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I see the flash supressor on the shorter barrel tactical but are the barrel thicknesses all the same on all 580 series? The tapered barrel is the latest more desireable I understand but can't seem to figure out if they all have this now or only certain models.

I think I,ve decided to buy another mini 14, the last one I had was back in the 80's, an A- Team style folding stock stainless. I really like the look of the new "tacticool" mainly the idea of weather resistance. I'm going to try and get used and understand 580 series is supposed to be more...

Pin is untouched and barrel is good Oyeboten. I just gotta get used to it I guess. "Squeeze the trigger" and all that sort of thing. I'm gonna take it down to the range next time and figure out what I'm doing wrong. I'm usually an o.k shot.

Interesting old ad, Car had a jumpseat! In answer to Oro I was shooting 158 grain semi wadcutter. By not accurate I mean I was hitting the "target" a piece of scrap metal about as big as a car battery perhaps 1 out of 6 rounds, each time seemed low. not getting groups and only fired 30 rounds...

Thanks for all the help people. Although I feel it's safe to shoot +P ammo I'll probably be shooting standard. Stands to reason that less powerful = less wear and tear. My only thought now is perhaps the weaker standard ammo is the reason I cant shoot accurate at 40 feet or so. Would the...

Without knowing it was any different than standard 38 spc my friend shot 6 rounds of +P out of my really cool 4" pre model 10. I've read different answers to the +P in old guns. One person said that police used a hot 38 round that was the equal to +P but called something different. Gun seems...

My awsome Burgo! 8 shots of 22Lr and pretty accurate. Its part of my survival plan kit! Pretty cool thread, I,m not ashamed anymore.

Any body ever heard of a burgo 8 shot DA revolver in in 22L? I hear it's a cheap German brand from the 1960's. When I heard this I was shocked thinking Germany meant quality, any way it was given to me 8 years or so ago and have shot a couple of hundred rounds out of it no problems.

I'm sure it's circa 1950 with a "C" prefix on the serial #. How much for a gun smith to replace this part do you think? Also whats the worst thing that can happen if it doesn't strike exactly in the right spot or if it is slowed down by grazing the frame? I'm leaning towards Jims Idea of...

Good deal if grips are original. They seem original to me, nicked and chipped but pretty good for a 60 year old gun. Thanks everybody on the ammo Question. All othe weapons I've used were full metal jacket I believe they are called.

Hammer Nose lightly rubs against frame sometimes when working action. Have not fired yet, just purchased. Is this an easy repair or should I leave it alone? I assume it's hardened and not able to be bent straight. It seems loose up and down but not so side to side. Has any body had this...

I think he saw I was on the fence about the price ($350) so he started to lay it on thick! As for the ammo It's my 1st .38 and except for my serial # research I'm pretty ignorant so thanks. About the price I feel it was too much by $50.00 but I've been looking for a few weeks for this style...

Just bought a Smith & Wesson 38 special 6 shot 4" with serial # C 136xxx. Pawn shop guy tried to tell me it was a 1907. Am a bit concerned with the ammo he sold me, (38 spcl 158 grain semi wad cutter). Question is, is this Non jacketed ammo too powerful at 158 grain? Also is my barrel at...