Recent content by Desertrat357

I would sure like to at least see the specs on this thing. With only the 2.75" barrel, weight should be less than the 50 oz. plus range, I hope. And I'm also hoping the 8 cylinder holes as opposed to the original version with only six will help some with the weight. Any insiders with information...

Hey MaxP how's the forcing done thickness on that? Is it akin to the Smith 696 or does it have any more meat on it then that?

Barry-- congrats on "re-acquiring" your bisley super Blackhawk. I actually just found the Talo plow handle version at my local shop. It's on layaway as of yesterday. It is funny because this will be my second revolver. Same as you I let the first one slip away. And for no good reason. These...

Excellent article, and reference material. I've always enjoyed reading Taffin's articles. I sure got a kick out of the old ads for the Blackhawks. I wonder if there are any reprints offered anywhere. I would love to have a couple on the wall in my reloading room.

My is are there any forums dedicated to hunting, and mainly western hunting since that's where I live? I've googled a few times but haven't had much luck finding what I'm looking for. It would just be really nice to have a place to review hunting packs, knives, gear etc. Share hunting stories...

Congratulations on being able to scratch one of your wish list. I would change out those pachmayr in a heartbeat also. That should be an awesome shooter.

That is an odd phenomenon. I don't think I've personally ever shot better one hand vs. 2-handed. I'm sure some more experienced individuals will be able to weigh in with a valid explanation. But all I can figure is that it was "FM", or "gosh darned magic" :D That's what my coworkers and I always...

Oh without a doubt! Like I said earlier, I will mostly be shooting milder hand loads instead of full house magnums. Of course I'll have to fire a few magnum-boomers to remind myself of exactly what recoil is! But even a 305 gr buffalo bore won't be as bad as the 360 gr 454 Casull I shot a...

So, putting the looks aside. What is the consensus on performance. Do you guys think that velocity lost by the 2 5/8" would be anything significant? Or what about a noticeable difference in recoil or muzzle blast. I'm just trying to decide if the ballistic difference between the two barrel...

This is a tougher decision then I thought it was going to be! Like I said before, the PC model looks great. But IMO a 3" barrel on a double action revolver is about ideal aesthetically. I've been hearing that more then once about the Performance Center revolvers not having anything extra done to...

10-4. It is the UDR version. And I like your line of thinking regarding the finish and such. Because they do tend to get scarfed up in the field. I hadn't thought about the finish issue to be honest. I do agree the full grip is nice. Especially when shooting stout loads out of a short barreled...

Gentleman, you aren't exactly helping very much in assisting my decision very much :D

So I was about ready to buy a Smith & Wesson PC 627 8 shot 357 magnum. But upon reviewing my revolvers, I’ve decided to get another 44 magnum. I still really like the looks of the short barreled PC guns, and they do offer the same platform chambered in 44. Again, I am looking for advice...

And if I can hold my horses for a couple months, they might even settle in a little lower than that.

WestKentucky, I am a revolver guy as well. And I completely agree that Colt should have continued with their double action revovlers. But one thing you forgot to mention, is paying a couple extra bucks for this Colt would keep the $$ in America, which I like a lot. Plus, even though I don't...