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    Marlin 336BL versus 1984SS

    I'm thinking about buying either a Marlin 336BL 30/30, or their 1894SS .44 Mag., and would appreciate some input/opinions concerning these two lever guns. I would use it for a SHTF rifle, and occasional boar hunting (I've never hunted boar before, but a friend has offered to take me.). Also...
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    Current Production Rossi Revolvers: Good, Bad, or Ugly?...

    I'm considering buying a current production Rossi 462 2" stainless .357 Magnum snubbie, and I'd would appreciate any input, opinions, or personal experiences concerning this revolver. http://www.rossiusa.com/product-details.cfm?id=139&category=1&toggle=&breadcrumbseries= Thanks...
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    What's the Scoop on Gibbs 1903-A4 Reproduction Rifle?...

    Anyone here own, shot, or have handled one of these rifles? What's the scoop on their overall quality? http://www.gibbsrifle.com/1903-a4_sniper_rifle.html Oh, and what magnification is the scope on this rifle? Thanks. nero
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    CZ VZ 58 Military Sporter -VS- Ohio Ordnance Works' VZ 2000?...

    I got the chance to handle a OOW's VZ 2000 rifle yesterday at a local gunshop and I was very impressed with it! It looked to be very well made/finished and felt great holding it. It's noticeably lighter and better balanced than an AK-47. Also, I loved the look of the wood-impregnated bakelite...
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    Help me decide...

    I'm working a fair amount of OT right now and want to reward myself with another firearm purchase next month, and I'd appreciate some input from you'll. This firearm will only be a "fun" gun, rather than serve any designated HD/PD purpose. Thanks. nero
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    Ruger Original Standard .22 Pistol Versus MKIII Standard?

    I'm going to buy my first Ruger Standard .22 pistol and I'm trying to decide between an excellent condition original Standard for $225, or a NIB MKIII Standard for about $300. I'd appreciate any info/opinions on if one is generally considered to be better than the other. Thanks. nero
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    Non US Citizens & Firearms

    Can a non US citizen either with a Work Visa or "Green Card" legally own/possess firearms in the USA? Thanks. nero
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    Retro AR-15s

    A few years ago I stumbled onto a website of a company that was making semi-auto versions of Vietnam era looking M16s, and recently I've been toying with the idea of getting one. Unfortunately, I can't remember the name of the company that was making them. They seemed to be a fairly big and...
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    What's the real scoop on stainless Lugers?

    For years I've thought about getting a 9mm Luger, and I've wondered what's the real scoop on the stainless steel Lugers. Are they reliable and durable? Is there a particular maker of stainless Lugers that is considered the best? Is anyone still making a stainless Luger? Thanks. nero
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    Mab pa-15

    I'd appreciate any info/opinions/experiences concerning the French made MAB PA-15 9mm pistol. Also, anyone have idea where a replacement recoil spring or other parts for this pistol can be found. (Numrich has nothing for the PA-15.) Thanks. nero
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    Beretta PX4 Storm F 9mm -vs- Stoeger Cougar 9mm

    I'm considering getting one or the other of these two pistols, and I'd appreciate some opinions/input. I have small hands and short fingers so most double-stack 9mms don't fit my hand as well as the single-stacks. (I have a safe full of single-stacks, but I'm feeling the need for another...
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    Anyone else having problems getting on GunBroker?

    I'm unable to get onto GB's site using either IE or Mozilla on my home computer, is anyone else having a problem getting onto GB? Thanks. nero
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    FEG PJK-9HP (Hungarian Hi-Power Clone)

    I'd appreciate any info/opinions/experiences anyone here can provide concerning this pistol. Are these considered good quality Hi-Power clones? How is the trigger on this pistol, and does it have the mag safety like the real Hi-Power? Finally, are the parts (especially the recoil spring, mags...
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    Walther PPK Magazines

    I recently bought a minty 1965 Walther PPK 7.65mm and I'm looking for another magazine for it, will the current production Walther USA/S&W mags work OK in my PPK? If not, I'd appreciate any tips/info on where I can find a reasonably priced mag for my PPK. Thanks. nero
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    Help Me Pick My Next SA Revolver...

    I'm going to buy a SAA (or clone) revolver in the next month. I want it to have the 4-3/4" barrel and be chambered for .357 Mag and/or .38 Spec. These are the models that I'm considering: Colt SAA (current production) USFA Single Action AWA Ultimate 1873 Revolver Please vote on my...
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    EMF's Great Western II & GW II Californian

    Anyone here have any experience/info/opinions on EMF's GW II and GW II Californian? How do they stack up against other SAA clones, (especially AWA's Ultimate SAA)? Also, other than a different CH finish and grips, is there any mechanical difference between the GW II and the GW II Californian...
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    Russian Made Brown & Silver Bear Rifle Ammo: Yea or Nay

    I'd appreciate some opinions/info about the quality of the Russian made Brown & Silver Bear ammo. I'm thinking about buying some Brown Bear 55gr. .223 REM for my Saiga .223 Rifle, and some Silver Bear 145gr. FMJ .308 WIN for my Spanish FR8, and I'd appreciate any opinions/info about shooting...
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    Cleaning/Lubing Saiga Rifle Gas Tube

    I just bought my first AK type rifle (a 16.3" .223 Saiga), and I'm doing an initial cleaning/lubing, and I have a couple of questions concerning the gas tube. First, how do you'll clean the gas tube? Second, are you supposed to lube the inside of the gas tube after cleaning it, or should it be...
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    Saiga .223Rem or 7.62x39 (or maybe .308)

    I decided to buy a Saiga rifle with the 16.3" barrel length, but I'm having a hard time deciding if I want it cambered in 5.56 or 7.62 and I'd appreciate some suggestions and input. I'm planning on using this as my SHTF carbine, and for range/outdoor shooting/plinking. I prefer the more...
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    Armalite AR-180B -vs- Ruger Mini-14

    How would you'll compare the two in terms of accuracy, durability, trigger quality, sights, and ease of field stripping/cleaning? Thanks. nero
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