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Every so often I happen across some odd (for lack of a better term!) S&W revolver variant I'd never imaged existed, like a model 242 or 396. It's always fun to learn about these quirky models that are really cool but never seemed to gain wide appeal. What kinds of oddball S&W offerings do you...

The Washington Post is reporting a "breakthrough" because the "2nd largest" gun owners group has supported some version of the current background check bill. I had never heard of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms until I read today's paper. Anyone here know anything...

I just brought home my first CZ this week (a PCR with a trigger job from the CZ Custom shop), and am getting used to the SA/DA with decocker setup. My other semiautomatic pistols are all single action only. If you apply some trigger to the CZ when decocked, the hammer will lock at the half...

Anyone have firsthand experience with nickel plated carry pieces? What kind of lifespan should one expect with nickel in an environment like Arizona (low humidity in general, but half the year the gun would be sitting next to a sweaty individual...). I'm not concerned about maintaining a museum...

Picked up a couple of revolvers at the gunsmith this afternoon and noticed a little tidbit on the chalkboard where he posts the current turnaround times: "No work performed on short 1911s - They're silly"

A nice little video laying out some comparisons to the crime statistics we commonly hear about. I'm sharing this with some folks who are convinced that an AWB is somehow the answer to "rising crime" in this country. I've never posted a video on here before, but I thought this one was...

I've been lucky enough to inherit a Combat Masterpiece K-frame from a buddy, only problem is it needs a new cylinder. Three of the chambers must have opened up a bit because I can load six but only eject 3. Those last three I have to force out. I'm a bit ignorant on this, is a cylinder...

Recently purchased a Kareem Hi Power clone and immediately fell for one of CDNN's sales on no-name magazines. I purchased six 15/17 round mags (they come with two base plates marked "KRD") for $9.94 each hoping to use them for casual plinking. Clearly I should have known you get what you pay...

But not in a gun? Say a primer were to ignite on a loose 9mm round (for the sake of argument), what kind of velocity would the bullet reach without being ignited in a chamber & barrel? 50fps? 500fps? Got into a pointless argument about what would happen before realizing I really didn't have a...

What are the options for thinner than standard 1911-style carry pistols? I have a 5" Colt series 80 which I am quite happy with as a range/bedside gun, but I hope to add a more carry-friendly option. I'm a thin guy and my wardrobe doesn't counteract this enough to conceal a full size 1911 unless...

Stopped at Cabela's today to stretch my legs after a work road trip and saw an 1897 in the used gun racks. Bluing was heavily worn, wood so-so, sticker said $350. They've got those stupid plastic ties on them so you can't really dry fire them, but the action seemed smooth from what I could tell...

A guy was showing me the grips on his J-frame today and they looked like miniature Jerry Miculek grips (smooth and thin), but with a "hook" to grab on to your belt for Mexican carry. I'd use Google or THR search function if I could remember the name of these grips, but... Can anyone fill me...

This topic originated in someone else's thread, and rather than derail that one I figured I'd start a new one. Looking for experiences and observations from folks that have actually attended multi-day intensive training classes like Gunsite and would like to share which handguns they saw that...

I have a 5" S&W 686+ on order, and am looking forward to picking it up any day now. Question is, is it even feasible to convert it to fixed sights? I have a 642 and a 64-5 (my favorite plinker) and I really like their fixed sights for simplicity and reliability/durability. I'm not some kind of...

Apologies if this is the wrong thread - mods feel free to move it... What are the reasons why a seller would only accept PayPal "gift" option? I understand the buyer has limited recourse if the sale goes wrong, which to me would imply a potentially dishonest seller. However, I see some...

I've been meaning to start reloading for a while. Just need to finish my shop (along with 8,000 other home improvements) so it's temperature controlled and airtight. In the meantime I have begun stockpiling brass. Would like to also start stockpiling supplies like primer and powder. With...

After finally tossing the wandering zero NC Star junk I've had for way too long, I'm looking to get some quality low power optics in the $250-$400 range. Had considered the long Aimpoint tubes, but would like the option of at least some magnification. At this point I'm trying to decide between...

Was driving home from lunch today and girlfriend suggested a trip to the pawn shop as we passed (she's a keeper). As backstory, I had been looking at those Stevens 350 Security pumps they have at Dick's and Big 5, and had just about talked myself into one with only slightly nagging doubts about...

I was shooting a few .308 and .30-06 rifles the other day and really noticed the difference in recoil for the first time due to an awkward bench position (I was on the "wrong" side of the table due to a full range). Usually I have a little better form and I tuck it in more firmly so I don't feel...

Saw a flyer at the local gun range today for a coating service and it occurred to me... When you send a gun off to get recoated (like duracote or similar), do they completely disassemble the gun? Like every spring and screw in a revolver or 1911? And how exactly do they keep the coating from...