Choosing a .357 Magnum Revolver for General Purpose Use: A Buyer's Guide

QuestionI am interested in a general purpose handgun and believe a .357 magnum revolver would fit the bill.  I would purchase a revolver in a medium f

Choosing a Hunting Rifle for Texas Whitetails: Savage 111 in .25-06

QuestionI am just an average hunter. I currently shoot a 257 Roberts with a 50 mm Tasco scope. I do handload my own shells. I need to purchase an additiona

Identifying & Valuing a Vintage .22 Long Rifle Single-Shot Rifle

QuestionMy dad has a 22 single shot long rifle with yhe number 973 on it . We are trying to find out how old it is and the value.Can anyone help us? Answe

Shock Buff Installation for Rock Island Commander M1911 Pistols - Expert Advice

QuestionHi, Just want to know if you can recommend me to put a shok-buff on my m1911 rock island commander size pistol? Thanks Rickie AnswerAny of the sta

Remington 700 ADL: Barrel Floating & Accuracy - Expert Advice

Questioni have a 7mm mag 700 adl that i bought new a month ago. will floating the barrel be worth it considering that the stock has no mounting block? i me

Arizona Concealed Carry Laws: Unholstered Handgun in Vehicle?

QuestionI have an az.ccw is it in violation of az. gun laws to carry my hand gun unholstered as in my truck conceled? We have been debating this question f

J. Stevens 22 Rifle: Age & Value Information - Expert Insights

QuestionMy dad has a J Stevens 22 single shot long rifle with the number 973 on it. Made by J Stevens Arms Company in Chicopee Falls, Mass.We are trying to

Lee Enfield Rifle Identification & Manufacturing Date - Expert Advice

QuestionI acquired a Lee Enfield about 15 years ago and have taken it out and looked at it and shot it  a few times. I now have the time would like to

Mossberg 495A Shotgun: Value, Production Years & Legalization in NJ

QuestionHello, I recently found a mossberg 495A bolt action shotgun in my decease uncles basement.  I was wondering if you knew what years they were m

Identifying & Valuing a Western Field 20 Gauge Shotgun (1950s-1960s)

QuestionI understand that there were a few companys that produced guns for Montgomery Wards using their name as Western Field. I have a break down single b

Concealed Carry & M1911 Commander: Beavertail Impact & Travel Tips

QuestionHi!  Just want to know if putting a beavertail on my GI model can still consider as a concealed carry gun? Can you give me some tips in concea

Can a Felon Legally Own a Black Powder Rifle in Arizona?

QuestionCan a convicted felon use a black powder rifle to hunt with? AnswerMisty, Based on my understanding of Arizona law, anyone who has been convicted

Browning 30-06 Safari Serial Number & Value (1963)

QuestionThe serial number on my Safari is 3L1798X.  Was wondering what year it was made?  While no pitting is visible, I am thinking of selling a

A H Fox 12ga Double Barrel Shotgun - History & Details

QuestionI have a A H Fox 12ga double barrel 2 trigger serial #70754 made in phil. pa; one barrel states:sterlingworth compressed steel. what can you tell m

Best Concealed Carry Holsters for New Permit Holders

QuestionI just got my concealed carry permit.  What is the best holster for me to use? AnswerThat is a tough question because ultimately you will hav

Rossi 92 Rifle: Identification, Value & History

QuestionQUESTION: i have a 45 colt rifle says rossi made in brazil then under the lever action printed  model 92 src interarms alexanderia virginia (1

Wild Bill Hickok's Pistol Holster: Style or Practicality?

Questiondoug - this question involves pictures i have seen of the celebrated character wild bill hickok re the way he wears his pistols , in every picture

Winchester Model 70 30.06: Sears Model 53 Trigger Adjustment & History

QuestionQUESTION: I have a Sears 30.06 Model 53 with adjustable trigger.  Number 1, how do I adjust the trigger?   Number 2, who made this rifle

Glock 20: Can You Shoot .40 S&W Ammunition in a 10mm Glock?

QuestionI was wondering if .40 caliber bullets can be shot out of a Glock 20 10mm auto AnswerYes, the projectiles are the same size.  The case length

Identifying Your Ted Williams 12-Gauge Shotgun: Sears & Roebuck/J.C. Higgins

QuestionI have a Ted Williams Signature Edition 12-Gauge Semi- Auto. It has a 3 shell plug in it. I understand that this gun ws made by Sears & Roebuck or