Forum: The 1911 Forum
08-04-2012, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,524
Re: Kimber Ultra Carry II
Well thank you all for y'alls help, but she is sticking with the Kimber Ultra II. But we did find someone in our area to help her learn to shoot properly. He is a friend of my family who used to...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-30-2012, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 910
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
07-29-2012, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,524
Re: Kimber Ultra Carry II
I trust my teaching my wife to shoot, it is just that we don't have a good range near us that she can handle different guns and put rounds through them to see what she likes. I live up north by The...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
07-22-2012, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,524
Re: Kimber Ultra Carry II
She has a little experience with guns, mostly .22s. The biggest pistol she shot of mine was my .38 Super 1911 and she didn't like the sharp recoil on it. I told her from my use of a .45 it is more of...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
07-22-2012, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,524
Kimber Ultra Carry II
My wife has decided that she likes the feel of the new Kimber Ultra Carry II, but she is worried about the recoil of the .45 acp. I have heard reviews from both sides of the fence and decided to ask...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
07-11-2012, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 595
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
07-11-2012, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 436
Re: can it be saved
I was given a H&R .58 that was in the same condition by my gunsmith teacher as a test. Mine was shot during deer season the left in a closet for a year before it was taken to my teacher. Then it sat...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-06-2012, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 974
Re: Llama 9mm
Well I only paid $15 for the frame and ammo, so it isn't a big loss if it sits around for a little while. The frame has all the internals so I am at least halfway to having a working gun. Could you...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-05-2012, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 974
Llama 9mm
I went to a garage sale yesterday, and I found a pistol frame for sale. It is a Llama frame with wood grips. The grips has a small Llama medallion on the grip. The date code on the trigger guard is...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
03-08-2012, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 562
Hawes .36
I have a Hawes 1851 Navy Colt .36. I have had for for about 8 years now and about 500 rounds through it, so I wore out the cylinder stop and part of the hammer. I was wondering if I could use any...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
02-29-2012, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 628
Re: Help on this rifle...
A little wait doesn't bother me at all. This as been a spare time gun anyway. I just picked it back up myself after like four months
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
02-29-2012, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 628
Re: Help on this rifle...
I am attempting to rebuild this rifle. I have the stock that was on it but I am gonna make a new stock for it. I have already cut a new piece that holds the bullet for the ejector and am wanting to...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
02-29-2012, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 628
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
02-29-2012, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 628
Help on this rifle...
I found a small single shot .22 rifle in a barn and I was wondering if anybody could give me some information on it.
The action is a block bolted to the side if the barrel that lifts up to allow a...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-23-2012, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 4,287
Re: Why Not Colt?
In my opinion, Colts are one of the best. But unless you are offering to buy a colt for everyone that wants a 1911, then it is really up to the person using it. I have seen Rock Islands out shoot...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-27-2012, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,408
Re: F.A.M. Garate Anitua & Co
No, no ya'll misunderstand. The gun is only to teach her how to shoot. I would never trust an old gun like that for her to carry. As for the shooting, it is a decent shooter. Hits a little high at 5...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-22-2012, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,408
Re: F.A.M. Garate Anitua & Co
Okay, I was just wondering. It is my wife's first gun to learn to shoot on so it isn't that major if it does break. It was a pawnshop gun and I only spent around a hundred on it. If and when it does...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-22-2012, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,408
Re: F.A.M. Garate Anitua & Co
In the case of the softness of the metal, would it be possible to heat treat the frame and slide to make them harder? I know someone in my area who has a forge and makes knife and tools from scratch...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-10-2011, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,408
F.A.M. Garate Anitua & Co
I bought a small pistol at a gun shop and I am trying to get information on it. It is a little autoloader pistol made in Spain. The markings on the slide are:
Left side:
F.A.M. Garate Anitua &...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-27-2011, 04:16 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 915
Re: Sarco Inc
I looked into a Fusion kit and really can't afford one right now, but i will go ahead and buy the kits from Sarco and go from there. Once I buy the kit I will upgrade it as I go along.
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
10-27-2011, 04:13 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 964
Re: Need gun advice.
Poke fun if you must, but I prefer firearms that have a proven history. I actually didn't settle on a Radom, I just like the way they feel in my hand and after all isn't that one of the main reasons...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-23-2011, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 915
Re: Sarco Inc
So if I don't go with the Sarco kits, are there any other places to buy a 1911 kit from? I would rather build my own gun than buy one so I can know the gun in and out.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-22-2011, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 915
Sarco Inc
I had to give up my 1911 Colt a week or so ago and have been kinda depressed about it. A friend saw this and told me about a site called Sarco Inc that has complete 1911 kit minus the frame and Rock...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
10-22-2011, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 964
Re: Need gun advice.
I have looked into a long barreled revolver and decided to wait a year or two of carrying before I pick up one. But I have decided to buy a Radom P64 for the times I don't want to carry the 1911....
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
09-20-2011, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 964
Re: Need gun advice.
Out of the revolver brands out there is there one where a novice can change out the barrel. I have shot the Off Duty from Charter Arms and like the way it handles, but would like to have a longer...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
09-20-2011, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 964
Re: Need gun advice.
I am going to use a shoulder rig because I work outside for most of the time and only wear Wranglers. Since Wranglers don't have much extra room I only have enough room for a small pistol. I would...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
09-19-2011, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 964
Need gun advice.
I am going to get my CHL and I plan on carrying my 1911 most of the time. But I also want another gun or two to wear depending my wardrobe and time of year. I really want to carry a small framed top...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-16-2011, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 760
Re: H&R revolver
Thank you for your help in identifying my gun. I am gonna rebuild it and replate it then hang it in a shadow box with my F&W.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-15-2011, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,354
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-15-2011, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 760
Re: H&R revolver
The serial number on the H&R is A77###. The markings on the top rib are HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON ARMS COMPANY
MASS,U.S.A. PAT OCT 4,1887, MAY 14 & AUG 5, 89
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-15-2011, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,354
Re: Forehand & Wadsworth pistol
So if I was to rebuild it and make it usable again for conceal carry, what kind of load who I have to load it with. I am willing to make my own bullets, but I cannot find load data for it. Or would...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-15-2011, 02:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 760
H&R revolver
Hi I am new to posting and I was looking for information on a pistol I bought at a local gun show. It is a H&R top break revolver. I don't know the caliber but a .38 Special case will fit the...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-15-2011, 02:27 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,354
Forehand & Wadsworth pistol
Hi I am new to posting and I was wondering if someone could help me with information on a pistol I picked up at a local gun show. It is a Forehand and Wadsworth top break. It is five shot double...
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