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I recently replaced the old rusty op rod/recoil spring on my Garand. The lady at Wolff's told me to get a 2.5 # upgrade for better functioning. All she had in stock anyway. Installed the spring and off to the range. Surprise, every shot was doubled, a shot and a slam fire. Not good. I...

I posted a while back and thank you all for a very interesting discussion re: double and slam fires from an M 1 Garand. My surplus Garand, good olde Private Ryan, had been working fine but I got worried about what the op rod recoil spring was going to do in that it was old, rusty and ratty...

Help. My trusty old Garand is now firing double. It worked fine except for throwing brass all over. The activator rod/recoil spring was weak and rusty so I replaced it. Genius here decided to use one from Wolff's that was rated 2.5 pounds above mil spec. Off to the range for my son to...

Always a fun chore. I have done it with a bench press and Lee hand press. But that darned pin kept popping out no matter what I did. Friend suggested a solution. Get a hand loader. You put your casing in the holder, put in that very sturdy pin and whack it with a hammer. Works every time...

Thinking about a Rossi 38 spl snubbie for CCW and light training use. Anybody know anything about these guns? The manufacturer? Thanks, Tom

Puzzling about something. Could not help noticing that the 45 ACP case is basically a sawed off 30 06. Different case wall thickness but the same outside dimensions for the head and bottom of cartridge. In fact, folks have used sawed off 30 06 cases for 45 Super loads. So I wonder why the...

Have a new Lee turret press. First time I have attempted to use the Lee on press priming system. It is fast, just plop in primers with the tool and pull handle down. I have a very hard time getting a feel for when it is seated though. And my accuracy went all the way to H E Double Hockey...

Elderly Ala. man kills robber in his home Associated Press BREWTON, Ala. (AP) - Police say an elderly man shot and killed a masked robber who broke into his Escambia County home. Escambia County Sheriff Grover Smith says the man and his wife were in bed early Tuesday morning when the...

What can you folks tell me about 45 Super conversion for a Smith 4506-1? Bought one and I suspect it has already been converted. The recoil spring was so strong I could barely rack the slide with 2 hands. Only thing I have seen like that was working the slide on my old .357 Desert Eagle...

Shoot a Garand in 30-06. I tried to save money with those pulled surplus 308 bullets but did not do well. So back to using factory FMJs. Has anyone tried hard lead bullets for this application? Any luck? Recommendation. Thanks, Tom

I haven't seen this posted recently. Last thread on this I can find was several years ago. All the reloading sites and books say to watch for pressure signs but the newbie may be left wondering what those signs are. So I am going to list how I monitor pressure and ask folks to chime in with...

Been thinking of getting another AMT Hardballer 7" barrel. Had a lotta fun with one for several years and the thing was sure accurate. Resold for a hefty profit also since AMT had gone under and there were no other 7" .45s. Had problems though. The name is appropriate. It was a finicky...

Need to touch up or maybe reblue a Star PD that has holster rash. Anyone ever use Blue Wonder? For touch up? For total reblue? Thoughts? Tom

Been reading debate about Wolf Primers and I have tried some since they are more available. I have used the large pistol variety in 45 ACP and 44 mag and they seem fine. They are a bit larger sized. Some metric thing I guess. But just takes a bit of extra squeeze with my Lee prime tool...

Interesting thing happened with my new to me Smith 4506-1. Noted the recoil spring was so stiff it almost took 2 guys to rack the slide. Then checked and found the extractor spring was very stiff also, much more than stock. Could it be the Texas cop who carried this pistol before me did a...

(Transferred from another thread) I have seen a lot of discussion about what is the best caliber and best expanding bullet. Lots of good info there. And this stuff is very applicable to a police situation where the officer is trained and expected to deploy the weapon and shoot for center of...

Ode to My Smith 4506-1 You're silvery stainless. To me you're the aces. You gobble up ammo; Even eat empty cases. Your accuracy's flawless. I tell you no lies. I spot syrup on my targets And shoot heads off of flies. Your function is perfect; Nary jam or a burp. I love my 645...

Looking for an adjustable rear sight for a Smith 4506-1. Currently Novak rear sight in bevel. No or minimal fitting a plus. Able to keep present front sight a plus also. Any ideas. Where sold? Tom

Have a Star PD 1911 semi clone that developed a nasty habit. Every 3rd round or so the mag would pop out. Gunsmith friend showed me how to fix it. This is usually not due to worn out mag catch assembly but rather due to dirt. The mag catch button builds up some smutz that prevents it from...

trying to get feedback good or bad on the new .45 ACP clones from the Philippines. Big names getting the buzz are American classic and Firestorm. Most writers say the Firestorm is made by the same ARMSCOR connected factory but some say Spain and I have seen a Firestorm Commander clone marked...