Recent content by dirtpig67

For those of you that like iron sights, this might be of interest to you: Rear peep sight for the CZ 527. http://www.newenglandcustomgun.com/Gun_Services/item_info.asp?Brand_id=5934&ST=The%20NEW%20CZ%20527%20Ghost%20Ring%20Peep One would have to remove the factory rear right for it to...

If you happen to roll you own, there is some good discussion in here regarding how to replicate the 158gr Buffalo Bore version of the FBI load: http://smith-wessonforum.com/reloading/91534-duplicating-buffalo-bore-fbi-load.html I have read a few reports that seem to indicate that the lead...

For me at least the S&W J-frame (various models) is a decades old proven weapon that has withstood the test of time. The LCR is only a few months old. It may prove to be as reliable as the old j-frame but I no intention to buy one (or any other new model of firearms) until it has been...

Thanks - I think that was the thread I was looking for.

I am sure I am in the minority with this choice by my carry now is the old all-steel S&W Model 36. I owned and carried a M&P 340 for some time but after shoot the all steel version a few time was sold on it over the lightweights. For me at least, I can get significantly faster followup...

The main thing I was looking for was the powder that people were using that replicated the Speer load in terms of recoil impulse and flash. Once I get that I can work up the velocity that I get out of my handgun. I use Titegroup a lot also but have found that it "feels" a lot different than...

Some time ago I remember reading about someone who had worked up a copy of the Speer Gold Dot 135gr SB .38 Special + p load for use out of a snub nose revolver. They had done a lot of research and testing on it and produced something that not only had the same velocities found on the factory...

I have been following this thread for some time and was wondering if anyone had some info handy for me. I remember reading about someone who had worked up a copy of the Speer Gold Dot 135gr SB load. Does anyone have that info handy or a link to it? Thanks.

Its amazing how things have changed over there in since 2004!! Right after the invasion and the months that followed there were all sorts of weapons floating around. My favorite "unauthorized" personally owned weapon was a SIG P220 that one guy had. Handguns did get clamped down on later in...

It has been a few years since I got out but I have heard from buddies that few soldiers buy much of their own equipment any more. It was somewhat common back when I was in the Army. Back then, red dot sights were not all that common so some purchased them on their own, especially once we hit...

Those are really nice. How is the fit and finish on them? Do they fit the frame nice and tight? I am thinking of getting a set from her also. Do you mind posting a picture of the grips from the back? I just want to get an idea of how thick they are.

Shotguns are a great option also with a couple of sidenotes. I strongly recommend against any type of semi-auto action (rifle or shotgun) on an Alaska bush gun. Whether it gets banged around in the back of a plane or gets rained on for a week out in the woods, you want something that is 100%...

I think you would be better served with a Marlin Guide Gun in .45-70. They can be had fairly cheap and with hot loaded ammo are more than adequate for any animal in Alaska. They are very popular up here. It is what I carry whenever in the woods and so do a lot of others. I also spend a lot...

I like the j-frame as nice compliment to other handguns and is my 24/7 CCW piece. I live in a rural setting in Alaska but still on the road system. Forward thinking about what types of self-defense scenarios that I could find myself in while outside my home, has led me to feel that the...

Another big fan of the .45 Colt here. Up here in Alaska I usually have a Ruger .45 Colt on my hip whenever in the woods loaded up with some rather stiff handloads. Perfect combo for up here. I really like the old cartridge. I would love to see Taurus start making their model 450 models...