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I have an early model S&W 4506 that came with the curved factory grips. I don't hate them, but the straight grips are a better fit for me. A few years back, factory grips could be found just about anywhere for less than $20.00. I have looked high and low and cannot find anything... anywhere...

NIB for $675.00 at my local GS... this a good deal or should I haggle a bit?

I would like to have some work done on my SA Ultra-Compact and am in the process of finding a good Smith to do the work. I have considered sending it back to SA as that seems easy, but I want to cover all of my bases. If there is a competant GS that I should consider, please pass them along!

I have heard that one of the attributes of the Glock's famed durability under torturous extremes is the simplicity of the design and the low number of parts (35) that make up the gun. The Glock also has the reputation for being easy to repair and detail strip. With the XD-9 gaining in...

I think it has been a couple of months ago since I purchased my first 1911, in my case a S&W SW1911. It is a later production model (beyond the recall issues) and came NIB with (2) Wilson 8 round magazines in S&W's typical blue plastic case. After a good cleaning (Hoppe's #9) and lubing with...

Well, I finally took the plunge... After owning and selling many different handguns (SIGs, S&Ws, Taurus, etc.), I have finally picked up my first 1911. In my case a S&W sw1911. I considered the Mil-specs from SA, Kimbers, and the Dan Wesson offerings. I settled on the S&W for a few...

I have purchased several firearms off of sites like Gunbroker.com and Auctionarms.com. I have never had a single problem nor have I ever been suspect of any of the people I have done business with. That said, I bid and won an auction on a S&W 5906. Both the seller and I made initial contact...

Well now that the Ruger is coming out with the MKIII, my .22 pistol issue has resolved itself. I will be picking up one of those new beauties as soon as one becomes available.:D My next consumer dilemma is choosing which 1911 to buy. I thought I had made a decision to pick up a SA Mil-Spec...

Simple question... I own a S&W 4516-2 and have come to the conclusion that I hate the "bobbed" hammer. Can S&W or some other smith replace the hammer with the type found on the 4506. Some cost estimate would be good too if the task is possible. Thanks!

Wow sp many 1911 threads and none of them with my name on it... Well, I hope one more doesn't ruffle too many feathers... which if you actually have feathers you need to be in another forum all together :D. So here it is... I am in the market for a plain jane 1911. It will be my first of...

I seem to have developed a problem. The property that I manage has laid down sod early last fall (not my call). The sod has not rooted in the soil as of yet and I have developed a nasty armadillo problem. These little buggers are coming into the yard late at night and are literally...

I have had opportunity in the past to mention that I own both a 4506-1 and a 4516-2. I enjoy both and have found that they are every bit high quality weapons, contrary to what some will say about 3rd Generation S&W autoloaders. In fact, I would say that their quality rivals the quality of the...

Some months ago I purchased a used S&W 4516-2 to keep my 4506-1 company. Upon feilding stripping the weapon I noticed something I had never before seen in a modern auto-loader. On the guide rod were (2) recoil springs. A smaller spring inserted into a larger one, both on a standard S&W guide...

Some of you may remember a thread I began just a couple of weeks ago where I complained of my Kahr E9 not feeding JHP ammo. The advice I received instructed me to contact Kahr Arms and give them an opportunity to repair the problem. Well I just got the piece back today via overnight Fed-Ex...

I will be moving to a new home in the next few weeks and I have been informed of a Copperhead problem in the back yard. Here is my problem... I KNOW that a rake or spade shovel is the preferred method of dipatching a little nasty and when the opportunity presents itself I will certainly use...

Late last year, I was able to acquire a two-tone Kahr E-9. This particular piece was NIB and came with a spare magazine. I was very pleased with the purchace and shot through 500+ rounds of FMJ ammo, with nary a hicup from the gun. Thinking the gun was at least mechanically broken in, I...