Body Armor Effectiveness: Protection Against Bullets & Knives

QuestionHello Doug, First, let me apologize if youre not the right person to ask this to and/or if this is a stupid question.  Anyway, this is what I

Selling a WWII-Era FN Herstal 45 Caliber Handgun: Value & Safe Procedures

QuestionQUESTION: I want to sell this gun, but I have no idea what to ask or the proceedure to sell it safly. Description of ther gun markings: Fabrique

Stevens Favorite .25 Caliber Rifle: Age & Value Determination

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Doug, I just bought a used Stevens Favorite, 25 cal with a peepsight.  The serial number of the gun is 20808. How can I determine

Felony Gun Possession: What to Do - Legal Advice

QuestionI am a US citizen w a registered handgun, and permit to carry. I purchased the firearm 5 years ago at camp Pendleton while I was still in the Marin

Understanding Revolver Recoil: Rearward Movement & Leftward Kick Explained

QuestionHi, Doug! I read (I think) somewhere that revolvers kick to the rear, upward and to the left. Is this true? If so, is this unusual? Does it apply

Browning 30-06 Bolt Action Rifle (Belgium Made) - Age & Value

QuestionI am trying to get information on this rifle. So far it appears to be a Safari with a Mauser action. The serial number is L 24xx. It has a 2.5-8 po

Browning Safari 308 Serial # 1832z4: Manufacturing Date & Details

QuestionDear sir,I own a safari 308 serial # 1832z4 and was wondering when it was made. The gun is as new condition, old man never used it. Does this gun h

Glock 19 vs. G23 vs. G32: Choosing the Right Handgun for Personal Protection

QuestionQUESTION: Hello, I believe I have contacted you before. I am looking to purchase a new Glock handgun and need your advice. I am debating between th

Submachine Guns: Popular Models & US Military Usage

QuestionQUESTION: GCH, My question contains pictures. May I ask you for your email address so that I can send them to you. Thanks, Igor Kogan ANSWER: Sen

Best Choke for Dove Hunting with a Mossberg 500 12 Gauge

Questionwhich choke would be best for hunting dove with a pump action 12 gauge mossberg 500? AnswerEddie, If your shots are closer range, try using eithe

Disassembling a Sears Ted Williams 20 Gauge Shotgun for Reduced Capacity

QuestionWe have a Sears Roebuck Ted Williams model 20 12 gauge pump action shotgun and we are having trouble trying to figure out how to dissasemble the gu

Stevens 22 Pump Gun Model 151 Parts & Disassembly Guide - Expert Assistance

QuestionI was given a Stevens 22 pump model 151. It is missing the loading tube. Can i get parts for it? Also can i get a book that will tell me how to bre

Identify Browning Rifle Serial Number X34007 - Seeking Assistance

QuestionQUESTION: i recently came into possesion of a belgian made browning with a serial number of x34007.only number that looks like a serial number.trie

Stevens Model 335 Shotgun Appraisal & Value Estimate

QuestionHello Doug, I have a stevens double barrel shotgun, model 335.   My guess is its 60-70 years old. I am moving and want to sell it for a fair p

Valuing and Identifying Nazi Walther PP Pistols: A Detailed Guide

QuestionI read your answer to the following question. have a Walther model pp. the serial number is 773109. The pistol reads as follows: Waffenfabrik Walt

Remington Model 11 Serial # 123425: Manufacturing Date & Value

QuestionHello, I just purchased this gun at an auction. It seems to be very old and I would like to know the date of manufacture, and current value. It is

Identifying a Belgian-Made 30-06 Bolt-Action Rifle: Seeking Information & Mounts

Questioni have a belgium made 30-06 bolt action rifle. stock is dark red wood with oak leaves engraved in it. has 2 trigers. i would love to find out what

Identifying a Vintage Browning Bolt Action Rifle (1973)

QuestionJim, I was recently given a Browning bolt action in 30/06.  The stock is cracked thru, and needs to be replaced.  I was told it was at l

Locating a Retired Law Enforcement Firearm: A Guide

QuestionMy husband carried  this gun as a trooper in the State of Florida, Serial #K-74105.  It was sold on 10/30/91 to Gulf State Distributing.

Improve Your Shooting Qualification Scores: Overcoming Pressure & Nerves

QuestionEvery three month we have qualification with are weapons.  During practice I shoot great.  As soon as the insturtor say it time for quali