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The good people at Mech Tech passed on to me that they will be offering .45acp Springfiled XD-compatible carbine conversion units by the end of the year. I'm guessing for 9mm and .40 as well, but I don't know of for sure.

The good people at Mech Tech passed on to me that they will be offering Springfiled XD-compatible CCU's by the end of the year. I'm guessing for 9mm and .40 as well, but I know of .45acp for sure. This is news well-received!

Hello out there! I was wondering what .22lr's besides the Ruger 10/22 have good choices for high-capacity magazines and also a reputation for accuracy. Not really looking for tube-fed, would rather be able to reliably feed lots of ammo in one set-up. I have a 10/22 but have been...

On an original 10rnd mag reloaded with stripper clips, are there some tips to make it easier or more precise in reloading quickly? I'm thinking there must have been some tricks to reloading the SKS in standing, kneeling, etc on the battlefield with those stripper clips; they seem kind of flimsy...

Wondering what folks' experience with shooting skeet with a 'defense-length' barrel (18' or so). Have been giving it a try with good success, especially since learning to shoot with both eyes open. Guessing it matters more and more as range increases. Anyone out there use their short-barrel...

I am trying to decide between a 7.62x39 or .308/7.62x51 defense rifle. When I first started researching, it looked like the x39 ammo was considerably cheaper as were some reasonably reliable platforms to shoot it. Looking around today (at least at the newly manufactured stuff), .308 is...

Visiting the monthly show in Austin this weekend, was wondering how many THR folks I might be walking by unawares. Any displayers? I'd enjoy finding some of y'all for conversation and recommendations! -Plink

Hello All! I am hoping to learn which country of origin, date range, and any associated serial #'s or letters designate higher-quality SKS's. I've heard Romanian police issue models are good, but wouldn't know how to identify one or know what one would be worth. Are there associated...

Hey y'all, There's a seller on GunBroker who's had an item close without bids (twice) that I'd like to inquire about; unfortunately their site requires types of credit cards I don't have. Would someone who's a member be willing to click the screenname for info for me? PM me if so. Thanks...

Hello all, Awhile back someone posted a link to a very plain text-only webpage with available ammo listings (by caliber, maker, price, quantity etc.) that seemed to be updated pretty regularly. I can't recall if the entries were links to other sites themselves, but it seemed a very good...

Anyone know the functional difference between a 18.5" vs. 20" barrel on a 12 guage? For a little length in the barrel a pump shotgun can increase capacity by 1/3, but any functional difference (defense/sport)? Thanks! -Plink

Saw one of these for a low low price at WalMart and didn't know what to make of it (deal or just cheap?). Thanks! -Plink

Didn't know if townships were more apt to grant variances on discharging firearms in town if they're rimfire only (and/or indoors):o. I'd love to open a rimfire range but don't know if the traffic would be enough to make it viable. Any rimfire ranges out there? Pictures? Thanks! -Plink

I have looked around to find cost-effective brass-cased ammo for my new XD, and have found two kinds that are universally inexpensive (Monarch, Independence). They don't stick around long or are plentiful when I've found them. I know the XD is good about handling almost any load, as those...

Mech Tech sells a carbine conversion matched to 1911 45acp's for about $350 that look awful cool, but how do they perform? Anyone have a 1911 converted to carbine? Any suggestions as to which model works best or how the conversion performs? [also posted on 'Handguns: autoloaders']

Mech Tech sells a carbine conversion matched to 1911 45acp's for about $350 that look awful cool, but how do they perform? Anyone have a 1911 converted to carbine? Any suggestions as to which model works best or how the conversion performs? Thanks much! (don't know if this belongs in 'rifle...

Anyone out there even own one or know someone who does/did? Thanks!

Hey all, Had a question about shot sizes (in 12 guage shells) for defense (read 'antipersonnel'). Much has been made about penetration on sheetrock and ballistic gelatin but I don't anticipate any home invasions by a gypsum-wielding blob. My question surrounds the smallest effective shot...

Found some old threads on different sites about a HI-POINT .45acp carbine that was due in '05. Is there such an animal??? I gotta know! Thanks, -Plinkeriffic

Hey y'all, Thought this little gem deserved its own thread, you know, its own little corner of the universe. Figured there's enough of 'em out there among pleased owners to support a conversation. Please post pics, stories, current vs older models, accessories, gear, carbines, reviews...