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Are there any .38 spec loads that reliably penetrate and expand when fired out of a snub nosed revolver? Is the general consensus that wadcutters make a better defensive load?

I have been shooting for a few years now, but am new to bird hunting. My question is how to carry different types of shotguns while hunting. One of my buddies insists that carrying his 870 w. round in the chamber and safety on is OK. I tend to think that may present a danger if he...

I recently passed my NJ Hunter's test. As such, I can shoot trap at the state areas. However, it's BYOT (Bring your own trap). I am a newb at trap (3 times). But I don't want to buy a crappy thrower that I will 'outgrow'. There are a lot of choices out there. I am pretty open to any of...

OK, I have heard the term many times. What I am looking for is an explicit guide (preferably with pix for doofuses (doofi?) like me) on how to clean up a "lesser expensive" semi auto. I have an Arcus 94 that I brought to the range for the first time this week. I had a two FTE (both using...

My Mak came with 2 different type magazines. Three of the one on the right and 1 of the one on the left. They all work great. I was just wondering why the 2 different types.

Just aired out my Bulg. Mak that I purchased from AIM Surplus. I was shooting Baranul 95 gr. HPs. Overall, I like the gun. It is a bargain at $200 (includes shipping, FFL transfer fee and NICS). My issues with it: For me, it is impossible to keep the tip of my finger on the trigger...

Is +p or +p+ OK to use in the Arcus 94 Hi Power clone? The manual just gives the warning not to use reloads. The Arcus website isn't much help either. I just cleaned the cosmoline off mine and was going to air it out tomorrow. But I lost one of those tiny grip screws :cuss: Maybe the...

Just picked up my Bulg. Makarov and Arcus 94 from AIM Surplus. After I clean the cosmoline off I will snap some pix and issue the mandatory range report. The Arcus grip is a bit too small for my ham hands. My index finger is pushed up into the bottom of the trigger guard. Does anyone...

I just got back from an almost 2 hour one-on-one handgun course at Ray's Sporting Goods in N. Plainfield, NJ. All I can say is "WOW". I have been shooting for about 1 year now. Unfortunately, I never got any instruction before today. Sure, I read websites and watched other guys at the...

Ok, I have read up on the Arcus 94 and the general consensus is that it is a good gun at a great ($240 at AIM) price. My only concerns are parts availability and service in the USA. Anyone have any experience with this?

I have read here and on other boards about how American Ammo is junk. I have about 200 rounds of .38 spec of it. I pulled it out to look at it tonight (that sounds kinda pervo). Since I don't have a micrometer (mental note to pick one up tom.) and I wanted to see if the bullets were...

Below is the barrel of my Steyr M9. I have probably 6-700 rounds through it. The first few times I shot it, I only cleaned the barrel with G96. Today, I used Butch's Bore Shine and a brass brush. I did 5 sets of patch/brush and the patches were still coming out black. The marks start...

Re: Gold Dot Practice Ammo Does anyone else besides Ammoman have this ammo? I came up empty using a google search. Ammoman does not ship to NJ. I could go there in person, but it is about 2 hours from my home. As such, I would rather have it shipped.

At the gun shop/range today I took at look at a used Dan Wesson .22 lr wheel gun. It was black in color with about a 5" barrel. The salesman couldn't find the model number and didn't know much about it. I can't seem to find any info on their website about this gun. It was pretty clean and...

Anyone have any info on this gun? It seems Springfield has discontinued this model, as I can not find anything on their website. I can pick one up, NIB w/ one 10 rd. and one 14 rd. for $489. I was really looking for a Mil-Spec, but.... Edited to add model # Model # PX9707L

Good piece for $350? Or should I drop another C-Note for the Springfield Mil-Spec? I am a virgin to the lusty 1911 scene.

I was shooting my Yugo SKS today at the range. After about 10 shots, I looked down and found the piece pictured here on the shooting bench. I stripped down the SKS and could not find where this piece of metal came from. It may have been on the bench before I set up. Of course I stopped...

Today, at the range, I noticed that if I really slam a loaded mag. home, the slide drops. It does not drop when I slam an empty mag in. Is it supposed to do that? Is this newb missing something here? :eek:

Any thoughts on a decent cleaning rest for rifles and shotguns? I did a search for "cleaning rest" and came up with nada.

Tonight, I deceided to give my Winchester M70 30.06 a thorough cleaning. Apparently, the guy who owned it before me didn't think too much of cleaning his toys. After about 10 cycles of Hoppes9/brush/patch, I noticed the patches were coming out with blue/green streaks on them. What is that...