Best List of Firearms Owners Manual Ever

Stephen Ricciardelli

There is a guy from Saint Marie, Montana named Stephen Ricciardelli. He has compiled enormous amounts of information about firearms. The main purpose for writing this blog is to make sure I do not lose his website address. My brother Chris sent me the link to his Firearms Owners Manual Page . I spent some time exploring his site. His main Firearms Page has great links. If you visit that page be sure to scroll down and see them. He also has a Firearms Catalog Page. You will also find a Reloading Page. On the Reloading Page you have to click on the target links to find his charts.

Take sometime and visit his site. I didn't see advertising even though there are links to some of my favorite manufacturers. It is not a slick site but is loaded with useful information, tables and charts. He does accept donations which I would encourage. Earmark this Blog page to keep up with this site.

Keep your powder dry.

Gary Barker

What five pistols would you choose?

My brother and I were exchanging emails the other day and I asked him what five pistols he would own if he could have just five. I further limited his choices by stating that they needed to be still in production, readily available and affordable. Still in production could be quality reproductions. I suggested the following categories: Home Defence, Concealed Carry, Hunting, Investment/Collectible, Plinking. Below are his choices and comments.

Home Defence

U.S. 1911A1, .45ACP, U.S. Fire Arms makes the best one available today.  Colt makes a mediocre one.

Concealed Carry

SIG P-230, .380ACP, stainless steel, it'll digest any of the hot .380 rounds on the market, won't rust    next to your sweaty body, it's the size of a Walther PPK.  

Hunting

Ruger Old Model Super Blackhawk, .44 Mag. OR Thompson Center Contender w/ barrels in .30-30, .44 Mag., .22LR, and other needed calibers.

Investment/Collectible

4th Generation Colt Single Action Army, preferably engraved, made by Colt OR U.S. Fire Arms.  There are FEW investment grade handguns on the market today.  U.S. Fire Arms is ten times better than Colt.  

Plinking

Ruger Standard .22LR, semi automatic pistol, 4 3/4" barrel, fixed sights, steel frame NOT 1911A1 style plastic frame.  Looks akin to a Luger or Nambu, reliable, accurate, 007 good looks.  The Ruger Standard .22 auto is a unique design not imitated by others.  Alex Sturm and Bill Ruger created this in the late 1940s. 

My brother and I would like to open this discussion to others. Send your choices to my email address: gary@gary-barker.com and I may be able to post them in our next blog.

Keep your powder dry,

Gary Barker