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    Are .38 Special (SPL) wadcutters covered by the Hague convention with regards to self defense

    Hello, everyone! I've been carrying wadcutters in my revolver as I'm from Europe and I'm not allowed to carry expanding (e.g. hollow point) bullets. And although after purchasing my revolver years back I got told by the police (in just "words") that wadcutters are allowed to be carried, I'm...
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    Glock Gen 3 magazine round count / identification

    Hello! Wanted to ask a question - I've noticed that when I load up my Glock 19 (gen 3) mag with 15 rounds the round that I can see as the last one in the "round index" or whatever it is called (the holes in the backside of the mag) is #14, that is, kind of suggesting that I have only 14 rounds...
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    DIY modification - "custom" length extended mag release for Glock Gen 3

    Hi everyone! Wanted to share the first video I made regarding a simple modification for a gen 3 Glock mag release. Made this video cause I did this mod and didn't notice anyone suggesting such a mod on youtube, so thought I share the idea, maybe it helps someone. Cheers
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    Is it possible to shorten the stock on Maverick 88 by cutting it?

    Hello, everyone! Wanted to ask if someone has any experience with cutting the end of the original (plastic) Maverick 88 stock to shorten it? I want it 1"-1,5" shorted so that it'll fit me better. Considering the costs of a Magpul stock (considering I paid 115$ for my second-hand Maverick 88...
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    Will H&K USP (full size) kydex IWB holster fit my USPc?

    Hi, everyone! Found a few deals for polymer/kydex IWB full-size USP 9mm holsters that I could order shipped to Latvia and was wondering - will these holsters fit my USPc 9mm, or won't they? Does someone have any experience regarding this? The best price/performance holsters I can get to...
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    Striker control device from ebay (China)?

    Hello, guys! I just bought myself a Glock 19 and I plan on occasionally carrying it AIWB. Although here in Latvia we are not allowed to carry with a round in a chamber, so ND with the gun in the holster in usual circumstances is almost impossible. Although I can forsee some situations where I...
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    Subsonic vs Supersonic 9mm FMJ for self-defense

    Hello, everyone! I'm about to buy myself a 9mm pistol for self-defense. I'm from Latvia (Europe) and we're not allowed to use any type of expanding bullets for self-defense (Geneva convention, probably), so I'll need to carry an FMJ round. One of the brands readily available locally is...
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    Deciding on buying a stellar deal H&K USPc 9mm (with regards to accessories)

    Hello, everyone! I'm from Latvia, Baltic States (Europe). Around 6 years ago I got my CCW permit and bought my first handgun, S&W 640-1 (cause we're not allowed to carry a round in the chamber). Recently I bought myself a used Maverick 88 Security 18,5" 12 gauge shotgun for home defense (got a...
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    Drilling and tapping receiver on Maverick 88

    Hello, everyone! Recently I bought myself a used Maverick 88 Security 18,5" (5+1) 12 gauge shotgun in a decent condition. I was thinking that it would be nice in the future if I could add some red dot sights maybe, but this shotgun doesn't have a rail on the receiver. I've found out that...
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    Please help with shipping "Mossberg Q.D. Stud"

    Hello, everyone! Some time has passed since I've posted here after buying my first revolver (S&W 640-1) as I got my CCW permit here in Latvia (Baltic states, Europe). A lot has happened since so I haven't been too active either with my S&W or in the forums. Recently I bought myself a used...
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    Need your advice and view on a hard decision

    Hallo, everyone. This is probably not going to be a usual kind of thread for this forums, but as I didn't know a better place to find people who are into guns/survival etc. I decided to post this thread here. This thread is not going to be about guns or survival in particular, but rather about...
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    Safety glasses - Wiley X Sabed Advanced Vs. ESS

    Hallo guys. Wanted to ask for advice. I'm looking for safety glasses which are mil-spec rated. I have few options, that's why I would like to hear your advice. Options: 1) There is a possibility that a local shop here in Latvia has Wiley X Saber Advanced kit for sale. Kit includes one...
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    Making a hybrid holster for my S&W 640

    Hallo guys. Some of you may know that I live in Latvia and recently purchased my first handgun - Smith & Wesson 640-1. For specifics on why this handgun particularly - check my thread at the general handgun section. Revolvers are not popular in Latvia, so there are no holster option...
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    Buying my first handgun - help needed!

    Hallo guys. I'm from Latvia and I'm currently in the process of getting my CCW license - I really hope I'll get it. I've been thinking about what handgun to buy as my first handgun. It will be used as a self defense weapon - will try to carry it 99% of the time. As the process of getting...
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