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It must be John Wayne Day on Turner Classic Movies. "Flying Leathernecks" is one, with scenes of some of my favorite WWII planes. The story is of a US Marine unit flying against the Japanese. John Wayne is carrying a revolver in a shoulder holster. Others are seen carrying what appears to...

OK, we all know we’re s’pposed to be proficient with either hand. It’s one of those givens of firearms lore. Got it. I had good trainers going back to the ‘70s, so I have always had fair weak hand proficiency. So, what is the scenario? It’s always, almost, that we’ve taken one in the...

Please suggest slings for the Springfield M1A SOCOM II. I'm quite frustrated trying to find one I like online or at a gun store. I would like to carry it muzzle down behind my right shoulder, as well as cross-chest, muzzle up to the left, and be able to rapidly bring it to ready. I'll need a...

I had no idea S&W even MADE a 22MRF revolver until I saw one at a gun show. $750??? Wouldn't come down a penny. 6" barrel, weighs a ton. BUT, it has to be waaay ahead of any Taurus. Issues I've had in the past with 22MRF was accuracy. Even with a Browning 25M the squirrels had a fair...

In the movie "Heat," Al Pacino's character uses a FN-FNC-80 that has the barrel shortened to "Para" length. I don't know what that means. I'd like to know if the 223 Sporter can legally be shortened like the one in the movie, and if it can safely shoot 5.56 military ammo. The movie gun also...

Two more shots of the LCP, one showing setting the slide lock with a finger nail and one showing how much less there is to grip with the short magazine.

We have an adult son who is professional military, home briefly after his fourth deployment to Iraq. He is proficient with a disturbing array of firearms I never heard of. This time he brought with him a Ruger LCP. This is a kid “raised” on Sigs, Colt 1911’s, Ruger revolvers, Berettas...

Has anyone had experience with aftermarket magazines for the 10mm Colt Delta Elite? Factory mags are selling for $38 to $66(!) on the 'net. Metalform mags are selling for $15 to $18, depending on whether they have welded or removable floor plates and rounded or flat followers. Any others?

I have a Sig 228 I acquired in the early '80s. I sent it to Novak for what they called their "Reliability Package," and low-mount tritium three-dot sights. It has been as reliable as a stone, with thousands of rounds through it (average 100 per month plus semi-annual qualification for 15...

The Taurus Judge comes up a lot on THR, as well it should. It is an attractive concept and offers two cartridges with considerable self-defense power. For the many show-stopper problems I’ve had with their guns, problems I’ve detailed several times on THR, I don’t like Taurus guns, period...

To: Occam’s Razor W.E.G. Baphomet RE: 686 finish I had asked about a “black stainless steel” finish on a S&W 686. Thank you for the responses on this. Advice not to modify the revolver seems appropriate, and I do want to keep it because it is in near perfect condition and I got it...

I recently purchased a S&W 686 with a serial number showing it was made in 1988, "one of 1559." It has a "blue" finish. When I saw it, I questioned the model number but the frame is clearly stamped "686-3." I looked it up in the Supica / Nahas "3rd Edition Catalog," which called the finish...

One of our sons, who just became my *favorite* son, gave me a Springfield SOCOM II. The top rail is not aligned with the sights. It is off set slightly to the left. When I bring the rifle to my shoulder the left ear and sight post share the view in the peep. The lower part of the post and...

I have a blue Python I would like to have engraved. I could use some recommendations for an engraver. I have a custom design I'd like done, along with some traditional designs. I don't have a fortune to spend but can handle a couple thousand or so. What I don't want is to ship it off...

I have the opportunity to buy a S&W 60-3 for $400. Mechanically it is pristine, locking up tighter than a Colt. The finish is also very good with only minor brushing from holster or pocket. The bore is perfect and the chambers are a bit dirty, but not worn or corroded. There is some...