Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-13-2011, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,216
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-12-2011, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,216
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-12-2011, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 3,704
Re: Favorite Gun
almost impossible to pick one favorite , thats kind of like asking which child is your favorite. but if pressed for just one it would have to be my browning hi-power even after 3 rebuilds it has...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-30-2011, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,954
Re: NAA Guardian 32 acp
i couldn't say he was an idiot because he made tons of money designing firearms. but lets look just a bit into his past. grendell , intra-tec both failures on a grand scale due to poor designs...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-22-2011, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,002
Re: hi points? any good?
if we are to follow the logic of the failing/junk hi-point all smith and wessons must be junk because of the few sigmas i've encounter that had issues of perhaps the recall of smith and...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-21-2011, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,637
Re: first pistol
i second the posting on the uselessness of the 25acp if you absolutly must have a small caliber gun get a 22 auto like the beretta model 21 or the taurus pt22 . or the beretta tomcat 32acp
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
01-20-2011, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 76,961
Re: What is the best pocket pistol at any price?
same features yes in a lot of cases but performance isn't that close. the 9mm does so much better than the 380 and the 9mm loses less energy from a shorter barrel than most other calibers....
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-20-2011, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,002
Re: hi points? any good?
you'll get the gun snobs that will tell you horror stories about the hi-points and yes there has been lemons but consider this. smith and wesson has one of the highest recall rates of any ...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-20-2011, 03:42 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,794
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-19-2011, 03:45 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,954
Re: NAA Guardian 32 acp
you can't compare a kel-tec to a naa , the quality of the naa is near perfect, while the kel-tec's are hit or miss.yes i know of plenty of happy kel-tec owners, and i've heard kel-tec...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-18-2011, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,092
Re: Which 1911 is best for women shooters?
billm hit it right on the head. thin grips flat main spring housing, short trigger . that is one of the sweet things about a 1911 you can customize to you hearts content and get the feel you...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-18-2011, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,954
Re: NAA Guardian 32 acp
of the 3 tiny 32 acp's i own the beretta tomcat, the seecamp and the naa guardian the naa is by far my favorite with the seecamp being a very close second ( and i over paid big time for it )...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-18-2011, 04:12 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,954
Re: NAA Guardian 32 acp
john: these are excellent guns. the take down is simple . as for being reliable yes they are . i used only winchester silver tips and it fed them without a problem. not sure how they come...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-17-2011, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,928
Re: Why is .380 ammo more expensive than 9mm?
not sure if this is true but i think i read somewhere 9mm and 380 were run on the same line and with the demand for 9mm being high they only make short runs of 380's and with the 380 craze...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-17-2011, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,222
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-17-2011, 03:47 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,928
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-14-2011, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 889
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
01-14-2011, 04:07 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,155
Re: how much is enough
my faith has been restored. though i believe we as gun owners should own whatever we want includeing 33 rd magazines for our glocks i was seeing a trend. unless, you have the latest and greatess...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
01-13-2011, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,155
Re: how much is enough
i wasn't headed there at all. personally i dont care how many round anyone uses. nor do i want it regulated if you want a 33 round magazine for your glock by all means you should be able to...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-13-2011, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,725
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
01-13-2011, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,155
Re: how much is enough
this was a post/ question involving how much is enough for home defence not organized shooting matches
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
01-13-2011, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,155
how much is enough
as i was doing my daily checking of the couple forums i belong too i saw a question. " is 10 rounds of 45acp better than 15 rounds of 40 s&w for home defence" and to me it begs the...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-11-2011, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,725
Re: Anyone Use Plus P Ammo?
