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For quite a while now I've been looking at the .380 Walther for my wife, the smaller caliber plus the steel frame would be a good combination for her, but I'm wondering if the Bersa Thunderer would be a viable option? Many people equate Charter Arms or Taurus to Smith & Wesson, but the...

I have an Excalibur Vortex recurve crossbow which shoots at a reported 325 fps, if I have a 40 or 50 yard shot present itself this year am I better off with a fixed blade or lighter mechanical broadhead for maximum accuracy?:cool: LD

I must admit that I caught the 1911 fever after buying my Remington R1, and even with the 5 inch barrel I can conceal it better than my Glock or Ruger, but I would like to get a 3 or 4 inch model next. I'm seriously looking at a Kimber, but I handled a S&W at our local gun show on Saturday and...

I bought a nice set of Hogue combat grips for my Remington R1 1911 and I love the way they help my old arthritic hands, but after a trip to the range over the weekend I found a large amount of rust under the grips while cleaning. These grips wrap around the frame and seal very tightly against...

I'm in the market for a clone of the Winchester 73 in .45 Colt, and Uberti appears to be my only choice. I had a bad experience with a Uberti SA and am wondering if the rifles are of a better quality?;) LD

Always wanted an 1851 Navy cartridge conversion, and it looks like Uberti is the only option at this point. As with all my guns they must be a multi-tasker, and this is no exception. I'll be using this primarily for SASS/NCOWS shooting, but it potentially could be on my hip while Deer hunting or...

I must admit that after the 20th thread on the Taurus Judge or which is better, the 38/.357, or see my new Rossi, I'd gotten to the point where I thought logging on here was a waste of my time, being a seasoned shooter/LEO, but as I stepped back and reasoned a bit my thinking changed. I...

Admittedly after 30 years as a LEO, hunter, and competitive shooter, I've only recently become a 1911 owner, so when I purchased my Remington R1 recently I began researching ammo. On looks alone the Hornaday Critical Defense was a smooth, almost FMJ looking round, with average balisitcs, so I...

While driving out in the country last night we happened upon a very large Doe that had been hit by a vehicle. It had 2 broken legs and was flailing around in the middle of of the road creating a real road hazard, so I made the decision to put it down. I had my 1911 with me loaded with Hornaday...

I'll openly admit that I'm a SA junkie and that I regularly carry a Vaquero Sheriff's model as my CCW, so I'd like to add an 1851 Navy conversion model to that collection. I love the look, feel and balance to the '51, but I also love the connection between it and Wild Bill Hickok. His first...

My handicap hunting permit just arrived from our DNR and I'm now allowed to hunt Deer/Turkey year round with a crossbow, but I need help with a selection. I've looked at numerous sources and the options seem to be in 2 main categories.....$250 to $450 and over $750. The specs are all very close...

Just got my first Texas Yaqui Slide holster today from Kirkpatrick leather for my 1911, and I love it! I have the Don Hume version called the JIT Slide, but there's no comparison. I'm able to conceal a 5 inch 1911 very comfortably with no printing whatsoever. Here's a picture of mine, I'd like...

Ever do something that you almost immediately regret? I traded off my OMV Sheriff's model for a nice J frame and a compliment of expensive holsters for the wife, but found myself really missing an old friend. Well, in a trade for a another OMV (7 1/2 inch barrel), my old friend came home to...

Just brought home my first 1911 and it performed like a champ out of the box, it fed 150 rounds of 230 grain FMJ's without a single hiccup. In reading the owners manual it claimed the Remington was designed to fire the 230 grain bullet, and of course they recommended their Golden Saber ammo, but...

I think anyone who has read my posts knows that I'm an advocate of carrying at least 2 reloads with any gun I carry, and I must admit that with a revolver it's been exclusively Speed Loaders (with the exception of my SA's). I recently traded a Sheriff's model Vaquero for a Nickel plated Chiefs...

Had lunch with an old friend the other day and he is trying to restore his Father's old 20 gauge Stevens shotgun, and he's specifically looking for a front stock. Does anyone know of a site/store for old parts? Thanks......LD45

After several years of competing (just having fun actually) with a Stoeger Coach Gun, I'm considering something just a little more period correct and safe to store charged, in a external hammer model. I've only found 1 or 2 companies on-line, so I'd appreciate any input.:cool: LD45

I'll start by saying that I'm a dyed in the Wool Wheel Gunner, and that my use of semi-autos was mainly as duty weapons, but I do own a Ruger P-95, LCP, Glock 19 and a Kahr PM-9. I also must admit that I've never owned a 1911 type weapon, mainly from a brainwashed opinion from the law...

Please, no debate on this one:neener: In an upcoming edition of Shooting Times magazine, Sheriff Jim Wilson will be running an article on the Single Action pistol as a defensive weapon, and I will openly admit that there are times I choose my Vaquero Sheriff's model (.45 Colt) over my Glock...