Search results for query: *

What kind of accuracy gains do you normally see when switching from run of the mill ammo to factory match grade? I recently built an AR-15, and up until this point I've mostly been shooting mixed ammo (.223/5.56 of different weights) at 25 yards to test reliability. For the first time I settled...

So I built my first AR-15. I did it because I like to tinker with things. I followed a hodgepodge of videos from the usual sources e.g. Brownells, Midway. I really enjoyed the internet research, and actual assembly. Unfortunately my first attempt was not a success because the rifle is not...

AR-15 parts are at historic lows. How much cheaper can they actually get? I've never been an AR guy, but I do love guns, and I really like to tinker with things. Prices are so low right now that I'm building an AR as a Christmas present to myself. "Every day" prices are incredibly low, but...

Hello THR, It's been over a year since I took a firearm class. I'm looking for a recommendation on a defensive carbine course in N Illinois/ SE Wisconsin/ NW Indiana. I took an advanced hand gun class with Midwest Training Group a few years back. I really enjoyed the class, but it looks like...

I've wanted a Kahr K40 for a long time. I recently got a great deal on an older gun in great shape. On my first trip to the range I noticed that the gun is damaging the spent brass, pictured below. I fired 24 rounds before picking up any brass. I was at a public range, so I didn't recover...

I got a sweet deal on a used SP101. After I bought the gun I gave it a basic cleaning and inspection, took it to the range and shot a box of .38's without issue. Then I took the gun completely apart cleaned and lightly lubed everything AND installed a wolf reduced power hammer spring (10lbs) and...

Does anyone know if ammo can be legally shipped to Chicago? At one point there was a city ordinance restricticting ammo sales. (And handguns believe it or not) I though that ammo could be shipped in now, but an online retailer told me they would not ship to Chicago. I tried to do some...

I'm going to try out a SmartCarry holster. In the videos I've watched people carry full size pistols and a spare mag in these deep concealment solutions. I know that I can technically stuff a service sized pistol down my pants, but I can't imagine walking around with it grinding against my...

I'm in Illinois and recently moved one neighborhood over. I changed the address on my drivers license for $5. To change the address on my FOID card was $81.18! I try not to complain about Illinois, because I choose to live here, but charging 6x times the amount to update one state ID vs...

I have an older NAA Mini Magnum that does not have safety notches cut into the cylinder. I'm thinking about sending the gun into NAA for an updated cylinder. My only hesitation revolves around modifying a potential collectable. Do any of our collectors know if these older models are sought...

I'm looking for some help on a holster for an HK P7 PSP. I bought a cheap shoulder holster for a full sized handgun this winter. It worked perfectly as a carry solution while shoveling snow. I like the shoulder holster carry method so much that I want to buy a Galco Classic Lite and carry an...

At some point I'm going to send a handgun off to Robar for thier NP3 finish. I'm justifying the cost by saying the gun will be a fishing/hiking carry piece, but in reality I just want a gun with an NP3 finish. Back in the mid 90's I almost had a revolver refinished with NP3. I didn't go...

Earlier this week an off duty police officer in Chicago successfully defended himself from 3 assailants during an armed robbery. Surveillance video is in the link below. It is graphic. My first thought is how important situational awareness is when doing routine tasks like pumping gas. Armed...

I'm in the market for a pocket holster, and I'm leaning towards the Recluse in the link below. http://www.recluseholster.com/SPD/kahr-p380-recluse-os-front-pocket-holster--8000030C-1349841730.jsp I've done some internet research (read reviews, watched YouTube videos), but it seems like all...