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I found a used S&W 39-2 with some finish wear for $400. Mechanically it looks okay. I don't love the length to width ratio of the grip, but it isn't terrible. Any experiences with this gun? I understand the 39 series is well known for eating everything. While I know each gun is...

I may be moving back to the Milwaukee, WI area. As many have said, guns are very expensive there. But some posters say there are gun stores in towns of the area that have significantly lower prices. Any favorites? Names with addresses would be great. I'm going to look around the area...

What are the differences between the S&W 17 and 18? I think the serial number was 224NXX or 228NXX, when was it made? It was definitely a 18-4 though. It has a 4" barrel. Would there be an mechanical issues with less accuracy than one with a 6" barrel? Or am I merely looking at lost...

I just saw an ad in a Gun Rag for Taurus 1911s. Has anybody heard about these or shot one? What is their quality and workmanship? They exaggerate the cost of their features - they are not going to be the quality of a Wilson or equivalent 1911, which is the kind of price for feature they are...

I'm not a rifle guy, but have thought about getting started. I had intended to get a .22LR, but then Colt revolvers became availible in my market. So the .22LR got put into the back burner. Now, when picking up my latest, I saw a 1903 Springfield. I don't know much about rifles, but the...

I read some post that if you buy two handguns at the same time from a FFL, the AFT gets some special notification? But what happens if you buy two handguns from two different places at the same time? Alternatively, what is the time that must pass until this doesn't happen? Taking a look...

Right now three guns have caught my eye, but I can only afford one. Given time I intend to get at least two, so please no "get them all" answers. This is about not being rich. They fill diffferent purposes and have different costs. Furture availability is also a concern. 1.) Colt...

I found a Colt Woodsman in my area for about $525, serial #115XXX. The bluing around the muzzle is work, but otherwise good. It feels excellent in my hands. From the price I can see it is not first generation. At Proofhouse I see it was made in 1952, but what generation does that make it...

I saw a Colt Cobra today in a store. The bluing is worn in places, mainly the cylinder. Splotchy wear showing steel, but no rusting. The trigger is excellent - smooth and not too light. Timing seems fine. Firing pin on hammer. Asking price - $300. I forgot to look at serial number. Is...

I admit one thing that sells the occasional gun magazine to me is the good photography (Ichiro has sold many an issue I would otherwise have no interest in). Does anybody have links to pages with good firearms pics? I guess some might become avatars in other forums, background pages on my...

I know that, for the most part, private firearm ownership is severly restricted in Europe compared to the US. However, most Europeans do not see this as important, regardless of arguements I can come up with (including their own history). Does anybody have a list other rights we have that...

Information on how violent crime statistics are calculated in other countries? Does anybody have information and perhaps links on how other countries calculate their violent crime statistics? I know the FBI does their homicide statistics by counting every death not ruled natural (or other like...

Colts are horses and there are many different kinds. So why did Colt end up with the whole snake theme with its revolvers?

How rare are the sight adjustment tools that Colt used to ship with their revolvers? It is a round medallion with the horse logo and blued. Three seperate screwdriver heads around the rim. If there is some rust, what is the best way to remove it and preserve it?

The thread title says it all. What year did Colt remove the firing pins from the hammers of the Python? If Pythons never had firing pins on the hammer, when did the company start removing them from their revolvers and what model did they start with?

There are a lot of books for combat/defensive methods for handguns and quite a few articles. However, I don't see as much for shotguns. I would like more than "The sound of a 12 gauge action will scare them" and to expand my knowledge. Any recommended books, links, or articles...

I have an older revolver that used to have an orange insert on the front sight and markings for the read sight and I'd like to paint up those areas so I can see them better. I already tried some fingernail polish, a trick I used on another gun, but it wouldn't stay. I finally figured out...

Did Astra make reliable, durable pistols and revolvers? Dare I ask for accurate?

A local gun store has an oddball revolver, the FN Barracuda in .357 Magnum. It has this funny thing where the yoke & cylinder can be removed with the press of a button, like a Beretta or SIG. The trigger is a bit heavy, but smooth enough. About K-frame size, feels heavier, and points okay. The...

Not that I am complaining. But after getting my first revolver, I have been looking around and handling more. I am struck by the fact that S&W's best competitors, Colt (in the past) and Ruger have trigger pulls that get heavier as the sear gets closer to tripping. Taurus trigger pulls are ...