John Wall

There is a Glock Armorer at a certain shop in East Nashville on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

You might want to stop shooting it until you get it looked at. Have you put any aftermarket parts in the gun? Knowingly shooting a firearm that gives even an "unreliable double" may be a violation of Federal Law. A gunsmith works Tuesdays and Thursdays at a certain gun shop in East Nashville. It may be worth your while to bring the gun over for a look see.

They take a peculiar sized ring. PM me or come to Tn Clay Target Complex tomorrow (Feb 7) and ask for me. Bring your gun, and ammo. The barrel seal will be free. The targets are not very expensive, but are a lot of fun.

A 400+ lb critter at 400+ yards? Another vote for the 7mm Rem Mag. Premium bullets will get you going, and ammo is available about anywhere it is sold. The 30 caliber magnums kick too hard for precision shooting, and lack the power for really big game.

Young and impatient, eh? You'll get over it.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh175/ShootingCoach/IMG_0817.jpg My loading bench is cheaper than therapy.

I just bought a mint one on line for $1250. Wait till spring, put it on some bulletin boards at gun clubs, go to Trapshooters.Com and post, ask a little more than you expect to get. Getting $1500 would be a matter of luck. A minty Spl Sporting Model MIGHT bring $1400. Newer models, such as the 425, are going for $1500 or so. Tennessee Clay Target Complex is getting in gear for the 2009 Sporting Clays season. We have a Winter Series Shoot March 15. Come out, bring the gun, and maybe shoot a little while you are there.

We might need a little more info. Was the brass bought once fired, or fired in your gun? If fired in your gun, reloads or factory, and what type of gun?

I performed Independent Contractor work for a trainer who did this. Some folks think they are bulletproof. The Darwin award may soon be appropriate for this yahoo. I prefer to be behind the line when firearms are handled and dry (or otherwise) fired.

If you are going to shoot competition, the pencil-barreled Mountain Gun KICKS! Try to find the full lug version. It is monumentally faster for repeat shots. The good thing about the 45 Auto in the revolver is you can shoot IDPA SSR with 45 Auto Rim ammo. I have no doubt you will go back and pick up the brass. I use the 200 gr Cowboy bullet made for the 45 Colt's. This bullet at Major Speed will put down ANY plate. Seat just above the lube groove, and a light crimp. The 625 with Auto Rim brass is my all time favorite large bore revolver.

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Dear JGriffin By all means, take the class. They will bring your lunch to you for $3. If you are close to the shop, it is convenient for you. Rick does not have the cheapest, or most expensive class around. Go take the class with an open mind, and remember, how the class is taught is mandated by the Dept. of Safety. The (groan) film is not the fault of the Instructor. If you are new to the game, you will learn a lot. If you are an old head, the class will be boring. The Instructors MUST follow the "suggested" lesson plan. They can go a little past it, but I am sure you do not want to be in the class any longer than necessary. You could always go to a class in Nashville, where a long retired cop tells war stories, curses, and shows filthy movie clips for 10 hours. THEN, you can go to a less than stellar OUTDOOR range, have a ridiculous firearms technique forced on you that no one uses, stay outdoors for 6 hours and FREEZE! By all means, after the class, tell us about your experience there.

If you are trying to keep a minimum of powder on hand, Accurate #7 works well in the 9X19, 40 and 44 Spl. This powder is best for loads at the higher end of normal pressures. It is perfect for the auto pistols, and provides good speed with heavier bullets in the 44 Spl at normal pressures. For the 223, 25/20, and 30/30, Accurate 2015 works well. Trying to hot rod the 30/30 and 25/20 is not a good idea. A supremely accurate load at 95% of factory speed is always a good idea. The 223 may have its best accuracy with this powder without sacrificing velocity. Hodgdon's H1000 works well for 180 gr bullets in the 300 Mag. The only advantage the Magnum has over standard rifles is its long range trajectory.

Some obsessed old gunsmith did a superb job on that rifle. There is NO telling what it would cost to have that done today.

Hi Viz front on Glock 17.

Does the slide lock back if you insert an empty mag and pull the slide to the rear?

Dear Kahrman Do not assume the gun is a 358. The barrel appears to be the original military barrel. Look down the bore. If it is dark or worn, it is the original barrel. If your gun is chambered for 8X57, a 358 round might chamber. If you attempt to fire the gun, all kinds of bad things will happen. Take the gun to a knowledgable person or 'smith, and have them check the gun out. If I had to give an opinion, it is NOT a 358.

The wood stove is homey, and the pipe is not bad, even for an ex-smoker. This old boy KNOWS guns, and is a treasure to talk with.

Collection Connection, 5624 Franklin Road, Murfreesboro, Tn is run by Grady Jones. Grady is an old head who has been shooting about as long as I have. He has a good little shop. He caters to the young athlete and has a good selection of guns, reloading supplies, and ammo. He does transfers, but I cannot remember what he charges. Call him at (615) 890-8204. Tell him John Wall recommended him. Hopefully, he won't charge extra! LOL

Although I cannot go into detail because of attorney/client privilege, I can, from first hand knowledge, say it is very likely a firearm and ammunition used in a Lethal Encounter WILL be checked out. Trigger pull weight, altered or deactivated safeties, and other modifications can be a determining factor in a criminal or civil case. Right here in Nashville, a firearm and ammunition used in an apparent homicide was THOROUGHLY checked out. The firearm was found to have been modified, and WAS a determining factor in a criminal action a while back. I have performed forensic background work for attorneys in firearms related incidents. Leave your carry gun's fire control system stock, and use mainstream factory ammo. Remember Winchester's "Black Talon"? The REAL reason it was discontinued was because the Law Enforcement Community had nicknamed it "BLACK FELON" ammo! Ironically, it performed no better than most of the other brands of premium defensive ammo of the period. No "Super Devastator", "Ultra Man Killer", or such ammo!

Think about it like this. Hildabeast has a slim to no chance of the White House next election if she takes the job. Only 2 SOS have been elected President, EVER. A good move by Obama. Checkmate on the Hildabeast if she takes it.

Dear Seeker Check your PM's:)

What kind of gun do you have? All of the above still apply. If you want a card gun, try this guy, after you call and talk to him. He is a barrel wizard. http://home.att.net/~ncta/wilkin.htm I am familiar with the Wagner load.

IIRC, you should use a 5-shot mag. Winchester's 64 gr Power Point is designed to meet your needs. The 223 is appropriate for use when a precise shot can be made. At distances most Tn deer are shot, the gun will work for you. A precision shot made with the 223 beats the 30/06 if you flinch.

Any particular reason for this? Depending on the firearm, this can go from useless to hazardous. An overbored gun is more likely to have performance issues in cold climates with promotional ammo. An overbored gun is usually less accurate with slugs. If done for recoil reduction, don't believe it. With modern shotshells, you will not get a noticeable improvement in patterns. Lengthening the forcing cones will not do this either, and can also compromise cold weather performance. Some firearms with thinner barrels may become unsafe to shoot when the barrel is made thinner. Many gunmakers will not repair a firearm that has been altered, and this may decrease resale value. Speaking as one who has shot clay targets for many years and does work on tournament arms, I do not recommend this operation.