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I have a Springfield Armory "GI" model 1911, the base-base model. I would like to make the changes outlined below, and want advice on any special pitfalls. Before I get "just buy X" replies, let me note that I own a couple of "X" which come from the factory with many of these features. I...

I didn't want to hijack the other thread, so here goes. I recently bought a Taurus PT1911 in 38 Super. So far seems like a great gun, and I got a great deal on it. The economics of 38 Super only make sense to me if I can reload. I have some questions about the level of case support and...

This is a poll for EOTech owners about reliability. Please only vote if you own or have owned an EOTech.

I want to swap out the A2 flash hiders on a couple of my AR-15s. I originally bought an upper receiver block for this purpose, but before using it I did some more research and found that holding onto the receiver is not recommended for changing muzzle devices, in part because some builders...

OK, please note this is a micro-review. It is based on my opportunity a week ago to handle an ACR for a couple minutes and put one 30-round mag through it at short range, standing, without any ability to judge accuracy. This is the opposite of a comprehensive review. Background: an instructor...

I'm thinking about installing a nicer trigger in an AR15 I'm putting together, and I'm looking seriously at Armalite's since I can get it with a complete parts kit for $120, less than most other options for the trigger alone. I've done tons of google searching and came up with very little in...

I own one, I have some unfinished laminate that I'm finishing, and I'm wondering about a few things: 1) Are these basically birch plywood, or is some other wood also used as part of the laminate? 2) What do companies like Remington and Savage typically use as a finish on factory laminate...

I saw AIM offering these brand new Korean-made (knockoff) 20rd metric FAL magazines last week, and jumped on the deal since I'm not aware of anyone in the world making new FAL magazines right now (I guess DSA tried a year or two ago and had serious problems) and these are priced lower than most...

My rifle club has been sent a questionnaire by the "Youth Shooting Sports Alliance" asking for information about our youth activities, apparently so they can help us promote those activities. We are not at all familiar with this organization and I've been tasked to research it a bit. Here is...

I would like to repaint a barrel on one of my rifles, including the crown area if possible, but definitely don't want any paint getting in the bore. After looking at cork/stopper options, it dawned on me that a standard foam earplug would make a good stopper for a .30 cal barrel. Has anyone...

I have some new unfinished furniture coming in from Ironwood Designs, a mix of birch and walnut. I want to finish it so it both looks nice and holds up really well, even if I use the gun for hunting and get it wet and freezing cold. I have read dfariswheel's long and helpful "sticky" post on...

I have a FN PBR (similar to a Winchester Model 70) in .308 Win and am looking at installing a one-piece scope base that has a built in 20 MOA of elevation. I am wondering if there are any drawbacks to using such a base. Of course, I realize that the built in elevation will require me to dial...

I think I'm about ready to buy a CZ-75 or very similar pistol. I have shot the CZ-75B and BD models, and I own a Jericho 941 (midsize .40) and a CZ-40B, so I'm pretty familiar with the operating characteristics, etc., I'm just ready to actually own one in 9mm and probably a CZ-USA import...

I'm looking at getting a nice bipod or two to share among several rifles, primarily for paper punching work and some expensive plinking. I'm interested in comments on some of the newer bipods and a comparison to the standard, the Harris. As background, I've been using a cheap UTG bipod for a...

I have a fairly plain jane Springfield Armory, Inc. M1A, and recently got some 10rd stripper clips to try with it. If you own an M1A/M14 you know that a stripper clip guide is built into the gun. Anyway, I got the clips to work and loaded a magazine with them, but I had a difficult time...

I'm looking at the DPMS LR-308 and wondering how they hold up over extended use. In the .223/5.56 market DPMS is, of course, a major manufacturer but also viewed as mid-tier at best (probably lower tier by many, and according to "the chart"). In the .308 market they have very little...

I recently bought an ACOG compact 1.5x16 model, and I have a variety of conventional scopes in the low to middle quality level. I have noticed a big difference in how the ACOG works compared to the conventional riflescopes, and I want to know why. With a conventional riflescope, any model...

As posted by Mr. Kassnar at the Charles Daly Forums: http://www.charlesdalyforum.com/showthread.php?p=13328#post13328 Sad to see them going. Hopefully the better products will return in the near future with a new company. That seems to be the vague message he's indicating.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/21/6x45mm-makes-a-comeback/ To me this looks very interesting and appealing. The 6.5 and 6.8 calibers require different magazines and bolts, and have fairly mild muzzle velocities. Hopefully this will be less expensive to get into and offer some...

This is pretty incredible... except that it's coming from the UK, which just seems to be on a roll for stories of incredible stupidity, punishment of the innocent and rewarding of the guilty...