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I don't know if it counts as a critical part failure since the gun still functions, but I have an M77 MkII in .300 Win Mag with a broken trigger guard/floorplate release assembly. It looks like it's made out of some cheap pot metal, and it broke at the thinnest part of the casting. Other than...

Yeah, it's certainly a name I trust... if gun butchery is your sort of thing. I personally prefer stuff that works.

Did their QC taper off at some point in time or have they always had issues? This is not the first time I've heard complaints about Kimber, and supposedly their designs use some MIM parts that aren't up to snuff. I just ask because I bought a used Custom II 4-5 years ago. I think I've put close...

I like my converted Saiga as well. If you have basic tools, a couple spare evenings, and any mechanical skill whatsoever, it's easy to do and the 922(r) parts aren't that expensive. I have a Tapco G2 fire control group on mine, and it provides a surprisingly good trigger pull. While the forearm...

What others said... the import/surplus firearms are fine, and I think their pricing is good for those products. Some of the stuff they build, on the other hand, leaves a bit to be desired. I think that drunken monkey in #3 is actually working on my rifle.

Thanks, JFH. I'll check the mag release. It doesn't seem like the most durable design in the world, and I certainly haven't babied it. I appreciate the advice.

Best recent deal: Minty 7.62 x 39 Saiga at the local pawn shop last year for $180. I added a pistol grip, Tapco G2 fire control group and enough parts to meet 922(r), and it's been a fun, reliable shooter. Biggest regret: Probably a tossup between my P3AT and my C91 Sporter (H&K G3 clone)...

My P3AT is a total Jam-O-Matic. I've fed it everything from premium hollowpoints to FMJ to surplus - and it chokes on anything and everything. I've done the fluff 'n buff, polished the feedramp, and checked the extractor. Maybe some day I'll send it back to the factory, but I haven't yet made...

I bought a case or two of Barnaul 9mm Mak from him years ago. It was a great price and delivery was quick and flawless... I just regret I didn't buy a whole lot more.

I picked up a Remington 1917 with a two-groove Johnson Arms barrel at a gun show a few weeks ago. I don't know much about their attributes as a collectible item, but I've always thought they had lots of character and interesting lines, and I was happy to finally add one to my collection. It's a...

Agreed - it's a stupid law. However, if you have a drill press, a Dremel tool, hand tools and basic mechanical skills the conversion is simple enough. I did one a couple months ago in two evenings and for under $100. Your conversion will likely be more expensive if you go with a folding stock...

I have a RRA NM A2 with >1000 rounds through it. The trigger breaks cleanly, it's never had a jam or a failure to fire, and (for me) it's scary accurate. I'm sure there are better ARs available, but for the money I've been very pleased. I'd buy another without hesitation. I got mine through...

I still have my first real gun... it's a Winchester Model 94 in 30-30 that I bought with my own money when I was 12. It's nothing fancy, but it's taken plenty of deer over the years and I'll never sell it. I also have my late father's first gun. He bought that Marlin 39 .22 when he was a kid...

OK, like everyone else has said the price seems a little high. On the other hand, they're great rifles. My M96 dates from 1911, and despite its age is one of the most accurate rifles I own. The fit and finish is impressive, and I think it's fun to shoot as the recoil is minimal. Since you're...

My dad's guns were hung unlocked on a rack on the wall of my bedroom, with the ammo in boxes right below them. It was understood that fiddling around with them without permission would bring serious and overwhelming consequences. I didn't mess with them, though, mainly because I had my first...

I bet you'll enjoy it. I think the Mak, with its fixed barrel, has amazing accuracy considering its small sights and short sight radius. Although it doesn't fire an enormous cartridge, mine had a sharp recoil impulse that really stung my hand. If this happens to you, consider a stronger Wolff...

I see this a lot with my older milsurps. The bores may be pitted from years of (ab)use and that pitting gives a lot of nooks and crannies for the crud to hide. It's not unusual for me to go through at least 40-50 patches when I get a vintage rifle and clean its bore for the first time...

I know that I shoulda bought a lot more about a year ago when it was flooding the market. It's head-and-shoulders above that filthy Indian .308. Why - do you have an affordable source for it? I'd certainly buy more if I could get it at a reasonable price. PG

I think you came to the right place. There are numerous people on this board with years of experience, and most are not the type to flame someone new to the sport. Keep in mind that I'm hardly an expert, so take it with a grain of salt: If you want to start with a handgun rather than a long...

Good-looking, utilitarian, AND cheap? You ask for a lot, friend! Here are some thoughts: East German Makarov: Bought mine well before they climbed above $325, but they are very smooth and well-built. Due to their fixed barrel, they're remarkably accurate considering the short sight radius. If...