Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-08-2010, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,635
Re: .357 loads in a S&W Model 19
I think the 19 was one of the best K frames S&W ever made. They are not as heavy duty as the 28 but I don't think you will have any issues shooting any type of .357 ammo in it based on bullet size....
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-08-2010, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,105
Re: Probably a Stupid Question
I had an AMT Hardballer that was like that. The trigger had a loose fit to the trigger bar. I replaced it, problem solved.
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Forum: General Discussion
01-07-2010, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,281
Re: Hi from Michigan!
The model 60 Marlins are great guns. Mine is more accurate than the 10/22 I had. They shoot great but are notorious for jamming after becoming fouled after extensive shooting. I clean my action with...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-07-2010, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,110
Re: Interested in a 1911...
Personally, I would look for a Springfield or a (Kahr) Auto Ordnance. Please no-one take offense, but IMO you are paying for the name on a Colt. If I had a triple digit yearly income I would probably...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-07-2010, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 14,636
Re: Colt AR-15 what's it worth?
With todays market I have seen those go for as much as $1500. I would love to have one like that. The triangular foregrip is awesome. That rifle is a close representation of a Vietnam era rifle.
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-07-2010, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 622
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-07-2010, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,232
Re: Well I got a glock 19
I'm somewhat interested in getting a Glock myself. I like the looks of the 17. What, essentially, is the difference between the 17 and the 19? I know where 2 model 17's are. They are both used. One...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-05-2010, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 745
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
01-04-2010, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,788
Re: Remington Viper.
I've had 2 Vipers. I got the first one when they first came out. I think it was in '92 or '93. The first one I got new and thought it was pretty cool but didn't get to shoot it much. I sold it back...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-04-2010, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,672
Re: Japanese Type 99 values these days
I have a 1942 Kokura-Type 99. Intact Mum, aviation sights and monopod. It is complete with bayonet and cleaning rod. It is missing the original sling and receiver cover. It has been appraised at...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
01-04-2010, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 101
Views: 16,330
Re: If you could only have one .22 LR
I have a Marlin/Glenfield 60 that is very accurate and I have owned 2 Ruger 10/22's and 3 MK II Rugers; but if I was told I could only have one .22 I might be inclined to go with the new Colt/Walther...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-04-2010, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 719
Re: I got me a Redhawk
I think it's pretty cool. My son likes it. He said it's so big it looks fake. Like the "Joker" would pull it out and a little stick with a flag hanging off it that says "BOOM" would pop out of the...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-04-2010, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 719
Re: I got me a Redhawk
"It's a .44 Magnum. The most powerful handgun in the world."
Just kidding!:p It used to be until they came out with the .454, .460, and .500
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-04-2010, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 719
Re: I got me a Redhawk
http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32751&stc=1&d=1262659546
http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32752&stc=1&d=1262659546
How is this?
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-04-2010, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,173
Re: Help me choose
I would definitely go with the .45. I personally am not a Sig fan, they are to complicated for my taste and though the 9mm is a fine round I'd rather stake my life on a larger caliber. It should only...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-04-2010, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 719
I got me a Redhawk
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/4034/redhawk002.jpg (http://img94.imageshack.us/i/redhawk002.jpg/) http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/redhawk002.jpg/1/w700.png...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-23-2009, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,856
Re: Extend a Mag 1953 Russian SKS
China made a 20 rnd. fixed mag like the original that I have heard works pretty well. I have personally used the Tapco 20 rnd mags and they work great. Not sure if anyone has ever extended an...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-21-2009, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,380
Re: Egyptian Maadi & U.S. Parts?
So, basically if an AKM retains the "sporting" rifle config. it is not required to be 922 compliant; And if it is changed from "sporting" to "non-sporting" (pistol grip instead of thumbhole) it is...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-20-2009, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,380
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-20-2009, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,380
Egyptian Maadi & U.S. Parts?
