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My dad has an M1 carbine that he got when my grandfather passed away. Grandpa bought it at an army surplus store in the mid 90's. We were looking at it Christmas at my parents' house. The receiver is stamped "NATL ORD". I'm guessing that's National Ordnance? What's the scoop? Where's...

18", 7-shot 870 Express or 18", 6-shot Mossberg 500 (blued model) I already have an 870, so it would be nice to have two of the same gun for parts interchanging. I think the fit & finish on the Mossberg is much nicer. Seems like the 870 is easier to take apart. Decisions, decisions.

Anybody seen many made in USA Glocks? Just picked mine up today and it has "USA" stamped on the slide where "AUSTRIA" is. The test fire date is 10-2-12. Looking at all the Gen 4's on Gun Broker, they all say Austria.

I'm trying to find metal military surplus ammo cans, preferably 7.62mm cans. Cheaper Than Dirty sells them, and they list them in "used like new to excellent condition." Anybody buy these? Are they in good shape? Know anywhere else that I could find like-new metal ammo cans? I wish I...

I'm buying a new pistol for my birthday next weekend. Finally! I've got a couple options. First possibility, what ever 1911 I find that tickles my fancy. Second option, is a Glock 17. Always figured I should have one in the collection. But, here's the thing. I like virtually...

Stopped in at the LGS (who usually has high prices) today to kill some time. He had a brand new FNP-9 in the case for $500. I thought, well that's kinda high, as I was always under the impression these were about a $400 gun. Came home and scoped out some online sites like Gun Broker &...

The last time I had my Colt Challenger out, I was getting some light primer strikes. At least one per magazine. I was shooting a mix of Federal & Remington bulk .22LR. What would cause this? Cheap ammo? Dirty firing pin channel? A little of both? After I got home I stripped the...

Does anybody have one of the newer Kahr-built 1911s? I saw one at the (somewhat) local Cabela's over the weekend. I've always had the impression that the older ones weren't very good, but I don't know much about the ones being built since Kahr took over. I was pretty impressed with this...

There's been mention of a new Ruger "SR30" model being introduced at the SHOT show. I'm guessing it will be a .30 caliber AR. Any bets?

Ordered a Spike's Tactical mid-length last week. After a long wait for shipping, it finally showed up at my local FFL today. Got it home, stripped, cleaned & lubed it. I can't wait to heat it up!!

Still thinking of a new 1911. I'm flip-flopping. First I thought I wanted a new Colt Series 80, but then again that configuration is just slightly too plain-Jane. Now I'm looking at the two pistols named in the thread title. I've had the Ruger in my hands for just a minute at a gun store...

My latest wheelin' & dealin' scheme involves selling my Taurus 1911 and my Ruger LC9 (when it comes back from Ruger), and putting that money towards a Colt. A Series 80 1991 to be exact. The LC9 is a nice little pistol but I just can't seem to warm up to it. The Taurus is also a nice gun...

Ok, lemme have it. Whose got one? Any problems? Like it? I think my next 1911 will be a no-frills GI "style" (I know the R1 isn't a genuine GI replica). The Remington is a contender. I really want to like them. They're a very nice looking pistol, and I like the company. I've had...

Went and shot a little over 100 rounds through my Taurus 1911 today. No malfunctions using 230 grain UMC ammo. However I had two rounds where the empty brass came straight back at me. All the other rounds were flung consistently between 3:00 and 4:00 from the ejection port. The ones that...

I've never used an online auction site, not even Ebay. Ever. I read through the "how to buy" tutorial, but I still don't know if I have it straight. I'm watching a couple items right now. There is no reserve price, and the starting bid is $.01. Each item only has a couple bids so far...

Giving my Beretta 92FS a sprucing up today and noticed this. Can't say I've noticed it before. Any ideas?

I've always wanted to like Glocks. I like how simple they are, and the proven track record. I'd love to own one. That being said, I've never cared much for the ergonomics of the pistol. I came across a Gen 4 G17 at the (one and only :( ) LGS today. Wow....with just a couple measly...

I see a lot of folks speak highly of 1911 magazines such as Wilson Combat, Chip McCormick, etc. Anybody use Mec-Gar 1911 mags? Seems like they make a good product for many other pistols.

This incident happened in the small town where I live. The area in question is NOT a seedy part of town. http://theworldlink.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/article_b3ea0e84-6d48-5059-8e76-05bdadaa3285.html I acquired my concealed handgun permit this past spring, and frequently pack heat...

I'm thinking of selling or trading my Taurus PT1911 and getting something different. One of the front runners is an XDm .45. If you own one, how do you like it? How's the recoil compared to a 1911?