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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-10-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,618
Posted By detroit25
Re: Winchester Model 94 Buffalo Bill Commemorative 30-30

Thats where I expectd it to be.... but its not. I am starting to wonder if it has been worn away.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-10-2011, 01:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,618
Posted By detroit25
Re: Winchester Model 94 Buffalo Bill Commemorative 30-30

Oh to say its a shooter is being nice! I told he about 200bucks as a guess.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-10-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,618
Posted By detroit25
Re: Winchester Model 94 Buffalo Bill Commemorative 30-30

I'll ask him if he minds and I will try to post some pics. My biggest question is where is the serial #?
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-10-2011, 01:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,618
Posted By detroit25
Winchester Model 94 Buffalo Bill Commemorative 30-30

A buddy of mine told me he had a 30-30 in his closet for the past 20yrs and Had never cleaned or oiled it since. Anyway he finally gave it to me to clean up. Now that I have it I he also wants me to...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 12-21-2008, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 952
Posted By detroit25
Re: S&W 648?

Oh ,they aren't interchangeable? :(
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 12-21-2008, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 952
Posted By detroit25
S&W 648?

A friend of mine has a S&W 648 revolver in 22mag I was thinking that one should be be able to change the cylinder and shoot .22LR, am I correct? If so where can he get such a cylinder?
Thanks!!
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 11-26-2008, 09:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,595
Posted By detroit25
Re: I stepped on my ramrod

Yep its easy to do, the good think is I think my new one would just flex and not bend. Good luck this season!
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 11-25-2008, 07:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,595
Posted By detroit25
Re: I stepped on my ramrod

I got my rod from log cabin spirt yesterday. It fits great, but a little flimsey. All in all worth the $15. :)
Forum: The Pre-Ban Forum 11-21-2008, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 928
Posted By detroit25
Re: Compact .308

I am usually obsessive about keeping my guns clean, but you never know what might happen.:eek:
Forum: The Pre-Ban Forum 11-21-2008, 09:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 928
Posted By detroit25
Re: Compact .308

I just want one because I have a feeling I wont be allowed to have one pretty soon :p My only concerns it the reliability of the m14 platform. I have a few match M1A's and the shoot great but they...
Forum: The Pre-Ban Forum 11-20-2008, 09:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 928
Posted By detroit25
Re: Compact .308

In 6 months will I still be allowed to buy a gun like that?? haha... not funny
Looks nice though, have you ever shot or handled one?
Forum: The Pre-Ban Forum 11-19-2008, 09:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 928
Posted By detroit25
Compact .308

I am thinking about a compact high capacity 308win but I don't know all of my options. The Springfield SOCOM II has cought my eye but I would a few more choices. Any input on the SOCOM or another...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 11-18-2008, 09:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,595
Posted By detroit25
Re: I stepped on my ramrod

Thanks for the help guys! I found one at log cabin sport :D
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 11-16-2008, 11:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,595
Posted By detroit25
Unhappy I stepped on my ramrod

I stepped on my ramrod a few dayas ago and now I need a new one. Problem is I cann't find one to fit, I need 23"long and 23/64 dia (prefer aluminum). Does anyone knopw a place that carries a LARGE...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 10-24-2008, 01:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,307
Posted By detroit25
Re: Price check: Ruger .357 service 6 bicentennial

Thanks for all of the info! It is blued and I am still unsure of the barrel length. I do not own the gun, I have a guy trying to include on in a trade with me. Not something I need to have but I...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 10-24-2008, 08:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,307
Posted By detroit25
Price check: Ruger .357 service 6 bicentennial

Can someone give me a quick approxamite value of a ruger .357 revolver service six bicentenial edition? I do not know the barrel length or much in general about this gun. Any help is appreciated!
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 10-04-2008, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 653
Posted By detroit25
Re: Appraise my mini, please

Bump, any other opinions?
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 09-30-2008, 08:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 653
Posted By detroit25
Re: Appraise my mini, please

I have not tried the 20rd mags but the 40rd mags function perfect, I have never had a feed problem. I do not even see them at midway, they are better quality than I see now.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 09-29-2008, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 653
Posted By detroit25
Appraise my mini, please

I have a Stainless Ruger Mini-14 Ranch rifle I am considering parting with. It is approx 8 years old in EXELLENT condition, been to the range 4 times. I dont know if I should sell this stuff...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 09-03-2008, 05:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,149
Posted By detroit25
Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm

Not enough for HK! haha. She doesnt like my HKs but they are 45's.
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 09-03-2008, 05:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,149
Posted By detroit25
Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm

Very nice looking gun for 27!! I dont know much about sigs but all I hear is great thing about them and she will love the price. It looks kinda small to me, how does it handle??
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 08-16-2008, 08:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,149
Posted By detroit25
Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm

Thanks for the info everyone, there is a gun show next month her and I will have to hit. Looks like I have some homework to do before then :)
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 08-16-2008, 08:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,149
Posted By detroit25
Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm

Comments like this are going to get me into trouble!!!
I think she agrees..............about the marry part anyway
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 08-15-2008, 08:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,149
Posted By detroit25
Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm

While I like the fact that it is a glock and should be reliable, please rember one thing..... I have to be seen with her at the range!!! I was more thinking a steel frame with some pearl grips.
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 08-15-2008, 07:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,149
Posted By detroit25
Question My girlfriend wants a 9mm

My girlfriend went shootihg with me and now she wants her own pistol. Now for the hard part.... she liked the feel of my 1911 and liked shooting it, with the 22 conversion kit on it. The 45 is to...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 08-15-2008, 06:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,080
Posted By detroit25
Re: High cap. 45acp??

