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Hi folks. On a whim, I picked up an NIB Win 94 in .357/38 at a local gunshow today. Has 20" bbl. and the new tang safety. Got it for $395 out the door. Seemed like an average price I guess, comparing to what other dealers were asking for similar specimens. How do you think I did? Also...

Hi folks. I thought I'd share my good experience with this rifle so far. The rifle in question is a Ruger model 77 "ultralite" chambered in the 7.62x39 Soviet round, synthetic stock with blued barrel. I bought this rifle more as a novelty, liking the idea that I could use cheap ammo, and...

Hi folks. I found a CZ-40P at a gunshow for $299.00 plus tax. Seems like a quality weapon at a good price. I know CZ's reputation so I expect it was money well spent. But I have a few questions: 1. I know the CZ-40B is no longer produced. Is the CZ-40P the current production model. It...

Hi folks. I thought I'd request a little advice on an upcoming purchase. I'm going to buy a bolt-action rifle for shooting targets and groundhogs out to 200 yards, probably no more. I'd like to get it in 223 Rem. because I think that would suit my intended purposes nicely, and I have 2 other...

Anyone have info about how well the Makarov did in combat service with the commies? You hear a lot of legend and lore about the 1911 in combat. Do the reds have the same mystical affection for their Maks? A related question - does anyone feel that the Mak is a viable main defense weapon for...

What caliber will give the best long-distance accuracy with a flat trajectory, out to 300 yards or more? I'm thinking varmint caliber, not looking for a monster magnum .30 caliber, just something to whack mid-sized critters at a fair distance. Is .223 or .243 the ticket, or is there something...

Hi folks. I'm looking for some opinions from rifle owners out there. I'm looking for a bolt-action .308 that is accurate out of the box. I am really hoping to stay in the $500-$600 range in price, but I do want accuracy. Application will be deer hunting in Pennsylvania woods, so my longest...

I recently bought a Ruger P97 after having talked to Mike Smisko at Ruger about previous problems with the slide stop working loose. He assured me the problems were fixed. So, I got it. My P97 has an excellent fit and feels "tight." It fits my hand perfectly with the slim grip and single...

Hi folks. Seems that the P97 has had its "issues" in the past related to the slide-stop coming out at times during firing. I had one a while back and sold it, now I'm thinking of picking up another one. Not the prettiest of the gun selections out there, but it fits my hand perfectly. Has...

Hi folks. I put some money down on a new P220 and I am quite excited about it. I've read nothing but good things on this gun, have shot one and found that I liked it. So, I took the Sig plunge. My question is concerning the extractor....it appears to be internal, and I was wondering if it...

I took a buddy of mine from church shooting this afternoon. He brought along a Colt 1911 that he bought new 21 years ago. The gun looked nice but was obviously dirty. We talked about it and he said he shot it 4 or 5 times a year since he bought it, but never cleaned it once, never oiled it...

Anyone have one of these? How is their durability? I like the concept but I am a little concerned about the AK style receiver holding up to the 7.62 NATO round. Any real problems with that? Thanks for any help.

Hi folks. A little question here.... I have found (along with others) that in 40 S&W recoil seems less with the heavier 180 gr. loads as opposed to 165 gr. or 155 gr. The lighter bullets seem to kick harder. Now, in rifles (I'm thinking MN 44) the heavier loads (200 gr.) kick MORE than...

I've been thinking about my level of preparedness while on the road away from home. In the unlikely event that "something" should happen while on the go I'm thinking of putting together a pack of necessities to keep in my trunk. A little food, water, ammo, extra clothing, flashlight, etc...

Anyone else love these rifles? They have history and they have a certain battle-tested style to them with some of that purely functional charm that the Russians are known for. They are dirt cheap to buy, a real hoot to shoot, and ammo is everywhere. Big bore, low price, lotsa BOOM and quite...

Hi folks. How would you compare the Norinco and Yugo SKS's in terms of quality and durability. Is one better than the other, or are they both so similar as to not really make a long-term difference in service life? And, any difference in accuracy? Just asking because I have a Norinco and...

Hi folks. I have a Sprinfield MilSpec that I dearly enjoy shooting. I replaced the stock plastic grips with some nice rosewood double-diamond grips. I like the look (I'm vain like that :) ) Anyway, my one complaint is that the 1911 grip is quite narrow, and I have large hands. I installed a...

Any experience with the polymer witness guns? Price seems great but also makes me a little suspicious. What do you think?

Hi folks. I am finally going to add a .40 Walther P99 to my collection and want to ask some advice. I can get one NIB with OD green frame and all German proof marks for 499.00 plus some change for shipping. Is this a good price? Any other general comments about the P99 are welcome!

Hi folks. Is steel-cased Wolf ammo fine to use on a regular basis in a Makarov? I know it is hard on some guns but I assume that the Makorov was designed to be used with steel-cased ammo. Am I right? Thanks for any info.