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    Any issues with lefties shooting Browning BAR

    I shoot left handed and grew up shooting right handed semi-automatic shotguns. I started with a Remington 1100 and now have Benelli's and have never had an issue with the shell ejecting in front of my face or hitting me in the face. I also have an AR-15 with a casing deflector and that...
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    Old Federal 38 Special Ammo

    I bought several boxes of old Federal ammo last year and cannot find any reference to the product number on the box. I was told this is +p+ ammo but my guess is that it was manufactured before the +p+ designation was created. Any idea when this was manufactured? The side label reads...
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    1911 Question

    1911 Questions Thanks to all who replied to this post. I do not plan to fire this gun again. This will remain strictly as a collector's item and piece of history. Here are pictures for those interested.
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    1911 Question

    Guys, thanks for all of the input. I did have the gun appraised in the early 90s and here is the description: Colt Mfg Company, Inc. Hartford, Ct. Model 1911 Springfield Armory, SN 118516, .45 caliber 7 shot, manufactured 1914-1915, Total Production 30,000, NRA Modern Grading, Very Good...
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    1911 Question

    I have an old Springfield Armory 1911 (estimated to be manufactured 1914 - 1915). The gun was a gift to my dad years ago from a family friend who lost her husband and this was his service pistol. I had the gun checked by a gunsmith in the early 90's and was told it was safe to fire. I shot...
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    Storing fully loaded magazines

    I have heard differing opinions on storing loaded magazines. Some folks recommend not doing this because of damage to the springs. Others say it is not a problem because the newer magazines (springs) are built to stay compressed for a long period of time without losing their original pressure...
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    682 E Sporting vs Cynergy

    I currently own a Beretta 686 Silver Perdiz and have enjoyed the gun for the past 10 years, but had decided to upgrade to the 682 E Gold Sporting. However, I recently held a Cynergy Euro Sporting and really liked the feel and now am torn between the two. I like the claim of reduced recoil with...
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    9MM Ammo question

    I recently ordered the following ammo from a website. The description was as follows: Federal Classic +P+ 9MM LUGER 115 GR HI-SHOK JHP For Law Enforcement use only 9BPLE The website showed a picture of a Federal Classic grey box with the label as described above and advertised...
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    9MM Ammo question

    I recently ordered the following ammo from a website. The description was as follows: Federal Classic +P+ 9MM LUGER 115 GR HI-SHOK JHP For Law Enforcement use only 9BPLE The website showed a picture of a Federal Classic grey box with the label as described above and advertised...
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    Sig vs Glock: best gun for car

    I am looking for the optimal gun to keep in my car. I need a gun that is safe to keep loaded in a glove box and must be reliable and able to withstand wide tempature variations with minimal cleaning. I had decided to buy a Glock 23, but a friend offered to sell me his used Sig P229R Two Tone...
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