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.40S&W in a 10mm........

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:59:59 CST

Posted by G-MAN:
I think this is a bunch of baloney circulated by people who don't understand how these (...)

Arkie_Lefty mentioned in American Handgunner

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:29:41 CST

Posted by Pablo:
I'm impressed. Very cool!

Orgreenic skillet

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:40:29 CST

Posted by Pablo:
We got a wok with the ceramic coating. Works great!!

Nutnfancy puts the M1 to the test

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:36:26 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
I want to see it, but will wait until I have more time. His videos are good, but some run as (...)

I ordered a 10mm Colt Delta Elite

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:54:15 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
If not for the brass I wouldn't have to debate it, but I have been going back and forth about (...)

Should I buy this?

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:47:46 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
Excellent! Finally, someone can test one out for me.

I think it would be great for maybe (...)

Uberti "Callahan" 44 Mag

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:44:44 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
It just hit me: Maybe they called it "Callahan" because it was so close to "Cattleman" they (...)

My 3 1911's

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:18:45 CST

Posted by Pablo:
I decided I really need more guns in 10mm. So 1911 it is, then AR-15 in 10mm.

Bill - the Ruger (...)

Colt 1851 with Richards conversion

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:56:23 CST

Posted by G-MAN:
I did a little more research and found out these were made for Navy Arms by Armi San Marco.

.375 Holland & Holland Centenary Edition

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:55:59 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
As you can see from that picture, the .375 H&H requires a longer action than most cartridges. (...)

Pulled the triger on an Uberti 1873 Hombre

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:26:26 CST

Posted by G-MAN:
The Hombre arrived yesterday. I'm very impressed with the fit and finish of this gun. I'd (...)

Demilitarized

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:33:42 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
Ah, I see.
I didn't know about that. I wonder how many SKSs were imported frm the 90s until (...)

Will Glock 22 magazines work in a Glock 20?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:01:06 CST

Posted by Pablo:
http://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=948&CAT=241

Duh - It pays to read. Yep ""Use the (...)

My Saiga 7.62x39 AK-47 Conversion

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:41:38 CST

Posted by Pablo:

Originally Posted By: G-MAN

A lot of work, but looks good. Would it have been cheaper to have (...)

Ruger SR22 review

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:22:41 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
So it is with some variants of the HK USP, except they made it move the same direction as the (...)

My New DPMS .308 AP4 Carbine

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:44:25 CST

Posted by billt:
I went to the range this morning with the new .308 DPMS, and overall had a very good range (...)

Bushmaster Varminter barrel threaded by AWC in AZ

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:51:31 CST

Posted by wwillson:
I had my Bushmaster Varminter 24" barrel threaded to accept a muzzle brake. The threads were (...)

McGear Kydex Cell Phone Holster - Made by Barry

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:24:03 CST

Posted by Pablo:

Originally Posted By: BarryinIN

Hmmm, OK. Let me think about that. The top cover is the (...)

Shot a S&W 500 today

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:08:23 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
I want a .500 S&W, but want it in a rifle. I think it would make a sweet little carbine, in (...)

My S&W BG 380 officially took a poop today

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:17:51 CST

Posted by wwillson:
That's a great deal on the P238. I think you'll be highly impressed.

Laser guided rifle bullet.

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:22:07 CST

Posted by Pablo:
Getting smaller!

Caracal 9mm Pistol

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:13:27 CST

Posted by Pablo:

Quote:

The Caracal is available in both 9 x 19mm and 9 x 21mm calibers.

/grin.gif" (...)

A Bit Of Shooting Sunday

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:16:23 CST

Posted by Arkie_Lefty:
Our Niece and her sons came by our home Sunday and my Wife suggested I take them out into the (...)

Anyone here shoot/shot silhouette?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:10:58 CST

Posted by Tom:
I like the "run what you brung" aspect and you don't need anything too fancy to do okay. The (...)

Shepherd

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:27:58 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
It's been a while since I looked at one, but I remember them being nice. I was looking at (...)

