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I can't for the life of me remember the custom gunsmith that used to mark his carry guns for "Operators" with the symbol "1*" meaning "one (butt) to risk". Thanks for aiding and old feeble mind.

Once in a while you discover something that exceeds all your expectations. Well heres a real sleeper. I picked up an old Interarms imported Firestar M-43 9mm pistol. Almost sub-compact in size, all steel (weighs a ton!) single action semi-auto. I found the pistol utterly reliable with Federal...

Guys, I'm an old man, 60 years, and a life long shooter. I also shoot pistols a lot. Today's pistols are better than ever and ACCURATE. But I've had a slew of rifles recently that were so inaccurate it borders on impossible. I purchased a Remington Mountain Rifle that would not shoot for beans...

New 6.8 Ruger Ranch Rifle. Like the rifle but the accuracy is not up to par. Started at 4-6 inches and after 40 rounds of Hornady Custom V-max 110 grain ammo. Had shrunk to 3-4 inches. If further shooting would shrink groups to 2" or so I'd keep the rifle as ergos are good and reliability seems...

I just received a Custom 1911 I had built, from the ground up with premium parts specified by me. I haven't fired it yet, the Smith has. Five round at 25 yds. hand held across a sand bag 1 1/2 inches (3 through the same hole). On inspecting the pistol I notice the slide (caspian) over hangs the...

This doesn't fit here, doesn't seem to fit anywhere. I have a relative thats a Medic in Iraq. Looking for suggestions for Christmas gift. Can be practical, fun, or anything. All input appreciated.

I have a 1911 with a single lamp in the front blade. My gun smith tells me that the proper sight picture with this set up is the lamp above the notch. This results in practically a full blade sight picture. With much of the blade above the notch. With my normal sight picture (notch filled level...

I'm a Smith lover and have had many models all were reliable and accurate. Except this one! I have an absolutely mint Model 586 with a 4" barrel. Thats a Model 19 with a heavier lugged barrel and cylinder (L-frame). It should shoot 2" groups at 25 yards or less. It doesn't come close. Maybe 4-6...

Has anyone here ever owned a pistol that Clark's has done his full house treatment on? I know he's rated in the Top 100 Gunsmiths. However, I've never seen nor shot one of his creations. I just purchased one (hasn't arrived yet) and looking for comments on accuracy, reliability etc.etc. All I...

I've purchased a used Wilson CQB in 99% condition, less than 300 rounds through it. It has been modified by Wilson. The original buyer sent it back to Wilson and had a hard carry "melt" done and all the grip checkering removed and the pistol slimmed through the grip. Total bill was over $3,000...

I've shot hand guns quite a lot, and would guess I've owned 50 or more. Mostly a mix of revolvers & semi-autos with about a 4" or longer barrel. Recently I purchased a new in box Model 19 Smith with a 2 1/2" barrel made in 1973. Put a set or Ahrends finger groove grips on it. Today a friend and...