Recent content by Ralph Lauretano

Hi Silas - welcome to the THR forum. I hope you find lots of useful information here. There are many knowledgable people who love guns and gunstuff here, who are willing to share their passion for firearms with everybody. I've always wanted to explore the possibility of hunting in...

Ahoy Hottip, "Hunter" here. I was on the USS Willard Keith, DD-775, and did my stint for 6 months in the Med., home-ported in Naples, (1961-1962). Never got to the Beretta factory though. Couldn't afford a bullet back then, much less a gun. Only factory I ever visited was a perfume factory up...

Hi Chowder and welcom to the site. I'm 'Hunter' from South Florida and have been thinking about getting a Glock 23 for concealed carry. Having owned one for some time, what is your opinion of your '23' for concealed carry? Is it that much different from the Glock 22?

Not a new member - but don't know where else to put this. I'm "Hunter" (Ralph Lauretano). As a former Navy & Coast Guard sailor, and USAF Airman, I just want to acknowledge all of you who have signed that contrct with the United States to give your all, if necessary, to serve and protect this...

Wow. What a great source of information on reloading. Thanks for the response and I will try to get some of those manuals to read. Looks like one needs the equivalent of a collgeg education, and a bank full of money to get into this part of the shooting sports. Hunter"

I've been thinking about getting into reloading. Ammo costs more than I can afford to shot. It seems so complicated & expensive to get started, what with all the different tools and items from different manufacturers, not to mention not knowing how much powder to load, how hard to pack the...

Hey Jim, welcome aboard THR. Check out page7b Try this site for your Glock manuel. They have manuels for just about every gun. Highlite & paste this to your web browser and you'll get to their site: page7b Enjoy your new toy . . . . . "Hunter"

Tiger, go to any of these sites. You should be able to find the missing part you are looking for there. If not, it may not be availiable anywhere. "Hunter" 1) Numrich Gun Parts Corp. - The World's Largest Supplier of Firearms Parts and Accessories 2) Welcome to Wisner's, obsolete...

Check out http://stevespages.com/pdf/cop.pdf for info on the COP pistol This site will give you gun manual info on every gun. http://stevespages.com/pdf/cop.pdf page7b Ralph "HUNTER" Lauretano

A good reserach study guide on this subject is the latest edition of Jon H. Gutmacher's book: "Florida Firearms Law, Use & Ownership". Published by WARLORD PUBLISHING, it is the authoritative guide that explains Florida & Federal Laws on firearms, weapons, and Self-Defense issues. It describes...

re: usmc1980 I salute you Marine! Best of luck with your newly inherited gun collection. Here's a site you may find interesting. It has info on nearly EVERY gun. Maybe you'll find something here on your new acquisitions. Go to: http://stevespages.com/page7b.htm Hunter..........

Steve, I used to have a few acres in Marion County, down south, near Umatilla. My neighbor had a shooting range in his back yard, over 100 yards long, with a high earthen berm for a good back-stop. He'd practise with his long guns & hand guns any time he wanted to. He was a long time resident...

Have you tried Wisener's site for old, obsolete and re-manufactured gun parts? Wisner's Inc. Obsolete Reproduction Firearms Parts Mfg Additional Information

Phil, I have about 50 long guns, and about 30 handguns, and I can't determine which one I like the best. But, if you're looking for a long gun to shoot at the range for fun, the Mosin/Nagant model 91/30 in the 7.62x54R cal. is an accurate, fun, inexpensive old military rifle to have & shoot...

For you who collect older guns, here's a site that may be of some interest & help for you: Wisner's, Inc. Obsolete Reproduction Firearms Parts Mfg. Go to the site: Welcome to Wisner's, obsolete gun parts.