Recent content by degunner

how close? how close I want them and how close I have to let them get are two entirely different questions. If I "defend" myself at the distance I want then then its not defense, I have to wait untill they are close enough to be an actual threat! Remember in anytype of shtf most people will be...

is the gas tube pinned in place? guy a few months back had an improperly installed gas tube, can't recall exactly but was having FTF / FTE and related cycling issues.

has he changed the buffer weight and spring? Is he using a normal gas tube? I had trouble with an adjustable gas tube FWIW. Have you confimered a proper charge in the reloads / handloads? Will the rifle cycle properly with factory ammo? are split in the three gas rings on the bolt offset...

I have an old llama from the 1950's with the "tolerant chamber" it shoots 38 super, the gun is in fantastic shape good finnish and a tight crisp trigger, as others have said parts interchangeability is sporadic with colt / mil-spec. When approximately was the gun made? Colt mags, chip...

just curious did you have any therapist / shrink visits? if so were they soon after the incidint or later? and were they of any help? and congrats on being able to pick up and continue with your life

PASIAN- As a long time shooter and newish husband take a look at these two websites to learn more: http://www.io.com/~cortese/firearms/index.html http://www.corneredcat.com/ The choice of a firearm is very personal and I agree with a lot of the things said here but they may not apply to...

I agree with Carter that reactive targets are more stimulating for young shooters and they give instant feed back that keeps the excitement level up. Spinners- move and make a plink,ping sounds. Balloons pop, Clays shatter, cans make noise and fall over. Depending on the target and ammo also...

My kids boy(13) and girl (12) started with basic gun safety and had a good day at the range, next thing you know they are asking when can we go again. My daughter could care less about the weather as long as we go to the range on the weekend, we have shot in the snow, snow showers, drizzle to...

I taught my kids young the 4 rules, cartoons are funny but not true-guns can be dangerous and people shot can die. I stressed that this is a grown up thing to do and you have to act like a grown up when around guns. They learned all of the key parts of the gun they were to shoot so...

ave you considered a butt forward at 4 oclock? I have a LEO friend that carries that way also depending on what you wear pocket carry ( cargo pocket) or ankle as other ideas just to throw out some differnet ideas, each has benifits and drawbacks. and good luck

what would your application be requiring only a bright as all get out light?

There are lots of good firearms out there in all sizes but due to the design of the firearm and your build all you will get is a list of firearms to look at. I suggest you go to a store / range that has rentals and shoot everything you are interested in and can afford. That being said each...

Would the Young Gun's movies count?

My buddy taught me on a lee p1000, and i did the opposite went rifle to pistol I had no problems with it other than my mistakes. You do not need another turret, changing calibers takes a few minutes but not hard. Get a case trimmer I use a lyman universal that covers most calibers, the case...

what is the chamber and barrel material?