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Hi all, been a while since I've posted. Does anyone know of a decent 1911 gunsmith in Iowa (preferably Southeastern side). I'm looking to get some work done to my Colt Combat Elite. The safety doesn't positively move from safe to fire, and while it hasn't failed in either position, it would...

Hope I didn't get anybody's hopes up too much :) I'm looking for a smaller "chore gun". Basically something that I can carry around and plink with or dispatch smaller pests (squirrels, rabbits, rats, possums, coons, maybe a fox, etc...) when necessary. My ideal would be a double action...

I went ahead and traded my 4" SP101 for a new 5.5" blued Vaquero. Took a little bit of a hit, but got a good enough deal that I couldn't pass it up. Went out to try it out with some range ammo I had and only got 2 shots out before the cylinder wouldn't advance anymore. Looked a little...

Just mulling this idea over... Thinking about trading my SP101 4" toward a New Vaquero in .357. I don't use the SP101 for carry (other tools fill that role) so this is purely a range toy or MAYBE a woods carry. I absolutely love the look of the traditional SAA but not so fond of the...

Looking for a little information on a CZ-75 that I have. Here is what I know: - CZ-75 B - Polished Stainless (I think) - CAI Import Markings electro penciled on - Minor rust/wear around grips and on left end of slide - '9' stamped behind ejection port I'm just curious about...

Trying to gauge the value of a revolver that I'm thinking about picking up. Smith & Wesson 29-4 no lock, 5" barrel, full underlug, unfluted cylinder. Grips were not original but looked to be well made wood with finger grooves and checkering. Sorry I don't have a picture, but it looked to be...

So just got the wife a Glock 19. She is interested in getting something to enhance the grip and appearance. She mentioned she would really like to get a stick on grip similar to Talon or Decal with a rubberized texture. Here's the complicated part though, she REALLY wants something with a dog...

This is something that I've been curious about lately. There is a lot of press, interest, and LE use of both the Glock & M&P lines of pistols. There doesn't seem (at least to me) to be nearly the amount of interest and use of the FNS/FNX lines of pistols. Is there a reason for this? Is...

The newest addition. Was trying to decide between an AR for the collection or a higher end 1911. After debating and getting input here decided on an AR since it's something I didn't have yet. After debating between a Colt LE6920 and a Daniel Defense, I decided to go with the DD since it...

Found this while cleaning out the basement. Looks like a machete, but has a flat end on it. Only sharpened on one side of the blade. 21" long altogether, 15.5" blade. Blade doesn't go all the way through the handle, only about halfway with 2 rivets in it. The only markings I see at...

Soliciting advice/opinions for an upcoming purchase. I know this is really a personal preference, but wondering what others would do in my case. I'm looking to get either a nice 1911 or a nice AR-15. Both would be primarily range toys and not fill a particular hole in my collection...

Ok, so basically I'm looking around for something that I'm starting to think doesn't exist. I'd like to find a good semi-auto shotgun that can kind of be a one size fits all gun for me. In other words, it would cycle everything from el cheapo Wal-Mart bulk practice loads (7 1/2 or 8 shot I...

Anyone have any recommendations on a decent slingshot? I've recently been playing around with my nephew's :) and remember how fun & useful they can be. I probably wouldn't be doing too much with it other than plinking, but would like to go after the occasional squirrel/rabbit if my aim gets...

A while ago I posted that I was looking for a new EDC folder and got a lot of great suggestions. I was mainly looking for a quality folder that was relatively thin and could keep a decent edge. I ended up getting 3 different ones to try; a Kershaw Shallot, Kershaw Leek, and a Benchmade 943...

Made a thread a week ago or so asking for advice about a new folder. Well, fast forward after all the great feedback, and now have 3 new ones! Haha, I'm sure I'll use them all, but I like them all so far. Kershaw Leek: Kershaw Shallot Benchmade 943...

So I'm on the hunt again.... About a year ago or so I was carrying a Gerber Paraframe II and really liked it except that the darn thing never stayed sharp. I switched to a CRKT M21 folder with a 4" blade. Nice knife, stayed sharp, but LARGE. So asking the experts here, what could I look...

Not sure how many are aware of this, but if anyone is available on Wed (2/13/13) @ 6pm please join in! https://loebsack.house.gov/forms/form/?ID=488 ==================================================== REPRESENTING IOWA'S SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Monday, February 11, 2013 Dear...

Is this something I just need to live with? I thought that the changes that were made when the 11-87 was developed were supposed to fix issues with cycling light loads.... I'm using an older 11-87 (early 90's) with a 21" non rifled slug barrel. I was hoping to have the best of both worlds and...

Anyone here know how to determine the age of a Remington 11-87? Looking more for curiosities sake than anything. Also, planning on taking this deer hunting. This currently is setup with a smooth bore barrel with rifle sights. Should I be looking for a rifled barrel to use sabot slugs, or...

Not necessarily looking for anything in particular, but happened across this and just seems on the high end ($250) for a presumably mass manufactured blade. http://www.hoguestore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=667_701&products_id=7870