I Don't Have Any Sense

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:54:18 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
OK, here's the tale of the tape.
This was at 18 yards, holding it more or less like a pistol, (...)

A different 7.62x54R platform

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:31:17 CST

Posted by Pablo:
I guess no carbines, auction only.

Kent Lomont Died

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:30:06 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
I only knew him from seeing him at gun shows in Indiana. Like many around here, I knew him (...)

.22 Conversions for KelTec Pistols

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:08:33 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
I think I recall someone here having either a PF9 or P11. This place has a kit for the PF9 (...)

Starbucks to be Boycotted Over Gun Policy

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:59:27 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
I made it there twice- once alone and once with the kids. My wife probably stopped at least (...)

Radio interview on the Glock.

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:50:50 CST

Posted by wwillson:
My favorite sentence, "I think it's very fair to say that the gun control debate has really (...)

John Browning's Birthday

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:30:40 CST

Posted by hittman:
My cake is going to look like the 1911! LOL no really

Finally- a no-hassle receiver sight for the 9422

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:04:26 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
First, I don't think you overpaid at all. I remember when Cape Outfitters had a running ad (...)

Hello, old BITOGER, new here

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:12:48 CST

Posted by Pablo:

Originally Posted By: UncleStu

Thanks folks! Now I'll go post about last night's EvilBay (...)

Glock 20 -ported or nonported?

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:28:46 CST

Posted by Pablo:
For some reason the Glock stubbies, like the G27 and G29 are just terrible. The short fat (...)

SHOT Show 2012 Reports

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:17:04 CST

Posted by wwillson:
I just noticed this AR-15 style shotgun:

RAAC Akdal MKA-1919

I'm not even should what to (...)

Browning's new A5

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:23:24 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:

Originally Posted By: BarryinIN

I was told Benelli's patent had expired, so we could expect (...)

Happy Birthday Wayne

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:46:51 CST

Posted by Pablo:
Happy happy Birthday!!

.950 JDJ Rifle. You Gotta Be Warped

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:10:50 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
I still wouldn't shoot it.

Scottsdale Gun Club & Dillon Precision

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:38:14 CST

Posted by wwillson:
I came home with about 2 gallons of brass, including 300 .223 Rem.. I picked up everything I (...)

Load data for Barry's plated bullets

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:39:47 CST

Posted by wwillson:
I called Hodgdon and asked what load data should be used with these plated bullets. The (...)

Bulged .223 cases fired from AR

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:20:05 CST

Posted by wwillson:

Originally Posted By: jjjxlr8

Does this barrel have on of the .223 Wylde chambers?

From (...)

1911 in .357 Magnum

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:58:22 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
OK, they've gone up. My Delta Elite had an $879 tag on it...two years ago last October.

New Mossberg Bolt- Uses AR Mags

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:53:55 CST

Posted by G-MAN:

Originally Posted By: RLH70

Originally Posted By: G-MAN

Originally Posted By: RLH70

Nice idea, (...)

HALEY-SKIMMER???

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:01:11 CST

Posted by Pablo:
Good reading....

If you want a 1911 trigger get a 1911 /smile.gif" alt="smile" title="smile" (...)

Daily Trivia: What is this?

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:52:43 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
OK, here are the pictures:
The first is his picture of the blue dome, taken from the highway:

"...Greatest battle implement ever devised..."

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:32:43 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
The NRA is reporting it now.
OK, the source is getting better, but I remain skeptical until (...)

Best 1911 Magazines

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:30:00 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
Speaking of the Springfield mags:
I don't know if they still do, but the SA Loadeds used to (...)

Don't shoot up in the air.

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:15:37 CST

Posted by Pablo:
Dangerous and NUTS. Wow.

If you want to fire a gun just to make noise, just do in soft (...)

Hittman made the USPSA Single Stack Nationals

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:35:17 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
The biggest matches I've shot were state IDPA or IPSC matches. I could sort of keep up in (...)

