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I've got a SP101 with 3" barrel that shoots on at 25 yards with Federal .38 158gr LRN factory ammo. I'd like to duplicate that load to save money but with .357 cases because I have a ton of them. The Federal .38 factory load averages about 680 fps out of my 3" barrel. My reload is .357 cases...

I was metal detecting this morning and found a couple interesting things. The first item was the left hammer from a percussion shotgun. It fell apart during cleaning because it was so rusty. A couple feet from the hammer, I found the following: It is a 2.5" grip broken from either a...

A very interesting case: Police want bullet from man's head From the Beaumont Enterprise: Police want bullet from man's head By RYAN MYERS, The Enterprise 12/05/2006 Updated 12/04/2006 11:04:50 PM CST Police frequently collect bullets as evidence. They collect them from...

I've been trying to find a photo on the net of a single action revolver that Skeeter Skelton used. I don't remember if it was a Ruger or a Colt but it had a Python type vent rib and I think a dove-tailed front sight. I might be wrong about the sight. I saw it in a TV interview with his son...

I had been wanting to put together a dedicated 1911 in .22. I've had a .22 conversion kit for a long time. I bought a 1911 frame at a gunshow not long ago and purchased a "parts kit". I fitted the whole thing together over a couple evenings and test fired a couple hundred rounds through it...

I'd like to see photos of Duracoated 1911's. I'd like to see how various colors look and how the quality of finish appears in general. I'm going to be refinishing a 1911 in a month or two. Thanks in advance.

Other than Sarco, where can I buy a 1911A1 frame parts kit? I'm interested in the parts for the frame only.

How bright is the XS tritium blade front sight for AR-15's? Do they stand out brightly or are these types of sites pretty dim?

What suggestions do you have for replacement sights for a Ruger P95? I'd like sights that I can install myself and would prefer tritium. I've been looking at some of the more popular but I'm unsure if they require milling or other metal work.

Signs of an upcoming disaster? Maybe it is time to review disaster preparations again. Earthquake near New Orleans Mud geysers in Oklahoma

If you could change one thing about the 1911 design, what would it be? For me it would be the ability to operate the slide with the safety engaged. I never have liked having to load/unload the gun with the safety off. I know you cannot do it because of the design but it is my choice for...

I noticed that Ciener is now converting their low caps mags to high cap for a fee. Does anyone know what they do to the 1911 low caps to convert them? Is it anything simple like just replacing the back plate? I'm thinking of having it done but if they are only replacing a simple part, then...

Well I'm spending my first night at home with electricity since Rita hit. I live to the north of the Beaumont area near the Indian reservation and decided to "bugout" on Thursday before the storm because of the strength of the storm and the fact that it was headed right for me at the time...

I put together an AR-15 with a DPMS lower and a used Bushmaster upper that I found. I've got to have the barrel threaded and pick up a light mount. :) I got to function test it yesterday and it functions great. It has been a while since I've owned an AR. 9-6-05 - Edited typo...

Any ideas for replacing the foam in an old Wal-Mart gun locker? I've had one for many years and the foam has fallen apart. Any alternatives or ideas on replacement material? Right now I've got some towels between the barrels of my longarms.

I've been curious about "Colt" Mueller Brass uppers that are used on some Bushmaster rifles. It just seems odd to see Bushmaster rifles with "CMB" marked on the upper. I think that is the mark used on some uppers made for Colt. I would have thought that they would use a different marking. Just...

I’ve got a question for Preacherman or any of our other THR members from Louisiana: I’m going to Lafayette for a couple of days and plan on taking advantage of the LA/TX reciprocity agreement. I’m brushing up on LA concealed carry law at packing.org but I’m a little unclear as to prohibited...

I talked my wife into going shooting. I live in a rural area but drove her to a regular indoor range because I thought the enviroment would be more enjoyable for her. She agreed to go but was not looking forward to it. After we got to the range and she got to shooting, everything changed...

I'm thinking that the following is not practical but I'd like to run it by y'all: Is it possible to convert the Clinton ban era Ciener 10 shot .22 magazines for Ciener 1911 conversion kits to 15 shot? The pre-ban mags were 15 rounders and I'm wondering if converting the post-ban mags to 15...

I always find myself in unusual and interesting situations. Yesterday I left a Civil War reenactment wearing my Confederate uniform and decided to stop by my mother's store to check on her. To make a long story short. She has been having skunk trouble in her store and I go the chance to put...