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As my eyes get older, the pronounced hole that a full wad cutter and/or semi wadcutter makes on target is invaluable. It's pretty much all I load these days (and that includes my semi auto cals like 9mm, 45 acp, etc)

I've got a few. SW 60-15 Pro Series , 3" 357 with FO sight upgrade SW63-5, 3" .22LR/L/S

I have only one Vaquero I purchased this Old model, 5.5", 45LC and 45 ACP convertible just a few months ago.. I wasn't in the market for one but became smitten with it's looks and balance. I'm my limited view, it's everything a "cowboy gun" should be. :) Here are a few lousy pictures of an...

In my experience that could easily be the result of that finger getting battered by the trigger guard during the recoil cycle. This is a function of both grip design and severity of felt recoil from a particular revolver ( Small, light guns with small grips being the worst offenders.) Try...

I've owned dozens of 357's from SW, Ruger and Taurus. ( Taurus is dead to me so won't be discussed here) I currently own several SW 686/586 and several more GP100's. The SW's have a slightly better finish but honestly, I feel the GP100's have the advantage in all functional areas...

Jeez, where are you getting your components? Are you out of the US? Around here, plated 38 bullets are pretty much $55/500, Primers $110/1000, powder $50/lb. Once fired brass $0-$0.03/ round . The cost is still under $10/box to make 38 specials after a $300 investment into a decent press kit...

I've always been a SW revolver guy ( and collected them heavy at one point in my life). Love my L frames. That said, these days I'm liking their Ruger GP100 cousins just a little bit more than my 586/686's. The balance and recoil control just seem better on the Ruger. It's interchangeable...

Ditto. In reality, that's all 99% of self defense situations will require ( with 3 rounds left over). Anyone needing more is likely either on the job, on the offensive or rescuing maidens from tower ogres. ;)

Well said, I would add that a single action .22 (like the Single Six) is a better teaching tool as it forces the student to slow down and focus on the entire process and experience. In my experience, teaching with a semi auto just invites trigger yanking and speedily dumped magazines (which can...

You don't mention what exactly you are trying to achieve with these loads and /or what bullets you will be using so it's tough to get too specific. That said, I'll offer the following: - Suitability- Red Dot is a good versatile ,fast burning powder that I have used with success for standard...

Local shops have 38 spl around here but it starts at $40/box and moves up from there. Even with inflated component costs, It's time to consider reloading at those prices.

I have always had this attraction to .22 revolvers like little kids to lost puppies. Over the years, there have been few that I have had the strength to leave behind. My collecting days focused on SW mostly but I've owned 22 revolvers from Colt, H&R, Charter Arms, Taurus, Dan Wesson and a few...

IMHO, a revolver is the right choice. It is 100% reliable can ( and should) be adapted to her with large rubber grips and requires little dexterity and hand strength beyond the trigger finger. The SW 442 model shown is a PC version which has a lighter and smoother action than a standard J...

I had a bearcat some 20 years back. It was a cool little gun but I just never loved it. I'm not sure if it was the rudimentary sights or the small grip frame size/shape ( or both) but I had trouble getting minute of beer can accuracy out of it beyond 20' or so. (Your results may vary) These...

Nice choice. The trigger will improve with use however it's is easy enough to improve on a S&W ( once you get past the hesitation to start) . Leave the main spring alone and drop in a 14# trigger return spring. In my experience, that should show you some notable improvement and still be 100%...

The Hillman brand from Amazon (and most hardware stores) have changed ( to have thinner and narrower rims) and are no longer suitable for a snap cap. After some hunting for old Hillman stock I finally gave up. However I found these Everbuilt brand wall anchors from the Home Depot that are decent...

When I worked in a gun shop, I always advocated revolvers to newbie's/women who wanted a defense gun but were not committed enough to drill with it regularly. I myself always keep a back up revolver in the under the bed safe (beside my lighted 45 acp SW M&P.) I know that even at 3 AM when...

Maybe you should expand your search to include another GP100? I prefer my 4.2" GP to the 586 I hade before it. The action on this one is incredibly smooth.

I've owned several of both the 686 and 686+ models . I can't think of any quality/ mechanical reason to chose one over the other (Ok, maybe the greater availability of speed loaders for the 6 shot) Still, I might be showing my age but I actually greatly prefer the traditional 6 shot flavor...

Just a broad stroke observation but it doesn't surprise me that Remington and Winchester are on the bottom of that list . I've never had any .22 lr from either company perform consistently in any of my dozens of rimfires. It's also not surprising that near all bulk ammo is on the back half of...