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    Hot loads in 681 CRPD?

    Hey Revolver Guys, My brother doesn't shoot it anymore, so he loaned me his much-modified S&W 681. The 681 was a .357 model, but this one is from a special run for ConRail Police Department, chambered in .38 Special. Here's my question: Can I safely run loads up past .38 +P into...
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    Help identifying a 125 JHP I pulled

    Friends, my brother gave me some old .38 Special reloads, maybe from the 80s or 90s. One of my sons and I pulled the bullets. The bullet is a 125 grain JHP. It has a somewhat shallow hollow point cavity. I looked through the pictures on the Midway website and couldn't find anything just like it...
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    Shortcomings of Pump Shotgun Shown in 1986 Miami FBI Shootout?

    Dear THR Shotgunners, Every so often I review the notes on that horrible 1986 FBI shootout in Miami. In doing so recently, I noted the fact that the two men armed with pump shotguns were not able to produce the devastating effect hoped for with such powerful weapons. I wonder if this...
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    Autopsy X-Ray Shows Lack of Penetration

    Dear THR, Yesterday I came across an autopsy x-ray from a criminal who was shot several times with .40 S&W and .223 Rem before being incapacitated. Here is the link (warning---graphic content): http://concealedcarryholsters.org/wp-content/files/FBI-Analysis-on-PA-Police-Shootout.pdf My...
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    I've Been Unfaithful

    Dear THR Revolverers, For years I've been faithfully married to my .22lr and .38 Special revolvers. We've plinked together, we've shot a few matches together, and I have faithfully carried them day in and day out. But a while back my eyes began to wander. I noticed a gun that was younger...
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    Revolver Stocks from Thailand via Ebay

    Dear THR Revolverers, Has anyone here tried any of these stocks from an e-bay seller called jarusan.p ? Here is the link to his store: http://shop.ebay.com/jaruwan.p/m.html?_trkparms=65%253A15%257C66%253A3%257C39%253A1&_ipg=&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14.l1581&_pgn=2 Thanks! LBS
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    Colt Cobra Shooting Left

    Dear THR Revolver Guys, About a year ago, I found a nice 1968-ish Colt Cobra. Timing seems perfect. Trigger is very nice. But I keep hitting left with it. I am not new to shooting, or to revolver shooting, and can usually do pretty well, so I don't think it's me, although I wouldn't be...
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    Pocket Revolver Smaller Than J-Frame?

    Dear THR Revolver Guys, I know the 642 or similar is the model most often recommended for pocket carry. The NAA mini revolver is genius, but of course its greatest strength, the tiny size, is its greatest weakness, as it is difficult to shoot quickly and well, and fires a .22 round. Is...
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    Gun Show Solution---Get a Table!

    Dear THR, For everyone who is about to swear off attending gun shows because of paying to park, paying to get in, then not being able to find any bargains, I advise you get a table with your buddy. It improves the experience tremendously. I don't know how much a table is at the big gun...
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    Weak Hand Draw

    Dear Revolver Guys, I normally carry strong side 4:00, either IWB or OWB. What are the best methods for weak hand draw? (I know the best method is to draw your other gun from the weak side pocket, but what about needing to get the one gun?) Thanks! LBS
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    Cool Reload in Movie The Enforcer

    Dear THR, I had not watched The Enforcer, which is the the third Dirty Harry movie, vintage 1976, until a few nights ago. The new female inspector (played by a very young Tyne Daly) put down a bad guy with her snubbie, then very neatly ejected into her hand, pocketed the spent brass (along...
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    Comparison: Shooting Detective Special or Cobra/Agent?

    Dear Colt Shooters, I'm considering wading into the Colt world with either a Detective Special, a Cobra, or an Agent. How much harder is it to shoot the Cobra/Agent well than the DS? Thanks! LBS
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    Make an Offer at a Big Chain Store?

    Dear THR, At Academy or Gander Mountain or the like, can the guys behind the counter accept an offer lower than the sticker? Thanks! LBS
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    Range Report: Cobra “Big Bore” .38 Special Derringer

    Dear Revolver Shooters, A while back, I gave up trying to carry a J-frame revolver in the pocket. My profession has me standing in front of groups of people, and despite an excellent Myka pocket holster, my front pocket was always yelling, “Gun!” A small revolver is great for carrying in a...
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    Old Pattern Control 20 Gauge Wads

    Dear Shotshell Reloaders, A good friend who got a great deal on a bunch of reloading components tossed me the 20 gauge hulls and wads, because he doesn't shoot 20 gauge. The wads are Pattern Control 20 gauge, they are yellow, they have two posts (is that the right term for those little...
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    Four Arrested in Nevada

    Dear Friends, This story sounds awfully one-sided. Does anyone know these guys, or their side of the story? Thanks! LBS http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090307/D96P1UJ80.html
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    Ever load shot shells with HP38?

    Dear Friends, Right after I had just bought more HP38, my brother gave me some of his and our dad's reloading gear, and included more HP38! Well, at three grains a round for my .38 special, I now have enough HP38 to last for years, but I'm low on powder for my shotgun shell reloading. I...
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    Dipper Calculation-Surely I'm Wrong?

    Dear Friends, I apologize for not checking in here at THR for so long. Life has been settling down lately, and I'm finally able to devote some attention to important stuff again!!! Okay, this one has me stumped. Either Lee Precision is wrong, or I am, and I'm betting that I am wrong...
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