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I just bought two sets of G10 bird's head grips for my Heritage Barkeep revolvers. One set looks great -- the other doesn't. See attached comparison pic of right-side panels for reference -- as if it isn't obvious, the bad one is on the left. I contacted Heritage to ask about replacing the...

I just bought the handgun in the title -- a Glock 21SF (Short Frame) .45 ACP. They were advertised as police trade-ins, but mine looks brand-new, and the hang-tag on it says "Status: New." Huh? Maybe unissued? I guess I got lucky. It's a Gen 3, so it couldn't really be showroom new, could it...

I'm pretty sure it isn't me because I've been working in an online environment since 1998, but I can't figure out how to navigate my digital subscription to Firearms News. I get the print version too, but I accidentally tossed an issue, and now I want to read an article that was in it. When I...

I just ordered a Heritage Barkeep, which is basically a Rough Rider single-action revolver with a 2" barrel and no onboard ejector rod. Right now it's on its way to my FFL. So when I look at my receipt, it appears that I ordered one with a 3" barrel, something that I didn't even know existed...

I have a question for those of you who might have some familiarity with online gun auctions. I'm not talking about the Gunbroker type -- I mean the online bidding services for live auctions: stuff like Proxibid and LiveAuction. I'm looking at a shotgun, and it shows up listed on one service...

I got a promotional e-mail from Springfield about a limited-time offer for the pistol mentioned above. It looks like a regular Springfield Armory Mil-Spec 1911 to me, except for the lower MSRP: $549. https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/1911-mil-spec-defenders-series/ When I clicked on...

I just ran across this on Facebook, thought some of you might find it interesting. I live pretty near, but I've never been to the island (Pollepel Island). https://www.facebook.com/hvdrones/photos/a.1230807490315264/2238843806178289/?type=3&theater (You have to wait for the page to load fully...

I'm a pocket-pistol lover, and I've been thinking about adding a Kahr CW380 to my collection. I like the look of their tungsten Cerakote special edition, but I'm wondering about its durability vs. the standard stainless slide. I'd be interested to hear anybody's opinions and experiences about...

I don't know if this belongs here -- please delete if it doesn't. A local county sheriff here in New York State went public after the San Bernardino killings asking all CCW permit holders in the county to please carry their firearms at all times if they feel that they are competent to do so...

I had the scale out and I had the cabinet open, so I got curious and weighed my main carry pistols, fully loaded. Five semi-autos and one revolver. Disclaimers: some of these pistols have aftermarket grips or magazine bases, so weights may vary from stock configurations. Various ammo was used...

Just watching "Triggers" on the Military Channel, and they did a side-by-side plate-breaking shoot-off between a Webley revolver and a Broomhandle Mauser. The Mauser pulled ahead as the Webley stopped to reload, but then it had a double feed. So they stopped the clock while he cleared the jam...

I've searched the web and can't find this exact ammo, so I'll ask here. I've come across some Romanian 7.62x39 and I have no idea whether it's corrosive. It comes in a grey cardboard box. Printed on the top is: MADE IN ROMANIA 7.62X39 mm LEAD CORE 20 CARTRIDGES Printed on the side is...

I'm in the middle of negotiating to buy a Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless. Going by the serial number, I have determined that it was manufactured in 1919. I'm buying this pistol mostly for the history and the coolness factor -- I'm not planning to carry it on a regular basis. However, I'd like to...

No, I'm not talking about buyer's remorse, but about an experience I had today in a big-box sporting goods store. I was browsing the gun section -- you know, like you do -- and I heard somebody say something. I looked up, and there was a guy about five feet away from me, looking at the handguns...

http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/990555--gun-buried-by-a-young-mandela-could-be-worth-millions-if-it-can-be-found Now that's what I call a "collectible."

I had been thinking about a CZ-83 in .380--I really like the look of those pistols, and everything I've read has been good. Two problems, though: prices have taken a big jump, and there don't seem to be very many of them out there. I had originally ruled out the milsurp 82 version because of...

My local Gander Mountain has had a Walther P1 in the case for a while now, marked at $299. Tonight when I went in, it was marked down to $249. I checked it out and it doesn't have the hex bolt reinforcement and I don't believe it has the "fat slide," although I'm not sure I'm looking in the...

Has anybody ever seen this? I stumbled across it while just surfing around. It's part of a practical science curriculum for Alaskan kids in native villages. http://www.ankn.uaf.edu/publications/VS/guns.html