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I just got some Sile walnut grips for my 642 from CDNN. I think they were like $15. They completely transform the gun. Before I thought the gun was ugly, now it looks niiiiiiice. Very classic. Before, there was not enough to hold on to. I have small hands, and they swallowed the little...

I just took my brand new Sig 2022 out for the first time this weekend, and I couldnt be happier with it. Mine is in .40 S&W and the recoil was the same as the CZ75 B all-steel 9mm I used to have. As for why it is cheaper, the only thing I can say for sure is that it is polymer-framed...

Under Armour boxer briefs, the kind they sell on a hanger, not in a box. Under Armour "Hear Geat" sleeveless shirt as an undershirt. Tuck the undershirt into the underwear. It is like a comfy, cool, full suit of undergarments that will not move, munch, crunch or twist no matter what you...

I just bought a brand new Sig 2022 in .40 yesterday. Locally at Academy for 399. Buds has them about the same. Don't really think you can beat that.

Chris in VA, Thanks, that makes sense. For Trail Boss with a 158 gr SWC 3 grains is on the very low end; min 2.7 max 4.2 I will also try seating the bullet further out. In this batch, I was seating the bullets at about 1.445" COAL which showed only a tiny bit of crimp groove. I will try...

So I shot my first hand loads today. Mainly what I loaded was Speer 158gr SWC with 3 grains of Trail Boss. Shot in my S&W 642. These consistently hit high of POA. I was shooting at a Shoot n See 2x2 target. Four, 4-inch diameter targets arranged in a square, about 2 inches between each...

Sorry for the lack of details. I am loading .38 special in a lee classic loader (the kind where you hammer the bullets in). Here is my process: Take the new Winchester brass I bought, neck size it. Flare the case mouths. Prime the cases with a separate Lee Had Primer tool. Measure...

Kingmt, I guess I am not too concerned about min and max... I'm just trying to make sure having an col of 1.42 when the data says 1.45 isn't gonna blow my gun up.

This is the response I got from their customer support: "Actually, the length we show is neither minimum nor maximum.* It is the length we used.* Most of the time it is the recommended length established by the bullet maker.*" This is sort of an answer to my question, but doesn't...

Hey guys. I am a little confused about something. The data I am using (from hodgon) states a "c.o.l." for each load. Does this mean this is the MAXIMUM overall length if the completed cartridge, the minimum, or what it needs to be EXACTLY? How much leeway do I have? Let's say I am doing a...

I finally got me Lee Loader last night. I loaded up 5 rounds of .38 special. The load I used was 125 gr Hornady XTP 4.3 grains of Titegroup CCI small pistol primer new Winchester brass I had to scrap the first 2 attempts... first, I had the round completed and realized the primer was...

I made my first ever order with Midway USA earlier this week. I was happy with everything, placed the order, good to go. First, it shipped and arrived much sooner than I expected. Awesome. Next, I open the UPS box and take out all my goodies. Everything looks fine. Only problem is, the red...

Thanks for the responses. To clarify, I will not be limited to the lee recommended loads because i have an rcbs 10-10 scale. Also, it is my understanding that the lee hammer kit includes a crimp "die" on the back of the resizing "die".

I am pretty sure I saw 158g swc bullets for pretty cheap by "houston bullet company" at my local store. I'm sure they have all the most popular powders. You just put a light crimp on these?

I have my Lee Classic Loader (the hammer one) coming in tomorrow, according to UPS. I have my scale some spent brass, and UPS is also bringing me a hand priming tool, shellholder and calipers. I have read my manuals, and have been scouring THR and other forms for info. I have found a lot of...