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I use the slide release 100% of the time on my 1911. But then, as a bullseye shooter, I'm using only one hand once I get the magazine in. I have seen people with poor muzzle discipline "cross" the entire line to the left of them by turning the gun slightly to the left as they grab the back...

The Northern Virgina Gun Club in King George, VA (http://www.northernvirginiagunclub.org/) is at risk of loosing their ranges due to a planned "Rails to Trails" trail that will run along the top of their backstop! It is a long story involving easments, right of ways and other items, but the...

Many of these desires are kind of mutually exclusive with low cost.

Powder Room in Powell, OH There is no outdoor range at the Powder Room. The area surrounding it has really grown up, and the range is surrounded by trendy restaurants and expensive homes. The range can handle most pistol calibers, but no magnums. The store is clean and well stocked...

Dad's wisdom about 1911s My Dad has always compared .45s to motorcycles. He compares the 1911s to Harleys. You don't just buy it stock and ride it-you get accessories, spend money fixing the bugs, and it's all part of owning it. He likens the Sigs etc to say Hondas etc that you are just able...

I've recently started a job working for the state of VA (location withheld to protect the innocent). I watched the required "Preventing Workplace Violence" video and discovered that carrying a firearm at work, if it is not required in your job description is considered workplace violence...

watch midway I got some reloads from Midway several months ago. Decent grade target type stuff for bullseye training (185 gr. lead SWC). Don't remember what I paid though...

Depends on the type of plastic I'm not a polymer expert, but it would depend on the type of plastic. The problem is that if it is slowly dissolving in the Hoppes, you're then using solvent + dissolved plastic, not what I want in the bores of my target guns. Hoppes probably packages it in...

Fredericksburg is getting pricey too I moved to F'burg from Colorado about a month ago. Housing prices here are pretty insane too. I'm renting 1300 sq ft, 3 BR ranch, no garage, no carport, no attic, no basement. It would sell for $225K and would sell quickly. You can't touch a townhouse...

Girls with Guns Open house Don't forget about the trusty .22! A nearby club just ran a great "girls with guns" open house. There were about 60 women there, and the club members brought a huge amount of different guns for people to try. It was an absolute kick to watch all these women learn...

Baby those magazines Congrats on the new baby! HS magazines are notoriously fickle. If they function well, take very good care of them. Try not to drop them, and don't let them clunk around in your gun box/bag. You may have to work to find ammo that functions well for you. My HS...

None of the above I've just taken a new job and moved cross country. Money is tight, so this is almost exactly the situation I'm in. I'm saving/wishing for a new competition grade airgun. Steyr LP-50 comes to mind. (It was featured in the American Rifleman recently or see...

A few random chemistry comments The sweet smell probably comes from the amyl acetate, which is an organic ester. Esters all are reasonably volatile and have sweet or fruity smells. You can tell esters by their two part name first part ending in -yl and second part ending in -ate. Read the...

34 Divorced Female w/boyfriend College Professor-Chemistry One fat cat SUV and BMW F650CS motorcycle My earlier guns were gifts from Dad (he owns a store) I bought 2 or three during a buying binge during/after the divorce (see SUV and motorcycle above) Last couple have been gifts from...

Mark II quirks (lovable!) IMHO go with the Mark II, not the Mark III. I've heard rumors that the Mark III might be recalled, and that they are harder to work on. Between myself and my Dad, we've had at least a dozen Mark IIs. I love them. I love that they will function with darned near...