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    Dating BTA-90

    purchased a used tanfoglio BTA90 9mm a few years ago. Have been trying to determine the age using bluebook, my gunsmith, sent email to EAA and to Tanfoglio, all with no results. The serial # is G233xx. Can anyone give me an idea as to date of manufacture? Thanks to all.
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    Parkerized finish

    Purchased a well used 1911 with parkerized finish. Has a number of dings and scratches on it. What can I do to touch up the finish short of having it completely refinished. Thank you
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    looking for new ccw

    Birthday coming up soon. Time to get a new carry gun. Interested in Kahr K40. Have a preference for all metal. Appreciate pros & cons and other suggestions. Thank you in advance
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    new carry gun

    Am looking for a new carry gun in .40 S&W. Am considering CZ-2075 Rami. Not the P (polymer model). Looking for pros & cons or other suggestions. Thank you
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    .22 lr semi-auto

    Does anyone have information/pictures of a .22lr semi-auto from the 1940's manufactured by either remington or winchester. we had a discussion during lunch and I was not familiar with firearms from that time. Any help appreciated. Thank you
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    hi power magazine spring

    Purchased some Mec-Gar magazines for a BHP 9mm. The original mags have a small "mousetrap" spring to aid mag ejection. These have the slits where the spring is inserted. I am trying to purchase the springs and have searched some online gunparts sites but do not know what they ar called. Any...
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    Looking for new pistol

    I have done some research but could only find 1 pistol that is close to what I am looking for, a semi-auto pistol with the following characteristics: 1911 platform DA/SA Standard sights but night sights ok not polymer 3" bbl double stack but would accept single stack officer frame no...
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    Colt Custom Cobra

    Was at the gunstore last night when I observed a matched set of used SS Colt Custom Cobra in .357 Magum a 4" & a 6".They seemed to be in VG to Excellent condition. The store owner would not let me dryfire or open the cylinders. The serial numbers are CCC000XX and XX000CCC. Could someone tell...
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    Grips

    Just purchased a Para-Ordnance model CWX645B. Am looking for wood grips to replace the plastic ones. Only found one place (Brownwlls). They seem to have only 1 item number with no description or picture Any help appreciated. Thank you.
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    parkerized touchup

    Was wondering what could be used to touchup a govt 1911A1 with parkerized finish with some dings and scratches. Have done touchups on blued guns but never parkerized. :confused: Thanks
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    Taurus 940B

    Am looking for opinions on Taurus 940B, positive or negative. Am considering purchase. Thank you
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    Barrel length

    I have a question regarding designation of barrel length. Some articles define short barrel as anything under 4 inches, while other define it as 4 inches or less. What is the consensus? Thank you
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    S&W 410 in .40 cal.

    I am considering a s&w model 410 semi-auto in .40 cal which I saw at the local gun shop this week. Don't know much about S&W pistols. Would appreciate opinions for/against. Thank you.
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    Cobra Pistols

    Does anyone have any information/opinions reagrding Cobra pistols. They were listed in July Guns&Ammo Thank you
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    Dates of manufacture

    Is there a reference, either book, database, or website where I can determine the date of manufacture of various handguns by the manf., model, and serial number? I have been searching the web and cannot seem to find anything. Thank you in advance.
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    Ballistic information

    I am attempting to determine some information regarding the reduction in velocity and energy related to the various barrel lengths. Does anyone know what these percentages are? Thank you
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    Blackhawk Convertible

    Am considering purchase of a Blackhawk Convertible in .357/9mm as this is my first SA revolver. My question relates to the calibers that can be used. I presume the .357 cylinder will accomodate both .357 and .38 special ammo. Will the 9mm cylinder accomodate only 9mm (Luger) or will it also...
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    SW Model 60-4

    My wife has a SW Model 60-4, 38 special 5 shot Stainless Steel with a 3" bbl. What type of carry ammo (JHP) can she use? I have asked a number of people and some say standard pressure only, some say +P as much as she wants and some say no more than 30-40 rounds of +P for the life of the gun...
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    Tanfoglio Model BTA90

    Recently purchased a Tanfoglio BTA90 with case and 2 magazines. Nice pistol, a little heavy but a good shooter. I have 2 questions. 1. Will I be able to use 9mm JHP +P ammo or will I need to stay with standard pressure JHP? 2. Am looking for replacement grips. Prefer wood but may need...
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