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The title kind of says it all. I'm getting a Glock 19, and trying to figure out whether or not to get the night sights for an extra $65. Obviously I'd prefer not to spend the money, but I will if people think they're worth it. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

I was at the sporting goods store tonight and saw a bunch of Butler Creek Hotlips mags, with 25-round capacity, for $20. But they also had some "Ram-Line" (or something like that, I'm not sure) 50-round mags that were about the same size for $35. Does anyone have any experience with the...

Okay, I'm ignorant. What does it take to be eligible to vote in a US presidential election? Do you have to be a US citizen? A resident? A resident alien (whatever that means)? I just don't know, and would appreciate some clarification.

Didn't want to hijack the tactical vest thread. I've been thinking about getting a basic vest with some deep pockets and some smaller ones. I suspect that if it doesn't have the word "tactical" appended to it, it will cost a lot less. Anyway, I'd like something that would hold a couple...

Just curious if anyone has had experience with this. Which rifles will continue to function reliably the longest if you never clean them at all? Should probably be separate categories for semi-auto and bolt actions, but I'm not even positive about that. I'm assuming the strongest candidates...

Went to the range on Sunday for CCW qualification test, and shot two mags through new Bulgy Makarov when we were done (that's all the time I had, and I just wanted to try out the gun). Very accurate, recoil wasn't bad, and I can see where it would chew one's thumb web a bit with stock grips...

Alright, it's time to 'fess up. I actually own a decent collection of knives, but the large majority of them are fixed blades, and I'm obviously missing some basic knowledge on the folders. I just plain do not know or understand the difference between axis and liner lock folders. If someone...

This may be old news, but I just ran across this site and was impressed--lots of information, pictures, disassembly instructions, identifying arsenal marks, etc.: http://www.7.62x54r.net Darn good site.

For those who may be interested, SOG is now selling M44s for $39: http://www.southernohiogun.com/surplus_rifles.html I've only shot one of these, but I don't think there's much debate about the fact that they're a rock-solid platform, with okay accuracy at 100-yards, affordable ammo, and...

Since we're heading into the garage/moving sale season, I thought I would ask this question, and relate a story that I've always been too embarrassed to mention before. About 8 years ago, we were on a family vacation at a resort in northern Minnesota. Around mid-week I went out for a drive...

I've done a very small amount of wood finishing and refinishing over the years, so I'm not completely ignorant, but pretty close. There are two rifles with okay wood but terrible finishes that I would like to refinish. So I have four questions: 1. What's the best way to remove the existing...

Okay, I'm once again acknowledging my seemingly endless ignorance and asking a simple question: What is a "counterbored" rifle? I've come across the term several times in the last week, probably in connection with C&R rifles, but I've no idea what it means. I gather from the context that it...

Got my "like new" Bulgarian Makarov from AIM today. After reading all the positive comments here and elsewhere, I couldn't resist for the price ($150). So I spent a couple hours tonight disassemblying and getting to know the critter, and removing a gallon or two of cosmoline. I haven't shot...

I probably need to get a Makarov. I'm taking my wife out to dinner tomorrow, and will try to explain this and another purchase I have planned. Assuming no serious resistance on her part, my choices seem to be the Polish or Bulgarian models. Any tips or suggestions between these two? Both are...

What is a "Weaver gas block?" It apparently costs $35-$40 on a new rifle, I ran across it twice tonight, and I haven't a clue what it is. Any help will be appreciated.

Just to be up-front here, I'll state that I'll very likely vote for Bush later this year. That's not my point, and I don't want this thread to become a referendum on who is the best candidate. My actual point, or question, is how will Bush differ--if he is re-elected--in his second term from...

Just read a post which noted that anyone obtaining a CCW (in that state) had to be fingerprinted. I guess I'm ignorant, but I didn't realize this was part of the program. How common is this? It offends me that demonstrably law-abiding citizens are subjected to treatment normally reserved for...

I'm not too knowledgeable when it comes to the Cetme and FAL .308s, but I've read a lot of good things about both and am thinking about buying one. So thumbing through Shotgun News, I see ads for Cetmes, Cetme G-3 types, and Cetme G-3s (are these all the same thing?) for $290 to $360. Then...

History Channel is just starting a show on bullets (8:00 Central time). Looks like it will probably be re-run later tonight, too.

Anyone know anything about these Arcus semis that seem to be showing up lately? Apparently, they're Browning Hi-Power derivatives, but I know nothing about them. Just curious, and would appreciate any info. Thanks.