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    1. GuitarmanNick

      Cindy's Hot Shots 2, Too Hot!

      Last Saturday morning I visited their new facility on Rt.175 and was there when they opened just in case it was crowded. Surprisingly, there were only a handful of other shooters. I have been looking forward to their opening because it is fairly close to me. Spent and hour in the range and could...
    2. GuitarmanNick

      Bore Too Tight for Plated Bullets?

      The firearm in question is a Yugoslavian M-57 pistol in 7.62x25mm. It has been quite accurate with surplus and my hand loads until yesterday. The hand loads have an X-treme 110 grain .30 carbine plated bullet. The same load with a FMJ has been very accurate in the past and is relatively light...
    3. GuitarmanNick

      5.56 NATO Marked Barrel Pressure Problems

      Today, I did a couple of ladder tests on 2 different guns, both with 5.56 NATO marked barrels. I ran the same tests on both guns and began with the 16" because the scope is much better. In the next to last test, it popped a hole in the primer on one round out of five. The last test, it popped...
    4. GuitarmanNick

      Budget G-43 Build and Review

      Due to pending encroachments on 2A, the following is a fictional story about a hypothetical build by an unknown individual that writes in the first person. Used the following for this build: Polymer80 PF9SS frame with slide lock Patmos G43 kit(complete) Although not listed, the slide came...
    5. GuitarmanNick

      Shout Out to Joe Bob's

      Placed an order recently which was received faster than expected even with all of the bad weather and supply chain issues. Thanks again, Joe Bob's for the veteran's discount, too. Nice to know my service was appreciated.
    6. GuitarmanNick

      Star B - Finally!

      I have a 1956 made Star B that has been a pain to finally get running right, and with factory ammunition. Sounds easy, but many of these require loads that are at or near the MOAL to feed correctly because the magazines were originally sized to run 9x23 Largo. Replacing the magazine...
    7. GuitarmanNick

      Sights Reclassified by BATF!

      Got an interesting and troubling email recently from Ozark Armament. Thought I would share. "Recently the ATF changed their opinion about how they classify iron sights. Of course, they have not publicly communicated this change of opinion. Somehow, they are now classifying iron sights as...
    8. GuitarmanNick

      S&W with Broken Spring

      A friend asked me to look at his S&W 3000 auto-opening knife which no longer opens when the button is pressed. When I disassembled it, I was surprised to see that instead of a coil spring, it has leaf spring which is broken. Does anyone have a source for these? I have been unable to find...
    9. GuitarmanNick

      Diana Chaser Rifle Kit, First Impressions

      I am very new to airguns and this is only my second purchase. Grabbed this up in .177, along with a 9 round magazine to try. https://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Diana_Chaser_CO2_Air_Rifle_Kit/4613 Out of the box it has a nice 2 pound, 4 ounce trigger pull. The rear sights are fairly decent and...
    10. GuitarmanNick

      New Technical Term?!

      Last night I was watching the Fox45 News and they reported that the leader of the ProudBoys had been arrested in D.C. for "allegedly" destroying a racist BLM banner and possessing "high capacity ammunition". Obviously, whoever wrote the story is an absolute idiot, knows nothing about firearms...
    11. GuitarmanNick

      What Finish Should I Do On This Rifle?

      A friend has asked me to prepare a rifle for sale and input on it from the MDS members would be appreciated. It is an old M98 action with no real historical value that was sporterized many years ago and is now chambered in .30-06. The barrel is 20" long with open sights. The action is drilled...
    12. GuitarmanNick

      Dating a Franken 1911

      Turning to the collective for information I have been unable to find. Trying to figure out when a 1911 was made to determine if I should list it in my Bound Book. I think it is getting close to 50, if not already. It is an Essex frame. The serial number is 15xx which I know is early...
    13. GuitarmanNick

      Shooter's World powder data Needed

      Trying to work up a load for my Yugo M-57 in 7.62x25 Tokarev. I found an old thread, but nothing really relevent to what I am doing. Hoping that someone may have some experience using this powder and the heavier than normal projectiles. Having accumulated all available loading data from Lovex...
    14. GuitarmanNick

      6.5 Grendel Upper/Which Bolt?

      A friend asked me to look at his new acquisition, an AR in 6.5 Grendel. Well, things are not as they should be. The previous owner claims it was built for him locally, test fired, picked up from the builder, and stored ever since. The barrel is clearly marked 6.5 Grendel 1:8. The BCG...
    15. GuitarmanNick

      Safe, Legal Pellet Pistol Shooting

      Just finished replacing the seals in a .177 pellet pistol for a friend and I need a safe place to test it that will be legal near the Laurel area. He told me to have some fun. It seems to be holding pressure and functioning as it should, but is too loud for me to consider firing it inside my...
    16. GuitarmanNick

      Guns Destroyed, Recourse?

      So it is a long story but it comes down to a friend was removed from his home after a complaint by the mother of his children. She is known to have been abusive in their relationship and he has always been the recipient of her physical attacks. The AA county police came to home and told him...
    17. GuitarmanNick

      Problem M-57 Purchase Worked Out!

      I have been looking at Century Arms site for quit a while, in particular the pistols that are in "very good" condition but may be missing a minor part or just not working correctly. After acquiring an M-57 last Summer without a frame safety and in excellent condition, I was really thinking...
    18. GuitarmanNick

      PSA: IMR 4007SSC Recall

      Just found out about this and thought I would pass it along. https://imrpowder.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/imr-recallnotice_2019.pdf
    19. GuitarmanNick

      Break Down and Reload Surplus Ammo

      I have recently accurized my M-44 and the testing indicates that it deserves a much more consistent diet. It has a very smooth 2.5 pound trigger with a clean break. The barrel has some minor pitting in the grooves, but is clean and in very good condition. The crown is perfect and the barrel is...
    20. GuitarmanNick

      PSA: Mossberg 500 Safety Fails!

      I worked on one of these a few days ago and when completed I performed a complete function check, as usual. I had noticed some unusual wear on the connector that mates up to the safety selector so I was anticipating an issue. When the hammer was cocked and the bolt closed, with the safety...
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