Some rimfires are always okay to dryfire, by design - Ruger pistols (I know at least MkIIIs for sure) are among those.

Some Buckmarks are fine, some aren't. Depends on if the FP will actually impact upon the barrel breechface, which tends to vary a little pistol-to-pistol. In retail, best to keep a pack of rimfire snap-caps around for guns like these.

Snap cap! Duh! Too obvious....

Federally speaking, a FFL may sell a long-gun to a resident of any state. Firearms other than long-guns cannot be transferred except to residents of the same state - this includes handguns, stripped frames/receivers, and NFA firearms.

States may have other regulations. OH, for one, has no legal provision prohibiting FFLs from selling to any legal resident of any state.

That explanation is close, but not accurate, and in a potentially dangerous way.

The .38 ACP is a round designed at the turn of the century for the original Colt semiautomatics. The dimensions were later reused to make the .38 super, but the operating pressures were drastically increased, sort of like the .38spl->357mag transition. In reality, 38 super is just a slightly longer 9mm. The real problem is that .38 Super will fit and fire in a gun designed for .38 ACP - they're dimensionally the same, unlike 38spl and 357mag.

If an unknowing user tried to shoot the .38 super in their C&R Colt handgun, it will likely cause a severe overpressure situation, and potentially a catastrophic failure. Anyone who actually owns one of these guns likely knows this, as they are somewhat rare and expensive, though it's always good to know things like this when you're the "expert" behind the counter.

Extra full choke. You will want to pattern it with a variety of different shot sizes and brands. 3" is preferred amongst most turkey hunters and #3-#5 is what you should use. Federal makes a great load in 3" with fight control wads. #4 is highly recommended.

To pattern, Set targets out at 40 yards, shoot, and see which has the most consistent tightest groups. That's what your shotgun likes.

Rifled (most popular is foster style) and sabot are the two main slugs. Sabot slugs should only be shot out of a fully rifled barrel where rifled slugs can be shot out of ether a rifled barrel or smoothbore barrel. You get very nice accuracy with rifled slugs and a rifled barrel.

(I'll help you out with your shotgun questions - BTW Shotgun forum FTMFW!!!)

They say racking a shotgun will make burgular shit there pants. What I wanna know is if I rack it, will it make ME shit MY pants?

how do I adjust the trigger on this here remington 700

1100 - 2 3/4" shells only
1187 - 2 3/4" and 3" shells

Good info. Thanks!

No, sir, it's highly directional.

Honestly, I don't know, but most guns I've seen with adjustable triggers have a set screw somewhere near the trigger assembly. It may require removing the action from the stock.

I use this sometimes when I'm constipated.




 

shit I don't know either thats why I asked you!

I am dying laughing at your avatar

What is an "accutrigger"?

No idea. Sounds like a trademark for a specific trigger mech that is likely "Accurate"?

Adjustable weight trigger used on Savage rifles.



 

I looked it up and it's a bit of a process!

detailed instructions

This is where I'd learn better if I had one to go "hands-on" with while reading.

Geezz It's like I've clocked back in from earlier in teh week with some of these questions.
Get ready to meet some real winners if you get hired at the local fun shop. Stupid questions AND answers are pretty much limitless. We have a indoor range at our store and we have to check all ammunition before letting them on the range. I normally ask " What BRAND ammunition do you have today?" and 9 outta 10 times the reply will be 9mm/45/.380/etc. always the caliber, never the brand. The same goes with repairs when customers come to pick them up. Hunting season is the worst. I'll ask what model they are there to pick up ( it helps finding it in the vault a little easier) and they'll say 30.06/.270/etc. Some people have no clue what their rifle is. I admit though, there is plenty I don't know and I've been at this around 4 years. Finding the right choke tubes still gives me a hard time.

But for the majority of customers, they know what they own and know their stuff. You'll probably have a lot of regulars, treat these guys well, they come back for a reason. Don't BS the customers, if you don't know something don't be afraid to ask another co-worker.

One of the first things I do when we get a new hire at our store is get together a copy of every one of our products magazines, flyers, info packs, anything I can find with gun and gear info and ask them to read it in their spare time. They'll learn some technical stuff from it. The main reason is not to memorize the entire thing, but get familiar with it so they can refer back to it if a question about that particular product comes up.

Just remember; be patient, listen to the customer. Most times they know what they want, it just takes a little patience to help them pick the right tools and/or gear. Also, try not to judge customers on their looks. A lot of people see someone walk in that appears piss poor and broke so they write them off as a waste of time. Most times those people end up buying a high end toy.

If your store has a on site gunsmith, ask about shadowing him some. Learn all you can. I've been doing that for a while now and it's really been a great experience.

one last thing.... resist the urge to pistol whip the idiots.

1. "Thanks for helping me pick out this Ruger 10/22 w/ 3-9x scope combo for my son. How would you recommend I zero it in?"

2. "I bought a Glock 19 a few years ago for home protection. Last week I finally got my CHL, so I'm here today looking for a holster for concealed carry. Can you tell me what types you offer, and how one style would be better than the other?"

3. "My Grandfather passed away a while back and left me a bolt action rifle and a few shotguns. They look to be in good condition, but I'm concerned about keeping them that way. Can you suggest some products that I could use to clean them up real well, as well as some to protect them from incurring any rust from long term storage?"

Those were off the top of my head. If I think of more, I'll post them.

.... so, how much if I dont want to wait the three days?????

Yeah, i know what it's like. I'm currently an A/V repair guy and get lots of dumb questions... Makes your head spin sometimes...

20 years to life.

how about, get a CCW and you dont have to wait

true... if they wanna wait for the 2-5 months it takes to get one....

Incorrect: It will work in a Medusa!

in fl, its back down to a week or two, but until then they will have to wait the 3 days if they buy from a FFL, if they dont want to wait buy from a private party

"Can I fill out the paperwork today, rather than next week when I pickup the gun?  I have a criminal charge that might have gone through by then, so I'd like to fill this out now while I haven't been convicted."


(I was actually asked that)

u take ma pic wit dis gat?

and......


what gun did he use in Heat?

A lot of people do ask about guns from movies.




I find this site to be useful to find that information.