Recent content by Tejicano Loco

Thanks for the input. I guess I will build two for my own use - an AK-104 handgun (or possibly SBR) and a "Kyber Pass" side-folder from one of the Polish kits - then sell the rest as kits. I sitll don't understand why the prices for kits are so high. I saw an AK-74 kit on Gunbroker that sold...

About 20 years ago I started buying parts kits for FAL’s and AK’s when they were cheap and plentiful. At that time, I was more interested in the FAL’s, bought metric FAL uppers in bulk, and built most of those. As things usually go for me, after that life got in the way. I ended up back in the...

I really appreciate all the replies. Lots of good information here. I had not considered the groove diameter being so deep with the land diameter being only 0.44 or close to that. I'm not sure what the differences in the cylinder bore diameters between the originals and the Italian replica I...

Back in the 1970's I bought my first revolver which was a non-historic 44 caliber "1851 Navy". At the time I looked around and found that a 0.445 round ball loaded perfectly - leaving a thin, lead ring shaved off when loaded into the cylinder. Many years later I noted that there are cartridge...

I am looking for any information about places to shoot in the desert around Albuquerque. Unfortunately, my rental car is not 4WD so my options may be limited. Any and all information would be highly appreciated.

I am assuming you will be sourcing the barrels from a barrel manufacturer? Or not? I think you may want to plan your designs to be easiest made with the tools at hand. Allow for some fitting to get the final lock-up. Sounds like a lot of fun if you are into working with your hands like I am.

I was once asked by a former teacher to give a presentation about Japan which included me in Kimono with swords as worn by a Samurai. It was very enlightening to walk to and from the classroom with a pair of swords in what is essentially a tight sash at the hips. Walking, turning, climbing...

I bought two registered machineguns more than 20 years ago before the prices went up to insane levels : a suppressed, 45ACP MAC-10 and a 1919A4. I knew that prices would get to a level where I would not be able to justify buying one so I figured to lock it in back then. The benefits to me...

One thing to be aware of about the era - in the first half of the 19th century men generally wore sashes and not belts. Pistols would be worn like the old single shot flintlock thrust through the sash. It would be difficult to carry a pistol as heavy as a Colt Dragoon in a sash without the...

I only have four scatterguns, all in 12 gauge ; This is my SBS, 870 Remy, and Saiga S-12... Here is my newest - an MKA1919, with an EOTech holosight, stock extended and 10 round magazine... Here it is with stock folded and 5 round magazine...

“You can’t buy things on Instagram and Facebook, nor can you promote the sale or use of weapons in advertising,” a Facebook spokesperson told VentureBeat. “We encourage people who come across any illegal activity to report it to us.” Let's read through this carefully. “You can’t buy...

Funny, I kinda have both. I have a registered, select fire MAC-10 in 45 ACP with suppressor and I also have an AR handgun in 6.8X43mm with an 11.5 inch barrel. The MAC-10 is a hoot to shoot and a lot of firepower up close and personal. But a 30 round magazine goes dry faster than you would...

What I would line up to buy would be a High Power stretched and beefed up just enough to be chambered in 10mm. I have one in 40 S&W but would like one that could handle the more powerful round.

The ATF rule about measuring a rifle's overall length with the stock extended happened a long time ago. That is why you can find AK-type rifles (and M-1 Carbines for that matter) which are shorter than 26 inches when the stock is folded. This was the way overall length was always interpreted -...

The point I am referencing predates the Thompson ruling by a few decades. The Revenue Letter was published in the 1970's (1974 IIRC). It is a completely different issue from the issue about converting handguns into rifles and the reverse. It is just a coincidence that I found out about this...