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Since you have a porta-cath in your right shoulder may I suggest the Beretta CX4 Storm carbine. It is a 9mm carbine which can take Beretta 92 magazines. It also has the advantage that most of the controls can be switched from right to left with little trouble. When I took a Police Firearms...

As how they can tell you your gun is not wanted. That is very simple, it is called property rights. It is their property not yours. They are legally allowed to refuse service to anyone as long as they do not discriminate due to race, color, creed national origin, or sexual orientation...

I can see 2 advantages in his idea. 1. By doing a transfer at an FFL it would indicate that she gave them to him. She could not claim in court that he stole them. 2. It would also show that he is not a prohibited person and can legally have them. I know it sounds nit-picky but having been a PI...

Unless you have a gun safe mounted in your car I would not leave it in the car. In Virginia if it is not listed in the law then it is considered legal. Since courthouse lots are not listed as a prohibited area it would be legal to keep your gun in the car. Is it wise? Imagine you are holstering...

ArchAngel I believe the reason they didn't catch on is the 2 piece barrel. Having the traditional look in a slightly larger frame capable of handling all 357 Magnum ammo the same as the 686 would have been great. I once worked with a guy who had a Dan Wesson pistol pack and would change the...

It sounds to me you have an 870 Express. I have heard of many that needed the chambers polished. I have an old (1982) Wingmaster that I bought at an estate sale and it has been flawless. As for the 700 I read an article some time ago and a good deal of the problems that I saw was from jack leg...

I carried a 686-1 many nights while operating a private security patrol service. It served me very well and the extra weight up front was welcome on the range when doing a rapid fire string and on the street knowing how it would respond. I am not a fan of the 2-piece barrel but it sounds like...

I guess I'm a "Super Owner" too. I just heard the Dr. Pepper song but substituted Super Owner for Pepper. I would say at 17 they are just getting started.

There are 2 styles that could be what you are looking for. They are the Jordan Border Patrol and a Swivel style duty holster in basket weave pattern. You can sometimes find them on EBAY. Years ago I bid on a Safariland swivel duty holster and got it for just $10 plus shipping. The holster had...

So sorry for your loss. My dad passed in 2002 and I inherited his guns. My brother didn't want any of our dad's guns. They are in my safe at home. He did have 3 older guns which are inoperable and they are in a wood and glass gun cabinet. One of these guns is a double barrel black powder...

In my Colt Series 70 MK IV Gov't Model the sear spring went bad. The gun would still fire but the spring was weak and needed to be replaced. The grip safety would not keep the gun from firing when not depressed. According to AGI the test was simple. You hold the gun up by the grips with the...

I'm with HexHead. That is a Python Elite. It is stainless steel and the last version of the Python. Those grips are more than likely original factory grips. I believe they would be considered generation 4 or 5 grips. Both of my Pythons have the generation 3 grips. The grips on Reloadron's...

I haven't seen #1 Buck in a long time. 00 Buck is now required by many law enforcement agencies for their personnel. Many state regulating agencies that regulate law enforcement standards require 00 Buck for standardized training. Back when I was doing private security patrols and was allowed a...

There is a lot of good information here but I think she should up the budget a bit. When it comes to a home defense firearm it is a good idea to pick the highest quality you can afford. The Beretta CX4 Storm carbine is a great companion arm for a Beretta pistol. They can be setup to accept the...

I am a police officer and our department has Mossberg 500s with the 5 round magazine. We have had no problems with them and they handled every situation like champs.