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I have received useful advice before on this forum, so I have returned with another 1911 question! This is a Springfield Armory I have shot probably about 5000 rounds through it over the last several years. I was changing out the recoil spring and looked at how the rear of the slide aligns...

I have a Springfield Armory 1911 that I am having a jamming problem with. The problem only occurs with two magazines, a Checkmate hybrid and a Checkmate GI style. Both magazines are new, and have done this from the start. I bought several of these mags, and the others don't cause any...

Was considering practicing with my non-dominant hand, I am right handed, so this would be shooting left handed. For shooting left handed, would I still use my right eye to sight, or switch to my left? Curious what is the correct method.

I purchased a Colt Officers Match. It has a wonderful trigger, and has been refinished in a Matte blue at some point. Suspect his may have been a target pistol of someones, and I have not gotten to shoot it yet. I looked it up on proofhouse, and it was manufactured in 62. I don't know much...

I have 4 lbs of Winchester WST. It works well in my 45 with cast bullets, however there is no load data for 9mm. Will it work with 124 grn LRN? Seems like it would, based on the burn charts. It is placed below bullseye, Solo 1000, Red Dot, and TiteGroup. Not sure where to even...

Last weekend I purchased an M&P 9 compact. Took it to the range and it shot great. It carries quite nicely IWB also. So the 642 has a playmate. It came with two magazines, one with a pinky extension, and one without. I ordered two more mags on sale from Midway for 22.95 each that did not...

I have been in the market for a smaller semi-auto for CCW. Yesterday, I purchased an M&P9c with the ambi safety. I found one in stock at the local gun store, and enticed by the rebate coupon, I went ahead and purchased it. The pistol is a nice size, and the grip panels make a definite...

I purchased a SA 1911 GI several years ago. I could never hit anything with it and put it away for a few years. I rediscovered the pistol, and sent it off to Novak and had them install sights, and lower and flare the ejection port. (Big applause to Novaks for a quick turn around, and a nice...

I picked up some Zip and some new primers this week. I have never tried this powder, so tonight I loaded up some test loads using 124gr LRN. It sure meters well. Does anyone else use this with their cast 9mm? and how has it worked for you? Load data is available, though sparse.

I picked up an FEG Hi Power today. It was rusty, and somewhat cosmetically challenged. Sprayed some Rem Oil in it, and took it to the range prior to even cleaning it up. Fired 200 rounds without a hiccup. Then I took it home and went after it with Hoppes, Kroil, and scrub brushes. It is no...

Woo Hoo... New Revolver Just picked up a Model 13-3 Smith in 357 Magnum. It must be newer, because the barrel is not pinned. I think it was an LE pistol, because it has holster wear, but I dont think it has been fired. There is no material around the forcing cone, the ends of the...

Need some help from those with a knowledge of Colts. I purchased this nice old Colt Official Police last weekend for $279. It cleaned up very nicely, and shoots extremely well so I think it was a good buy. Locks up tight and has a great trigger pull in both DA and SA. I believe it was...

Can any Smith experts lend a hand?:confused: I just purchased an older S&W K frame 38 special with a six inch barrel. Problem is, I am not sure exactly what type it is. I was really pleased with the price, $225. It has adjustable sights, a rib that runs the full length of the barrel...

After some internal debate over several days I placed an order for a S&W 5906 from Summitgunbroker.com for $310. I also ordered 3 hi cap magazines for $18 each. The pistol was was an LE trade in. I paid the extra $20 for the round trigger guard model. It showed up this week, and I was...

I just purchased a S&W 5906 that was an LE trade in. There was a choice of either the squared off trigger guard with checkering, or a rounded trigger guard. I chose the rounded type for a few extra dollars, but am left scratching my head about the reason for the cost difference and...

I have just purchased a Smith 5906 pistol. I am awaiting shipment, however it only comes with a single 15 round magazine. It looks like additional magazines I have seen run around 30$. Does anyone have any advice on the best place to get additional magazines for a more reasonable price...

I just put together an AR-15 and am anticipating I will be doing handloads for it. I have reloaded for all my other rifles and pistols, but they are all larger calibers than the 223. Any special advice (recommended powders, etc.) or pitfalls to avoid would be appreciated. Thanks

I found a neat little 22 at Gander Mountain and laid it away. I was on the way to the movies, and did not have time to go through the paperwork Drill. The rifle is a Marlin 99M1, and it was 124.00. It looks kind of like an M1 carbine, and had a nice feel to it. Anyone have any experience...

My son and I had a very odd experience at the gunshow today in Winchester. I was carrying a Mauser that I was selling and a man approached my son and I and whispered, "I need a revolver". He had a British (I think) accent. I said I don't have a revolver, but there is a whole table of them...

I have a new 1911 and have about 700 round through it. About one out of seven cases bonks me in the forehead. Some flip over my right shoulder, or over my head. Case extraction is not consistent. The bottom of the ejection port shows brass marks where the brass has been hitting. It...