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I didn't think it would happen. I had almost given up on IWB. Early experiences were that the gun printed too much unless I wore a tee shirt with a long untucked, unbuttoned shirt over the top -- in which case I might as well carry OWB with more comfort and convenience. Recently, I had another...

I'm about to fly for the first time with a firearm. I'm taking a Glock 23 and magazines. I bought a small Pelican case (the 1170 model) and suitable locks. I've researched for hours and understand most of the requirements but I cannot find answers to these questions: Q1. TSA state "Firearm...

I've had my M&P 340 CT for just over 3 years. The Crimson Trace laser grips have ripped. I believe the warranty is 3 years so I am probably just out of luck. I emailed Crimson Trace in the hope they would stretch a point and give me a replacement but do not appear to have had a reply. So my...

When clothing permits, I have carried sizeable guns concealed -- 1911 Government, Beretta 92FS, Glock 23, Walther P99C. However, when I go to work I have to wear business casual, i.e. dress pants, tucked-in shirt, no tie. Here in Texas, with its mild climate, we almost never wear jackets and...

I don't know anything about old guns. I bought a model 1917 Colt .45ACP revolver (manufactured 1917 or 1918) and fired about 100 rounds through it of PMC Bronze 230gr, velocity 830 fps. There is now a bulge in the barrel close to where it joins the frame and a longitudinally oriented, shallow...

I will be making a trip to Seattle and the Olympic peninsular shortly and naturally I wish to take a handgun with me. However, I want to drive into Canada for a couple of days and I know I can't take a handgun into Canada. Is there somewhere in Seattle (or nearby) where I could rent a storage...

I've searched for hours and can't find answer to this question. I want to send a shotgun receiver to the manufacturer for repair. I'm not an FFL. I know I can ship a shotgun at USPS but I am only sending the receiver -- is the receiver on its own still considered a shotgun (therefore mailable)...

Fired my S&W .500 Magnum, 4" barrel, yesterday for the first time. I fired 4 different types of ammo: 1. Magtech 325 gr SJSP-FLAT light loading (1378 fps, 1370 ft lbf) 2. Magtech 325 gr SJSP-FLAT standard loading (1801 fps, 2340 ft lbf) 3. Hornady 500 gr FP XTP (1425 fps, 2254 ft lbf) 4...

My firearms instructor confused me recently. He said it was legal to openly carry a long arm in a public place (I'm in Texas) but if the muzzle swept anyone I could be arrested for reckless endangerment. It made sense at the time but when I thought about it, it occurred to me that when my long...

There has been a lot of debate recently about how many people have had an ND. Some people think that those who have had an ND form a large proportion of the shooting population. Others think that it's just a small percentage. In the interests of science(!), please use this poll to indicate...

I took delivery this weekend of a simplyrugged pancake holster (the "loaded" model with 5 cartridge loops on the front, $90): http://www.simplyrugged.com/loaded-pancake/. My plan was to wear it as a belt holster. My gun is a S&W 500 magnum with 4" barrel. The holster "ears" with the belt slots...

Does anyone know the sound level in decibels for calibers .44 mag, .460 and .500 and for different barrel lengths in those calibers? I've searched but can't find any test data. I'm thinking of a situation where you can't wear hearing protection. If there is a significant difference between...

I want to buy a packable revolver for bear country. Ideally, I wanted a Ruger Alaskan .454 Casull but they seem to be on back order everywhere. Has Ruger stopped making them altogether or does Ruger just make them in batches from time to time? There's a used one available on Gunbroker right now...

The speedstock on my Mossberg 590A1 is way too long. I would like to fit the Mesa Tactical telescoping stock and pistol grip with LEO adapter. http://www.tacticalshotgunner.com/leo-stock-set-for-mossberg-p-247.html http://www.mesatactical.com/index.php?id=55 This telescoping stock kit is...

Acquired my first BP firearm. A small percussion pistol (3" barrel) with no manufacturer's marks but possibly from 1860, 1870 or so according to the vendor. The nipple is blocked. What is the best way to clear it? I thought about trying to remove the nipple but it looks like very intimately...

I'm looking for my latest fun revolver. I very much like the look of the Ruger Redhawk (not Super Redhawk because it only comes with ugly synthetic grips AFAIK), 44 magnum, with wood grips (love wood grips). Was also looking with interest at the SW 500. Has synthetic grips probably for good...

I would like to buy a .22LR revolver purely for training to improve my marksmanship skills. S&W make some nice .22LR revolvers but at well over $1,000, more expensive than most of their defensive caliber revolvers. What else is available at more reasonable price that would still be accurate...

I am in a debate with a young relative who lives in New Zealand and is very anti-gun. I am going to quote you some of his comments to ask what you all think would be appropriate responses. I have already replied to him but I would be interested in comparing what I said with what you folks think...

I just saw someone mention Gunsite as a great place to go for defensive handgun training. I've been a gun owner for about 9 months, have a TX CHL, carry daily, and shoot regularly at the range with 5 different handguns. Would like to move to the next level of prociency with respect to...

Just bought a S&W Model 64-5 from JGSales. Fired it for the first time today. Put 100 rounds through it. At first seemed OK but later had problems, wondered if maybe it was because it was getting warm. Sometimes after firing two or three shots from a cylinder, the trigger pull would seem to get...