the action, fired again still no cycle. I fired about 20 rounds cycling the bolt by hand, and adjusting the gas ring each time from 0 to 8 and back down...
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    What's the deal with Conversion cylinders??

    I looked for a conversion cylinder for my ASM Remington, the only ones I could find were for Pietta, or Uberti, I emailed Kirst and was told the Pietta is pretty close but I would have to send the gun in and get the cylinder fitted. Does anyone make a conversion for all the ASM's out there?? I'm...
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    looking for some parts

    Hello all, I have been given a Belgian copy of a Smith & Wesson frontier, it is a double action from around the late 1870's or 1880's, it is deffinately an interesting piece to say the least. Thing is I need a hammer and trigger guard, plus the main spring. It was nickle plated at one time...
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    Identifying a Colt Walker.

    Hello All, I need some help with a colt walker I just picked up, the price was too good to pass on. The serial numbers all match, it says Made in Italy on the barrel, just above the wedge it has US 1847, there is a PN on the front of the cylinder and a shield with either crossed arrows or...
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    Question for blackpowder reloaders

    Hello All, I know that plastic, and steel funnels are a no no for pouring powder through due to static charge being developed. My question is would an aluminum funnel be ok to use? I know most people use brass or copper, I would think aluminum would be OK I just want to get your opinions on...
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    I want to get started

    Hello Everyone, I want to get started reloading 45/70 and 45 long colt, I'm getting into the cowboy action shooting and I'm looking at the Lee press, it is pretty inexpensive and simple which are key factors here, thing is it seems there is a billion accessories, where does a guy start? I...
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    Question for the Cowboy shooters

    Hello all, I'm just getting in to the Cowboy action shooting, and I have an ASM 1858 Remington cartridge conversion to start with. My question is which draw style is the easiest for a beginner, cross draw or regular draw? I just wanted to get a rig to start with before I get in too deep...
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