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I am looking to upgrade my factory sights on a 34 and a 19. The 34 is used solely for IDPA (maybe home defense in a pinch,) while the 19 is my CCW. There are a ton of options, which is a good thing, but at the same time it can be overwhelming. I like the Heinie sights and have heard...

I am hoping to get started in competitive shooting (IDPA) very soon. What would be your recommended reading?

I purchased a Bushmaster with an 18" barrel a few months ago that was a special run for a distributor. It is a chrome moly match barrel and chamber, fluted barrel, with a free-floating aluminum handguard. It has a collapsible stock as well. I haven't been completely satisified with the...

I picked up a Sig 220 Carry today and it is a sweet little shooter. I do have one little problem that I'd like to ask you guys about. The slide release lever is HARD to engage. It takes a significant amount of pressure to release the slide. I have a 226 and a P6 and this is not a problem...

I was looking at a Sig 220 today in a local shop. What I am wondering is what model it was... > $800 brand new > All black (including grips) but slide labeled stainless > Beavertail grip > Single Action Only > 8+1 capacity > Barrel was less than 4" I have looked at the Sig...

I was watching a show on ABC called "What would you do" and it contained an interesting scenario. A homeless man/woman was being assaulted by some hoodlums. All of the participants were actors, so there was no actual assault. ABC was wanting to see what the response of passersby would be in...

I'm looking to upgrade my sights. I want either a tang sight or a receiver sight. I'll be shopping through Midway and price really isn't a big concern. It's not that I'm Mr. Moneybags, but they are all around $100. My Marlin is new and chambered in 45-70. My main uses will be plinking...

I saw Ted Nugent on PBS this morning. Texas Monthly is a magazine, and they have a regular show on this channel, and I occasionally catch it when I'm flipping through. They generally interview all types of people. I've even seen Hanoi Jane on the show before. Anyways, I thought I'd post a...

I am looking to load some cowboy loads for my blackhawks and my Marlin. I have a bunch of Oregon Trail 158 SWC's, as well as some Hornady 158 SWC which are swaged. Powders on hand are Trailboss, 231, and Unique. I have some pretty good loads for the Hornady's with Trailboss, but I have a LOT...

Does anybody have experience dealing with Western and Wildlife Wonders? I am looking for a CAS rig, and was curious if anybody had any experience with their quality, service, etc. Thanks

Revolver and rig I'm going to start CAS soon, and need a couple more items. I have been scouring these boards, as well as many others over the last several weeks and months. But there are a few items I need help with. First, I need another revolver. I already have a stainless Blackhawk in...

As the title says... I know diddly about trapping. I was wondering what type of precautions were used to make sure that people weren't trapped in your animal traps. Even though most trapping is done off the beaten path, there is a pretty good chance of someone walking along, and perhaps an...

Warning, the following loads may not be safe in your guns. Strange phenomenon... I shot several different loads of 2400 through my 4 5/8" Blackhawk, ranging from 16-17.3g. The bullet was Hornady 300g XTP Mag. The Chrony told me that they were all right at 1000fps. Four different...

Is it just me, or has the Winchester White Box .223, in both 55g FMJ and 45g HP missing? I haven't checked online, I only buy ammo locally, but I cannot find it anywhere. None of the gunstores have it, nor do the sporting goods store chains. Academy has them both labeled as discontinued...

My new Ruger Blackhawk 45 Colt has a gash in the barrel. I got a bullet stuck in the barrel last weekend (no powder - tied up the cyllinder.) A friend of mine helped me knock out the bullet with a cleaning rod. The bullet was knocked back into the case without incident, or so I thought...

For those who use turret presses...why didn't/don't you go with a progressive? I'm sure the answer will be the cost, but to me the cost is so minimal compared to the time saved, and when compared to the life of the press. And for those who use progressives without casefeeders :banghead...

Recently loaded .243 with good success, but am still working up in the powder charge department to find the perfect load. I am using IMR 4064, Sierra 85g HPBT. I worked up from 36-38 in half grain increments. I currently have 38, 38.5, and 39 grains loaded up. My oal is 2.620 (Lyman...

My brother does not own a rifle, and I would like to sell him my 1894c. They camp in the mountains quite a bit, but his wife has never really been fond of guns. She has, however, consented to him getting a pistol caliber rifle. I have had it about 6 months, and the rifle has less than 200...

Remington 700 ADL .243, brand new I purchased a rifle today, and apparently somebody decided that it was too dangerous to shoot, so they put a lock on it. Now, I can't close the bolt all the way. Everything worked okay at the store, but when I got it home and started to clean it, the bolt...

I am filling out my paperwork for my C&R License, and I had a few questions. 1. On question 9, where it asks for Position and SS#, what do they mean by postion? Is this for employees at a gun store, or are they wanting your job title (I do not work in the firearms industry)? Same question...