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The obvious advantage of stainless steel is that it is *less* likely to rust. I'm wondering if there are any other differences in the characteristics of the metals, for instance in terms of barrel harmonics or stiffness? Or the flexibility vs. rigidity/hardness or overall strength of one...

I've been carrying IWB for about 8 years now, usually something like a G19 in a kydex holster. I've developed some issues with pain and numbness on that side, and if I switch to OWB it lessons significantly. That's just not a way that I can conceal except during the coldest months of the...

I put a set of TruGlo TFO sites on a G32 about two years ago, and then recently put a set on a G23. The new ones are about half as bright as the two year old ones. And I'm not just talking about the tritium/no light brightness (its not a case of old spent tritium), I'm also talking about the...

I'm wondering if anyone here, or anywhere on the net there are actual figures for .308's in relation to barrel length. I understand that at some point (and what point would that be?) you lose a certain amount of foot-pounds of energy for each inch of barrel you remove. But I'm more concerned...

I was on a long car drive the other day, and had some time to kill, so I was trying to imagine what the perfect carry gun for me would be... its easiest to describe as an amalgam of other guns I own or have owned. I'm wondering if these features exist in a currently produced gun: The...

I understand that if I change ammo, it can change the point of impact (POI). When shooting .308 if I change from 147gr to 162gr there is usually a noticeable drop based on the bullet weight. Today I had a different phenomenon when I changed ammo. The short story (I'll fill in the details...

I've seen a few gun makers jump on the gas piston AR-15 bandwagon, but has anyone come out with an AR-10/.308 gas piston rifle? One would think it would be the next logical step.

I've found a deal on a 10 year old Colt, but I don't know much about them. I've read that some of their parts are not "mil spec" and are therefore not interchangeable with the rest of the AR world. I've heard that the pin pattern on the uppers and lowers does not match up with others, so their...

In the fall/winter/spring, I carry a G19 or an M40-A1 (and once in a while, a USP45C). I really like the HK LEM trigger, and the Steyr M40-A1 is probably my favorite of all. I like short crisp triggers. The G19 is my work gun, because I don't care if it gets dirty. I only carry stiker-fired...

I now have two Trijicon AccuPoint scopes. The first one I got was the 2.5-10x 50mm with the post/red triangle. I've found it to be very easy to acquire a target, and the red triangle is very bright. If you're mail-ordering it (as I did), don't forget that these are physically big scopes, and...

Recently for various reasons, I've had two diverging phenomena. The first was some cash on hand and the urge to get some rifles "while I can", and then the second was a home-space downsizing, requiring that I only have one small safe that holds about four rifles. That's the shortest version of...

How difficult is it to work on AR's? What are the best books/videos/etc.? What special tools will I need? I have two projects. The first is swapping out one YHM full length rail system for another. They have a special wrench for this, I've ordered that. Other than removing the gas block...

I'm curious what people think about rifle caliber pistols, primarily ones like the Kel-Tec PLR-16, Sig 556 pistol, and AR-15 pistols. (I also have a Ruger Charger .22LR, but it seems to be less... interesting). I'd like to know if you think these guns are useful, are just fun toys, have...

Does anyone know if there are different bolt assemblies for the rifles specified for ".223" vs. "556"? I have a HBar SS Match Target upper, and the barrel is stamped ".223", and I want to use that bolt assembly in another upper whose barrel is stamped "5.56", and I was wondering if the...

I've got a CZ 527 Carbine, 7.62x39. Just wondering if anyone knows of a set of rings in the European 16mm dovetail, that are made as "see through" rings. Oddly, the stock CZ rings that came with my rifle are tall enough that they could be see through, its almost tempting to try and drill them...

I just got my first 10/22, its actually a "Charger" but I believe all of the mechanical elements are the same. My understanding is that most if not all of the parts on 10/22s can be upgraded. How difficult is it to upgrade the trigger group? How expensive? I'm not looking for anything too...

Would a G34 or a G17 (or 17L) barrel drop-fit and function properly in a G19? I've heard that the G19 mags fit in a G26, will the G17/G34 mags fit in a G19? Thanks - EDIT: yes, I know they'd be longer and hang out the end of the slide, but would they work?

I don't know if I need to lighten the load, or just get in better shape... I just completed my first attempt at setting up a BOB. It weighs in at 40lbs. even. The idea was three days worth of food, cloths, and emergency supplies, and that's what it came out to. Deciding what to put in my...

I'm new to LR-308's. Will a standard AR pistol grip replacement fit on a them (specifically a Hogue overmolded)? Are any of the parts common with AR-15's? Trigger groups? Thanks -

I'm just curious if anyone knows what the military specification is (I think they have one for everything, don't they?) for when to change out mag springs? And do they have a guideline for how long to leave a mag loaded? What about police armorers? LEO's tend to load them and leave them...