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Hi Folks, I've been tossing around the idea in my head about purchasing a surplus pre-lock S&W Model 10, 4" heavy barreled revolver if the right gun came along. To me, functionality and lockup comes first and foremost, and outer condition outside of rust (AKA "looks") is secondary. I've been...

Hi THR, I recently acquired a Llama Comanche III .357 magnum revolver from a family member and after hitting the range with .38's it works as one would expect. However, I noticed that when I am closing the cylinder back into the revolver it always hits the edge of the forcing cone but will...

Hi THR, I recently had the pleasure of acquiring 2 of the Beretta 81BB's from Classic Firearms and was thinking of putting aftermarket grips on at least one of them (picture is attached). Initially I was thinking of picking up a pair of Beretta 84 grips from LOK Grips (website link is...

Hi THR, I'm guessing the CZ Forum probably is a better place to ask this question but I thought I'd check here first as I follow THR quite a bit... I shot both Glock 19 Gen 5 and a CZ P10C (both 9mm) rentals about a week ago. I liked both but preferred the overall feel, shooting and handling of...

Hi THR, I wanted to gauge opinions as I've taken more of an interest in revolvers lately. I understand that when one is looking to buy an older revolver, it is advisable to inspect for issues (such as checking cylinder play, gap, timing, etc). Meanwhile, I see that that there are various...

Hi Folks, I was hoping you could help. Sometime in the past year when Classic Firearms started getting that huge stash of Finnish M39's (7.62x54mm) I picked up one of the VKTs. However, when I began to function test at the range it took multiple hard whacks on the bolt in order to load each...

Hi THR, Classic Firearms is in the process of receiving and posting M39 Finnish rifles for sale (both VKT and Sako) and I was hoping you could assist. I would love to get a Finn M39, but my main priority is not to have this rifle as a collectors item - it is to have a reliable shooter. For me -...

Hi All, I need some help. Per a suggestion from someone on THR a couple months ago, I recently ordered a 2005 production police surplus 870 Police Magnum (parkerized finish) from Summit Gun Broker. It generally looked fine and fully functional except for the fact that there was surface rust...

Hi THR, It seems to me that trying to figure out the right shotgun to buy is quite a bit harder than buying a rifle or a pistol and wanted to hear opinions and thoughts on this. It seems that "the right fit" and the whole concept of "fitting the shotgun to the user" is a whole lot more...

Hi THR, Is the following a decent deal for $439.00 + shipping? https://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=100000102&dir=700|701|1381 "German K98 Mauser with unpeened Markings: These Rifles are in very good condition . Insignias are in tact(see pictures) and have not been peened out...

Hi THR, I have a question for you all. When I go into my local gun shop, I notice that they offer many different goods and services to the public (at least mine does). My question is – which of the below tends to have a large profit margin and which tends to have a minimal profit margin...

Hi All, I found a basic, no frills P239 on consignment at my LGS. It comes with 2 mags and the price tag said $699.99. Condition appeared to be LNIB (without the box). Is this a good price? Thanks for your comments =)

Hi THR, I saw something interesting today at the LGS - an M38 rifle for $330. With a 7% tax we would be talking somewhere around $355 total. Price is firm - I asked. Is this a good deal? Additional details: Stock is laminated (darker brown) and is in almost pristine condition. Bolt looks pretty...

Hi THR, Yesterday I found a Makarov at my LGS. It is the Russian commercial model, Caliber 9x18mm Makarov, single stack mag, blued, w/ rear adjustable sight. I believe it may be called the IJ-70. Comes with 2 mags total, $275 before taxes. Makarov's do not seem to often show up around where...

Hi All, I just bought a CMMG Mk4 .22 AR rifle. It seems nice in fit and finish, has a multi-cal all-metal lower, and a forward assist equipped action. I couldn't spot anything bad about it. I Apologize for the lack of pics - I pick it up tomorrow, and pics will follow. Two questions I have are...

Here is a hypothetical: you start with a stock Beretta 92/M9. You remove both grip panels. Can it be fired in this configuration (for a short time)? I guess another way of asking is: will the operation of the pistol firing constantly expose the firing hand on the grip to direct gases, mass...

Here's the story: I just got back from the range, but I thought I would make a thread because something interesting happened and I am curious as to the reason why. I was shooting my .22 in my lane, and while I am shooting I see sparks fly constantly from the lane to my immediate right. Being...

Can one do this legally? Is there anyone in Cook County that does this or has done it before? Sometimes ammo prices seem to be better online, and I'm all for saving money. Note: When I say Cook County, IL, I am excluding Aurora and Chicago.

Hello! I just joined THR last week and I wanted to say hi. I was recently following the thread on the GSG 1911 (.22LR, 1911 frame) that is supposed to be coming out within the next few months, and the gun seems like it might be a good buy when it comes out, and so my question is: How reliable...