Just wondering if anyone here knows what U.S. made parts are put into an Egyptian Maadi Misr S/A AKM by Century Arms? To my knowledge it is a post-ban as it came with a thumbhole stock, welded muzzle...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-06-2009, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,082
Re: Mossberg 835 "Slugster Smooth Bore"
This barrel has rifle sights so it's obviously for shooting slugs. I was mainly curious about the overbore. I have a Wingmaster 870 with a 18.5 cylinder bore with rifle sights but the muzzle on the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-06-2009, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,082
Mossberg 835 "Slugster Smooth Bore"
I recently bought a Mossberg 835 12ga. with a 24 inch "Slugster Smooth Bore" barrel. This barrel is obviously overbored like all 835 barrels. I have read that you can't shoot slugs in a regular 835...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-19-2008, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 700
Wichita Falls Gun Show
Sorry guys, I haven't been here for a while. I went to the Wichita Falls Gun Show at the MPEC in Wichita Falls Tx. this past Sunday with the intent to buy a Yugo SKS. They had them there for $165.00...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-04-2007, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,435
Re: Springfield-Savage 67F disassembly
Thanks Xracer, I couldn't find a breakdown anywhere. I did manage to get it disassembled yesterday. The internal mechanics are fairly simple in design and it wasn't too difficult to clean once I saw...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-02-2007, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,435
Springfield-Savage 67F disassembly
Does anyone have a diagram or info on the disassembly for an old Springfield-Savage mod. 67F? It is completely different than my Mossberg 500 and I am unfamiliar with this gun. I got it at a local...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
07-29-2007, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 341
Norinco for a Sino-Soviet
I was in the local gun shop on Thursday and found a Sino-Soviet. The guy had it marked $229.00 so I traded my Norinco Bubba and $20.00 for it. It's all matching numbers with a "D" prefix and four...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
06-20-2007, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 690
Norinco SKS
I got a Norinco SKS recently. It is in excellent shape with all matching numbers but the original mag was lost. It is obviously a late production with pinned barrel and stamped trigger guard. It has...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-11-2006, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 611
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-09-2006, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 611
Maverick 88 stock
A co-worker of mine just got a Maverick 88 12ga. He wants to put a wooden stock on it. I know the Maverick never came with wood furniture, but will they accept the stock from a 500. I found him...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-06-2006, 06:09 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 721
Re: Russian SKS
The Russian SKS is the best of the Simonov family of military rifles. They were produced in Russia from 1945 to 1956 when the Chinese took over production. The average price on a Russian SKS where I...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-05-2006, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,704
Re: My S&W .357 Revolver cylinder chamber is stuck
The first thing I would do is get a can of Berrymans Carb. Cleaner (it's the same thing as Gun Scrubber and cheaper). Remove the grips, cock the hammer {only if the cylinder is unloaded} and spray...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
11-02-2006, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 7,101
Re: Which one for home defense that is?
The primary difference between the 500 and 590 is that the 590 uses a different magazine tube design. The 500 magazines are closed at the muzzle end, and the barrel is held in place by bolting into a...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
11-01-2006, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 7,101
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
10-29-2006, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,398
Mossberg Model 195 History
Does anyone have a brief history of the Model 195 series bolt action shotguns? I have a pre 1968 ( no serial #) and wanted to know the years of production and changes made over the years. Mine has a...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-29-2006, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 821
S&W K frame parts. Are all alike?
I wanted to find out if all Kframe parts and accesories are alike. I have a Model 13-4 that I may spruce up with a target hammer, trigger, and grips. Will these parts work from, say a model 19?
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
10-22-2006, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 829
Re: Gun Show Trophies
No firearms for my birthday, but the money I got covered part of the cost of the ones from the gun show.
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
10-21-2006, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 829
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
10-19-2006, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 829
Re: Gun Show Trophies
If you sell your car to buy a semi-automatic sniper rifle; you might be a "Redneck". :D :D :D But, is that a bad thing?
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
10-18-2006, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 829
Re: Gun Show Trophies
I did not see one Cetme. Lots of AR 15's, AK's, and SKS's. A Russian Droganov had a tag for $2000.00 on it.
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
10-17-2006, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 829
Re: Gun Show Trophies
Well lead, it's the Wichita Falls Gun and Knife Show in Wichita Falls TX. at the Multi Purpose Events Center (MPEC). The next show is December 2nd. 9:000am to 6:00pm and 3rd. 10:00am to 5:00pm.
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
10-16-2006, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 829
Gun Show Trophies
This past weekend I went to a gun show and picked up a Mossberg 500 12ga. with a 20" barrel, 7rnd. tube, and synthetic stock for $190. A Mossberg 195 12ga. with C-Lect choke for $100. And a S&W mod....
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
09-14-2006, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 997
Stevens 940A
Does anyone have any info on where I can get a forend snap spring assembly for a Stevens 940A 12 ga. single shot?
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
09-03-2006, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 855
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
09-03-2006, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 855
Drain holes on Arisaka 99
It should be obvious, but what is the perpose of the drain holes in the stock on an Arisaka 99 rifle?
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
08-30-2006, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,821
Re: Arisaka 99, DOM and Arsenal?
Thanks a million polish. I assume that there is no problems shooting this rifle based on the info. given right? A local gunshop has just gotten a fair amount of 7.7x58mm ammo by Hornady for $25.99 a...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
08-28-2006, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,821
Re: Arisaka 99, DOM and Arsenal?
OK, I think i've got it. The series stamp is the circle with the 7 and a horizontal line above it.
The bolt handle looks like a football with a round end.
The through bolt is small round.
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
08-27-2006, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,821
Re: Arisaka 99, DOM and Arsenal?
All I can see on the left side of the receiver is the circle with what looks like a 7, the Ser. # and the "cannonball" arsenal code.
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
08-27-2006, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,821
Re: Arisaka 99, DOM and Arsenal?
It has the "stacked cannon ball" symbol on the left side of the receiver. The ser. # is 284X. There is also a circle with a symbol inside of it that looks like a fancy 7 to the left of the ser.#....
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
08-27-2006, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,821
Arisaka 99, DOM and Arsenal?
How can I determine the DOM and the arsenal on an Arisaka type 99? The one I have was sent home by my Grandpa from Okinawa in 1945. The "mum" is intact, it has a wire monopod, and aviation sights.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
07-09-2006, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,552
German .22 Revolver
I recently cleaned up a revolver for my uncle. It is a J.P. Sauer and Sohn .22 single action revolver. It appears as though the barrel and cylinder are sleeved. It is on a larger frame than the...
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