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It's my first 9mm and I think we're going to get along well. I put 150 rounds of over-priced range ammo through it and I'm impressed at how easy it shoots. Next week I'll start feeding it defense ammo to see what it likes. I have a case and a half of more reasonably priced stuff on order to have...

After many years of wanting, I'm finally making the trip to Gunsite for the 250 Pistol class in September. I'm interested in any advice from people who have been through the course. Things to bring that most people don't seem to think of, things to not bring, things to watch out for. I've...

Just after dusk today, a UPS truck stops outside. The wife gets packages all the time, so I figured it was for her. She comes back looking puzzled and asks if I'm expecting anything. My nice new Watch-Six for the new main carry piece, a Kimber Compact CDP. Most excellent! Time to break-in a...

I'm looking to slightly lighten my load and send my gov't model into semi-retirement. I'd like to replace it with a CCO-sized pistol. I've seen the Kimber Compact CDP and it looks like just about perfect. I'm balking at the $1000 price, but considering all the custom work, maybe it's not so bad...

My son started shooting at age 8 - he's now 12. From the beginning, I emphasized the four rules, and I don't cut him any slack. If I hand him a firearm with the action closed, he must make sure it's unloaded. He keeps his finger off the trigger and the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. If I...

Finally picked up a P3AT and need some recommendations for defensive loads. What works well in your P3AT?

A brand spanking new Kel-Tec P3AT! Finally found a local shop with one in stock at a reasonable price. A trip to the range is likely this week. The wife thinks it's cute. If she likes how it shoots, another may be on the way.

Thanks to Wildalaska, my new WWG ghost ring sight kit arrived in time for the planned MN THR range trip on Friday. Unfortunately, the weather decided to not cooperate. But there was no way I was going to wait more than a day to try 'em out. Installation was a breeze - the most difficult part...

I'm going to replace the sights on my 336C. I don't like that the XS ghost rings look so unprotected. Wild West Guns offers their own protected ghost ring rear with a hooded Williams Firesight front. Has anyone used this setup on their Marlin? Comments? Thanks.

What a fun rifle to shoot. A nice, satisfying boom and enough kick to let you know you're shooting something. I started out seated at the bench with sandbags. Four groups got me a good zero with the rear sight at its lowest setting. Then I fired a few groups from a ground sitting position...

I have some interest in using a 3-point sling on my Marlin 336. It seems the two factory swivel studs are in the right place and I'd have to add one at the rear of the forearm. My questions are: Is the wood at the rear of the forearm deep enough for a stud (5/8" is needed, I believe)...

I have a new Marlin 336C. I was doing some practice with snap caps and had a failure to feed. It appeared that the bolt rode over the rim and things just locked up. I managed to flip the round out with a screwdriver. What is the correct procedure to clear this kind of jam? What other common...

Got home from work yesterday amidst a discussion between son and wife. Dan wants to go to Cabelas and get some accessory for his airsoft pistol or maybe a paintball gun. He has money burning a hole in his pocket. Wife suggests we make an evening of it and stop for dinner, too. It's a...

So the wife and I are running errands last night, in between running the kids to religion classes at church. We pull into the Wal-Mart parking lot and she says, "Crap, I forgot my gun; I like to have it in this area." I said, "You want one of mine?" She cracks up. "How many do you have on...

Took my sister and her husband shooting on Saturday. She had never handled a firearm before. He used to deer hunt, but had never fired a sidearm. She mentioned last month that she wanted me to take her shooting. She claimed to have always thought it sounded fun, but this was the first I'd heard...

Here's a problem Minneapolis is having - people being robbed outside their own homes: http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/4292171.html Obviously, being armed is part of the equation, but what tactics could be employed to get safely between car and house? Figure that you must park on...

I need a rifle. Just because. I want it to be a .308 Win or comparable medium caliber in which ammo is easily found. Semi-auto slightly preferred, bolt-action would be okay. I realize there are many such rifles, but price is the restrictor here - I don't want to spend more than $700 for...

Just watching the local 10pm news - Three armed men entered the office of a local temp agency in an apparent robbery attempt. The worker on duty was shot in the elbow and returned fire. Police arrested the three robbers. No mention was made of the office worker having a permit or not. I...

My son will be old enough to shoot IDPA as a junior next year. He's been bugging me about it for several years, so I know it's not just a passing interest. Unfortunately, I don't have something suitable for him to shoot. IDPA requires a minimum caliber of .38spl/9mm, barrel 3.8" or longer...