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I'm considering buying my first CCW pistol and have narrowed it down to two moderately priced 9mm: DiamondBack DB9 and the SCCY CPX-2. The SCYY is a little larger mostly in thickness but has a greater capacity (10 vs 6 rounds) both are DAO. The SCCY is striker fired and the DB has a hammer...

Is this even legal in IL? Never tried it as I just assumed it wasn't but maybe I'm wrong. I can't find what I want in any of the stores around here but have found it online. Anyone in IL do online ammo purchases?

After searching all available outlets nearby, I've come to the conclusion I can't get my hands on 16ga target loads. So that leaves reloading if I want to shoot my 16ga SxS. A little research and I think I can get everything I need (press plus components) for less than $175. Question is: Is a...

I just started loading 45ACP. Only powder I had on hand was Bullseye which I use for 38 Special and 357 Magnum. The sources I've check (Lee and Alliant) both show a min and max charge of 5 grains. Not much leeway there. So I'm thinking, maybe Bullseye is not the best choice. Do others use...

I went to Cabelas yesterday to buy some 16 ga target loads for my SxS. I noticed most of the stuff was #4 or #5 shot. (I need 7 1/2, 8 or 9). The only stuff with the appropriate shot size were field loads (and very little of that). Is 16 ga stuff hard to find as a rule? Certainly Cabelas...

I wonder if anyone can recommend some authors/novels which are either firearm related or accurately depict their use as part of the story. I need some brain candy to keep me occupied in airports.

Hi. I just got my dad's old SxS Stevens 311. It hasn't been fired since 1955. His last hunting license was in a shoe box with some shells. I had a brief go at assembling it but decided against it till after I clean and oil it. Couple of questions though: 1) How do I put it together...

Santas bringing me a nice new S&W 625JM that I plan to use for IPSC matches. I'm interested in holster suggestions. I'm not looking for a race holster but something a little more practical that I could use for IPDA as well. I think I'd like something in leather as well.

Hi, I'd like to find a good outdoor range/club for shooting rifle, shotgun (skeet and/or trap) and pistol. I'd be interested in any recommendations. I live in Elgin. Places I've found so far: - Howell Shooting Club, Yorkville - A little far and it looks like only rimfire rifle. -...

I'm curious about the various powders out there and their relative speeds. Is there a list somewhere out there that rates powders by speed?

I just realized I have quite a few small pistol magnum primers (Winchester). I'm wondering if I could use these with 38 special loads (Bullseye). I'd be firing all these from a 357 magnum. Can I adjust the powder amount? If not, anyone want to trade?

I shot a 625 JM edition and liked it a lot. Has anyone shot both? Is the Jerry Miculek version worth the premium? Obviously the grip is different (I think I prefer it of the rubber style) but what about the trigger?

I went to the S&W shooting center today and tried out a 625JM (45ACP). Loved it. I shoot USPSA matches and have been using a Taurus 357 Magnum with speed loaders. The 625 has a much nicer trigger and I actually like the wood grip better than the rubber one that comes with the Taurus. Plus...

I'm travelling to Springfield, MA for work. I'll be there a couple of weeks. Kind of thought it might be a good idea to bring a gun to shoot with. I understand S&W operates a range there. I'll be driving. Any suggestions legality-wise?

I usually load 38 Special +P but since accumulating a bunch of 357 cases, I thought I'd try my hand at those. However, most of the rounds have flattened primers which I think may be a sign of high pressure. In the attached pic, the left case is a factory round and the two right ones are my...

I was loading some ammo yesterday (.357 magnum) and the press stopped indexing reliably. Mostly it only would index 1/2 a position at a time. I've loaded about 1600 rounds on it thus far. I took apart the Auto Index Clamp. There's a small piece inside that fits around the index bar. It...

I'm going to Columbus from IL for work next week and was thinking about bringing a revolver to do a little practice one or two evenings while I was there. Anyone know how that would work for me in OH as an out of state person? Also, what about traveling through IN? Any suggestions on good...

I've recently started tumbling my used brass. I've run several hundred cases through the same media. It still seems to work although is visibly darker and dirtier than originally. Just curious, how often do people change their media? I'm using plain corn cob from Lyman (the greens stuff).

I'm crurious about the ballistic similarities and/or differences between these two. From a reloading manual, it looks like you can get similar energy. I'm considering either of these for a new revolver. Not many 45ACP revolvers about tho but it would be nice for IPSC. A 44 mag revovler could...

I'm curious about working up loads for IPSC. Particularly is it better to concentrate on heavier bullets at lower velocities or lighter bullets at higher velocities to make a given power factor. The factors I'd like to work with is of course accuracy as well as minimizing drama for quick...