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If anyone is interested, a nice gentleman has taken over administration of Stephen Camp's "Hi-Power and Handguns" website. Seems like a nice fellow, and I know many here, including myself, held Mr. Camp in high regard.

I was talking to a gent that expressed some interest in a pistol that I inherited from my grandfather a few years back. He was a police officer for more than 30 years, and acquired a few along the way, left to my uncle, cousin, and me when he passed. The hypothetical part- While I'll probably...

Anyone have any thoughts on these? I won one in a raffle. Glocks aren't really my thing, although I do appreciate the utility. We have a couple of 19s that do house duty. This one looks a little "clunky." I'm deciding if I should just sell it new for max return, or hang onto it.

I own a 43c, something I'd wanted for awhile, but never got around to buying. It's a great little gun to throw in the pocket while I'm mowing, walking around the yard in shorts, etc... Problem is, it's not reliable. I get one or two light strikes per cylinder. I've tried 9 different types and...

If you were going to collect/acquire something different than you already have? I have quite a few Smiths, Colts, and Brownings. They've always been the focus of my collection (if you'd call it that). I think I would be interested in Berettas next, if I went a different route. Lots of history...

Hey Colt fans... I have a Series 80 GCNM (blued) that came with rubber wrap-around grips, that leaves the backstrap exposed. Not uncomfortable, but maybe not the "traditional" look I'm used to. Any suggestions on a "classic" look replacement, and where to get them? Googling "1911 grips" takes...

For those of you that opt for hardball in a .45- Is there a specific round you use for CCW purposes as opposed to range ammo? Or do you just fill the mag with the same WWB, etc. that you shoot cans with?

If you could only have one model, which would you pick?

Anyone have an experience to share? Specifically how it stacks up against a Glock 19? I handled one this week, and like how it feels, which usually translates to me shooting it pretty well. I was surprised at the overall thickness, but I liked the grip shape. I've just come around to these...

Just curious- How old do you let your carry ammo get before you replace it? I had my first squib ever yesterday, lodging a .38 Gold Dot in my 442. I was using up some older ammo that I keep in a separate box. If I remember correctly, those five Gold Dots Might have gotten wet at some point...

I know this isn't breaking news to the folks that frequent this section of the forum, but... As I get older, I've been shooting a lot more, and am finding things I enjoy more than others regarding different carry pistols. While I don't own a Glock or other "modern" polymer pistol, i do like the...

Need your opinions and expertise... I have a 6" 28-2 that dates to around '67 in excellent condition. I don't have much need for a .357 that large, so my question is: What would be the comparable model and dash of the 29? What can I expect as far as values go? I know the 28 has crept up in...

Does anyone here have an Armscor TCM 22? Any input, if so? Looks like an interesting firearm, even just to play with at the range. Do they come with the 9mm barrel, as well? And what is involved with the switchover? Any input is appreciated.

In the spirit of the J-Frame thread from the revolver section- If you could only have/keep one S&W semi-auto, which one would you choose? I'm torn between my 39-2 and 3914LS.

As I was shooting my 34-1 today, I had a misfire. First one ever. I assumed it was a bad round, but then noticed there was no dent in the primer. When I closed it up to try again, the cylinder closed, but wouldn't lock in place. It spins (the opposite direction) freely. It will still fire...

I picked up a Parkerized Browning Hi-Power over the weekend. The finish was in good condition, but the pistol was stored with a rubber grip sleeve on it. When I removed the sleeve, the back and front strap looked to be rusted, but a little rubbing with a cloth took the majority of it off. There...

There's one for sale locally for a pretty good price- $350. Looks to have a box, and 3 8-rd mags. Before everyone tells me to buy, my question is: Do you ever buy a gun thinking only of the re-sale? I'm not a huge fan of the "Tactical" markings, and I haven't played with any DAO Smiths yet...

On the discount rack at the LGS today, I ran across a Hogue grip sleeve that covers full-size semi-autos, and a set of Hogue grips for my 3913 or 14 (these items are for the 14, the 13 is the "pretty back-up" for the sake of this thread). I've opined before that the 3914 is just about ideal for...

Let's pretend- The "Petepeterson Act of '16" was passed and it is now law that you can only keep two types of cartridges (calibers or gauges.). What two do you keep and why? Obviously, hunters may struggle more than strictly CC folks. My first thought was .22 LR, but I think it limits things...

I don't recall ever hearing about a value-series 6906- I suppose it would've been the 912. Any reason why? The 6904/6 seems like a pretty handy CCW piece.