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I have a Colt LE6920 I purchased about a year ago, of course with the carbine length gas system. I thought I had the last AR I’d ever need, but reading about these midlength gas systems has started to make me doubt. If I really want a top of the line AR, should I have gone with midlength? Now...

I would like to start using my AR15 carbine Colt LE6920 for home defense. I don't enjoy practicing with my shotgun and in a high pressure situation I'd much prefer having 30 rounds semi auto with light recoil. What's the best 5.56/.223 load for home defense that meets FBI standards? As in...

Are there any rifles that are practical for home defense? I've heard some say the AR15 is good. Are there any others?

What have they changed on the SX3 compared to the SX2? I like the super x 3 but I'm not comfortable buying a shotgun that isn't well proven for reliability and longevity, but I'm interested in buying one if its similar enough to the SX2 mechanically

I know this has been asked before, and I've read several threads discussing it, but I still seek some fresh input. I want the most reliable, long lasting, well proven semi auto shotgun around. What is the most popular among frequent clay shooters and tournament participants? Are there...

I was looking at some low-penetrating .308 hollow point and ballistic tip loads from Hornady and Corbon. In a handy rifle like a socom16 or something, would this be practical for self defense? You get many more rounds than a shotgun in a similar sized weapon with reasonable penetration. (Only...

What were the best years of production for featherlights? I'm looking for a sort of all around 12 gauge that'll last a lifetime.

would this be enough?: A 6 shot .45 ACP revolver (Smith and Wesson 625) with an 11 shot Glock 26 9mm as backup. The Glock 26 would only be drawn and used if all 6 shots were fired out of the 625 and more were needed. I've felt a little "lacking in capacity" lately, so I've added the G26 as...

Ok boys, this is the big one! I officially have the 1911 bug. Almost 2 years ago I had a problematic Springfield 1911 and swore off them for good, but I can't resist! I'd love a full size 1911 that can serve as a HD pistol and possibly CCW. My main requirements are absolute reliability and...

I was compiling data from different loads, and came up with this: .40S&W (Doubletap): .40 caliber bullet; 155 gr. 1300 fps; 528 ft. lbs .357 Magnum (Federal): .357 caliber bullet, 158 gr. 1240 fps; 539 ft lbs They seem to be similar, with the .40 having a bigger diameter. Am I looking...

My uncle's wanting to sell me his 1944 Winchester M1 Carbine. It's in pretty good condition, with a relatively low round count, with normal wear. He wants $720 cause I'm family I've heard mixed things about .30 Carbine. Some say it's more or less as powerful as a .357 Magnum. Some say the...

There's a Wilson Combat CQB 1911 full size at the gun shop right now. $2,700. I fell in love with it. It was by far the best looking .45 I've ever held. Something about a custom made 1911 that sings to the heart. I've only owned one 1911. A Springfield Loaded. It jammed a bit, too much for me...

Would a top teir .44 Special load like this: http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=271 be as powerful in terminal ballistics as a .45 ACP load like this?: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/796682/hornady-custom-ammunition-45-acp-200-grain-xtp-jacketed-hollow-point-box-of-20...

I heard a guy in the gun store the other day talking about how he uses a tanker Garand for home defense. He said he uses reduced power loads with fast expanding bullets and that the penetration isn't much more than comparable self defense hand gun bullets. He also said he lives out in the...

I'm considering both of these, and the fact that the HK costs more is not a factor. From what I understand the Glock is simpler and perhaps stand up to abuse better The HK USP seems to also be ultra reliable and durable as well, though some will argue the Glock will stand up to abuse...

What kind of experiences have owners of the Glock 21 and 21sf had? Should I be worried about these "kabooms" I hear about every once in a while? If I buy a 21 will I have a "ticking time bomb" that increases the likely hood of a kaboom down the line? I shot a buddies 21sf and it's pretty good...

In my thread about the .44 Special vs .45 ACP, someone brought up this point Please educate me on the frontal area thing. I'm embarrassed to say that I don't really understand what this is, and how it would affect a cartridge's terminal performance. What does this 11% difference in...

What .44 Special load would equal a 230 grain .45 ACP going 900 FPS as far as "stopping power"? I know stopping power is an over inflated term but I can't think of a better one. In other words, how fast and how heavy must a .44 (.43 caliber) bullet be to make up for the .02 diameter...

I've always stayed away from new Smith and Wessons, after I saw all the youtube videos of people with canted 686 barrels. I've always gone for pre locks. I recently bought a S&W m29 and I love it, but it'd be nice to have a good .45 ACP revolver. I can't find a pre lock 625, so I was looking at...

Think I'm going to test a handload 225 grain jhp going, say, 1100 fps in .44 Special. Out of my 4" barreled S&W M29. I'll compare it to a 1911 shooting Federal's Hydrashok .45 ACP 230 grain going 850-900 fps Which do yall think would perform better, as far as stopping a determined human...