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    Value of an M1 Carbine?

    "What defines a "Early Universal"? What do i look for when i come across one? thanks, __________________ Lefty TSGC" The early Universals look very much like the USGI carbines. The two later versions have a lot of stamped (not forged) parts, thanks to 'value analysis gone wrong'...
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    Colt Producing New Model 1903 Pistols

    Pete, the 1903 will be a .32ACP chambering.
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    Guns and cartridges you expect will be extinct in 30 years

    A few pistol cartridges will be out of production: .45 GAP and maybe .25 ACP and .32 ACP for autoloaders; ammunition for revolvers will not include the .327 or .44 Special, maybe the S&W .500 and the old .32 calibers. I think it's a safe bet that we'll not be able to buy the .30-06 and...
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    Happy New Year! What Is the ONE Gun You Most Wish to Acquire in 2015?

    A Springfield Professional - if I can find a used ne at a reasonable price.
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    bersa thunder 380

    The Bersa's a good pistol, but IMO no match for the Colt or Sig .380, but at considerably more money. I prefer the SAO trigger on those two - as in the 1911.
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    Alternative dry tumbling media

    Grainger's is a great source for "blast media", both walnut and corn cob, in 20-40 (and other) sizes. When I ordered it by phone, they were out, and had it shipped from the warehouse in a couple of days, and offered to deliver it; I declined, and picked it up. Grainger's is very nice to...
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    Bug out pistol?

    If you can find one, consider the HK 4, the first pistol made by HK. It has an alloy frame, and interchangeable barrels & mags for .22 RF, .25, .32 and .380. You'll have a better chance of finding ammunition for it if you run out. The HK 4 is a bit spendy, if you find a good one.
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    MY new reloading bench

    I hope you will add another 4x4 between the lower shelf and the bench top, in the center.
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    Any reason 357 brass is hard to find?

    In answer to your question, .357 Magnum ammunition is not fired in volume by military or law enforcement agencies, nor by individuals; agencies and individuals who have weapons that are chambered for .357 normally load them with .38 special, and reserve the more powerful cartridge for "special...
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    Stock modification

    Keep the synthetic stock; it will be more stable than a wood stock. The Devcon products are tops! Call them & tell them what you're trying to do. When you have achieved the desired shape, truck bed liner will provide a durable and attractive finish - if you like black. ;)
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    Built a new bench. funny story, and advice on press placement needed

    The Dillon primer cup is a potential problem. Remove & discard it, and install an adaptor & plastic tube that leads to a large container (I use a beer bottle). You'll find what you need an Uniquetech or the Brian Enos site. Your press location sounds good to me.
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    Classic .32 ACP Pistols

    Mauser made their HSc in .32; It was hailed as a "very advanced" pistol when it was introduced.
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    So I'm setting under this tree.....

    Let us know what happens, Preacher!
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    Getting older. Anything reloading/shooting related to look forward to?

    Reflexes & strength have suffered with aging, and recovery from injury takes a lot longer. This has forced me to abandon motorcycle riding because the consequence of a crash could be devastating to one who lives alone, as I do. My visual acuity has declined, as others have said, but my...
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    Good handgun shooting tips videos from SIG academy

    Thanks for sharing, 1K! :cool:
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