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I've had some Taurus semis (Millennium Pro 45) that I really liked. Recently bought a used Taurus revolver that had a problem. To make a long story, shorter, my LGS sent it back to Taurus 3 times. I waited a month or two each time and it came back with no improvement. The LGS verified the...

Have a 627 (neo-UDR) and liked it a lot but kinda heavy to carry. (Have some physical limitations.) Then got a 327SC which solved the weight problem but I couldn't shoot it as accurately. I did love the 8 shot capability of these. I had a 5" barrel 686 that I liked for Bullseye and other...

A couple of things regarding rimlock that haven't been mentioned - Most semi-auto cartridge cases are rimless so rim-lock is usually not a problem. The 32 ACP case is SEMI-rimless and it is these small SEMI-rims that cause the problem. The rim of the second cartridge from the top of the stack...

Old West, I've carried both the FN flatpoint and the more powerful GECO FMJ in my P-32s. Since my last P-32 was just put on local consignment sale, my remaining 32 ACP ammo will probably be become available soon. I don't think these two types are still available anywhere commercially. PM me if...

"If you HAD both, which would you carry? 642 or PF-9? " I have both and I carry the 642 (although neither are my favorite carry). A Taurus PT145 Millenium Pro (.45 ACP) is my favorite all around carry. The 642 is for backup and low risk situations like daytime around home. I consider the PF-9...

I've shown my LCR to about 10 gun owners in the last two weeks. They've looked at it carefully, handled it, and (even with my suggestion that some people find the LCR ugly) they've all said they like it. If they get a chance to shoot it, I'd bet they will like it even more. Between the...

I like J frames alot. I really didn't think I'd find anything as good or better in that type of gun. I have Models 36 & 60, two 642s, a 442 and carry at least one of them most of the time. A local dealer had a new LCR that sat on his shelf for a few weeks. I fondled the LCR a few times but...

(Dual post) I drank the Kool-aide. (I'm a big fan of S&W J frames and have two 642s and a 442 among others.) A dealer who I visit frequently got a Ruger LCR in recently. I looked/fondled it several times and was somewhat attracted to it. I was a littlle surprised that it didn't sell quickly...

Anybody have a T grip on a Mod 40 Classic? Not quite sure which size to order. Tyler's web page shows a size for all J frames after 1955 and lists models but does not list Mod 40 or 40 Classic. Grips on the 40 are definitely different than those on other J frames, but possibly not different...

Shot about 50 rounds of my light target reloads today to get a feel for the Mod. 40 Classic. Because of it's increased weight (20.4 vs. 15 oz.), I thought it would be at least as comfortable to shoot as a 442. Believe me, it wasn't. After shooting the Mod. 40, I fired 24 rounds through the...

Stumbled on a LNIB Mod. 40 Classic and it followed me home. I was always attracted to the "lemon squeezer" and thought this was my chance. I'm not normally attracted to the S&W Classics because of the internal lock but the Mod. 40 doesn't have one because of the grip safety. Hope to try it at...

I agree with most of the previous posters that the hammerless or concealed hammers are best. I have two 642s and a 442 (with CT laser) for my own carry. I do have a couple of J-frames with hammers for my wife and daughter who seem to lack the trigger finger strength for double action onthe...

Quote Rawb77 -"Hey guys, I recently mailed off my packed to the Texas DPS for my CHL. Anyone have some websites of places that sell concealed holsters for the 642? I tried to order from from Don Hume but they were supposidly backordered 12-14 weeks. If someone could shout off a few...

Picked up my latest J frame at a gun show on Sunday. It's a Blackhawk Demonstrator in Grey reinforced polymer. Good for retention and defensive tactics demos also for boning holsters. Was glad to see it was a no-lock version ;-)

skoro said: " I don't like the looks of that Ruger I have a couple of Rugers and my nephew really likes his 10/22 and P95. But they sure seem to be in some sort of copycat mode lately. LCP = Kel-Tec copy and now, LCR = S&W snub copy Maybe it's a really good carry piece, though...