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I have a Lee mould for a 310 grain gas checked WNFP at .430" for use in my .44 magnum. However, I would like to give it a try in my dedicated .44 special onlty (S&W 21-4) revolver as well. I can not find any published data for this heavy of a bullet in .44 Special though. Is there any out...

I recently purchased a Ruger Super Blackhawk with 7-1/2" barrel in .44 mag. With the rear sight cranked all the way down it still shoots 6"-8" high at 50 yds. Are there any easy fixes? All I can think of so far are to build up the front sight with a MIG welder, file the notch and ears of...

Just started messing with gas checks. Bullets are LEE tumble lubes sized .358 and .429 with flat bases. I can't get a .38 or .44 gas check to fit on the flat base. Do I need to use a gaschecked base bullet or jump to a .375 and .452 gas check?

I've been seeing a lot of Rough Rider Brand knives showing up lately in my area. I believe they are Chinease in Make, but they offer many patterns that most big names no longer offer. Does anyone have some first hand experience?

What if your state repealed CCW tommorrow? Granted this question largely applies to those in shall issue states. But what if it happened. Would you continue to carry your handgun, knowing how easy it really is to keep it concealed? After 3 years of doing it daily I could not give it up...

I have a Walther/Smith&Wesson PPK/S. As it came from the factory it has extremely sharp edges on all corners of the frame and slide. Could anyone reccommend a gunsmith that can do a melt job on the frame?

I sometimes carry a S&W 21-4TRS (4" N-frame) which is a round butt, OWB with no printing. However, when I try the same with my S&W 28-2 Highway Patrolman which is a square butt it prints very badly. Are there any tricks that make a square butt not so square? I have tried all strong side...

What is the 10% in 10% ballistic gelatin? Also, what is gelatin calibrated too? I'm curious because I always see references to "10%" gelatin and "calibrated" gelatin, but honestly haven't a clue as to what these terms actually mean. Would someone help a brother out?

I've been reloading for several years now and have just started to venture off the map of published data. If I am using a heavier bullet than one listed, should my starting powder charge be more or less than that listed for the lighter bullet? I will be using a 154gr bullet, whereas I only...

Also posted in Non-Firearm Weapons This weekend while shopping at Wally World I spied a Crossman Walther PPK/S CO2 BB Pistol. My wife and I purchased it, $62, becuase her primary carry is a Walther PPK/S in .32 ACP. Now we realize an airgun is no substitue for real live fire, but .32 ACP is...

This weekend while shopping at Wally World I spied a Crossman Walther PPK/S CO2 BB Pistol. My wife and I purchased it, $62, becuase her primary carry is a Walther PPK/S in .32 ACP. Now we realize an airgun is no substitue for real live fire, but .32 ACP is an expensive monkey. Overall...

How does the quality of a Sterling .25ACP compare to the dismal quality of say a Raven? I've seen the Sterlings for $100 in 98%.

I have been cutting down some .44 Special brass to make .44 Russian loads. I like the thought of .44 Russian, less powder and more velocity. The trouble is I can't find an accurate min./max. overall length. I have checked Hornady, Speer #13, and all Lee 2nd Edition gives me is 1.430". When I...

Can I shoot slugs through a modified choke safely?

Anyone have any experience with a Taurus model 80? It is the knock off of the S&W model 10. I have a chance to pick up a nice one for $200.

I once owned a S&W 625-10 (Performance Center .45ACP), but got rid of it because it was made out of Scandium and was too light, as a result it was a punishing piece to shoot. However, I now would like to have a custom piece made that would take advantage of the attributes I liked and add a few...

I don't want to make this a caliber war. I have been recently re-reading my copy of "Kill or Get Killed" by Applegate. He along with various other authors from around the same generation constantly refer to the "powerful" .38 special cartridge. I find this funny, because now days the .38...

While reading Kill or Get Killed by Applegate this weekend I saw the endorsement for ballistic raid shields. Does anyone know of a police supplier that sells to "civilians":barf: ?? I think one of these would be nice to have in the bedroom to hide behind and return fire from in case of a home...

My brother is looking for some load data on 250gr. Hornady XTP for .45ACP using Unique. Can anyone help us out?

Last night my future mother in law gave me two percussion pistols built from kits by her ex-husband. One appears to be a CVA Patriot model and the other is a Derringer. Both are .45 cal. She also gave me some powder which as near as I can tell is FFFg. What would a good starting load for...