Recent content by IV Troop

Four Knives, I have had heavy cast loads jump crimp in my old 5.5" Blackhawk that was converted to a Bisley frame. I cannot really consider it a revolver failure though. A heavier crimp solved the problem. I have also had a couple of 25-2s with lightened mainsprings give light primer...

"The Glock .45 saved the day in that case " "If the Glock saved the day, why did you take the picture with the 29 on the bunnies? Those rabbits didn't look big enough to require a 45, let alone a 44 magnum. " The Glock allowed me to continue to hunt while the 29 unthawed on my...

I have an 1894 in 44 mag with a 2.5x Weaver on it. The 2.5x seems "just right".

My Marlin 30-30 is a 16" job and it is perfect! Some old out of production accelerators:

I own and have been issued G21, G21SF as well as the M&P. By a considerable amount, I prefer the Glock.

The issued G19 and M4/203 has done well for me. No complaints.

I was wearing my M29-2 in an El Paso tanker rig, under my jacket, which was unzipped. It was about 10 below and I was sweating, tromping through the deep snow hunting jackrabbits. I took a good tumble. After picking myself up and dusting off, I wiped, blew the snow off of my gun. The difference...

I have a 4" RedHawk in .44, as most of my big bore guns are in .44. I also use and reload for the .45 Colt, though just not nearly as much as I do with .44s. I have been running 44s for most of my adult life, so it just makes sense to stick with what has worked so well for so many years. That...

I sleep with a hot blooded Red Headed Mama Bear. On her side of the bed she keeps a short barreled 870 with a SureFire flashlight attached. On my side, I usually keep a Glock 19, Glock 21, 1911 or an N framed .44. They are really not needed, due to the Red Head. I just need to stay out of...

4" 44s work nicely too:

Without question, my favorite revolvers are N frame .44 magnums. I prefer the five inch guns for all-arounders.

Sounds like fancy packaging and good advertising. I really do not see what that load will do that a 240 grain cast SWC at 850 to 1000 will not. The whole overpenetration thing is grossly overblown. Yes it is an issue, but very, very rarely. Looking at it from a financial perspective: $2 a...

It sounds like the spare parts area is already covered. I personally would skip the reloading equipment and throw in a small rod and reel setup, with some lures and spare line. Besides, monofilament fishing line can be used for many other things besides fishing. You can secure tarps and rain...

I figured I would update with a few pics. I carry 4 and 5" .44s a bunch. I live in Idaho and spend a considerable amount of time in the mountains and high desert. Long story short, a good holster makes such a substantial difference when carrying a heavy belt gun, that it cannot be emphasized...

I run Milt Sparks rigs for my N frame .44s. They are well worth the wait and the money.