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So, my father-in-law was at his mother-in-law's house a while back. He was there replacing her water heater. When he pulled the water heater away from the wall, he found a shotgun lying up against the wall behind it. *His* father-in-law likely stored it there, and it's been there ever since he...

So, my grandpa, shortly before he passed away, bought a new Mossberg 500a as a home defense gun. He passed away a few years later, and my dad inherited that gun. Earlier this week, my dad asked me if I was interested in any of his guns, as he was wanting to liquidate a few to fund the purchase...

I just received this Briley handguard today for my 1301 Tactical, and I love it! This 1301 has been my favorite gun in my safe for a while now, but I am building it out slowly. So far, all I've added/replaced is the mag-tube cover and charging handle from GG&G, and this new handguard. Next are...

Hey folks, I am having a hard time coming up with a value to place on a particular gun of mine, and I was hoping some folks here would have some input. I have a rare (to my knowledge) Remington 870 Wingmaster Super Magnum that has scrollwork on both sides. This gun was purchased new by me...

Until this week... I own multiple high-end and custom 1911's, Sigs, many beautiful S&W revolvers, and a number of other handguns. Glocks have never interested me. They all look the same; every cop in the nation owns one (so they're not unique); and their frames are plastic! Last week I...

Okay, everybody knows that Ruger has a reputation for building a tank of a gun. I read somewhere, however, that the steel and type of casting Ruger uses means that, even though their guns contain more metal and look and feel like tanks, they aren't much stronger than some other revolvers out...

Hello everyone! I bought a new 6" 686 .357 Magnum last year, and I have just LOVED that gun! But it's so dang big that carrying it just isn't an option. So, for the past month I've been keeping my eye out for a nice used model 66 in .357 as a carry gun. Being out of production AND a popular...

Heya folks! I bought a very nice used S&W Model 66 w/4" barrel yesterday, and I couldn't be more excited, because it was exactly what I've been looking for! I of course examined it very well before buying it, and also when i got home. Its action was as smooth and stable as my new 686, and its...

Hey folks! I currently have a S&W 686 .357 with a 6" barrel that I LOVE!!! Here is a picture: But that is not my question. My question is this: I am looking for a new carry revolver, and this one is way too big. I love the 686, and I was wondering if the 686 with 2.5" barrel is a good...

Okay, I accompanied a friend last Saturday to the gun store where he bought his first semi-automatic large-caliber rifle, an AR-15... And somehow, even though I have a flawlessly functioning AK-47 already, I caught the AR-15 bug. Today while in the shop I was able to work out a good trade with...

I have a friend/co-worker who has been saving up for the past year or so to buy his first gun(s)... Ever since November he has really wanted to buy an EBR or AK because of the possibility of not being able to acquire one in a few years. However, he has also wanted a handgun for home defense...

Today after work, my brother-in-law informed me that his tax check had come in and that it was time for me to take him to the local gun shop to buy his first handgun. I dropped everything I was doing, and we jumped into the truck and headed there (There isn't much more important to me than...

I was having a hard time finding ultra-thin grips for my 642. I wear this gun every day, and most of the time I am wearing it in a Smart-Carry holster. The stock Hogue grips as well as a number of aftermarket wood grips that I own for this gun make too big of a bulge in my pants. And though...

I have always really liked the Kel-Tec P3AT, but I don't own one (YET). However, I have just run into the Kel-Tec PF-9, and it's attractive to me, because of the larger caliber. I have read a number of reviews, but I would love to get everyone's opinions on its reliability and reputation...

I like the feel and function of the stock mainspring and cap that came with my Springfield Mil-Spec, but I would like to change the Mainspring Housing for aesthetics. Can I buy any new Mainspring Housing and still use the stock spring and parts that came with my Mil-Spec? I plan to get a...

I took my 1911 to the range yesterday to put some rounds through 'er after finishing some smithing on 'er. I had just fitted a new hammer, sear, trigger, and grip safety. Since I did not change anything (other than the hammer) that might affect my gun's cycling, I didn't expect to see any...

Does anyone have a list of tests to run on a 1911 following a big modification to the gun, so that one can be assured of its safe operation while carrying? I've changed a lot of things in my 1911 recently, and I want to be 100% sure of its safety.

Here are a few things I am wondering about my thumb safety. I have a Springfield Mil-Spec 1911, and I just did some upgrades to it this week. I installed a new Hammer, Sear, Trigger, and Beavertail. All the new parts are working perfectly; in fact, I just got back from the range and I put...

I bought my stainless Springfield Mil-Spec this year with the intentions of doing a few upgrades on it when I had the time and built up the nerve. Last week I decided to go ahead and order the parts and give it a whirl. I was very nervous, and I received a LOT of help and advice from folks here...

I would like to change the Mainspring Housing on my Springfield Mil-Spec to one without the ILS. However, I know that Mil-Spec's use a lighter titanium firing pin to meet California drop test laws. What strength of Main spring to accompany the gun's lighter firing pin? I want the gun to be 100%...