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    "Easiest" .38 special round for training my GF

    http://mastercast.net/amo.htm sells a 100gr WC lopes along at ~650fps from my M36. It is very, very mild to shoot. As a matter of fact it was the load I taught my wife to shoot with! I feel as if I wrote that myself! Indeed I have several times on several websites. I tried 500 of...
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    First 9mm...not sure

    Of the choices you listed, I choose the CZ -- because it is a lot like my t-series Browning High Power (except for the way the slide and frame fit together). Cordially, Jack
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    Loaded Mags!

    I bought my High Power and two spare magazines in 1968, carried them on two Vietnam cruises flying from carriers, and then stuck them in my sock drawer, still loaded with Navy ball, for thirty five years. When I again became interested in loud noises, I joined a local range, and fired off the...
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    Whats best for night time (low light) defense?

    Lasers require you to "hunt" for the dot, can alert the oponent that they are being targeted, and in foggy or dusty conditions can reveal your location. I prefer to use my eyes to "hunt" for the target, point-aim at said target's most visible part, and then, ready to fire if necessary...
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    Cheapest place to get 9mm ammo.

    Check www.mastercast.net. I've bought at least seven thousand (stopped counting) of their reloads over the last several years, and am a happy customer. As it happens, 9mm is back on their menu without spent brass in exchange. You can save a bundle by saving up your spent brass and sending it...
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    Lifespan of an airweight J-Frame?

    kmrstntn said: might be due to the crush fit/'cold weld' fit of the steel bushing inside an opening of an aluminum frame...the aluminum probably couldn't handle the stress of forcing out the bushing and stress of another crush fit/cold weld; another possibility crossed my mind...perhaps they did...
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    Crimson Trace on everything in sight!

    Cosmoline, could you provide some details about your problems with Crimson Trace laser grips and the company's customer service? Full disclosure: I have them on three handguns, with at least (stopped counting) four thousand rounds down range from each. I had occasion to contact Crimson Trace's...
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    Lifespan of an airweight J-Frame?

    I fired more than 4,000 rounds (mostly range loads) from my 637 before its firing pin quite suddenly lost all interest in striking primers. My problem had nothing to do with overtorqued barrels, stretched frames, MIM parts or the internal lock. As reported by S&W, its firing pin bushing had...
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    How Many Times Can You Safely Chamber the Same Cartridge?

    as many as you like. as long as the bullet looks good. +1 I've rechambered 9x19 Speer 124gr Gold Dots in my Browning High Power so many times I've lost track. I inspect it each time, comparing it with a fresh one. Would this apply to just any cartridge and handgun combination? Nope, so...
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    Whats best for night time (low light) defense?

    Perhaps my reasons for using laser sights does not apply to you -- yet. I am seventy-eight years old in pretty good shape. Without my glasses on, however, I cannot ever SEE the iron sights on my handguns, much less use them. I have three handguns equipped with Crimson Trace laser grips, and I...
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    Anyone worry about laser sights in a defense shooting?

    Ever hear of it happening. though? Nope. Incidentally, some police departments are authorizing their officers to install laser grips on their issue weapons. If yours is one of these, you have an almost bulletproof defense -- if defended by an experienced attorney. I'm not an attorney...
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    3 - CT grips, 3 - J frames: a mini-comparison

    I have Crimson Trace grips on three handguns, and would not consider buying a handgun that CT did not make laser grips for. My first CT-equipped weapon was an S&W 637, bought seven years ago with the only grips then available -- the LG 305s. Given the recoil of that little monster, I would...
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    Anyone worry about laser sights in a defense shooting?

    I ask you to accept the fact that you may be sued by anyone for virtually anything, no matter how frivolous it may sound. And if you are involved in a shooting under any circumstances whatever, you are going to need an attorney who has experience with shooting cases. That person would also be...
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    CTC Crimson Trace on my Smith

    I have Crimson Trace grips on three handguns, including a 686+ with four inch barrel. They fit perfectly on all three and, just as grips, they are an improvement over the standard grips. My 686+ is a very pleasant handgun to shoot (admittedly .38 sp range loads), and I am most accurate with it...
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    Best concealed carry laser sight?

    Orionengineer said: Crimson Trace. On 1911s and S&W revolvers is is totally unobtrusive, absolutely reliable I quite agree. I have Crimson Trace grips on a Browning High Power and two S&W revolvers. They have no impact on wearability. Cordially, Jack
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    New caliber discovered. Need info

    How does the Super compare with the .357 SIG? I have no experience with either caliber, but the .357 SIG is becoming available again, and the police that carry it seem to love it. On the other hand, the .38 Super appears destined to remain the handloader's specialty cartridge it has been for...
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    night sights vs. laser grip

    Danbrew said: Within the last year or so I've switch from aiming with my dominant right eye to my left eye - simply because the vision in my left eye is better. Dan, that is a huge change. Bravo Zulu! Cordially, Jack
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    38 ammo help

    In a short barrel like the LCR, the Remington is the way to go due to greater liklihood of expansion (softer lead, all else being equal). +1 That is what is in my S&W 637 snubby, located in a secret place in my house. The Speer +p 135gr Gold Dot SB gets a lot of favorable comment also...
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    night sights vs. laser grip

    Moderator, this is a duplicate thread to the one in "general discussion" by the same OP. I would suggest a merger. Cordially, Jack
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    night sights vs. laser grip

    I have Crimson Trace laser grips on three handguns. I would not buy a handgun that CT did not make grips for. I practice weekly with them at HD/SD distance (5-10 yards), and now and then also with the iron sights to keep my hand in. But without my glasses on, I cannot even SEE the iron...
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