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I know this is a firearms forum, but you guys are some of the most helpful and knowledgeable folks on the internet, so I thought I'd toss this your way, because it has me stumped! After some cursory Googling, I've run into several dead ends in my search for info regarding casting or swaging...

*EDIT* Everything about my first post is still true; however, I realized after doing some research on SA's website that my "Mil-Spec" is actually a GI.45 model. They are very similar, but not identical. Ok... for all of you rabid 1911 fans who seem to drip hate at those of us who say anything...

I walked into the gun shop today thinking, "I'm either going to leave here with a snubnose revolver, a 1911, a 12-gauge shotgun, or an AK." I just bought a Remington 870 last week, so I couldn't justify buying another shotgun, and I didn't find the AK I was looking for (I want a Yugo). The...

I walked into a local pawn shop today intent on finding a S&W Airweight revolver or a P3AT so I could have a smaller carry pistol for when I go out for a run. I did not find the pistol I was looking for, but I have a serious sickness. I can not walk into a gun shop with enough money to buy a...

All right... I own a striker-fired autoloader and a couple of DA/SA autoloaders with decockers. I do not own a 1911, but a RIA is on my list, and if I get it, I'd be interested in carrying it. I've heard that the way most 1911 toters do it is "cocked and locked," but I was looking at my other...

I picked her up this morning for $275. She's used and dirty, but she functions well. This is my first plastic gun, and my first handgun without a "real" safety. She won't be replacing my stainless Bersa Thunder 9UC as my primary carry gun, at least not until I get used to her. For those of...

I found a 9mm HS2000 locally for $300. I hadn't heard about the HS2000 before, but apparently the HS2000 and Springfield XD are the same or similar. Is this a reasonable price for a like-new HS2000? Could I ask for less?

I was shopping on the Georgia Arms website for some defensive 9mm ammo. They carry 9mm ammo loaded with 115 and 124 grain Gold Dots, but in 147 grain 9mm JHP ammo, they do not use Gold Dots because they say the bullet design causes cases to bulge. I asked what bullet they use, and the...

I'm not asking how often a shooter needs to practice. I know that practice is necessary to build and maintain proficiency. Most of us who carry semiautos carry with one in the chamber and a full mag. Most of us hope we never have to fire our carry weapons in self defense. How often...

I didn't start out as a gun toting 2A activist. I started out as a casual shooter and milsurp collector. I think my roots as a Cruffler (C&R FFL holder) had a profound effect on the way I shopped for a carry pistol. When you spend most of your time looking at cosmoline-caked, dark-bored...

My GFL arrived in the mail today, so finally my Bersa gets to leave the house. Anyway, I've fired this gun on the range a few times already and familiarized myself with its controls and operation. I will be saving to get enrolled in a carry class ASAP, but I at least wanted to take a short...

I'm not a hunter, but I recently became the proud owner of a young golden retriever. I'm normally pretty good about wearing ear protection when I shoot, but a couple of days ago I scared myself when I went out shooting with my .22mag revolver. I realized I didn't have any earplugs on me, but I...

My girlfriend and I just applied for our carry permits, and now we're shopping for handguns. We have a local indoor range here in Gwinnett where we've been able to rent and fire several types of handguns, but unfortunately, their rental selection is limited. We've seen several models that we...

My girlfriend and I went to the courthouse today and filed for our carry permits. She is enthusiastic about finding the right handgun and enrolling in a carry class, but we're having some trouble finding a weapon that she likes. I've read the Cornered Cat articles, so I'm not trying to steer...

I was at the gun shop yesterday to buy some ammo and I lingered long enough over the handgun case to get noticed by somebody who works there. He asked if I was interested, and I pointed to one handgun I didn't recognize and asked if I could see it. While he's opening the case, I told him that...

I need help buying SPECIFIC models. I've been bitten by the milsurp bug, and now that my C&R license has arrived, I know it's only going to get worse from here. The way I normally shop is the way a lot of people probably got into milsurp collecting. I browse the common sites like SOG and AIM...

A neighbor of mine recently gave me two shoulders. One is from a deer. The other is from a wild hog. I'm not entirely sure what to do with them. I'm not a stranger to curing and cooking meats, but so far I've only got experience with commercially raised animals. This will be my first time...