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Collecting Vietnam War Firearms
For ease of locating, this broad array of Vietnam War firearms have been divided into sub groupings by type. All the items here are available on the collector market, but some are much more difficult and expensive to obtain than others.
Five Guns I'll Never Sell – Part I
When first smitten by the gun bug, and until one realizes he really wants to be a collector, our subspecies gathers a variety of pieces just because we like them. I have five guns I will never sell. I may someday decide to present them to a loved one, but never will I simply trade them for cash or other guns.
Video: Smith & Wesson Model 66 .357 Magnum
This video takes a look at a few features of older style revolvers that some shooters and collectors look for, including recessed chambers and pinned barrels. The hard-to-find Smith & Wesson Model 66 is a prime candidate for such gun collectors.
A Look at the Precision Rifle – Part 2 Barrels
Quality, proper break-in and care are important factors for squeezing performance from your precision rifle.
Gunsmithing: Install a Better AR-15 Trigger
Installing a new AR-15 trigger can make a world of difference. Several companies make great aftermarket AR parts. Let's look at some.
Highlights of Old Barn and Alderfer Auctions
Two recent firearm auctions - one the Old Barn Auction held June 26-27 in Findlay, Ohio and the Alderfer Auction held on July 20 in Hatfield, Pennsylvania - yielded strong sales, showing interest in firearms isn't waning. Here are highlights from these two gun auctions.
Smith & Wesson M&P: 8 Tips for a Better Trigger
Smith & Wesson's M&P (Military and Police) pistol makes an excellent match pistol. This article, excerpted from Gun Digest 2009 annual book, provides a thorough review of this popular new tactical handgun. Plus - 8 tips from a master gunsmith for improving the M&P's trigger.
Getting Started in Three-Gun Shooting
Three-gun shooting has been around for years and can trace its roots back to the Soldier of Fortune matches decades back. If you love to pull triggers, it's time to give this exciting game a try.
Restored To Life: Winchester 1886
At what point does a gun stop having serious collector value, and become more valuable as a candidate for restoration? Follow a Winchester Model 1886 from the dusty confines of the past to a whole new life.
This Gun Collecting Game
Gun collecting is easy, rewarding, educational and relaxing - and if you go about it right, it needn't be expensive.
Rock Island Auction Sees Strong Sales
Rock Island Auction reported strong sales at their June regional sale, with a 100% sell-through rate and $2.1 million in sales. Over 2100 lots were offered that contained over 4200 firearms.
AR15 TNW Gas Piston System
TNW has developed a gas piston operating system for AR15/M16 rifles. The system addresses the issues of fouling, heat and reliability in harsh environments.
One Good Gun: The Savage 99
While not a collector's dream, the author's customized Savage 99 is truly a rifleman's dream.
The Long-Range Handgun Load
Shooting traditional handgun cartridges at long range takes practice and careful loading. You have to do a lot of things right to make it work, starting with the handgun load.
Winchester: The Collector's Choice
When one decides to become a collector of Winchesters, he is entering a world where, most think, stiff competition is everywhere. This isn't always true; it all depends what Winchesters a person decides to collect.
Reloading: The .223 Remington (5.56x45mm)
An excerpt from the Cartridges of the World, 11th Edition Book, looking at cartridge dimensions and reloading data for one of the hottest tactical rounds in demand today: The .223 Remington.
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