Recent content by Michael

Blue Jays, I don't have a picture to post, but I sent my BHP and almost 20 mags to Mr. Birdsong directly. He promised a 90 day turnaround and it took exactly that. His prices were more than reasonable and the work is excellent. I carry the BHP both on and off duty and the finish is now...

Don, Call David (Big Dave) Cockrell at Elk Castle Shooting Sports (817-246-4622). He and my dad gunsmithed together years ago, and my dad respects Dave and his work immensely. As dad is retired, I have Dave do most of my repair and modification work now. He has always done great work for a...

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Mr. Gay, What has been posted regarding slide actuation is good information. Are the pistols you tried 9mm or .40 S&W? The recoil spring in the .40 is several pounds heavier than the 9mm. That said, shooting a few hundred rounds does make it somewhat easier. Also, Wes's advice regarding...

Matt, I cannot remember whether I associated costs with work performed by Don Williams on my BHP in my email to you, so, here goes. In 2003 for right at 600 dollars I got: Novak sights, black on black, sighted in for POI/POA at 25 yards Trigger job- 4.75 pound pull, crisp, minimal...

Dorrin79, Man, what a deal. That's only a few dollars more than I paid for my Security Six in 1979, and I got mine near wholesale because I had to purchase it for an on-duty weapon, thus, got the officer discount. Erich is right -- the Ruger Six line is very solidly constructed, decently...

Criminal Investigator; 23 years; Texas. Always carry, always will (although not required by agency). Good luck on the adoption, sir. I've been through the same process -- it's worth it. Feel free to PM for more. Sincerely, Michael

Here's a link to a pdf file of the document http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/usmc/ceto/when_devils_walk_the_earth.pdf

Smoke, Check out Ebay. I saw some of the Johnny Eagle stuff for sale there a couple of weeks ago. Good luck. Sincerely, Michael

Master Chief, These little guns operate that way pretty much all the time as they do not have ejectors. When the extractor pulls the fired casing from the chamber, the live round underneath, contained within the magazine, moves upward under pressure from the magazine spring, thus, helping...

Mr. Brass, God has directed me to protect myself and my family. Luke 22:36 Then said he (Jesus) unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. God through his Son directs me to obtain...

Hi folks, I participated in the "study," pointed out various and sundry instrument construction flaws along the way, and then pointed the researchers toward classic undergraduate texts that address the proper methodologies of questionnaire design and construction. I wonder if they will...

Tony B, You're right about the death penalty in my fair state. Some folks argue back and forth about the morality, ethics, etc. surrounding the issue. I spare others my personal beliefs and merely point out the most often-missed point -- application of the death penalty stops recidivism...

Wardog, I'm not Tamara (good thing :) ), but can answer this question (I have had a Detonics for 20+ years). The sight was moved forward so a downward slope, angling toward the hammer, might be machined into the slide to accomodate easier cocking of the spur hammer. Someone has modified...

One time (cheap WW Winchester white box), in four BHP's, over thousands of rounds (commercial and reloads) and a decade of use (on and off duty). Wish I could get my 70 series Colt to do that. Sincerely, Michael