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Local store only has large pistol magnum primers in that size. Any reasons to not use them in me 1911 pistols? These are not race guns, just backyard shooters. Thanks.

I want a rifle that will hit squirrels out to 100 yards or farther, and am not interested in paying the premium for a semi-auto. Single shot, break action is fine with me. I'm a left handed shooter. and I don't need this for deer. What to you folks think about the Rossi? The price is right...

Seven, to ten years ago there were a lot of used European built .32acp pistols for sale . . . where have they all gone?

Using a dial caliper, how do you get consistent readings for the taper crimp on, for example, .45auto? I'm talking about the trouble I have actually taking a reading on a case. So what I do is eyeball the case to see if I get a straight line reflection of my overhead fluorescent tubes. For...

I mostly load .45auto & .38spl. I picked up some cans of AA#2 and have not had any problems with it. Although I've been reloading ammo for over 5 yrs, I admit I'm not more than a hobby loader, and not a particularly scientific one at that (scientific analysis methods). I am careful and precise...

. I am considering setting up my car for carrying a J-frame, or Makarov PM (or CZ-82), or maybe even a 1911 Government. I have the required CCW in my state, and I know the laws. I am wondering where/how you folks carry in your vehicles? There is the glove compartment, of course. But where...

Here is my question, posed in the smithy forum. I post it here for better exposure. Thanks for reading. http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=381457

Which type/name file should I use to bevel the front bottom edge of a 1911 square firing pin stop? I am not looking for a complete set of tools -- just the right file for this job. Is it a swiss file? Thanks.

Would it be foolish to use a Simmons .22mag scope on a .223rem single shot rifle?

Here is a photo which, although blurred, clearly shows the off center primer hits. Is this a problem; or should I live with it? All rounds ignite just fine. It is a colt govt. model .45acp.

I have a used 1911-A1 that came with a Bo-Mar rear adjustable sight. Photos below: Left Right: Top: I shot the sight loose yesterday, and learned how to open the top to get to the allen set screw. I figured out how to adjust elevation, but I'm looking for instructions to adjust windage...

What are the twist rates one should expect in a .223 rem rifle? I'm especially thinking about a single shot rifle in .223 rem. Is there a preferred twist rate for a single shot that would yield accuracy in the heavier range of bullets? What do you .223 rem folks think about twist rates...

Take a look at this thread I posted elsewhere . . . I am not sure if it belongs in the semi-auto section, or the "Smithy" section here. I figure it will get more readers here on TFL. http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=245878

From the AA loading manual it shows a certain charge of AA#2 will give just about the same velocity as a certain charge of AA#5 using Rainier 200 gr plated semi wadcutter bullets in a 5" gvt. model 1911-A1. My question is what is the difference (besides the extra cost of the AA#5 charge)...

I shot a friend's Glock 21 and the trigger was not easy to get used to. I couldn't predict when the gun would fire. Any folks here have a method they can explain which will enable a beginner to learn the Glock trigger? ps: nice gun. I was impressed.

What is a good magnification for a rifle scope on a .223Rem bolt rifle shooting in the 50 to 200 yard range? I am not sure if a fixed magnification is the best. I'm leaning that way, but have no centerfire rifle experience -- just a Marlin 1894 .357 with iron sights. My theory is that you get...

The title says it all . . . At which distance (yards) do you zero the sights/scope on your .223Rem bolt action rifle? I'm guessing 75 to 100 yards, but I'd appreciate responses from actual owners/uses. I forgot to mention -- this would be for plinking and small varmint shooting, not extra...

I tumbled some .223 brass, prior to decap/size, and found that it took quite a bit of shaking to get the corncob media to spill out of the cases. Would it be a good idea as a regular practice to use a decapping die to pop out the primers prior to tumbling and sizing?

What barrel lengths do you .223rem shooters prefer in bolt, or semi-auto? And I especially what to hear why you have your barrel length preference. I'm likely going to get a .223rem rifle. This would be my first bottle neck ammo rifle (have two pistol caliber Marlin levers, .22rf rifles, and...

Is any company currently making a rifle (bolt or lever action) in .45acp? Any former models maybe available used? I'm trying to duplicate the .38/.357 revolver/lever rifle combo that I now have. I'd like to be able to shoot my .45acp handloads from a rifle from time to time. Anyone have any...