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In September 2008 I purchased a Model 586 made in 1984. The first time I attempted to fire it with .357 Magnum reloads it did bind up on me. I thought it was my reloads and tried several different loads. Some had the same results and others seemed to work OK. I stumbled upon this recall...

I have a 6" S&W 586, blued version of your 686, and a couple of 6" Royal Blue Pythons. If I had to pick just one, it would probably be the Python, but I also love my 586. All have smooth actions (with the Python a little smoother and better looking), and all are extremely accurate and fun to...

Model 586 Born On Date? a) .357 Magnum b) 6" bbl c) square grips d) 6 shot e) adjustable rear sight (no white outline) and orange insert ramp front sight f) Serial #AEL6XXX g) Mod. 586

I shouldn't have posted here & moved it to DOB thread for S&W Revolvers. Sorry!

Thanks Strongbad. I sent you a PM. Take care.

Gentlemen, I have a Savage Model 99R in 250-3000 made in 1954. It has a 1 in 14" twist. Back in the 1960's when this rifle was shot regularly it was pretty darn accurate. Over the years I have not used it much but started shooting it again over the last year or so. I could not get it to group...

About a year ago I was faced with the same decision you are trying to make. I was leaning heavily toward the USP but after doing my research and asking members on this forum for their opinions, I decided on the M&P 40c. I have not regretted it. It is an extremely accurate shooter for me and is...

I have closed both of my accounts with eBay and sent the following e-mail to Matt Halprin. Dear Mr. Halprin, I was very disappointed to hear that eBay has decided to ban almost all items related to guns. I have closed both of my accounts with eBay because of this decision. For the...

I only shoot reloads in my .357 and .44 Magnums. Occasionally, when I haven't had time to reload enough .40 S&W rounds, I'll go to Wal-Mart and buy the Winchester 100 round value pack in 165 gr. FMJ. I have fired several hundred rounds of this Winchester ammo in my 40 with zero malfunctions.

I just sent thank you messages to both of our senators from Texas for voting against this bill and reminded them not to forget about border security. I spend a lot of time out in the sticks down here and I told them both that I see illegals passing through all the time. If we do nothing for...

The Sportman's Warehouse on the northside of San Antonio also has a problem with their reloading inventory supplies and ammo. Their personal defense ammo inventory is a joke! I also sent them an e-mail a couple of months ago voicing my concerns about their inventory. To my surprise, my...

Since current load data does not recommend using magnum primers, I believe I will go ahead and unload the cartridges in question and reload them without mag primers. I was actually trying to use up all of my CCI 550 primers with the intention of switching to WSP primers in the future...

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Yes, I'm using 158gr. JHP & JSP. Sorry I forgot to mention that. Thanks.

Gentlemen: Earlier this year I purchased my first 1 lb. canister of 2400 powder to try some different loads in my .357 Mag. Previously I had used 296 and HS-6 with CCI-550 primers (small pistol magnum primers). The loading manual I followed was Nosler #4 published in 1996. The minimum load...