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This seems really dumb to ask, but I can't seem to find any definitive answers. I just got my first single-action revolver (Colt Frontier Scout). What is the accepted way to 'show clear' on single actions, specifically during cease-fires at a range? Loading gate open, half cock? Is there a...

I just got a 1958 mfg Colt Frontier Scout, which has an unfinished 'white' aluminium frame. I shot it a bunch the other day, and noticed the dark fouling under the barrel inside the frame, and how difficult it was to get off. Normally, I'd just use some solvent and scrub it with some brass...

So, I've been itching for a 5.56 rifle for a while. I like how the mini-14s look and everything, but I figured I could get an AR for just a bit more. Now, though, I've seen some of the police trade-in Mini-14GBs out there for ~550. Compare that to the 800 or so that I had figured on for the...

I don't usually start threads, especially this kind, but I just wanted to show off these grips and see what people thought. I got one of the recent FM Hi Powers from J&G as my first full-sized 9mm (and only one, right now), and really liked it. I changed out the safety for the modern one...

I will be traveling by car this holiday season to visit my parents in S. Illinois. My CCW is valid in all the states I'm going through, except of course, my destination. The IL state police FAQ has a section saying that, if you are hunting in IL as an out-of-stater (and thus lack an FOID), you...

I am really surprised I couldn't find info on this anywhere, so figured I'd ask you guys. I have a Russian TOZ-17 .22 rifle that has 11mm dovetails on the receiver. The sights are ok, but I would really like to have some kind of aperture sights. Is there any reason that the type of diopter...

Hi All Excitedly, I just received my C&R license yesterday, and now I'm really itching to make a first buy. I'm torn between getting 1) yugo mauser 2) czech vz. 24 mauser 3) yugo SKS Now, I kind of want all of them, but the question is, which is going to dry up/ go up in price...

So, I have read about reloading BP cartridges, and I have read about using home-made BP for muzzleloading. Does anyone combine these techniques and reload using homemade BP? Does anyone, say reload more "modern" cartridges like this? I guess I am specifically interested in cartridges like...

I did a search and couldn't find any info on this... I am filling out my C&R application, and it came with an FBI fingerprint card. However, there are no instructions at all on what to do with it, if it is required, or what kind of official is needed to take my prints. Does anyone have any...

I want to sell a handgun, and I was just curious what was better: seek out a private sale, or try to get a trade at a gun shop. I realize I can probably get more from the private sale, but the annoyance/advertising/meeting up etc. is going to be a hassle. My main question is: how is...

Does anyone have any experience carrying a P-64? They're so cheap, and I wouldn't mind having a ccw that size. Is it (or, I figure, the ppk) easy to pocket carry? I figure it might be a bit heavy, but size-wise, how is it?

I am thinking of selling my Kahr K9. Few rounds, a friend of mine carried it a lot, though, and the bluing wore a bit, and he refinished it with duracoat. Performs flawlessly, etc etc. What would be a a good asking price for this gun? I like it a lot, but I wouldn't mind having some cash...

I dunno if anyone posted this news report, but it seems like decent coverage. The depiction of the armed pharmacist is pretty good, shows that a normal citizen can take care of business. I really like that they say "authorities don't recommend taking up arms" but that it "seems to be working...

So, I just bought a Romanian milsurp Tokarev pistol, and I really like it (plus, a big tin of cheap milsurp ammo doesn't hurt!). I don't really expect to ever carry this gun around city-wise, but I figured it would make a decent woods/hiking gun. I haven't been able to find a lot of consistent...

Is there a significant benefit to either, or are they more or less equal? The only thing I can see better on the shrouded version is that it stays put in your pocket better. I just ask because I'm debating which to get right now, and I can get a much better deal on one with a spurred...

Hi all; longtime lurker, new member! I want to get a lightweight .38 snubbie revolver for concealed carry. It just seems the prices I've been seeing are crazy. I was hoping to get a used S&W for a reasonable price, but that seems really unlikely (the only ones I've seen have been as much as...