Recent content by Big D

Yes, it was and still is accepting four shells just fine.

I'll inspect it closer. I have also heard that the wilson follower might be a factor in some guns....but I don't know how as long as it is with their components.

My 870 has no dimples in the mag tube. The spring is captured by the old style spring cup.

I recently purchased a Wilson +1 extension kit for a 1980s vintage 870 Express (standard 4 shot mag tube). Upon receiving the kit, I immediately installed the provided follower, spring, and extension. I then attempted to load five Estate brand 00 buck shells, but could only fit four shells in...

I was finally able to get it zeroed to my liking. I purchased a One Hole Sight (https://www.warrencustomoutdoor.com/one-hole-sights.html) aperture that fit perfectly onto the rear sight. I had it changed in less than five minutes. Also, a little tinkering with the front and rear allowed me to...

The bottom picture was listed as 1975 and the top 1977. Still a really cool history this Winchester has both for me and my parents. My mother always said she loved shooting that "30-30". What is sad is I remember how every gun store or any store that sold ammo (hardware, etc.) had at least...

I had forgotten all about being able to drift the front sight. What is odd is that my dad NEVER zeroed the rifle. As far as I could tell, both the front and rear sights were dead centered before I began drifting the rear sight. I would also imagine the front sight movement would be limited...

Hey yall. My mother purchased the above rifle for my father as a Christmas gift in 1976. She says it was purchased at "Gibson's Discount Store" for the whopping sum of $163 (on layaway)....including tax and a box of ammo. Ads from the time list the price at $119.35 (1975) to $130.95 (1977)...

Before I jumped on that deal, I would just look around on Gunbroker.com first. I know there are quite a few M&P EZ over there for sale.

Hey yall. Thought I would share my good fortune for the day (probably for the rest of the year). I had been mulling over the idea of acquiring another M&P 2.0, as I had many left over mags/accessories from my last full size. I still have a M&P 2.0 Subcompact, which I loved and carried for over a...

Very nice! I have never shot 10mm, but have shot/carried a Glock 22 in 40S&W. How is the recoil with 10mm?

I do have a Springfield 1911 in .45 Auto, but with ammo prices being what they are, it is more economical for me to consolidate on one primary caliber. I considered a .45 XDM, but Springfield currently only makes 9mm or 10mm pistols in the Elite series. Another advantage, is I can utilize the...

Several, as I have always done after new purchases and/or posting range reports that I feel might provide insight. My primary reason for this is reaching a larger amount of people, thus hoping it will generate more feedback and therefore, discussion of the subject matter. I appreciate your...

Hey yall. I recently switched my EDC to a Hellcat earlier this year from a M&P9 2.0 subcompact and have never looked back. The Hellcat handles and shoot great....I shoot it much more accurately and it seems easier for me to shoot well. I absolutely love the sights and the fit/finish/machining is...

Well, I have decided that I can not part with my M&P. I sold a Ruger P95 and Sccy CPX-2 on consignment and told the wife she would be getting her very own M&P subcompact. After mulling it over long and hard, I just can not justify switching to another handgun that I will have to learn all over...