Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers
This going to be a thread for those who are looking for a date of manufacture for their S&W revolvers. We'd need to know : a) caliber b) bbl length (from cylinder to muzzle) c) grips shape (round...
View Article.44 Special or .455 Webley?
I'm bored. Let's say you won a raffle and had the choice between a Colt New Service in .44 Special or .455 Webley, which one you choosing and why?
View ArticleHow many and what guns have you given away as gifts?
I've given away 14 guns as gifts to friends and family members over the past 27 years. 1 Heritage Rough Rider 22LR/22WMR to a good friend of mine a couple years ago. 2 Glock 27's to my 2 childhood best...
View ArticleThink we could reverse the anti gun trend?
I know we make ..some strides.. toward that goal. But just now I am wondering if we are smart about how we gun people are going about it. The PUBLIC doesn't get our picture and they form their opinions...
View ArticleWhy is 7x57 (AKA 7mm Mauser or 275 Rigby) not more popular?
I hadnt ever thought much about 7x57, but was reading about it recently, and it looks on paper that it would be as good as other deer caliber rifle cartridges, but perhaps with less recoil. Has it ever...
View ArticleWooden primer storage box sources?
I was just reading about primer storage, and saw some pics of nice, solid 1" thick wood boxes. I suppose I could build one, but my carpentry skills are sub-standard, so I would prefer to buy one is...
View ArticleIan McCollum's Newest Book "Small Arms of WWII" is shipping
I just received my autographed copy of Ian McCollum's newest work Small Arms of WWII: United States of America and it's phenomenal. Three inches thick and weighs about ten pounds, beautifully...
View ArticleFavorite Magnum Pistol Powder
It's been awhile since I loaded up some classic 357 Magnum loads....in their pure form. I've been working mostly with 44 the last 5 years. I've been on a 357 Hiatus. On hand I have a batch of 158gr....
View ArticleLove new shockwave… toy or serious arm?
Hi All: So I got a new Mossberg 590S shockwave yesterday… the 14” 5+1 version. I had kinda wanted one for a while and then there it was, gleaming with factory oil and nice ‘n’ tight. I broke down and...
View ArticleComponents for cartridges you don’t shoot?
Do you buy and keep components for cartridges you don’t shoot? I’m always buying brass when I see it even if I don’t have a firearm for that cartridge yet. Examples are: .348 win, .35 rem, .44 rem…. I...
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Dressed up the 686 a bit.
I thought I'd dress up the 686 with a set of Altamont "Ropers" I've had in a box O stuff for several years. I'd put them on when I first got the gun, but swapped them back to try the stock rubber...
View ArticleFavorite 30 Cal?
The .308 caliber rifle cartridge screams red, white, and blue. What is your favorite? This poll and discussion focuses on bolt and lever action cartridges. I'm using the 11th edition Hornady reloading...
View ArticleWhat have you done in the reloading room today
Alright folks like the title says let me know what you have done today me I worked on some 223 for my ar deprimed 100 pieces so what about anybody else?
View ArticleDefine "loose primer pocket"
I'm not really sure where to draw the line on priming ease. When do you know your primer pocket is to loose?
View Article1863 remington 31c pocket revolver i just got this a couple of weeks back
https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index...w+Model+Pocket+Remington+Revolver+Brass+Frame so anyone have one of these and what do you think about it??
View ArticleChristmas haul
Ok, time to gloat, what did y'all get for Christmas? My lovely wife gave me a Wheeler Fat Wrench and a FA tumbler. :0)
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New 2011…my favorite platform!
Ordered this back in April and picked it up last week. Very slick and well built pistol. I really love the 2011 platform. As pure shooters, I feel it’s the best platform in the world. I’m sure some...
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Combat Knives let's see 'em!
I'll start. This is my Horrigan fighter, designed by a true warrior and patriot, Bob Horrigan and made by his twin brother, John. MODERATOR NOTE - To avoid wandering off into the universe of "tactical"...
View ArticlePulled this outta my safe today.
I was given a holster as a Chistmas gift by my late father. It's a black basket weave well put together holster. It's open top so no thumb break and it has a belt tunnel no loops. The tunnel is marked...
View ArticleGood day at the range.
Had a great day with my two Sil's and a friend of thiers. Took them to my club's range and we had it to ourselves all afternoon. Was able to help them all get hits out to 650yds with thier rifles and a...
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