Recent content by fadetoblack73

I know this forum is about Autoloading Handguns. My question deals with ammunition typically used in an Autoloading Handgun, but in this case is being used in a carbine. But that fact has no bearing on my question. It is just info for anyone curious as to why I am asking the question. I have...

Also... could you tell me what the Polychoke type gizmo looks like? Would it be obvious?

Thank you very much for the advice. Someone else had mentioned the friction rings but I had forgotten about it in my original post. I was actually concerned about how to check for them. It is good to know that they can be easily replaced if needed. Also... very good advice about looking at...

Tomorrow, I am going to a local gun show. I am going to look for a Browning A5. My father once owned one and, regrettably, had to sell it when I was just a baby to pay some bills. Even though I don't know for sure, I would being willing to bet that my "baby" bills were the ones he needed extra...

On Friday (Black Friday), there are several deals of which I am interested. I have made the decision to purchase a new 9mm pistol for EDC concealed-carry. The options are the Ruger LC9s, Sig Sauer P290RS & Kahr CM9. They are all exactly the same price at different locations in my area. I...

It IS very possible The first key is that you have to realize that that you will NOT make any money for the first 3 to 5 years. So... your initial capital investment has to include enough money for you and everyone you support to live on for at least 5 years. The second key you have to...

Okay. The location makes a little more sense. Before posting my previous message, I had looked up the address for the new Bud's location on Google Earth. According to the address on Google Earth, the "dot" was on the opposite side of the street (i.e. on the same side as SMKW) and looked as if...

Help clear up some confusion For a while, Bud's and SMKW have been cross-advertising on each others website. A couple of months ago, I saw that SMKW had opened "Smokey Mountain Guns & Ammo" inside their regular building. I assumed that this was in some type of cooperation with Bud's. I just...

Does anyone have any experience with Weaver scopes? I have a chance to purchase a N.I.B. Model 800704 'Classic Extreme' 2.5-10 x 50 rifle scope from a friend who no longer has a use for it. He is asking $300 for it. It has an illuminated reticle. It seems pretty bright and clear glass. I would...

I edited my original post. I made a typo and originally stated that the Winchester White Box ammo was 155 grain. I meant to say that it was also 115 grain just like the Fiocchi. I corrected my mistake. Thank you for the replies. Any others?

For almost a year, I have had on order from "Sportsman's Guide" 1000 rounds of Fiocchi brand 9mm 115 Grain FMJ for a price of $206.12 shipped. As Sportsman's Guide regularly does, they keep pushing back the back-order date. I have found a place where I can get 1000 rounds of Winchester White...

Yes, I plan on media blasting them with 120 grit aluminum oxide. But, according to Brownells, you must clean the parts after blasting. They say that any contamination from the cabinet or what the media has collected will ruin the finish

I am going to use Brownells Gun-Kote on a few parts I am working on. They are made out of aircraft grade aluminum. Brownells insists that I need to use their TCE cleaner before using the Gun-Kote. Is there any alternative to their brand of TCE? Just one can of their TCE aerosol is $25 plus...

I own a Browning .22 Semi-Auto Rifle. I understand that you are not ever supposed to dry fire rim-fire firearms. However I don't understand how to prevent from dry firing in several circumstances. For instance, after firing all of the cartridges loaded in the rifle, the next trigger pull will...

WOW!!!! Thanks for all of the great info & responses. A lot of you suggested to get the one that feels best to me. The problem is that my favorite gun shop has to special order whichever I want. After reviewing all of your responses and seeing this video...