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My wife carries a S&W 637 (.38 special stainless steel). She also has a Colt 1911 in 9mm. She doesn't carry the Colt because it is a little heavy for her to carry all day long. She has come a long way since we met. She comes from an anti-gun family, but she has since been converted.

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Although I have never purchased a firearm at Wal-Mart, I always stopped by to check them out every time I was in my local store in Connecticut. I had purchased ammo and accessories on a regular basis. I had my eye on a Marlin 336. The price was good, but I never got around to purchasing it...

The first time I went to the range with my new muzzleloader. I packed up everything I needed (or so I thought). I set up my target. Then I loaded 2 pyrodex pellets and seated the saboted bullet. I was so excited!!! I was forgetting something...oh yeah, I needed a 209 primer to set this...

worst handgun and worst overall: AMT Backup 9mm. I took it out of the box, cleaned it thoroughly, oiled it. I had a stovepipe on the first round fired. That was enough for me to bring it back to the store. I took quite a hit, since it was now a "used" gun, but it was worth it to me to get...

Thanks Number6. I think I am gonna pass on this one. I have enough headaches in my life.

Thanks for the info MisterPX. 30%?!?!?! I don't think I want to take that kind of chance. I think I'll save my money for something else.

A friend of mine has an MP5 clone that he is looking to sell. He showed it to me the other day and it appears to be unfired. I took it apart, put it back together and checked it over pretty thoroughly. It seemed like it was pretty well built. The name on the receiver said "Special Weapons...

Way to go! I know the feeling. My wife comes from an anti-gun family as well. Once I introduced her to shooting, she fell in love with it. Now she has her CCW permit and owns two pistols of her own. If we can all convert just one or two people a year, imagine what can be accomplished!

A few years ago, my wife and I lived in a condo that way near a 7-11. There was usually a man outside, who appeared to be homeless. One cold day he approached me and said, "Excuse me, but do you have any spare change so I can buy a cup of coffee?" I handed him a five dollare bill and I...

Thanks to all who offered advice. I don't wish this kind of thing on anyone, but at least I know I am not alone in this situation. Thanks again.

A couple of months ago I was at my club and started talking to one of the other members. It turns out he is a nice guy who has his FFL and his prices are unbeatable. A few days later I purchased a firearm from him. He even offered to give me a few pointers. Everything seemed great. Soon...

As far back as I could remember, my Dad has always stressed safety in regards to firearms. I would stand next to him at his work bench as he cleaned a rifle or shotgun after he went hunting. He told me that in the right hands, a firearm was a great tool, and in the wrong hands they could be...

My father and I were looking through his gun safe tonight and we came across a small .32 ACP pistol he has in there. The markings on the slide are "1914 Retolaza Eibar" It has a 5 digit serial number. It has smooth wood grips and a nice blued finish. I did a Yahoo search (because I refuse to...

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but J.D. just passed away about a week ago.