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I took my boys shooting today for the first time. My older son does GREAT with our Savage Model 7a--he's a natural and had a blast. My younger son really enjoyed shooting it too, but he currently lacks the hand strength to load magazines all afternoon or to charge the 7a (which has a small...

I appreciate all the tips I've gotten in the past from this forum; it's led to some good purchases. With the exception of a Ruger Mk IV, right now all of my handguns are revolvers. So I'm comfortable with double-action revolver triggers. But I'm starting to think about getting an autoloader...

I recently came into a Savage Model 7 and it's a blast to shoot. Fun, and a tack driver. But it came with just one magazine, and it's a bit rusty and temperamental. I can't find any Model 7 mags online, but the Savage Mk II mags sure look similar. Any reason I shouldn't try one of these?

I've heard contradictory things about whether the pre-1971 Colt Cobra is drop safe. Some say it isn't because the firing pin is on the hammer, and if it's carried, should be carried on an empty chamber. I've heard others say that despite this fact, its design is impossible to fire without the...

I own a 2" SP101 and like it as a defensive handgun. I've recently developed an interest in potentially picking up a Ruger MkIV for range use. Just looking at it as a fun gun, I'm sure it would do well, and ammo cost would be a small fraction of what I'm paying for factory .38 Spl. But given...

Let's skip the "shall not be infringed" means "shall not be infringed in any way" argument...whether or not that should be the law, it's not the law of the land under DC v. Heller. In order to be protected under DC v. Heller, a firearm needs to actually provide utility for self-defense, sport...

I'm still trying to find a holster solution I like for my SP101. I think I want something for 8 o'clock that's OWB for comfort, that keeps the gun very close to the body for concealment, and has a thumb break. The Galco Fletch isn't cheap, but it checks all those boxes and seems to have good...

(with my SP101 in between because why not) My wife discovered these while going through my late father-in-law's things. The Colt Cobra has a lot of wear marks but seems to be mechanically very sound; the Dan Wesson is in immaculate condition. I thought they were cool so I wanted to share.

Anyone out there have one of these pump-action quasi-ARs, or have first-hand experience with one? I know they're primarily thought of as ban-state rifle. I'm not in a ban-state, but I'm still interested in one. I learned to shoot with a pump-action shotgun, and for recreational shooting I...

Thinking of picking up a GSR as my first rifle. This would be for range fun, not hunting. I'm a lefty and I really want a bolt action with iron sights, so the GSR is an obvious choice. I can't decide on the caliber though. The .308 is iconic for this genre of rifle, and candidly a very...

My father-in-law passed away recently. My wife has been going through his things, and among other firearms, we found this rifle I can't identify. Anyone know what this is? Not asking because we want to sell it or get a value for it or anything; I'm just curious. I really don't know rifles...

Sounds like someone might want an Ares SCR, which brings traditional-stock ergonomics to the AR-15 platform. http://www.aresdefense.com/?page_id=729

I'm hoping to find a good, secure, comfortable holster for my new Ruger SP101 without a bunch of returns/heartache/trial-and-error. I don't have strong feelings on the kydex/leather/other debate; I just want something comfortable and secure that would fit under white-collar work clothes (wool...

My first introduction to revolvers! I know the SP101 isn't generally considered sexy and certainly isn't new or fancy, but I'm over the moon about it. I've got smaller hands and unlike the 1911 I sold, it doesn't feel a size too big for me. At the same time, I didn't want an ultralight snubby...

I'm a southpaw and find myself kind of wanting a Mosin-Nagant as my first rifle. I love the history, and the low cost of both the rifle and the ammo are also huge selling points. But I'd written it off for a while because of being a southpaw. However, I've recently heard of southpaw learning...

My wife wants a revolver for home defense and range use; she's used both my shotgun and my 1911 at the range but just prefers the simplicity of a revolver. It won't be a carry gun, so size isn't an issue. She's modestly recoil averse (no medical issues just doesn't like a super-snappy gun)...

Sorry if this is the wrong forum, but it seemed like the place. The CEO (who, coincidentally, was also in charge of Chrysler when it was circling the drain a few year ago), CFO, and multiple members of the Board of Directors of Remington just announced that they are stepping down. The new CEO...

A while ago I bought a Remington 1911 from a friend. I love the history of the 1911 and the SAO trigger, but setting that aside, it's simply too big for my hand (I'm a 5'6", small-framed guy), far to big to carry, and .45 ACP is nearly twice the price of 9mm. This same guy has an LC9 with a...

I've decided that I want my next firearm to be a baby 1911 in .380; I recently tried handling a Sig P238 and the ergonomics and trigger were both heavenly (I'm a small guy with small hands, and it fit me perfectly; hell, with the extended magazine, even my pinkie had a secure grip). So really...

My Stack-On gun safe's keypad has now failed for a second time, and the safe is only two years old. I find myself simply not trusting it anymore, which is no good considering my usage. My firearms are in it all the time when they're not with me, and the safe is next to the bed for quick access...