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What you're seeing in the finish isn't wear, its character. If you don't care for its current character, go ahead and refinish it. Otherwise, I'd leave it. But then I've always been a sucker for a gun with honest wear *ahem* I mean character.

Here's a link to Auto Ordinance's online PDF spec sheet: http://www.auto-ordnance.com/SS/ss_1911pkzse.pdf Quoting: "Frames and slides are precision machined from aircraft quality Chrome Moly 4140 investment castings and bar stock." The picture on the Bud's gun shop site also has angled...

Sorry to hear about the damage to your home, but it is good to know that you're safe and the AC is back on. We rode out the storm up here in Conroe, and got power restored Thursday night/Friday morning around midnight. Our neighborhood looks like a war zone, but it is amazing how fast things...

like mnrivrat says... the biggest difference between pre-'64 and post-'64 are the manufacturing methods; the pr-'64s had better materials and more hand fitting. Still there are plenty of newer Model 94's that shoot just fine. While I'm more interested in the pre-'64's, I wouldn't turn my nose...

The standard barrel length is 5", the standard magazine capacity is 7 rounds, although 8 round magazines are available.

I've never heard of anyone putting garlic on their Texas toast.

I occasionally hunt with my '57 Model 94. It feels good in the hands and comes quick to the shoulder. Shoot it. That was what it was made for.

I've sure enjoyed reading this thread Here's my favorite Wild Bill quote: "You can beat the Hell out of me shootin' at pieces of paper, but I can beat you when it comes to hittin' men." Source: R.L Wilson's The Peacemakers. Wilson has several other quotes from eyewitnesses and such...

Is it an original '95, or one of the recent re-issues? An original in mint condition would be worth more than a re-issue.

I own a small ad agency.

GOC, I agree completely with your sentiments about how guns should be used and not locked up in a safe. (I'd make some exceptions for rare pieces that might belong in a museum, though.) One of the things that draw me to firearms is how form follows function. Personally, I don't know that...

They stay in business because they make very high quality firearms. Those who purchase them apparently feel they are worth the price. When you peruse this forum, you'll see a lot of questions and suggestions on how to improve a particular firearm. For the price you pay for a USFA, all of...

My dad always used 150 grain Remington Core-Lokts in the .30-06, and I've followed suit. I've never had a reason to try anything else; I get 1" groups with them from my rifle at 100yds when I do my part, and the bullets I've recovered from game had expanded well. Give 'em a try. They're a lot...

I've been looking for a hunting rifle in this cartridge. There aren't a lot of new ones currently chambered for this round, although almost every major make has been chambered for it at one time or another. I'd look at the CZ 550. It has been getting good reviews, reasonably priced, and...

That's a night and day difference. Did you refinish the stock, or did you replace it altogether?

A "one-piece grip" is a grip that is made of one piece of wood held within the grip frame. The alternative is a two-piece grip consisting of two halves mounted on either side of the grip frame and held together with a screw through the middle of the grip. Two-piece grips are easier to make and...

I love Ruger I've wondered why they are not more popular myself. It might be that Ruger has only been around since 1949, while the other big American manufacturers have been around 150-plus years. Its probably because of an undeserved reputation for so-so accuracy. I do know that my...

The Marlin 1894 was introduced in 1894; it is a true 19th century firearm just like the Winchester '73. The only major change that I am aware of since its introduction is the addition of the cross-bolt safety. I don't know the European rules for cowboy competition, but the Marlin 1894 is...

Outstanding Single-Actions I'd have to agree with rcmodel regarding USFA. I don't own one of their premium grade single actions, but the ones I have handled earn the title "premium grade." I think USFA is the reason Colt has improved their SSA over the last couple of years. Both Hamilton...

Lots of good advice here. You didn't say what you were going to hunt in Montana, though you mentioned deer hunting in the south. I use 150 gr Core-Lockts on whitetail; my dad has used the same for as long as I can remember. They'd be good on muleys and possibly elk as well, I suspect. The...