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Does anyone have recent experience with sending an XD - that is not an XD-S - back to Springfield for repair? I had an issue with my 5" XD 9 at the last match and have it arriving back to them tomorrow. I'm trying to decide if I need to line up a replacement between now and the next match in...

Thanks in advance! I've been loading .45ACP, .44mag and .357 for years so I understand all the caveats that will come with any recommendation. I recently picked up a Marlin Model 9 Camp Carbine and S&W 5906. They share the same magazines, so I'd like them to share ammo as well. I'm not...

I love everything about my .44Mag Mountain Gun except the black ramp front sight. I carry this on my woods walks, backup for deer/hog hunting and just general purpose carry. Not so much in town or concealed carry, strictly fishing, hiking, woods etc. So, I'm trying to decide between a gold...

I am contemplating trading my exceptionally nice 6" SW 617 No Dash (no box, etc) for a "like new" 4" SW 63 no dash (complete w/box, docs, etc). For .22s, I have in the stable already.... 617-6 4" 17-1 (or dash 3? It's a mystery revolver.....) 6" The 617-0 6" trade bait Ruger MKII x2 GSG...

We see threads all the time about different manufacturer's and their QC issues. I think it's a good idea to remember in this day and age of instant communication around the globe, that bad news travels a lot faster than ever before. One man's malfunction in Albuquerque, NM will get discussed...

For all practical purposes, is a 3" N frame all that much harder to conceal OWB than a 2.5" K frame? Figure a suitable cover garment, untucked shirt or jacket, and good quality belt/holster combo. I have a 66-2 2.5" now and a 625 3" on the way. The 66 carries really well and I've not had...

****NOT AS A BACKUP or for Self Defense**** How many folks carry a handgun for deer/elk hunting and carry a rifle at the same time? In other words, how many of you head to the stand thinking, "If it's a 50 yard or closer shot, I'm going with the revolver...longer shots get the rifle." Or do...

I have a line on a 4" Ruger Redhawk in .44 Magnum. Satin stainless. Might as well be new in the box. What's a fair price? I already have.... 5" 629 5" 625, .45ACP 4" 625JM .45ACP 4" GP100 4" SW M28-2 Various K, SP .38/.357 So,it's not like I need this Redhawk, it just feels so good in my...

Is this a safe/sane/recommended load? Missouri Bullet Co. Hard Cast, 18 Brinell, .430 Keith LSWC 23.5gr H110 1.605" OAL Heavy Roll Crimp (Lee Factory Crimp Die) Winchester Large Primer I thought this was going to be about ideal when I ordered the bullets, but now I'm seeing mixed comments on...

My S&W 625-8 JM has cylinder throats that measure .453". Should I be OK using swaged .452 LRN (Hornady 200 gr LSWC)? Or do I need to find some bullets that are sized .453 or even .454? My purpose is IDPA level accuracy, not 25 yard bullseye. Thanks!

I have an urge to do a moon clip conversion on one of my .357s. No particular reason, I've just been enjoying shooting my SW625 so much that I thought it would be neat to have done. I may occasionally shoot IDPA style matches, but for the most part these are CCW pieces. -4" GP 100 woods...

Changing Springs on the new SP101 .22.r? *UPDATED w/TEST RESULTS* Perhaps my google skills are weak, but I can't find a thread on this so I'll start one. I picked up one of the new SP101s in .22lr the other day and love everything about it except the near 12# DA and similarly stout SA...

I've been hauling this beautiful, hand crafted rifle around the woods for about 25 years now. Took my first deer with it at 14 yo. Well, I found a small crack in the for end the other day that I'll need to get fixed up. so, I've decided to retire it from hunting duties to try and preserve it...

I just impulse bought a 2.5" S&W Model 66-2. That gives me... - Ruger LCR in .357 - Ruger SP101 3" - Ruger GP100 4" - S&W Model 28-2 4" - S&W Model 66-2 2.5" not to mention a 642, 4" 625 and 5" 629.... If I was foolish enough to think that "need" or "purpose" came in to play, what...

I'm setting up my Dillon RL 550B and everything is going well except the powder measure. I have the small powder bar in place, which the manual says should throw between 3-20 grains of powder. The lightest charge of W231 I can get from it is ~12 grains. What could I be doing wrong?

Help me decide if I should keep this new .308 I just traded into. I have a .300 Savage (Remington 760) that was my grandpa's and is not going anywhere. I traded into a very nice condition Browning BLR Model 81 (steel receiver) in .308 last week. This rifle is in great condition. With...

What have you fellow left handed folks done to prep for a carjacking? As a lefty, our strong side arm/hand is blocked by the door and our natural point shooting is hindered. OTHER THAN "learn to use your weak/right hand". What preparations or techniques have you employed? Edit to clarify. I...

I'm looking for suggestions for a single .357 load that would serve well for all of my .357 guns. Is there such a creature? 20" Rossi M2 used for plinking, deer and hogs inside 100 yards 3" SP101 Everyday carry 4" GP 100 field carry for back up and SD 6" S&W M28 plinking and maybe a deer or hog...

I busted the priming attachment on my loader last night and am waiting on parts to come in. So, while I went and bought a Lee Auto Prime this afternoon to use as back up and while I'm waiting. My question is this....does the shell holder that comes with the Lee Die Sets (.44 Mag in this case)...

Does your PRIMARY carry gun have fixed sights or adjustable? By adjustable I mean via a tool OTHER than a punch and hammer or a file! If your sight can be adjusted using a screwdriver or other field expedient means, it qualifies as adjustable for this purpose.