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What advantage does an extra long hammer strut offer on a 1911

I am entertaining the idea of visting a brother (who is LEO) in California and shooting an IDPA match while I am there. Trying to introduce him to the addiction : ) if you kow what I mean! I am in Texas where high capacity magazines are cheap, legal and plentifull. Ownership (possession?)...

Have a friend that tried IDPA and said he didn't like the idea of dropping the hammer on an empty chamber because it could elongate the firing pin causing it to go full auto. I am always in favor of using snap caps when doing a very high volumn of dry firing, but I would think that 6-10 dry...

What , exactly is suposed to be the benefit of slide lightning, on an automtic handgun. People buy tungstun guide rod to keep the weight out front heavy. Wouldn't a heavier slide do the same thing. Does it offer faster cycling, less recoil, etc. ???

I Inherited a Beretta 21-A Bobcat (22 LR). It is not something I would normally buy for myself. My mouse gun is a KelTec 380. Does anyone know where I could find an exploded diagram and complete/detailed instructions on FULLY disasembling this pistol. Thanks - TEX

I have located a revolver I may want to purchase, but it is in Australia. Anyone here have any idea on what would be invloved in getting legally shipped to a state side FFL. Thanks - TEX

I am looking for someone who really knows the French Manurhin revolver and its models and/or history. I know you are out there friend – help me out here. I was sorting through some old gun magazines and came across an article by Lee Thompson about the Korth 357. At one point he was making...

Does anyone, other than Corbon, produce the .223 with the Barnes 53gr Triple X all copper bullet? I have been told that Blackhills, Federal and Weatherby do, but their web site does not indicate that this is so. Thanks - TEX

I have finally decided to put an AR together. Way back, there was basically Colt and Bushmaster to pick from, but now it seems like everone is building them. Does anyone know of a site where the different lowers are compared or reviewed, or just AR accessories and parts reviewed, etc...

Hope this is is the right forum. It is supposedly legal for a person to build there own firearm for their own use if it is not to be sold, traded, etc. Like many things, what the laws says and the reality of it can be different. Anyone ever done this or know of anyone that has done this...

I have collected quite few tapes over the years. I have recently sold or traded away many, but still have the 57 tapes below left. I would interested in selling the entire collection or trading, even on a temporary basis. If interested, please e-mail me at [email protected] 17 Ways to...

Hevi-Shot has come out with a load they call “Dead Coyote”. Because the shot is heavier than lead, I can understand that it will penetrate better than lead and certainly better than steel, but just how much more? Supposedly the “T” shot (20 caliber) will go completely through a gooses body at...

I have for some time now been acquiring various firearm and self defense related VHS videos and a few DVDs. I have a total of 87, with 48 of the titles shown below. They are all in excellent shape and have been viewed less than a dozen times each. I am interested in the following; selling the...

Is the new 6.8 round the military is looking at a better cartridge than the 7.62x39? I heard that Ruger will be offering the Mini in 6.8, and they already offer the rifle in 7.62x39. So would it be a step up or just something between the 7.62x39 and 5.56? Thanks

I am adjusting the spring tension on a S&W revolver and want to make sure it is still strong enought to set off hard primers. Who makes the hardest primers in factory ammo? I figure if it sets off these, then anything else will not be a problem. Thanks - TEX

I recently purchased a used Taurus 85 revolver 2" 38. In good shape but very dirty and gritty. I have managed to take every thing apart but the cylinder rod that runs through the center of the cylinder. I assumed it was like a S&W, and reverse threaded, but it won't seem to budge. I heated...

I was not really sure which section to post this in, but this looked like the most appropriate. I have just recently finished reading a book that I consider the most important book that I have read in the past decade, and I read quite bit. The book is; Because They Hate by Bridget Gabriel...

Accidental Double Post

Years ago (1985-1990) I knew two gentlemen that were in the situation described below. They handled it (several times) by simply Fedex-ing the items back and forth labeled as machined parts. I told them it was a bad idea, but lost touch with them quite some time ago and so don’t know if it ever...

Because my Glock 23 with a stippled grip (dimensions still the same) was moved from SSP to ESP with the rule change, I have been looking for a SSP to compete with. I figured I would just get a Glock 19 and be done with it. However I looked at one of the S&W M&Ps and was really impressed even...