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What's the difference between the Colt Cobra & the Colt Agent? Aren't both aluminum-frame 6-shot .38SPL snubs?

I was recently told that if one removes the grips,dunks the revolver in a bucket of kerosene & dryfires it a couple hundred times this will 'burnish' the internal parts & smooth/slick the action without disassembly & polishing. This true?

I have an idea for a "low-ride" sheath for the Cold Steel pushdaggers but am not worth a flip at leatherwork.Anyone out there can help me?

From the Michael Savage radio show 6/8/07 heard at approx. 2120: " a huge three hundred & eighty caliber handgun...". DAY-UM!

I'm casually looking at a Savage 24f .223 over 12 gauge.I kinda recall a thread on them but can't find it (yes I 'Search'ed*G*).Anyone familiar with this model? I have fond memories of the old .22 over .410 or 20 from my youth. Advantage:Ammo availability Disadvantages:Price.Only 2 shots.

As tornado season approches middle Tennessee the newpaper offers helpful hints on how to prepare,what to stock,sources for goods & more info. Anybody want to take a wild guess what is not mentioned? BTW IMHO the best book on short-term survival is 'Urban Alert!' by Mary Ellen (Mrs.Bruce)...

According to the March '06 'Popular Science' pp80-82 aluminum foil applifies by 20-30 decibels radio waves at 1.2 & 2.6 GHz & "may make it easier for The Man to read your mind." Anyone got a source for lead foil?

Who'd do a good job of cutting a Marlin 336 back to 16.5"? Approximate cost?

I've got a shot as a used 4" Colt Anaconda for $650.Previous owner "Couldn't it s**t with it". It or a +/- 7" Ruger Superblackhawk for $350 will partner-up with my Marlin Ltd. .44. I like the 4" barrel & double action of the Colt but am unfamiliar with the Anaconda:any good? I'm quite familiar...

Went to a gun show yesterday & as me & my bud were casually strolling the aisles we were passed by a young (?mid-20's?) rapidly walking toward the door.Just as he passed us a uniformed officer said "Hey!".The kid stopped,raised both hands & said "Ok.".The officer escorted him from the show &...

I was told I can safely shoot .45LC or even .454Casall in my H&R Buffalo .45-70;that the .45LC would be roughly equivlent to a ".45-70 Short" (??) & the cases might split but seeing the H&R is a closed action there was no hazard.Anyone actually done this? I'm leery,to say the least.

A buddy who's a deputy with a department that issues Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifles says they're having a problem with the folding rear sight coming off & not holding zero.These rifles are routinely carried in padded cases in the trunk of the cars.Anyone have a similar problem or know of a fix? He...

I'm considering upgrading to the Glock 32. I like the feel of the compact frame & am hearing lots of good things about the .357Sig cartridge but wonder if the Glock will stand-up under the battering of that hot load. All feedback apprecieated.

Buford Tune (www.appstraining.com) announced he would be teaching an intermediate shooting class May 16 for permit holders who wanted to upgrade their skills.Feeling I can always stand more info & practice I contacted the school to sign up.As I had not gotten my original permit training thru...

I just put a 3X9 variable Redfield scope on my .308 BLR & am in the process of zeroing it.A buddy tells me to select one power (say 6X) & leave it there as changing the power will change the zero. Is this so? If so how much & why did I waste money on a variable? Thanks.

Here's the situation: You have reliable intel that if you are at such'n'such a place at such'n'such a time you WILL be in a violent confrontation.You have access to every weapon known to man from a rock to the most futuristic battlesuit Japanamation can convieve,but you can only carry one...