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    Another Build or Buy question.

    Hey folks! I'm currently trying to decide on whether or not to buy an Adams Arms AR-15. It's the base model. There are some blems out there for a good price right now. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411555894 The other option is to buy a palmetto state...
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    kicking myself.....HARD

    a friend of mine once told me: "your indecisiveness will be your downfall" and this week that statement came to fruition. went to my local gun shop tuesday just looking around and saw a two tone bersa thunder 380 in 90-95% condition for 160 bucks! and what did i do??? i said to...
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    customizing floorplate for remington 700?

    i was watching some youtube videos out of sheer boredom and stumbled across this one: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=211246 at about 28 seconds in you can see that he has some engraving on his floorplate. does anyone out there have a customized floorplate or know where i...
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    anyone build their own shooting bench?

    I have some scrap 2x4's and plywood laying around. people have mentioned i need to shoot my pistol from bench rest to get an idea of how different loads effect accuracy. looking for any suggestions or examples of some handcrafted shooting benches.
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    success

    fired off my first 6 reloads today and all went through correct. the first 3 rounds i cant believe i hit the paper i was so nervous. thanks for all the help from those here on the forum for leading me in the right direction. went ahead and started at the lightest load listed in the hornady...
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    blazer brass primer problem

    ok i am new to all this reloading. i have some once fired blazer brass that claims to be reloadable. i have the lee breech lock press and it would not seat a primer into the brass. bought the RCBS universal hand primer and it also will not seat a primer into this brass! i am using winchester...
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    1st .45 ACP load

    Here is what I am planning for my first .45 acp's (once i get my bullets and press): Missouri bullet 230 grain RN softball.452 diameter 4.7 gr of Bullseye Winchester WLP primers Once fired remington brass Hopefully it will all come out to a C.O.L. of 1.245" i'm getting this data...
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    finally took the plunge, and a ? or 2

    first of all, thanks for all the help that you all have given me. i posted on here a month or 2 ago when i first started considering handloading. since that time i have completed a lot of good reading, studying, and video watching to get an idea of what to expect. i have a copy of lyman's...
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    new ultra compact

    ok, finally got my camera usb cable back. this gun has been 100% reliable through the 100 rounds ive put through it. i have been trying to put more through it but just havent had time.
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    charles daly dilemma

    went to the local pawn shop today and they had a lightly used charles daly EMS 2-tone 1911 for 300 bucks in the shop. i toyed with it a little and it felt tight. is it worth the gamble? i have heard horror stories, as well as shouts of praise, for the charles daly line of 1911's. someone even...
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    Colt commander or Springer GI champ?

    So my lovely wife has agreed to let me get a new pistola for Christmas after i let her get a shiny new ring. I am planning on using this weapon as my primary CCW. I have handled each and overall i am leaning towards the Colt. My main complaint against the GI are the GI sights. That being...
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    options for ccw for me

    I have been trying to get around to getting my CCW. I have a para ordnance 1911 with the full 5" barrel. I have read some posts stating that a gun this size is not a good option for concealed carry, but I have also seen others stating that a good holster makes these guns ok for concealed carry...
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    Para GI expert

    Hey. Searched the forum a little to see if I could find the answer to this question but with no luck. I recently purchased one of these and have had issues with it feeding JHP. I purchased a springfield mag as well as a colt mag to see if it was the mag but no luck. I looked at the powrball...
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    New guy contemplating handloading

    Hello all! Love this forum as it has provided me with a lot of insight regarding handloading. I have read all the forum threads regarding getting started into reloading; however, I have become a little confused on what route to take. I'll try to provide a general overview of what I am looking...
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