New Ruger .22 Auto Pistol

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:03:48 CST

Posted by wwillson:
Pretty good review by Ian Harrison from Gun's & Ammo.

New Ruger Bolt Announced

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:53:55 CST

Posted by G-MAN:
I'd be all over one of these if Ruger would offer the short action version in 7.62x39.

Mosin Nagant 91/30

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:29:23 CST

Posted by ausfahrt:
I googled it and found this on youtube, thanks for the tip.

Merry Christmas!

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 10:45:13 CST

Posted by wwillson:
G-Man,

I have both AT&T DSL & Verizon LTE, the LTE wins every time by more than an order of (...)

Tula small pistol primers

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:22:08 CST

Posted by Tom:
I read rumors of a "bad batch" right around the time I bought mine.

Sling Ideas?

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:06:38 CST

Posted by Shannow:
In our "field class" competition, single loop and tripple point slings can't be used for the (...)

Shout out to Sportsman's Guide

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:37:21 CST

Posted by G-MAN:
I've had this happen several times with UPS so I finally set it up with the local UPS (...)

CZ 75 B In Polished Stainless

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:43:59 CST

Posted by yaris0128:
That is one sleek firearm.

Holiday Travel Advisory

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:39:29 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
Yeah, sometimes you gotta do what you think is best. Or what will be best if things change (...)

How my day started

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:59:30 CST

Posted by wwillson:
This pretty much sums up the kind of day I've had. Hopefully it gets better!

Jack West stock on 870 won't stay tight

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 10:43:05 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
Good tip. I never knew there was a difference in Rem stock bolts.

What happened to?

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:23:34 CST

Posted by wwillson:
Might have been a spat with someone on BITOG?

Wayne

Ruger LCR now in .22

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:00:55 CST

Posted by Win:
Bill,

I looked at one the day before Christmas at a lgs, and it was a bit more than $400 iirc. (...)

AR15 gas block no set screws?

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:55:35 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
I wouldn't put it past Bushmaster. It fits. I always hate to put down Bushmaster because (...)

Which 10mm platform?

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:44:57 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
If your hand fits the FNH 45, it should handle the G20. Both have grips that
make me look (...)

Anyone own a Hi-Point?

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:14:55 CST

Posted by yaris0128:
Today I ordered two Hi-Point pistols. I got the .45 model for $146 and their 9mm for $149 (...)

Hickok45 cutting down his Christmas tree

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:23:44 CST

Posted by Tom:
If you're going to cut down trees the only proper tool is a Mossberg "Chainsaw"!

Lee Progressive Press for $126.50

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:43:12 CST

Posted by wwillson:
I had a Lee LoadMaster for about two years until I literally gave it away. I got to the (...)

Shot Timers (Not Just For Competition)

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:04:24 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
I bought a shot timer a few years ago, and at the time, I didn't know how useful it would be (...)

S&W Bodyguard .380ACP or Bad Ammo?

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:01:30 CST

Posted by Pablo:
Actually the factory up the road takes no short cuts and uses pretty high tech controls. The (...)

Marlin Suspends 1894 Production

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:54:02 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
I have a hard time taking pistol caliber carbines very serious, but want more of them anyway. (...)

Mythbusters major FAIL

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:49:05 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
Cheesecake? Did I hear cheesecake again?

I think it was a little louder that time.

Skorpion vz.61

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:07:52 CST

Posted by yaris0128:

Originally Posted By: jjjxlr8

Cool! Looks like it's nicely finished. Is it heavy?

What do (...)

204 brass

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:34:07 CST

Posted by hittman:
i have 125 pcs will trade for 45 acp ,223,308, or sell
pm if interested

Carrying more than one concealed weapon - legal?

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:30:41 CST

Posted by Pablo:
Exactly. "Pistols". I think we are good.

Heizer Firearms "DoubleTap"

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:40:48 CST

Posted by Pablo:
That was in our club mag. Not sure I would buy one, but the width is nice.

Not a practical (...)

