Recent content by g_one

Thanks everyone! I've been using an uncle mike's fabric pocket holster but I miss the stability that my old kydex pocket holsters provided me; I've never owned one for a revolver though. This one definitely has some character to it - though I was considering shipping it off to get reblued

Is the old chief's special close enough in size to fit in a kydex pocket holster designed for a j frame? Specifically a 642/442. I Googled up and couldn't find anything helpful. Thanks!

Of the current production revolvers, I'll take a ruger any day of the week. But an old hand-tuned colt would trump that in a heartbeat

I've always wanted a DE .357 - it's one of my bucket list guns that unless I just happen to come into a bunch of money I'll probably never own one, but if I ever strike it rich I'll darn sure be getting one. That same statement applies to the BFR in 30-30 as well.

I started off carrying IWB every day, but it wasn't worth it for me. Now I just slip a j frame into my pocket and call it a day. If I'm going to be out and about (read: not doing much sitting) or if I'm working the concession stand (my wife works for the city so I get 'volunteered' to sell...

Yes, despite what I read online I opted for the Size 3 and I do wish I had trusted in the reviews and gotten the 4. If it had a spurless hammer it might fit better but I do think a #4 is in my future.

Thanks everyone - I thought I mentioned in the original post that it's a Model 36, but it looks like I forgot to. Here's a pic, Uncle Mike's pocket holster (which is just a hair too small for the gun) and hogue grips:

Although my first firearm was a full-sized Taurus revolver, and I currently own a Dan Wesson 5" .357, most of my guns have all been semi-autos. My search for the perfect CCW has led me from one semi-auto to another: my first CCW was a Glock 26. Great gun - reliable, accurate, and the perfect gun...

Oh, I see; that explains why they're so hard to find when I try searching for them. Thanks!

I see grips every now and then that look like standard classic wood grips, but with added metal for grip. Pic that I found shown below. Is there a name for grips of this type? Is there a good source online to buy them? I have a blued S&W 36 chief's that they would go good on...

Not sure if this is old news, but: http://www.outdoorhub.com/news/2014/07/08/us-army-seek-new-service-handgun/ "The US Army has officially indicated that it is potentially looking to replace more than 200,000 Beretta M9 pistols currently in service with a more powerful and precise firearm...

Thanks very much!

I could use some help here... a) .38spl b) 1.875" c) round butt d) 5 shot e) fixed f) SN on the bottom of the grip: 60J92 g) 36 Additional information: Old. Blue cardboard box packed in with brown wax paper. Looks blued, heavy finish wear. Original grips are wood, with a silver and gold...

I've found plenty of reviews online but I trust the folks here a THR more than anything, so... I'm interested in getting a Weaver T36 (36x fixed power), my intent will be to put it on a CZ 527 Varmint (.223 Remington). Its primary (if not exclusive) purpose will be for 100yds shooting...

sorry to hear that, I love mine. eats steel cased, federal, critical defense, anything I put in it. and real accurate for a subcompact. my only complaint is that it's just too big for pocket carry, I'm trying to find someone to trade me a j frame or lcr for mine