and i'm sure your good luck will continue with the corbon 165 gr, until your frame cracks. if you want to hotrod the 45acp at least invest in some shok-buffers and a heavier recoil spring
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-11-2011, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 696
beretta jaguar
sorry no pictures. i need a ball park figure as to the value of a beretta jaguar / puma ? model 70 in 22lr. the gun is in about 95% condition no box no paper work and only one magazine and...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-07-2011, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 740
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-07-2011, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 740
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-07-2011, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 740
Re: SR9 value
the suggested retail is above 525 for this gun perhaps a used one but since they haven't been in production long a used one might be hard to find. yes i've seen them selling for a reduced ...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
01-06-2011, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 226
Views: 74,611
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
01-06-2011, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 226
Views: 74,611
Re: zastava m57/ tokarev 7.62x25
we might be talking the same thing here , by installed for importation i was thinking of the cobbled together safety put on some of the tok's sent into the usa like the polish ones with...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
01-06-2011, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 226
Views: 74,611
Re: zastava m57/ tokarev 7.62x25
this was true of some of the m57's but the later ones long before they were imported were changed to incorporate a safety. and i'll dig out my letter from an engineer at the serbian...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
01-06-2011, 04:54 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 22,048
Re: Davis Industries model P-380
no disrespect intended but if your gunsmith declared the davis as "top notch" i'd find another smith. while functional at times they are highly problematic and not to be considered reliable. now ...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
01-06-2011, 04:43 AM
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Replies: 226
Views: 74,611
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-06-2011, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,126
Re: value of RADOM VIS Mod 35
jim is right on target, but though thought of a junk/cheap pistols the radom was a fine pistol for it's time at least the early ones before short cuts were made during war production while ...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-05-2011, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 889
Re: Centerfire for practic/competition
google, type in beretta model 9000 grip adapter, and you should get some listed. i think beretta made these things as well as a few after market companies. no reason to get rid of the model 9000...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-05-2011, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,126
Re: value of RADOM VIS Mod 35
someone will come along and tell you how to post a picture i'm in the same boat as you don't know how and not sure i want to learn.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-05-2011, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 350
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-05-2011, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 889
Re: Centerfire for practic/competition
hate to split hairs but the PA-63 is not a Makarov it's an FEG that is chambered for the 9x18 Makarov round. there are no extended magazine to be had for the FEG PA-63 and the Beretta 9000...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-05-2011, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,126
Re: value of RADOM VIS Mod 35
is it cut for a shoulder stock ? how many levers does it have. presently my book of Radom is loaned out and i can't look up the serial number to determine when it was made. but i suspect...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-05-2011, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,056
Re: S&W J Frame?
alpo , good info on the screws and history, i avoided the I frame but it was my first thought , then recalled the I frame was never produced in 38 spl, for reasons you explained.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-05-2011, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,056
Re: S&W J Frame?
a j krame is a j frame no matter if it's a older one or newer one. the grips should fit. i suspect you are trying to install square butt ghrips on a round butt frame, this is the only way the...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
12-30-2010, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,085
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
12-30-2010, 03:55 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,085
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
12-30-2010, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 125
Views: 8,551
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-30-2010, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,540
Re: Choosing a new handgun?
i've been burned so many times because i went with looks and feel rather than a good solid review. i now count on reviews 1st and then go with feel. one example comes to mind. the amt back up in...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-30-2010, 03:36 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,801
Re: Colt Diamond Back Value
i've been buying and selling and collecting colt revolvers for a good many years and while i fully agree that without the etching it would be worth 1200 bucks i think a more reasonable value...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-29-2010, 05:02 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,037
Re: Stumped:
ok that has me confused too. but i do know after ww2 the no4mk2 had arabic numerals rather than roman numerals but even the ones made at the ishapore plant in india had english...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-29-2010, 04:05 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,037
Re: Stumped:
oh and though not worth as much as it would be in original condition 50 is a great price , as it the value would be around 150 ? these things have been around for a long time there are parts...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-29-2010, 04:00 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,037
Re: Stumped:
you have a "sporterized" smle (short magazine lee enfield) (enfield ) in 303 british. markings on it should tell you where it was made i.e. bsa,long branch, savage etc.... markings will also...
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