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This is an odd request, but I trust someone out there can spare a few moments for me. I happen to be an advertising photographer, (and a bullseye shooter). I have a project coming up that will be a hunting scene. I don’t think I should rely on my Los Angeles stylist to dress this project...

I put an Infinity trigger group (all new related parts) in my Springfield Trophy Match 1911, and it worked great for about a 1000 rounds. The last two outings, I have had double fires, which is pretty damn entertaining, and great way to get the ol' ticker racing. It hasn't fired more that 2 in...

A good friend of mine (my range buddy) is an avid bullseye shooter. We go to the range twice a week for a couple hours at a time, here in Burbank California. He's Icelandic, but this is his country of choice (Go USA!!), and he's legal. Recently he went to Iceland to visit his family. Iceland has...

It's a long story, so rather than bore you all with my tales of woe, I'll cut to the chase: I need a recomendation for a bedside handgun safe. Any opinions would be appreciated. There are no kids in the house, just looking for some accessible immediate home security to store my favorite self...

I hate it when people want to enjoy life and try to do the things that they enjoy, the way they want to. Maybe what's best is if we all conform. In fact, why should there be more than one gun manufactured? Shouldn’t we all shoot the same gun and same caliber too? And what’s with that weird music...

Why does a gun lift (raise) when fired? I certainly understand the general laws of physics, but I'm just not smart enough to understand the lift. When a bullet is fired through a spherical chamber from a spherical casing, the compressed gas is formed within a round passage, so why do guns lift...

I've been loading for a short time now and so far I have restricted myself to using copper coated bullets. I am considering using Hornady lead bullets (.45 LSWC). Are there health concerns or is it ok to load and shoot lead bullets indoors? Also, I've noticed that lead bullets tend to be .452...

On a 1911 (fullsize), how do you change the caliber from .45ACP to .40 S&W? Is it a big production? Can a home gunsmith do a decent job, or does it require Yoda Jedi-Master skill levels?

I'm looking to replace the flat panels on my 1911 with match grips. Finding these on the web seems a rare treasure. I would appreciate any sources you all may have for locating either European style or other types of match or ergonomic grips for a 1911. Thanks.

I'm replacing the Bo-Mar rear sight on my 1911. The elevation screw was a bit funky so I want to chase the threads. I've found that it requires a 6/48 Taper Tap. While I can see the tap on Brownells websight, I have no idea what a Taper Tap is. How is it different from a regular tap, and what...

What is the purpose of the Bo-Mar Rib? I am looking at a used bullseye 1911 and it has a Bo-Mar Rib. Why would anyone add this to a gun?

I'm looking to build my own 1911. I thought it might be fun just to see if I could do it. I'm having trouble though finding a frame that is legally for sale in California. I am not looking for an 80% frame, I want to have one via an FFL. Specifically, I am lookiing for a square trigger guard...

It may seem logical or noble to take the stand of, “From my cold dead hands!” but let’s look at the reality of the position. Today, as in every other day before we have the “Right To Bear Arms”. That could change. It wouldn’t change because of a “liberal government”. It would change through a...

Handgun Brass: I’ve read on different occasions about how one brand of brass is softer or harder then one or the other. Anecdotal evidence is hardly conclusive. I understand how repeated firing of brass in a gun can cause the brass to harden. I also understand that you don’t want brass too hard...

Okay, so I have heard that as we get older, we get smarter. How many of you have used the cliche', "If I only knew back then what I know now." Well, if that's the case, how come I can't remember how to do simple percentages and other basic math? My problem is grain calculation as a...

I have read a couple of entries now on THR about using “White Rice” as a tumbling media. My first shock was the obvious insensitivity to those who may not have access to pigment challenged grains. Do you realize that “White” is not the only rice out there? While “White Rice” may be the dominate...

Being new to the reloading game, (not lacking in reference material) how clean should my brass be? (.45ACP) I've tumbled my brass with varying results, some batches visibly free of carbon residue throughout the case interior and other batches with 10% to 30% remaining inside. Is it important...

How important is it to sort brass by brand? (.45ACP) Is there a consensus or a rule of thumb to follow? I'm not into high volume lead dumps, I spend my shooting time putting ten shots in one hole, as often and as consistently as possible and perfecting the technique therein.