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The phenomenon isn't as new as we might think. I'll toss out a bit of historical context for fun. Older folks remember the days when many people chose either a .32 S&W Long or .38 S&W (often called the ".38 Short") for home defense, because .38 Special was (1) "too powerful," (2) "only the...

Vz 50 was post-WWII Czech design, behind the Iron Curtain.

Possibly Johst envisioned the (FN) Browning 1910/22, but it was more likely the 1910 (FN) Browning he had in mind, and probably in caliber 7,65mm Browning (aka .32 ACP). The 1922 was a military adaptation of the 1910, a holster sidearm with longer barrel & magazine suited for a full grip, as...

While we're speculating, I'll guess: (1) 135g GDHP at 860 from 4" barrel; possibly a 125g LHP similar to, but more powerful than(?), the Federal Nyclad Chief's Special load (upon "mature reflection," I'll call this option less likely than 2 and 3 below). (2) 148g hardcast WC at 800-900 from...

Many of you have read about my amateur experimentation with the .38 S&W, aka .38 Colt New Police, .38/200, .38 S&W "Short," etc. Many of us have shared tales of woe caused by the unavailability of anything resembling defense ammo for our otherwise serviceable solid-frame guns. Good news...

OK, just for fun, I'll toss in a 32-1 (2" bbl.) or 33-1 (4" bbl.) in .38 S&W. . .depending on how big my pocket is :-) I'd load 'em up with 158g LSWC for the 4", which shoots pretty much to point of aim, and the 200g slugs for the snubbie--a close-range defense proposition.

Beretta M9/M92: 4 Glock 22 or 23 in .40: 7-8 1911A1 in .45: 7

I'll join the chorus. . .it's no problem at all to shoot it. Any ammo may have a squib load or other malfunction, including brand-new stuff, so use the same precautions you always do and blaze away. The only bullet-in-bore experience I ever had was WWII .45ACP ammo, most of which fired just...

I had a 30-1 that was a great gun. I liked shooting it, and even my recoil-shy eldest daughter liked it. Although it went down the road in pursuit of other things, it had excellent penetration with a 115g LFN from Hunter's Supply--it drilled through 6 milk jugs of water. While it's no bazooka...

Stodd, I hope you have a loading manual for reference. . . ? I know they don't answer all the questions that come up, but they do a pretty good job with most issues we encounter. Also, they help you understand the entire process, and how each factor is important. I started with Lyman 45th...

They both work for me in J, K and N frames. (Haven't tried L frames.) Personally, if open carrying, either is fine; concealed, I'd prefer round butt. Does it point well for you & fit your hand? If so, that may be your answer.

No problem on the .358s, I cast & size 'em--wahoo! :-) Thanks for the tip on the expander plug. WILCO. Now, I'll see who else needs a favor, a REAL favor. . . .like a 6" bbl. favor.

And Old Fuff, You'll be proud of me. . .I'm about to get a PPS in .38 S&W from "Revolvergeek" down in Baton Rouge. He shot it up here w/me on the "tests" a couple weekends back, which I still have to write up :-) It's a former RHKP (Royal Hong Kong Police) gun. Don't know why I'm doing this...

Does anybody have access to Textbook of Small Arms 1929, a British publication that evidently has good info about the original British Army .380/200g cartridge? It was just recommended to me by Ian Skennerton, author of "The Book" on the .380 Enfield revolver.

Chrono results, British Army Mk. 2Z ammo test, plus more "Greatcoat Shooting"! Just a short report tonight from the battlefront, as your correspondent is busy catching up on both shooting and writing at this time. More to follow soon on yesterday's shoot! LOAD: CIS .380 Rimmed, Mk. 2Z ball...

Radagast, I'll chrono the Mk. 2Z today. I've already chrono'ed the 358430, which in WW weighs 192-93g and 50-50 WW-Pb + tin weighs 197-98g. They chrono'ed at 630 and 639, IIRC. My 213-14g RCBS 35-200, a bullet designed for the .35 Remington rifle, clocked at about 625ish. Based on the...

OK, W.E.G., I guess you should call me "Grasshopper" from here on out. (Remember Caine on Kung Fu? :-) Since I'm a historian, I certainly don't believe that the latest is necessarily the greatest, so I qualify in that part at least. . . . Oyeboten, I have read & heard that pure lead is far...

W.E.G., Now at least I know not to try wearing an overcoat as a bullet-proof vest. If I had to wear one down here in Louisiana, I'd die of heat stroke even if no BG ever gets close! On a more serious note, I surely don't know anything about Zen, and I'm an enthusiastic shooter rather than an...

The "German Greatcoat Story" debunked! Many of you have heard of the report attributed to a British sergeant, who stated that the weak .380/200 FMJ ammo wouldn't even penetrate a German greatcoat. (Another instance, or version of that story, is reported above.) Well, after thinking briefly...

Several developments: 1. Ordered the Skennerton book on the Enfield No. 2 today. Will advise when/if it provides good info on the cartridge. 2. Bought the only box of factory .38 S&W I've seen in 3 months, some Remington LRN. Will use it for "control" over chrono & vs. the long-suffering...