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Picked up a couple new pistols from an estate/moving sale yesterday......

This new Beretta 92FS, which has been on my want list for ages.And this neat little Star Model BM, which I have also always wanted.   Great little but heavy 9mm.

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SIG P220 .22LR Conversion Kit Range Report

Having picked up a SIG P220 recently (and made a thread about it here), I decided to get the .22LR conversion kit so I could shoot it at the rimfire range.The SIG dealer claimed he was giving me a...

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Ruger SR1911?

Anyone shot or bought one yet?   Being a big Ruger fan I have one on my wish list but would like to hear from others before getting serious about picking one up. 

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629 factory engraved.

This is my latest acquisition, an un-fired 629 factory engraved revolver. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the date of manufacture was. The serial # starts....N779xxx.

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10 mm anyone?

About 1999 I bought a Smith and Wesson 610 10mm with 6.5 inch barrel....just got it out for a fondle....haven't shot it since about 2003. It is a huge but sweet piece!

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Taurus 851 Protector

Hi...does anyone have one of these? How is the trigger pull? Both single and double? I have heard the ejector is long enough to fully extract spent cases, is this true? Thanks!

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1911 Front sight

Hey guys, I need some info. I been customizing my 1911 SA mil spec, a little at a time. I need to install a higher staked in front sight, before I can install an adjustable rear sight. I was looking...

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Picked up an Italian FIE Titan .380 for plinking

I know this isn't a highly thought of gun but I suspect much of the malignment comes from mistaken association with it's pot metal framed cousin or weaker .25 caliber relatives.  This critter is all...

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What is the best combat handgun?

What is your choice for the best full- sized combat handgun today? I need reliability, accuracy, ruggedness, and the ability to mount a light and laser... HSC

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Anyone bought any of the SW 5906 trade in's that have been around lately?

I have been pondering a SW 5906 purchase for some time but I keep drawing back because I see very few people talking about them. It makes me wonder if they are such a good pistol after all. I know the...

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Taurus Model 82 Revolvers .38 caliber 4"

Does anyone have an opinion about these? It seems that several former police or military ones have been imported from South America. they are going for $150-$160. At that price, I wonder if they would...

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I really don't like the Heinie sights that came on my Taurus PT-145

I have been looking at some replacements.  Does anyone have experience with any of these?Williams FiresightsTrijiconHiVis

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Charter Arms Bulldog

I recently bought a new Charter Arms Bulldog and when I discovered it had a sticky ejector rod and a hammer screw that tried to wander off when the trigger was pulled, I did all the gymnastics one has...

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On the other hand I love my new Colt 1911 Government model.

While I've been having trouble with charter arms over horrible warranty service on a new gun, I've been ecstatic over my purchase of a Colt 1911 Stainless Government Model. Beautiful fit and finish,...

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Italian FIE Titan .380

I recently picked up an Italian FIE Titan .380 for plinking.  I know these ain't bragging find guns but I sure liked the feel of it and it popped them out right enough.  Heavy enough for comfort but...

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Ruger Old Model Blackhawk in 41 magnum.

I picked up a really nice 40-194** (1972) 6.5" 41 magnum today in 90% all original condition for $350 otd at a not so local pawn shop.It was a great day I guess since I have been looking for an...

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Holsters for Kahr with crimson trace?

Well, I finally decided to make good on my promise to buy myself a laser grip for my Kahr and get back to seriously carrying.  I had gotten pretty slack the last few years and the "loud knife" really...

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M&P Frame?

Can anyone tell me if S&W uses the same exact M&P frame for both their regular 9/40/45 pistols and their .22s, or does the .22 use a slightly smaller size frame?

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Taurus M82

I see these advertised by various companies at about $150.00 or so in Good to Very Good condition.  It looks like a good represenative of a .38 Revolver for my collection.  Sure, I would prefer a Colt...

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Smith & Wesson

Would like to know exactly what this is and what it might be worth, if possible. I thought it was a No3 but I guess that assumption is no longer operative. Thanks for any help. Dave

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