I'm looking into getting my first revolver for concealed carry (I'm living in Kentucky) and am trying to figure out what models would be good for a beginner. My biggest priorities are manageable recoil, a comfortable grip for medium-to-large hands, and something practical to carry every day. My budget is around $300, so I'm mostly looking at affordable options, including used revolvers. I know there's a trade-off between size and recoil control, so I'm curious what people with more experience would recommend. I'm open to different calibers and brands, and I'd rather have something comfortable to shoot and learn with than go as small as possible just for concealability. Are there any particular models I should look into or avoid at this price point? I'd appreciate any recommendations or advice!

Doing a private sale transfer for the first time and seller is asking for a photo of my ID is this normal? I’ve always been taught to closely guard your personal info from people online so I’m cautious and just want to know if this is a normal thing or if a scam?

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Looking to see if anyone has used Canik magazines in their PDP Pro? Walther only sells 10,18,20 round magazines and living in Illinois I’m stuck using the 10s. Is there any way to change the baseplates out on the Canik TP9 15 round magazines so it will fit and not get hung up on the magwell?

Dressing up my two biggest money sinks (outside of our pets). PSA Dagger compact with a new compensator, racket is a Prince Original Graphite 107. Both are a bit heavy in their current configuration but good control and accuracy. I’m probably more accurate with the racket at 20 yards but the pistol is better for defense.

How to maintain it and how hard will it be (I can barely take the slide off but i have shot a lot of glocks at rental range this is my first one i own) also buying other firearms how hard is it to clean them my next one would be s&w 2.0 also any other tips i can learn from

They were half off this weekend, and for around $30 you can’t find much better ragebait for the price 😇

(And to be honest, for the sale price it preforms pretty well. Don’t know that I’d spend the $60 on it, and it gets hot as balls, but for $30 it is truly not a terrible streamlight clone. Wouldn’t trust it with my life or anything, but it turns out the internet was right about it not being entirely hot garbage.)

CVA Cascade .308

Rifle was punching horrible groups and very inconsistent. After a little while, I found 1 action screw very loose. Took everything apart and did a super thorough cleaning including scope, rings, base. Currently I’m getting 5” groups at 50 yards. Everything feels solid, torqued to specs. Is it possible the damage has been done to the action or stock? I’m looking into getting pillar sleeves. How do I find the correct size?

I would like to buy a suppressed .22 LR handgun. I would like to hear your suggestions and why you love it. Thanks.

The GP100 isnt named, but it seems odd to have it left over. It is one of the few revolvers good for uspsa anymore which may be why.

So not long ago i ordered a max arms vz61 kit from their site and it arrived quickly. The package had a dented corner that led to concern but after checking the contents all looks well and all parts accounted for
( roughly anyways, after re-looking at the picture they have on their site. Also receiver is toast but i planned on buying a chefur anyways. )
but the packing slip/receipt that was in the box is labeled to someone else with their info. My name and address are on the packaging so im thinking just a little slip up. Should i reach out to the guy? Reach out to Max Arms?

Issue #1: I purchased a Rossi R92 .44 magnum as my first lever action rifle last year. It has the FDE cerakote. I want to either trade it in and get the brushed/ stainless finish one but I can’t find one so I may go the DIY route and sandblast and brush it myself. Has anyone ever done this? If so, how did it turn out? Or should I just leave it as is?

Issue #2: I also recently purchased a Taurus Judge Magnum 6.5” and put wood grips on it. The grips were loose so I put some silicone in the grips to tighten them up. I figured this would prevent me from being able to swap/ sell it in the future which is fine, however my wife is fine with guns but thinks we own too many and has requested that if I buy a new one, I sell / trade one that I currently have. That is our firearm agreement, both parties are happy, please don’t drop divorce lawyers or suggest that I hide it from her in the comments, I don’t operate that way. This system has been fine until recently, where I now find myself not wanting to get rid of a gun when I get a new one. I have recently set my sights on getting a Taurus Tracker .44 or a Taurus .44, or even a Raging Hunter/ Bull .44 (I like Taurus, come at me) I am conflicted because I don’t want/ don’t think I can or should sell the Judge because I still enjoy shooting it when I get the chance.

The main idea here is I want a .44 magnum rifle and revolver, because that’s dope as hell, but I want them to look similar sort of clean/ modern with similar color-waves, and I don’t want to get rid of my Judge in the process. What should I do?

Anti-drone reticle edition

I am about to make my first p365 build, and was planning to use the X-macro grip module with a Radian backstrap/magwell combo.

I live in Illinois so I have a 15rd capacity limit, and there is even legal grey area in getting capacity reduced 17rd mags. It seems that PMAG's 15rd mags do not fit very well at all.

On another post I saw someone recommend Tactical Development’s XM-15 basepad that can be attached to a P365/X/XL 15RD mag; however, it says directly on their site that "Tapered to fit in a magwell. (Does not fit Radian Arms Magwell)". Can anyone confirm whether this is true or untrue?

If anyone has any solutions that work well and are relatively flush, please let me know!

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After consulting with you pals here, I finally made the decision and went to the shop today. Ordered a Ruger American Gen2 Scout in 556.

I am planning to learn and train with the iron sight for awhile to get familiar with this gun but eventually I will probably get a decent scope.

The shop staff has shown me couple scopes but they were all... let's say fancy. The only scope I ever used was one on a family member's old Mosin.

I wonder what kind of scope shall I get for my marksmanship practice after iron sight. Probably all shooting will be in ranges, shooting paper or target instead of any hunting, so I am guessing there is no need for scopes that zoom in like crazy nor radicals that can glow in dark? It will be even nicer if it is on lower price side.