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Repairing the L.C. Smith Hammerless DoubleThe graceful, light, and distinctive L.C. Smith Hammerless Double sidelock is a favorite of American shotgunners. Here’s how to fix its most common problems. If you own a Smith and want to make it suitable to shoot again, or if you are presented a Smith to repair, here’s what you need to know about the shotgun.
Super Abrasives for GunsmithsDiamond-abrasive hand files and hones easily cut hard materials when other metalworking implements can’t do the job.
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FOX Bans Firearms and Ammunition AdvertisementsThe National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) — the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry — has learned that FOX Sports Media Group has banned advertisements featuring firearms and ammunition from its coverage of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events.
SHOT Show Video: Galco’s New Products for 2012At Media Day at the recently concluded SHOT Show in Las Vegas, GunReports.com Publisher Timothy H. Cole gets an overview of Galco’s new products from company representative Mike Barham.
Featured Revolver
S&W M317 Air Lite No. 160222 22 LR
From the 11-01-2008 Issue of Gun TestsClassification:Handguns
Category:Revolvers
Model Name:S&W M317 Air Lite No. 160222 22 LR
Manufacturer:Smith & Wesson
Model Number:S&W M317 Air Lite No. 160222 22 LR
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As the cost of centerfire ammunition continues to ascend, many gun owners will turn to the standby 22 LR round as a way to shoot economically, whether those pursuits include knocking over cans, punching holes in paper, or killing the occasional rodent. Of the many available guns chambered for the rimfire round, perhaps the easiest to load and shoot and enjoy is the revolver. Gun Tests recently tested a trio of wheelguns chambered for the 22 round, and versions of two of them had previously been tested and graded for their utility. For example, in October 2007, the magazine shot the Taurus Model 94SS4, $406. That stainless-steel gun with a 4-inch barrel got a B-, mainly because it was too heavy to be considered as a trail gun. They also said back then, 'But the Taurus is a great deal less costly, so if you don’t mind its weight and if you can do without extreme accuracy, it might be right for you. It looked great, performed quite well, and was easier to load and unload.'
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Featured Revolver
S&W Model 438 Bodyguard 38 Special
From the 09-01-2010 Issue of Gun TestsClassification:Handguns
Category:Revolvers
Model Name:Model 438 Bodyguard
Manufacturer:Smith & Wesson
Model Number:
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It’s clear that Smith & Wesson figures there’s still a viable market for the snubnose 38, because it came out with a new revolver in 2010 called the Bodyguard 38, usurping the name of the previous Bodyguard with shrouded hammer. The new Bodyguard 38 comes with an 'integral' laser sight, and the gun vies with the Centennial Airweight for looks, charm, effectiveness, concealability, and price. We acquired a new Bodyguard 38 No. 103038, $625. The gun was a S&W five-shot 38 Special, and had a 1.9-inch barrel. Our prime interest was to see if the newer, more expensive Bodyguard was worth the money when proven, perfectly servicable older guns are readily available at gun stores, pawn shops, and gun shows.
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Featured Revolver
Ruger GP-100 .357 Magnum No. KGP-141
From the 08-01-2006 Issue of Gun TestsClassification:Handguns
Category:Revolvers
Model Name:GP-100 .357 Magnum
Manufacturer:Ruger
Model Number:No. KGP-141
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Ruger lists seven different models in the GP100 family with barrel lengths of 3, 4, and 6 inches. Finishes are either blued or stainless steel. Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices range from $552 for the .38 Special +P only models to $615 for the stainless steel .357 Magnum revolvers with barrel lengths of either 4 or 6 inches. All models come with a rubber grip complete with a rosewood insert. Our 4-inch barreled KGP-141 had a pleasing bright-stainless finish and an adjustable rear sight. Elevation was the familiar clockwise for down and counter clockwise for raising the point of impact. The windage adjustment required opposite movement for changing point of impact.
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