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I’d say quite the shade tree mechanic-ing but there is not much shade in that part of the world. 🙂 Yes, I hope the guns are unloaded.

I’ve been reloading long enough that I have confidence in my powder measures that they throw the correct charge once set. But, various process upsets can result in a large over or under charge. So, I have a powder cop die in line on my progressives, except Dillon SDB’s, to catch these problem...

I’ll agree 30 Super Carry is on life support. Midway shows a few Nighthawks in stock.

Early in my "shooting career" around 1980, I bought a S&W Model 18 (4", 22LR K-frame) for less expensive shooting of my S&W Model 19 (6", 357 Magnum, K-frame). At the time, I could reload a box of 38 Special wadcutters for less than the cost of a box of 22LR. So much for savings. In the early...

Attached is one of the 1911's that I've assembled. I'm fond of it. Another (no photo) is a 38/45 Clerke 1911 Gov't Model. But, like other folks, I'm fond of all my firearms. Each has its special features and purposes.

I bought a 30 SC Shield Plus and installed an optic site on it. Play with both at the same time.

I see Colt is also offering the 45 Colt Anaconda in 6" and 8" versions. Those will be what I'll be looking for.

Different strokes for different folks. Wood grips look great on handguns but they do not fit my shooting style. Every center fire revolver I have and shoot regularly, SA and SA/DA, I have rubber grips on. Pachmayr Presentation grips are my favorite but many of the styles have been discontinued...

I have a 5-1/2" 44 Special Blackhawk and it is a gem to shoot. I would not pass it up. There is something special about shooting 44 Special ammunition in a gun chambered for 44 Special. My Single Six was purchased new in 1980 and is a blued convertible. It has a 6-1/2" barrel and has been more...

Right out of the box, I'm a fan of S&W revolvers. Also, I do not have other much direct history with S&W Model 29 or 629 revolvers until the last 10 years or so. I had no need for a 44 Magnum until recently, In the 1980's, I competed in IHMSA Handgun Silhouette competition. Until I cracked...

Some of the derringers mentiined in the thread sound interesting. I only have Bind Arms derringers. I have a Snake Slayer IV (45 Colt?.410), a Ranger II (357 mag), and a Stinger Honey B (22 LR). I also have a 327 Fed Mag barrel that fits the Snake Slayer frame and maybe the Ranger II frame...

I’ve yet to run into a plastic trigger or plastic grip safety, but it has been a while since I bought a Colt Commander. Maybe I have one or two guns with the plastic parts and just have not noticed. The trigger I’d probably not mind. Not so sure about the grip safety. Most, if not all Colts...

I have good luck with first generation Contenders. I shot IHMSA handgun silhouette with a 10”’357 Mag barrel (production class) and a 14” Super 14 7mm Int. Rimmed barrel (unlimited class). Both were more than adequate for the task. After getting away from IHMSA competition, I built a 22 Hornet...

I've been happier with better quality scopes than budget stuff.

Me too!!! What does your friend want to do with the gun. That can make a big difference with the decision to get a revolver or semi-auto. I have both a S&W Model 30 and a Model 31. Basically the same gun but with different grip frames.Both shoot crazy small groups with 32 SWL target ammunition...

I’ve been carrying a Colt Mustang on and off since 1985 or so. I still have it but it has been given a much desired retirement. I have a recent production Mustang as well as a Kimber Micro. The Micro gets most of my service today. I like shooting the Mustang or Micro versus a 380 ACP Walther...

If you want any S&W k-frame 32 SWL, expect to pay a hefty price. S&W produced only about 3000 32 SWL k-frame revolvers from their introduction in the 1930’s through about 1990 or so. (K32 through Model 16-3). The Model 16-4 which was chambered in 32 H&R Mag had about 8000 examples made in the...

Manhurin MR-32. It is based on MR-73 revolver and chambered in 32 SWL. 6” barrel or a bit shorter. Target sights and trigger. Beretta was importing them until a couple years ago so there still may be a few new ones floating around. One also might find a used one. Manhurin also has the MR-38...

I have several revolvers chambered in 38 Special so I save 38 Special cases for them and use only 357 Magnum cases in the 357 Magnum revolvers. I shoot mostly mid-range 357 Magnum loads these days. A 158 grain cast SWC bullet over Unique that yields about 950-1000 fps in a 4" revolver. A top...

I'd go to the CMP web site and compare their descriptions of the various grades to your rifle. That will give you and idea of the price for the rifle. Private sales of M1 Garands probably can get a bit if a premium over CMP rifles since the purchaser can get instant gratification of owning the...