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I have a Kimber Compact Stainless that I really want to love, and I do except for the problem of the occasional empty case mouth catching on the barrel hood during it's ejection. Stops the gun. I can't rely on this gun for this reason. Sent the gun to Kimber and they supposedly "adjusted the...

I'm a big fan of the .45 caliber and I've got a bunch of them in Government, Commander, and Officer-sized 1911's. But in considering sub-compact guns with barrels in the 3 to 3.25" length, does the .45 still maintain supremacy as a defense round or might one be as well, or possibly even...

I get the impression that the Smith & Wesson Chief Special 45 is a pretty great little .45. I would love to hear from owners about their experiences with this pistol.

Well guys, I've got a bunch of 1911's, lots of Government-sized models and a couple of Kimber Compacts. And I love these guns dearly. But I'm considering buying a sub-compact pistol in a potent caliber, though probably not a 1911 pattern pistol. No disrespect to owners of them, but I'm...

I'm still kickin' around the Kahrs... decided I wanted an MK9 or an MK40. Now thinking the 9 with +P will be effective enough and have an extra round. Latest thinking, I wonder if the new PM9 has proven to be a reliable design yet.... ??? I'd love to hear any feedback on the PM9. Thanks...

Lately I've been thinking about what many of us do with perfectly good, reliable, new pistols... we're so eager to jump on the "customized bandwagon" and think our guns "need" to be reliability-tuned, improved, tweaked, features switched out, etc. This may be largely a 1911-lovers phenomenon...

I just bought a used S&W M642-1 (this is stamped inside the crane area visible when the cylinder is opened). The barrel is marked 38.spl, but does NOT have the +P designation stamped after .38 spl like the new 642's do have. Visually, this pistols appears identical to a new 642. Would it...

I have a set of meprolight night sights for direct replacement of factory dovetailed sights on a Bwoening Hi-Power. Does anyone know which direction I should drift out the factory sights toward? And then, toward what direction would I drift the new sights onto the slide? Thanks for the help.

Hey, before taking the plunge on a stainless Kahr, I just have to ask if the polymer Kahrs are finally up to snuff. For quite a while there it seemed as though most of the problems with Kahrs were with polymer framed guns... I'm hoping that's been resolved. Anyone know much about this? Thanks...

Hey guys, I've decided to buy a Kahr MK model but can't decide between 9mm and .40. Has anyone shot both the MK9 and the MK40? Would .40 be too much caliber for such a small pistol? I know 9mm stuffed with CorBon +P would make an adequate defense caliber, but may begin to approach the felt...

Well I guess you know you're a gonner when you pony up for a second 1911 that's exactly like one you already have! Many of you have seen my Colt Series 70 re-issue that I bought new about 6 months ago. Here it is: Colt Series 70 With this first one, I had planned to do a bunch of...

I have a Kimber CDP Compact which has an aluminum frame. The feed ramp is getting a little rough and I was wondering about polishing it... is that ok or will I screw up the hardening on the ramp? Or is the ramp hardened? I was thinking about getting the frame hard-chromed, if that would...

Wow, there are some variations on the Mustang. I understand the blue vs. SS and steel vs. LW frames. But what are the differences in: Mustang, Mustang II, Mustang Plus II, some are series 80, can anyone help me sort these out? Are there different grip lengths (5 rnd, 6rnd, 7 rnd?) are some...

I have been thinking about a true pocket sized pistol... something I could carry in a coat pocket or jeans pocket. I've heard good things about the Kel-Tec .32 and the Seecamp .32. But I think I'd prefer a .380 over a .32 for a defense round. I know I don't want a super mini .45. My Kimber...

I have been thinking about a true pocket sized pistol... something I could carry in a coat pocket or jeans pocket. I've heard good things about the Kel-Tec .32 and the Seecamp .32. But I think I'd prefer a .380 over a .32 for a defense round. I know I don't want a super mini .45. My Kimber...

Just thought some of you might want to see the History Channel show on Gangster guns of the 20's and 30's, including Colt .45's and 38's. It's on tonight at 11:00pm Pacific Time in my area. During the 1920s and '30s in big cities and small towns alike, they earned a fierce reputation in a...

I understand that some people prefer .45, others 9mm, others .40S&W, etc. This thread is NOT about what caliber is your "favorite". For the record, .45, .40, 9mm, .357, .38, .45 Colt, and .22 are my favorites depending on mood and my purpose at hand. I recently bought a new Browning Silver...

I know there are die-hard fans of .40 over 9mm and those who far prefer 9mm over .40, and much of that is probably just due to "pride of ownership" and support of one's choice of caliber. Taking ownership emotions out of it and aside from differences in round capacity or cost of ammo, is...

I've read of a number of problems people have had with their Kahr pistols. I'm considering adding a P9 or P40 to my stable. Is this craziness, or should I add a pint-sized Kahr P9 or P40?

The more I handle and fire my new Browning Hi-power Silver Chrome .40 cal, the more I can see how this BHP .40 could win me over from my 1911's to become my preferred defense pistol. Now, to me that's almost heretic, as I am a confirmed 1911 freak! Only another single action pistol could even...