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Just picked this up Thursday. Polished a bit internally, cleaned, lubed, and then off to Chuck D's custom holsters that evening for two holsters.... Did a quick function check yesterday with 50rds of Amscor 255 LRN cowboy action loads and 20rds of Federal 255 LSWHPs. POA/POI for both...

I've been looking at several pieces of land in and around Bugscuffle, Texas lately, with an eye to having a retreat to head to as the urge strikes me. Of course, I knew I would need a suitable pistol for when I visit. So, imagine my surprise when the boss purchases an estate collection...

For the last 10 years or so I've been searching for a clean, early model Daisy 1894 to replace the one my Dad gave me on my 8th birthday, 54 years ago. I mentioned it casually to my boss where I work and he goes in the back and comes out with one, and says "This has been sitting in the backroom...

So, this SIG 220 European (heel clip mag release) came into the store as a trade while I was off recovering from a surgical procedure. The price was right, and given my renewed interest in .45s, it followed me home yesterday. It's a 70's Interarms import, in very good shape, and not shot a lot...

Lately I've been wearing a Kahr CM45 that I picked up few months ago as a light EDC pistol. My good friend Charlie at Chuck D's holsters pressed me up a holster and mag pouch rig with some new style attachment clips that he wanted me to test. I wasn't really enthused about not having solid...

While digging in the dark recesses of one of the basement safes, I found this...... It was given to me by a gunshop owner in Mandeville, LA while I was working recovery ops in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. After I got back home I cleaned it up and stuck it in one of the safes, where...

A friend found this Pietta brass frame 1851 languishing in his toolbox, and knowing my like of BP revolvers, gave it to me. At first glance it looked to be rode hard and put away wet. But it's cleaning up nicely and other then missing the wedge and bolt screws, and a broken trigger/bolt...

Anybody have any experiences yet with the Ruger SR22? Looking for the good, the bad, and the ugly. Thanks in advance!

Just finished reading an article on SD shotguns by Clint Smith in the July 08 issue of Guns Magazine. He talks about SD guns and accessories on a budget, specifically the S/S, SxS, and Pump. Great article with practical advice. Also found this short video by Clint with some great...

Just thought I would show some of my latest purchases, most of which were influenced by recent forum discussions. - The SAK is a Pocket Pal and is perfect for pocket carry in a suit. - The Old Hickory 1095 paring knife is one of half dozen purchased after Steve's discourse on their...

All of the recent discussion on the goodness of H&R/NEF single shots has me wondering if anyone has experienced any significant problems. I know about the recoil issues with the 12s and that dry firing is a no no, but has anyone had any other issues worth noting? Also, would be interested in...

Just noticed that New Graham has a Leek with a composite "Sandvik 13C26/CPM-D2" blade. http://www.newgraham.com/detail.aspx?ID=44884 Anybody have any experience with this knife? I'm wondering what, if any, is the advantage of a composite blade of this type.

Well....... If all goes well this morning, I'll be the proud owner of a 12 Ga Model 48. Saw it last night standing tall in the used rack at the shop and it called me by name! Imagine that!!! :p Any who, comes with a 28" Full Choke barrel and shorter (22 or 24") IC barrel. Wood is...

While on my way up to Canada last Saturday to spend the holidays with my son, I discovered that I had left my travel Gerber at the apartment. I stopped at the Walmart in Ellicottville, NY with the intention of picking up a Native. None in stock, but what they did have was a US made Kershaw...

Since joining the ranks of THR, I've been "learned" by the wisdom, information, and general ramblings of many of the high post regulars and moderators. (Hell, I even convinced Dave to meet with me a few times at PG). Well for quite the a while, one such august member has regaled all who would...

In the autoloaders forum theres a thread asking who uses a light on their pistol. I am intrigued by the comment made by an LEO regarding the disadvantage of using a hand held light if you need to reload or clear a malfunction. I'm now extremly curious as to techniques and tactics in use to...

Anybody own any of Sid's knives? I have one he made up for me in the late 70's. His wife and mine worked for the same company in Anchorage at the time, and for some reason he took a liking to me. He put me to the head of the cue on my promise that I would use the knife telling me that...

I've searched the archives with no results. We recently got a model 12 in trade at the shop, with a model 97 marked barrel installed. The barrel is 26" and marked (and guages) as a full choke. Manufacture date of the reciever based on S/N is 1913. Could this be a factory gun, or is...

I've recently decided to go the SBS route, and tagged the beater 870P currently doing duty as the trunk/utility/beater shotgun as the platform. Sooo....I've been casting about for a potential replacement, with a notion to get a used Mossy 500/590 for the task. (Primarily because I can't...

So I'm just back from a three week visit to the land of the sand and I check in at yee old gunstore to see what there is to see, being too wired to sleep after the 14 hour flight home. I barely get in the door, when evilbert one of my co-workers quips "Hey, look at the Citori I bought used...