I have been thinking of a 1911 pattern weapon for home defense, but would like a DA/SA and higher capacity. This checks those boxes so I think I will do some more research on this one with an eye toward buying one. I have cylinders in 45ACP for my 45 Colt revolvers, but they aren't great for...
I've an Encore with 30-06 bbl and 50 cal muzzle loader bbl - always planned to get more barrels and also a Contender setup, but that is going to require more searching the used racks now. The Encore is aseriously strong/overbuilt firearm - maybe not as sexy as some, but it always shot well for me
The Pico is no longer in production, if that matters to you. The S&W BG380 is pretty close in size, and like the original LCP, is a DAO hammer fired pocket 380.
I used to carry a stainless 4" GP100 with 158gn 357Mag softpoints and a speedloader, but the past 5-10 years I've been going with a lighter packing sidearm - either a S&W642 with +P HP ammo or a Charter Arms Bulldog XL in 45 Colt with handloads of either 255gn SWC or 225gn HP and a couple of...
I've had the same issues with the Tuffproducts strips - even ones that simply sat in a sock drawer for most of their life, split and crumbled the 2nd time I put them into a pocket and went for a walk. Going with Bianchi only from now on!
You can tell when someone with a revolver is shooting the heavy stuff, like 300grain in 45 Colt Ruger Blackhawks for hunting. The front sight will be non standard and stick up an extra 3/8"
I like mine, carry it most times when I am hiking or just in the woods. Few hundred rounds through it, both factory and my loads. The trigger has smoothed up some and the revolver is still tight.
For me, I find the chambers and cylinder are pretty much at the 45Colt SAAMI dimensions and not...
I wouldn't bet against it, there are still alot of Democrats in control in the state assembly and they are eager to pass *something*, whether it is good or not.
Generally the "gun violence" numbers always include the suicide by firearm numbers in the US, which is over half the total number. It is not to say that isn't tragic - but it is using "numbers" to obfuscate and inflate the perception of the actual crimes (homicide and non-fatal shootings). The...
The 41Mag and 45 Colt are built on what is often called the Bulldog XL frame. It is larger and stronger than the 44Special frame and the cylinder is larger. Still has the same size metal grip frame and has solid sides, not hollowed out side plates like S&W frames. It isn't finely polished, but...
Hmm, I am also totally rethinking my plans to buy a Beretta Nano - after hearing so many instances of poor customer support. I understand that anything that is mass produced can sometimes have issues - and I accept that. But, setting things right in a proper and timely fashion for customers...
I would advise running 100-200 rounds through it if you aren't already a Snubbie shooter to learn to shoot it accurately and to smooth out the trigger. Also you can put snap caps in and just dry fire it several hundred times while watching tv...
I think alot of production lines these days are cutting costs where they can. Chamber throats don't *have* to be smooth, from a practical standpoint, so leaving the toolmarks in there without honing them out saves S&W time and $$. Further, honing them will open them up, probably another couple...
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