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    Short/Youth stock on a house gun?

    Is there any disadvantage to a shortened/youth stock on an 870 police set up for home defense? I don't have much shotgun experience, and would think the extra inch or so compactness would be nice. 18" barrel, no optics or anything like that. was looking at the speedfeed version, non-pistol grip...
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    870 disassembly?

    Are there any online resources for the complete disassembly of an 870 including changing the stock and fore-end? looking to add a speedfeed stock and was hoping there is something out there with pictures to follow. thanks in advance cheers Derek
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    "Best" extension for 18" 870?

    Just picked up a slightly used 870 police, parkerized, 18" barrel and am looking for a mag extension-should I stick with a factory remington one, or are they made for remington by scattergun/choate/etc...? I guess the only way to obtain a remington/oem one is from a leo dealer? please advise...
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    Dressing up an 870...

    I'm pretty new to shotguns and have an older/battered plain jane 870 with a 26in barrel. I was thinking of getting a 18" barrel for it, pistol grip, mag extension and a side saddle. are there any good suppliers out there for this stuff, aside from Midway and Brownells? any parts I should...
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    S&W 65-3 vs. 65-5

    What are the difference between the 3 inch 65-3 vs 65-5? I understand that the 65-5 is a newer version, but are there any changes or upgrades that would make me rather have a 65-5 vs a 65-3? thanks in advance cheers, Derek
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    Hard Chrome on a S&W 13...who?

    Am thinking about buying a S&W model 13, four inch from a co-worker. it has some light rust...was thinking if i get it to send it off to have it hard chromed...who out there does good work these days? any advice or points in the right direction would be appreciated. cheers, Derek
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    Reliable 10/22 mags?

    Are there any reliable 20 or 25 round mags out there for the 10/22 that are reliable? If so, what is a good source for them? cheers, Derek
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    Belt holster for S&W 340 (ccw)

    I am looking for a small leather belt rig for my 340. any suggestions? I have used alessi and sparks in the past, but what are some good styles/makers for snubbies? (thumb snap/no snap, does not matter) thanks in advance cheers, Derek
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    Opinions of S&W 340PD

    Was looking to get an airlight snubbie-either the 40 or 48 variety, when i came upon a good deal on a like new, shot 5 times and traded smith 340pd. i have been out of the revolver scene for a while, and scandium frames and titanium cylinders are new to me...anything I should look out for in...
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    Best IWB rig for 357 Snubbie?

    Just acquired a SP101 2.25 barrel in 357...am looking for a good iwb design for carry....most of my experience has been with autos...my all time favorite holster has to be the alessi talon....would this design work for this design revolver? what are some of the tops in holsters for these...
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    Hunting carry-Ruger or S&W or ???

    I'm looking for a 4 inch 357 to carry on my hip/in my pack for hikes, and also fall hunting on my families land...was thinking about a ruger gp100 in that "grey" finish, was also thinking of a smith 66, 686 or 686+...have had smiths in the past, and have a father in law that loves his gp100....i...
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    Which Bipod?

    Just got a new/first rifle, a Steyr MIII Professional in .270. It shot well, but at the range I'm at there are not very good rests available. am thinking of putting a bipod on it. Is Harris the way to go? I was thinking the 6-9 inch variety, but I see there is a standard and a lightweight...
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    Steyr Rifle question

    I just purchased a used Steyr MIII Professional in 270. I am having trouble finding any info on this rifle-I know it was imported through GSI, so I'd guess it was late 90's or later...I realize the rifle is discontinued, but am wondering if it was due to a problem with the rifle or ??? any...
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    Best scope for around $200?

    I'm a first time non-.223 rifle owner, have a rem 700 sendero in 270 that i intend to use for deer this coming fall...want to get a quality scope for it. don't know didley about scopes-know that leupold is a good brand, had looked at their "rifleman" series. am open to suggestions on brand...
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    Any info out there on a Rem 700 Sendero .270?

    Just picked up my first bolt rifle today, with the intent on med-long range plinking and taking up deer hunting next season. Convinced myself i wanted a .308 rem 700 of some flavor, but the guy behind the counter convinced me that for deer in my area, 270 was the way to go. instead of the...
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    New to rifles-want a 308 bolt action..

    I am new to rifles, been shooting handguns a long time. Want to start deer hunting on family land next season (shots within 250m). I want a 308 bolt action rifle. have always heard good things about the remington 700 series. especially the LTR's and Police rifles. a but pricey, probably...
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