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I'm looking for a muzzle brake for my Tikka T3x CTR in 6.5 Creedmoor. I know that whatever I get will be a compromise of various desirable features, including: - Compact size (under 2.5"). - Self-timing (can be easily put on & taken off by user - no crush washer or shims). - Effective at...

I want to buy a digital trigger pull gauge. The two that I've seen online are from Lyman and Wheeler. They cost about the same. Both get generally positive, but also some pretty negative reviews. The accuracy of both is sometimes criticized. My suspicion is that the erratic readings some...

I recently purchased a Tikka T3x CTR (Compact Tactical Rifle) in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 20" barrel. I need to get a scope for it. I will use this mostly for informal target shooting out to about 400 yards, but occasionally may shoot to 1,000 yards. I want it to also be practical as a deer/pig...

I received three nearly identical-looking Marlin lever-action rifles in a trade. They are all in like-new condition (quite possibly unfired) in their original boxes. The guy who traded them to me got them from his father, who apparently was a collector. It doesn't look like these have ever...

Thank you all for the many informative responses. Just to correct one assumption that wasn't in my original post - I'm not looking for an ultra-light rifle. I wouldn't be considering the Tikka T3x CTR with its heavier barrel if that were my goal (or saying that I want a medium/heavy barrel...

I'm interested in a fairly compact, accurate bolt-action rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor. I would like around a 20" barrel in a medium/heavy contour. Fluted would be ideal, but seems rare. The Tikka T3x CTR looks like an excellent option for me. My concern is that I've read that Tikkas all have long...

I own more than one of several handgun models, and different members of my family also own some of the same models. They all get stored in the same safe, and sometimes taken to the range together. I'm looking for a way to mark these so we can easily identify which gun belongs to which person...

Thank you all for the good suggestions. I hadn't though of tucking just the undershirt - I'll try that. I do generally wear it a at about the 4:00 position, and it does hug my body about as tightly as possible, but when I sit or bend over it my shirt still sometimes catches. Looser shirts do...

I have a CCW permit (fairly recent) and have been trying to find a carry method I can live with. I have a good in-waistband holster that holds my Kahr PM9 low in my waistband (I had the maker punch some extra holels to allow me to hang it a bit lower than usual). It holds the gun very close to...

Another vote for the Spyderco Salt Series. I'm a Scuba diver and have used a number of inexpensive stainless "dive knives." They all rusted a bit - even when I rinsed them in fresh water and dried them after dives. Then I bought a couple of Spydercon Pacific Salt folding knives. I carry one...

A Firestorm or Bersa .380 might be a good choice. The Firestorm is made by Bersa and is nearly identical to the Bersa "Thunder" .380s. I slighlty prefer the Bersa-branded version because its rear sight is screw adjustable for windage. The trigger guard on the Firestorm is more rounded, and...

I'm planning to add a Crimson Trace LaserGuard to my Kahr PM9 9mm pistol. I'm interested in carrying it in an ankle holster - probably the Uncle Mike's or maybe Blackhawk version. I've read and thought a lot about the pros and cons of ankle holsters and of lasers, so please don't turn this...

I have a Taurus Tracker .44 and am very happy with it. This model comes with a ported barrel, soft rubber grips, and weight a little more than the 329PD (but much less than most other .44s). I don't find the recoil bad at all. I have one of the S&W Scandium .357s (about 13 oz I think), and it...

I'm looking for a shoulder holster to wear under a shirt for my Kahr PM9 and a couple of spare magazines. The following are quite similar to each other (white cloth, washable, fit multiple guns, made to wear under a shirt, about $30-$40, etc.). I would appreciate any experiences and...

I was hoping someone might know some specifics about this particular gun (Taurus PT145 Millennium Pro), and why Taurus did not renew it's status as a CA-approved handgun. It may well be some new restriction the state put on, but I'd bet that Taurus just misunderstood/over-reacted to new...

I didn't really mean for this to turn into a political discussion or California bashing/defense, so I'm going to resist further discussion along those lines. I did scratch my head a bit trying to follow what you are saying: "...as long as Taurus and other companies make those particular...

I am sympathetic with your sentiment, but I'll bet there are many times as many gun owners in CA as there are in Oregon (or most other states) - it's just that we are outnumbered and the state is controlled by Democrats (I know that not all Democrats are anti-gun, but enough of them are to get...

I'm pretty frustrated with the situation regarding the status of the Taurus PT145 Millennium Pro (SA/DA) in California. This gun has been approved for sale here in CA for several years and is popular (I know quite a few people who own them - including me). Apparently there has been some issue...

Thanks all for your replies - all interesting. Mykeal, yours, in particular, was very informative. From your detailed explanation, I do now see how carrying with an empty chamber does, at least marginally, enhance safety. I still have a little bit of a hard time envisioning a scenario in...

A Model 59 was the second handgun I got back in the 1970's (my first was a Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 - I couldn't affort an M29 that I really wanted). I still have both. My M59 was reliable and accurate. I haven't fired it in quite a few years, but I'm sure it is still fine. Regarding it...