Handgun Magazine Spring Life & Maintenance - Glock Recommendations

QuestionBob - I am wondering how long one can keep a handgun magazine fully loaded without having a negative impact on the spring(s).  If one keeps a

FNH SLP Shotgun Gas Piston Size Guide for 2 3/4" 00 Buck

QuestionI recently purchased an FNH SLP shotgun which comes with two different sized gas pistons.  The larger size piston for 1 1/2 oz or larger ammun

Identifying a Vintage 1954 Iver Johnson Target .22 Rifle - Help Needed

QuestionBob.... I am trying to locate a gun that I owned as a kid. The 1954 Model Iver Johnson Target .22 has the same grips as mine and may have been made

Colt Agent .38: Safe Use of .38 Special +P Ammunition?

QuestionGood evening, I was trying to find out if I can use the .38 Special+Ps in my Colt Agent. The box for what I have says Velocity 950 fps 125 gr jhp.

Smith & Wesson .38 M&P Special (1906-1909) Value & History

QuestionHi Sid, We found this gun in the attic and was wondering if it is worth anything?  We did do some internet searches, even called Smith & Wess

Stevens 940B 20 Gauge Shotgun: Production Years & Value

QuestionWhat was the years of production for the Stevens Model 940B 20 gauge shotgun? AnswerHi Donald. Sorry for the short delay in my reply - I have bee

Identifying Your Sears 54 Lever Action Rifle: Manufacturing Date & History

QuestionTrying to figure out the year my Sears 54 30/30 lever gun was manufactured. S/n: 20890 Do you have a resource for researching this? Id appreciate

Mauser Modello Argentino 1891 6.5mm Rifle - Value & Details

Questionhi paul, i recently purchased a gun. it reads on the barrell,Mauser Modleo Argentino 1891. it is a 6.5 mm rifle with what appears to be a stainless

Browning Citori Upland Value: Appraisal & Grading Guide

QuestionI HAVE COME ACROSS A BROWNING CITORI UPLAND MODEL SER.#NN131.HAS 24 BBL. INVECTOR PLUS CHOKES,GUN IS 95% OR BETTER ANY IDEA ON WHAT I SHOULD GIVE F

Identifying & Valuing Rare W. H. Hamilton Shotguns

QuestionSid i have ran across a W. H. Hamilton side by side double hammer black powder shotgun with Demascus barrels and cannot find any record of it and a

Browning Auto-5 Serial Number 20611: Manufacturing Date & Value

QuestionI have a Browning auto 5 with s/n 20611. Can you please assist with manufacture date and approx value? This gun, in working condition, has been in

Remington ADL 700 Dale Earnhardt Signature Rifle Value & Appraisal

QuestionHi Sid, I recently purchased this rifle from a local dealer, new in box with iron sights, which they sold to me not realizing it had the Dale jr si

Improving Your 9mm Grip & Sight Alignment: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionOk Dave heres my deal, I have never shot a gun before so when i went to range i did really good for a first timer. Nows heres where i am having a p

Identifying a Vintage NR Davis & Sons Side-by-Side Shotgun (Serial C4681)

QuestionI have come across an old NR Davis & Sons side by side that is in disrepair.  However, I think that with some work, it will make a nice mantel

Identifying & Understanding N.R. Davis 12 Gauge Shotguns (Stamped #47)

Questioncan you tell me around what year a n.r. davis double hammer/barrel, twist barrels, stamped #47 on every part, steel butt. AnswerHi the started mak

Finding Parts for a 16ga Ranger Shotgun: A Troubleshooting Guide

QuestionThe 16 gA Ranger Shot gun is a family hand me down that has been in my possession for the past 30 years.  After using the gun last year one of

Identifying Your Vintage Winchester Model 1894 Rifle: A Detailed Guide

QuestionI have a 38-55 rifle it has the octagon barrel and open sights. The front sight has two setting it flips up and down when down you have a sight and

Historical Walther PPK .22 Caliber Pistol - Provenance & Details

QuestionI have a Walther PP 22 cal. that my father brought back from Germany in 1945. Aside from the Walther logo it has Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis

A H Fox Sterlingworth 12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun - Value & Details

Questioni have my grandfathers sterlingworth 12 guage double barrel with the stampings of sterlingworth fluid compressed steel stamped on the right barrel

Can You Use .380 ACP for Snake Control? - Ammunition & Alternatives

QuestionIs there a .380 cal round available in rat shot (snake shot)? I am 63 years old and have a pistol permit. I just bought a house and 6 acres with l