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Tim cautions against using their full power .357 in the scandium guns. The crimp jump is one problem but the other is that the alloy cylinder causes very sticky ejection when you put their full house round through it.

bullet shape is going to be more determinant on stability post entry than bullet weight/length. A bullet with a similar front to back weight distribution is more likely to keep chugging straight than tumbling or yawing. We see tumbling more frequently with pointed bullets because the back end...

I haven't really been following collectible S&W prices closely, but in my search for another old model Python they're taking a nosedive at auction. I think part of the depreciation is market related and the other part of it is that the new model Pythons are scratching the itch for a person who...

I jokingly call these Form 1 SBS starter kits. They're still shootable with the shockwave grip, some technique, and some practice. However, all you need is a stock and a tax stamp to make these into a very handy little shotgun.

With me it's more like, "Okay. Time to buy that 52-2." Then a few searches later on Gunbroker I'm like, "Oooh a Bill Davis customized 629. Now how can I avoid GunBroker fees and sales tax???" I'm also regularly searching for Classic DX models and managed to with a 5 inch Model 29 a few weeks...

Kind of want a 52-2, 25-5, and a few different 1911s from different builders. I keep getting side tracked by other things though.

There were early rumblings from a few sources that the initial story would fall apart under an investigation. The rumor now is that the individual arrested was playing the "Do you trust me?" game with the deceased and the weapon fired when they pulled the trigger. It's sadly not the first time...

GI sights on a 1911 also leave a lot to be desired. The trigger pull is great and it points well, but it's hard to aim precisely. My take on the M9: Most people hated them because of the heavy double action trigger. Most of their experience was also related to clapped out and well used range...

clickbait title and a poorly researched and argued article. Proficiency is paramount and most people have a habit of shooting the gun until it is empty. Reloads aren't just in case you need more rounds but also to handle a mechanical issue due to the mag in the gun. For most people a self...

That's pretty much the way. The better option is to buy a Dawson Precision tool-less guide rod.

most likely. The only time that doesn't work well is if it's using a full length guide rod since the spring and rod will remain captured once the slide is removed from the gun. There are different ways to tear down a 1911. A lot of people who learned to pull the slide stop out on their other...

the red stuff is pretty much permanent unless you get it really hot. Blue is sufficient for most low torque and lower heat applications.

If you want to keep the FLGR and save yourself some headaches you can buy a Toolless guide rod from Dawson Precision. It has a lever that's kept in place by spring pressure that you press up and into the path of the guide rod plug with the slide at full lock. It's way easier than dealing with...

I don't think it's a rarity issue as there's plenty of examples for sale at any one time. It's more a supply and demand thing. There's a large number of collectors relative to the amount of available guns which drives up the prices for good examples and unfortunately that also has an effect of...

Every manual says to only use commercially loaded ammo. It's generally considered impossible to warranty a gun that blew up unless you use commercial ammo. Even then they'll probably tell you to take up your grievance with the ammo maker since it isn't the gun manufacturer's fault. It's...