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I recently acquired this revolver. Excellent condition with a faint turn line. It had been sitting for a long time, hardly used so it looked pretty dry. Not wanting to take the slide plate off, I removed the stocks and sprayed oil up into the action. To disburse the oil around I was holding...

I have blued revolvers for home protection. They are kept in closets on the shelves for quick access. I have been laying them on soft cloths but am worried moisture could get trapped between the cloth and the finish and cause rust. They are always wiped down with a silicone cloth after...

I just bought a 1982 S&W Model 10 revolver. The very faint turn line indicates it has been fired very little. So, I believe it is completely original inside and out. I removed the grips so I could spray CLP up into the mechanism to flush out any gunk and get it oiled. I inserted snapcaps...

My favorite kind of movie is a murder mystery or detective crime drama. Naturally I watch for the guns to see if I can identify them. Sometimes you can see the holster. I don't think I have ever seen a form fitted holster like what is so popular today. What were holsters like in 1952...

I would like to buy a pump shotgun for home defense. I tried a 12 gauge at the range one day and don't want one of those. I've read a 20 gauge recoils 45% less. So, is a twenty really lighter on the shoulder? My small wife may be the one shooting it so that needs to be considered.

I'm looking at a possible purchase of a 12/44 Inland that has large numbers stamped in the wood of the stock, left side, forward of the sling/oiler opening. They're not the same as the serial number. Anyone know what they mean and who put them there?

I prefer a revolver for concealed carry, but I'm annoyed with the cylinder width, it's fat compared to many autos. I'd like to find something smaller than my 642. An IWB holster feels uncomfortable, a belt holster seems to cause my jacket or shirt to stick out noticeably, and I can't stand...

While watching an 1940's crime movie last night, the crime lab techician said the powder used to make a car bomb came from a .38 magnum cartridge. I've never heard that before. Was there ever such a thing, or was it a slang term for something else? Or just a script writer's mistake, maybe...

I've noticed some people here have a very low opinion of the .22 Magnum for defense. I have wondered why, and I especially do now. Let me explain: I was making a play box for my cat and I needed to punch some holes in the cardboard to run string thru. I went out to the garage and looked...

Wife: Does Arizona have good gun laws? Me: Yes, it is a very free state. Wife: If people can have guns why is there so much crime? Me: That's a good question. I can't answer it:confused: I'm frankly stumped, what would your answer be?

I commonly see on gun forums people scoffing at the idea of using a .22 magnum mini revolver for personal defense. Now, I usually carry a .38 S&W but in the ninety degree heat we've had lately I've been putting my Pug in my pocket. My wife asked me recently, "It looks so much like a toy...

I'm going to see this revolver this evening and I need advice as to its value? My local gun store said its worth 200-250, that seems low to me. I looked on Gunbroker and found prices more around 350-400. The owner said the gun is 98% (we'll see if my interpretation is the same) and he has...

Read a magazine article in the grocery store last night, I think it was Shooting Times, about this new pistol from Remington. It looks very nice, pretty much GI with large white dot sights, walnut grip panels, and a matte finish. MSRP is $700, hopefully less than six in the real world...

I made an interesting discovery and learned something this afternoon. For the four years I have owned my Airweight 642 I have mistakenly believed lighter bullets recoiled less, so I have been avoiding 148 and 158gr. cartridges. Usually I shoot 130's and carry Hydra-Shok 110. The Hydra-Shoks...

I was watching a documentary about the surrender of Goering. As he removed his pistol holster from his belt I watched closely expecting to see him remove a Walther PP, PPK, or a Luger. None of the above!! He took out a Revolver. I have never seen a German officer armed with a revolver...

I want to buy one more snubnose revolver. It will spend its life as a house gun, never carried. I have three choices: Ruger LCR Ruger SP101 S&W 637 Which would you choose and please explain your reason. Thanks

I'm considering buying one of these revolvers. Could anyone tell me how the trigger pull compares to a 642-same, lighter, or heavier? What do you think of this for a carry gun? It's an Airlite so that would be nice, it has more shots than my 642, and the .22 mag round, from what I've read...

Do you have any guns that you like not because of what type the gun is but what cartridge it shoots? For example; one reason I prefer a .38 snubnose is because I like the cartridge, how it looks, and its history. I also find the .22 WMR appealing because it "just looks right". Actually I...

Our family doctor has moved, I called the physician he recommended and had them send us "new patient" papers. Among the usual health history questions are these two: Are there guns in the house, yes or no. If yes, are they unloaded and locked, yes or no. How would you respond?

Went to an indoor range this afternoon that rents guns. My purpose was to try out an LCR. I've been sitting on the fence over one of these for several months and decided I'd better try one before I laid down over $400. I have a 642, which has been my faithful companion for over three years...