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In honor of National Garlic Day (4/19), I decided to have some pasta and garlic bread for dinner.

Last month I posted about my first automatic knife, a Boker Plus Strike (http://smith-wessonforum.com/firearms-knives-other-brands/638134-my-first-auto-knife.html), and I mentioned that I may want to get a OTF next. Well... While I would've loved to have gotten a Microtech, they are way...

I think back in October or November I got the itch to start carrying one of my 1911s, a blued Series 80 Government Model. I had just taken it to the range and it passed my basic reliability test with 230gr HST. Having owned it since the 90s, it's had 1k+ rounds of hardball through it without...

I'd never really been interested in auto knives. I had an assisted-opening knife, a Kershaw Leek, for a while. Good knife, but I wasn't completely comfortable with it in my pocket without the safety engaged and the safety was awkward to engage/disengage one-handed. I ended up selling it...

As I've mentioned elsewhere I've developed a renewed interest in 1911s, and have been reading and watching videos about them. I came across this recent video that I thought might be of interest to the 1911 fans here. Larry Vickers is a well-known and well-respected firearms instructor and 1911...

...which would it be? I'm gonna go with "just one movie." :D

Like all service members who've made sacrifices, I think these men should be remembered for what they did. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1uvpakorog

I was recently watching some videos on WWII hand-to-hand combat training, and it got me curious...Which is better, Old School or New School? So, I made this poll to get everyone's opinion. For the purposes of this poll, this will be focused on "software," i.e., training and tactics, rather than...

I thought this might be interesting to the SRV fans among us: Pride & Joy: The Texas Blues of Stevie Ray Vaughan Digital Exhibit Now Open | The Official Stevie Ray Vaughan Site And here's the link to the virtual exhibit itself: Revisit: Pride & Joy: The Texas Blues of Stevie Ray Vaughan –...

Before I start, I just want to say I'm not in any way affiliated with Talon Grips. I get nothing in return for posting about their products. I'm just a fan of their product. I EDC a Beretta PX4 Compact. The one thing I don't like about it is the slick grip frame. Talon Grips are my solution...

I was cleaning my 1911s tonight and, after successfully freeing my Herrett's D45 grips from a stuck grip screw/bushing (thanks to the member who PM'd me a tip), I decided to see which grips would work best for each gun. Inspired by bracebeemer's SAA grip thread, I thought I'd try a poll to see...

I was cleaning my 1911s tonight and, after successfully freeing my Herrett's D45 grips from a stuck grip screw/bushing (thanks to the member who PM'd me a tip), I decided to see which grips would work best for each gun. Inspired by bracebeemer's SAA grip thread, I thought I'd try a poll to see...

I'm a revolver guy. Been carrying a 642 for quite a few years now. However, as I've mentioned in some of my posts, I've been looking for a compact 9mm as a carry option, maybe even as a replacement as my primary carry gun. Mostly, I wanted a 9mm that would be easier to carry and conceal than my...

A few months ago I picked up a Beretta 92G conversion kit. However, I've decided not to do the conversion, so I am putting the kit up for sale. The kit has not been used. The bag has not been opened in the time I've had it. According to the Beretta official website, this kit will work for...

I recently re-acquired a couple of guns that have been in storage at my family's home for almost 20 years, a Beretta 92FS and a S&W 642 no-dash. I took them to the range this morning after giving them a thorough cleaning, inspection, and lube. They worked quite well. I'll be testing their...

I recently re-acquired a couple of guns that have been in storage at my family's home for nearly 20 years. One of them is a 642 no-dash. I did a quick range session this morning after giving it a thorough cleaning, inspection, and lube. Before being locked away it was given a trigger job, which...

I had some unexpected expenses come up this month and I've decided to sell this holster here as I would like it to go to a good home. It is a used black cowhide Wraith IWB holster by Seth's Gun Leather of SC. It is a right-handed holster for a S&W J-frame. It was made in 2011. It is of the...

I was doing some dry fire practice today with my 642-1, like I often do. This time, however, I noticed the cylinder would rotate backwards slightly every once in a while when releasing the trigger. I decided to open the side plate to see if I could find the cause. I found it alright. The hammer...

I received a pair of JOX speedloader pouches today and spent several minutes evaluating them, so I thought I'd share my initial impressions. I prefer to carry my primary reload behind my left hip because I reload with my left hand, a la Michael deBethencourt. I've been looking for a good way...

I went shooting this morning with my 642. I fired some Remington UMC LeadLess 125gr FNEB .38 Special ammo. I had one string where 4/5 rounds failed to fire on the first strike but fired on the second. Some of the fired cases were difficult to extract, the last case requiring pliers. When I...