Bought a S&W Bodyguard .380ACP

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 18:18:34 CST

Posted by Pablo:
Well actually the CW is noticeably larger than the CM

Code:

Kahr Model Legend

TP: Polymer (...)

One of a kind .700 caliber rifle

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:03:53 CST

Posted by RLH70:
The recoil didn't look much worse than a 460 Weatherby. My step dad is a collector of (...)

.380ACP +P?

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:02:30 CST

Posted by jjjxlr8:
That Corbon stuff is good defensive ammo. What's the bullet weight and velocity listed on (...)

Book signing

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:04:13 CST

Posted by G-MAN:

Originally Posted By: BarryinIN

Wow! That's a fine note to get. You should be proud. Few (...)

Blue Force Gear Sale

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:58:43 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
I have no financial interest, blah, blah, blah, etc. Just passing it along. I don't even own (...)

Taurus Quality

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:51:52 CST

Posted by Win:

Originally Posted By: yaris0128

.... Kudo's on liking your Hi-Points! Ive got their .45 (...)

M1941 Johnson Semiauto Rifle, Part 1, History

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:32:20 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
Thanks. After reading about them and thinking back on the articles I've read, I wondered why (...)

The Winchester 71 and .348 Winchester Cartridge

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:54:06 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
Wow, thanks.
I was really looking forward to reading that article, because I always like his (...)

Reloading bench photos.

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:36:18 CST

Posted by RLH70:
Thinking of adding a Dillon to get into more quantity, I'll keep the single stage stuff for quality.

Dual Mags Mossberg 702 Plinkster

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:07:17 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
Like Private Reese:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056062/

I Started a Business: McGear LLC, Custom Kydex

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:16:21 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
OK. I wasn't too keen on making a carrier for something I don't have, but was just about to (...)

XGrip grip extension

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:41:28 CST

Posted by wwillson:
Got the XGrip extension and used it at the range. Works perfectly, but requires a strong (...)

WALMART Black Friday Gun Specials!!!

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:58:20 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
It's not a Black Friday sale but a Thanksgiving sale:
For all you Steyr AUG owners (?) Steyr (...)

Llama IXA 45 acp parts for sale

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:29:13 CST

Posted by junkyarddawg:
Hi,
sorry about the late answer.
I am selling this as a "package deal" which means,grips,mags (...)

Your CCW Setup

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:24:39 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
One might think the 26's smaller grip would make things easier, since that's the part that (...)

Hi-Point 995TS Carbine

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:25:25 CST

Posted by yaris0128:
^
Glad to hear you like yours. Hows the break down and cleaning? Easy? I like easy.

Now moving into the "cartridge ammo' era finally

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:54:24 CST

Posted by RebinPA:
Ok. From what I've read, the commercially available rounds are really lacking in power.
I'm (...)

Experiment on Taping Muzzles

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:46:37 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
I should try it again with them.
I'm posting that here so there will be a record of it in (...)

Surplus Ammunition 45 ACP 230 Grain M1911 Ball....

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:50:15 CST

Posted by Pablo:
Yeah I didn't pull the trigger. All sold out. I just thought it would be different, interesting.....

Guns on my current bucket list

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 06:55:34 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
When I came into a little money a few years ago, I was able to check things off my gun bucket (...)

Cabela's Black Friday Ad: 10-22 for $169.99

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:27:56 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
I'm not the biggest 10-22 fan, but I'd consider a new one at $170. One or both of my girls (...)

Bought a case of CCI 22LR Mini-Mags (5000)

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:58:03 CST

Posted by xtell:
Wayne,

I need to go shopping with you!!! I've had good luck with the standard velocity CCI (...)

Hello from Ohio!

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:09:05 CST

Posted by xtell:
Welcome! Back at you from another from the North Coast.

FAL - right arm of the free world for a reason!

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:53:57 CST

Posted by BarryinIN:
That's like mine. I got it in 1994 I think, maybe 1995. Yours looks better than mine did (...)