Recent content by baxtereyes

revolver v. auto for us old guys This is an interesting thread. I am 62 and started as a LEO with a revolver, Mod 28 ". Later 19's, 66's, 36's etc. Over the years I have carried all kinds of auto. 1911's, Sig 228's, 229's. The 1911 was the first handgun the I fired at age 5. What makes...

They are logical to be compared. I like them both. Right now CMP is selling ammo for the garand at a desent price. The 8 rd clip is a different animal when compared to the 5, 10, 20 or 25 rd mags for M1A. The 20 rd mag on the M1A is a natural palm rest. I suspect that the M1A will be limited...

The 03A3 is a great part of history and a fine shooter. I like the looks of the 03 but the 03A3 sights are superior and far more paractical. It has some recoil. The Garand is great the 03A3 and Garand use the same round which is a plus if you get both. The M1A/M14 is basically 308. It is a...

Anything with a shorter then standard ejector rod.

mod 340 trigger compared to old Mod 38 Today I was shooting my 340 M&P and my model 38. The mod 340 only has about 200 rounds through it. The Mod 38 is about 15 years old and has been shot little but carried a lot. The trigger on the mod 38 is much better than the mod 340. The 340 trigger...

45ACP over .357 12 ga Over Both My choice would be the 45 over .357. The over penetration issue would be a biggie. I also like a revolver in 45 ACP I would prefer a 12 ga pump with the 45 as a back up. There is just something about the racking of a pump shotgun that gets folks attention...

What Revolver are you carrying For what revolver?

M&P 340 v. bodyguard Have both, carry both. I have had a couple of bodyguards Mod 38 and 649 for a lot of years. Both are pre lock. Both have never failed me. I purchased the M&P 340 several months ago. It has CT grips and that has been a great asset. I have only fired a few hundred rounds...

Own Both 870 and 590a1 I have used 870's riot guns for forty years and really like them. I also know them well and my hand finds the safety, trigger, slide release etc. easily. I still own a few and will continue to own 870's. All three of my Remingtons are at least 20 years old, maybe older...

Almost There - Reply Great purchase, I had been taking a S&W Mod 38, that was older then dirt, with me for a number of years. It has been great. The 340 M&P I purchased with the CT grips but have fired it with an without the laser grips. The laser grips are a real asset in both range and...

Effectiveness of Crimson Trace grips on 340 I am considering getting CT grips for my 340 M&P. Any comments on the effectiveness and concealability or lack thereof of a laser site on a "J" frame revolver? You comments would be appreciated. Ric

Just joined and am not sure of procedure, so forgive any screwups. I have a 239 9mm with night sites. I am working toward making it my everyday carry. It will replace a S&W model 38. I picked the 9mm because of the moderate recoil and ability for double tap. When I purchased it several...