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Several years ago, I purchased an original Remington Model 51 manufactured in the 1920s. So when the new ones were put on the market, I was eager to buy. However Remington rushed it to market and sales stopped for a few years while Remington reengineered and retooled. Eventually they came back...

I have a Tokarev TTC and am curious about the markings on it. As I understand it, the “C” in TTC stands for the Cugir Factory which is Romanian. However, it also has the circle 11 marking of Polish manufacture and is stamped, “Made In Poland”. Based on the serial number, it was manufactured in...

Has anyone tried Back 2 Brass cleaner or have any info on it? The only info I can find on it is from the company. It sounds really great, so therefore I am really skeptical.

This afternoon, my wife asked me to run to the store & pick up a few things. As is my habit, I opened my safe grabbed my Sig. P-938, slipped it on my belt and headed for the store. As I was walking across the store parking lot, I sensed that my gun was riding a little low, as the end of the...

A friend of mind who sells recycled brass uses a wet process and was cleaning a batch of .45 ACP. However, try as he might, they would not polish up. He could not put them on the market, as they didn't meet his company's standards which are pretty stringent. He asked me if I wanted them as he...

Most of the hand guns in my safe are auto loaders, but I am getting the itch to purchase a good quality revolver. Perhaps something with a 4" barrel, medium to large frame in the .357 / .38 special range. I tend to prefer blue finish, but I can be swayed to go in the other direction. I am...

What is the latest in the U.S. Military's selection of the next generation of side arm. I have read that the revised Beretta M-9 is out, but not sure who is leading the race at this time. Just curious.

I am about to purchase my second 1911. My first is a Remington R1S. I was about to commit to a Springfield Range Officer today, when my local dealer pulled out a new Colt 1911 that he said he could sell it to me for about the same price as the RO. Apparently, someone put down a deposit but then...

A year ago, 9mm projectiles were off the shelves and about impossible to find. They came back, but now pistol powder is impossible to buy. Any thoughts on why just pistol powder dried up? This may have been discussed in an earlier thread, but if so, I missed it.

After 50 plus years in the fields and woods, I will hunting dove for the first time this fall. I fear the shotguns I have, a 12 ga. Browning A5 and an Ithaca Featherlight 16ga are not the best choice of guns. As this adventure will require a new weapon, I look for suggestions. I am looking for a...

I have a winchester Model 57 .22 that all appears to be original. It belonged to my grandfather, and I assume he bought it new around 1929. The muzzle is cut flat with no beveling which I find very unusual. It is the proper length per the specs, so I am confident it hasn't been altered. Does...

Today, SC Govenor Nicki Hailey signed into law a bill that allows you to carry a concealed weapon into restaurants and bars so long as the establishment does not generally ban weapons. Thank you Govenor Hailey. This is another example of why it's a great day to be in SC.

In recent weeks, I have been looking for a Remington Model 51 to add to my collection of quality historic gun design. Low and behold, I find that Remington is coming out with a new 9mm based on the Model 51 platform as designed by John Pedersen. Remington is saying that delivery to their dealers...

In another thread, there was a brief comment about those that were the mentors, teachers, and trainers of those of us who enjoy the sport and use of guns. That inspired me to start this thread. Tell the world the source of your knowledge and enthusiasm. For me there were two. My father who...

While searching for a Colt 1903 or a 1908, I came across a Remington Model 51 that has intrigued me but I am finding only limited information.It appears to be very similar to the Colt, and was produced in about the same time period, but there is a considerable difference in pricing. Can anyone...

I am an experienced shooter, but have never gotten involved in percussion weapons or black powder. I am interested in changing that, and would appreciate some comments on the best way to get involved. I have been doing a fair amount of reading and studying, but now it's time to get some advice...

I have a Russian 1895 Nagant that I purchased some time ago out of curiosity. I take it to the range on occassion and find it an interesting gun to shoot. My question is, are there any other revolvers out there that use the same or simiiar technology? From my very non-technical perspective, the...

I am looking at a compact MK 77 Hawkeye in a .223 caliber. Any thoughts on how this would be as a hog gun? It's lighter than I am used to with hogs, but it's a cool gun to take in the brush.