Well I went to the gun show this weekend and came back with my newest 45 acp! I had my heart set on the FNP45 but ended up with a HK45. It felt like it was made for my hand and I had to have it.
...
Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons 07-25-2008, 10:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,315
Posted By detroit25
Re: Federal HST ammo

If we can buy it why does it say "for law enforcement"??? I only care because I wonder how it would look in court if this ammo choice needed to be defended.
Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons 07-24-2008, 02:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,315
Posted By detroit25
Federal HST ammo

I was talking to my local police dept and found they carry .45 acp 230gr. Federal HST. I was looking online and found that it says "Law Enforcement Ammunition" My CCW class recommended using the same...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 07-22-2008, 09:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,021
Posted By detroit25
Re: Looking for a .45 ACP.

Gotta be a 1911. I started a similar thread about a month ago for a high cap 45acp, but I would not give up any of my 1911's. They have the best feel of any .45 you will look at.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 07-20-2008, 05:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 743
Posted By detroit25
Re: Question

thanks pistol!
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 07-20-2008, 12:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 743
Posted By detroit25
Re: Question

Thanks for the info, thats about what I thought. You bring up another question...Would the primer alone have enough power the cycle a slide to allow for the next 2nd shot to be fired??
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 07-20-2008, 11:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 743
Posted By detroit25
Question

I was doing some reloading 45acp yesterday and my girlfriend asked me a question.... What would happen if you loaded and fired a shell without powder but a live primer? I hope to never find out first...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 07-16-2008, 06:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,080
Posted By detroit25
Re: High cap. 45acp??

RJW: I can not say anything bad about HK and I have shot a few, but I wish the grip was a little bigger.

Pete: Very Sharp, you should have some fun wuth 3 of those!
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 07-13-2008, 04:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,080
Posted By detroit25
Re: High cap. 45acp??

Thanks moody, Yeah I decided to go against the grain and get the FNP. It just felt the best in my hand and I have not heard anything negative about it. My biggest issure is I am not finding many...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 07-11-2008, 09:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,080
Posted By detroit25
Re: High cap. 45acp??

Well I went to the local gun shop today and played for over an hour. I really like the feel of the FNP I have big hands and it just seemed to fit the best. I plan on picking one up at the end of the...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 07-08-2008, 07:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,080
Posted By detroit25
Re: High cap. 45acp??

JLA, but that logo was made in the USA. :D
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 07-07-2008, 08:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,080
Posted By detroit25
Re: High cap. 45acp??

I have read that review and thats the reason I am considering the FNP, but as you said they never say anything bad about a gun they test. I was hoping someone here has had a real life experience with...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 07-06-2008, 08:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,080
Posted By detroit25
Re: High cap. 45acp??

Thanks for all the opinions so far! Just to clear things up, I have three 1911s already and variety is the spice of life. :D Anybody heard anything about the FNP?
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 07-05-2008, 11:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,080
Posted By detroit25
High cap. 45acp??

I have decided I want a high capacity 45 but there are so many choices. I think I have narrowed it down to either a Glock 21 of a FNP 45. I have also considered the Springfield XD and the S&W M&P. I...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-18-2008, 09:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,865
Posted By detroit25
Re: Dillon press for rifles?

I use my Dillon 650 for .223 and i love it! It is much faster and the accuracy seems pretty good. I reload mainly for my CAR-15 with the 650. I use a rockchucker press and weigh each charge for...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-14-2008, 09:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 621
Posted By detroit25
Re: Cleaning Media?

I have had a Dillon cleaner for about 8 years and ran more brass through it than I can count. I personally use corn cob media and change it about every 500-700 rifle or 1000 pistol rounds unless I...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-02-2008, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 902
Posted By detroit25
Re: Turret Vs. Standard Press

I would not give up my turret press (dillon 650) for my pistol and plinking loads. At the same time I am still old school with my target loads and weigh out every charge by hand with a standard...
Forum: The Pre-Ban Forum 03-09-2008, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,229
Posted By detroit25
Any Reviews for "Model 1 Sales"

I was just at a gun show and found a company selling a ton of AR15 uppers. I want another upper for my CAR and Model 1 Sales seems to be a very reasonable price compared to anyone else at the show....
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 02-26-2008, 07:16 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,104
Posted By detroit25
Re: Which one for home defense that is?

Mine was my Mossberg 500 until last weel I took it out shooting and only got one shot off before it broke....not jamed but BROKE. I will not be buying another Mossberg. A house gun must be reliable.
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 02-24-2008, 09:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 857
Posted By detroit25
Broken mossberg 500 20g

I took my old (about 15yrs) 20g mossberg model 500 out last and only got about 10 shells through it. The button behind the trigger guard seems jammed and now the pump will not lock forward and the...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-16-2008, 08:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,282
Posted By detroit25
Re: Does rifle powder expire?

Thanks for all of the input! Glad to know I am not going to blow myself up! :eek:
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-15-2008, 05:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,282
Posted By detroit25
Does rifle powder expire?

I have a bunch of powder that is getting quit old. I would guess 5-6 years now. Some still factory sealed and some has been opened. It has been kept very dry. Is it still ok to reload with or should...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 02-13-2008, 10:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 978
Posted By detroit25
Re: Kimber front sight

I noticed the plastic piece sticks out past the back of the sightblade, can/should I trim it flush?
Forum: The 1911 Forum 02-13-2008, 07:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 978
Posted By detroit25
Re: Kimber front sight

Its there as we speak!
Forum: The 1911 Forum 02-10-2008, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 978
Posted By detroit25
Kimber front sight

I want to install a fiber optic sight on my kinber gold metal match. I just bought one from Midway but I am a little lost on how to change them out. Is it hard to do myself or should I take it to a...
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