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    Lipsey special edition J frame in 38 and 32mag

    At $759 it is tempting to trade my standard 442 in for the carry improvements on the Lipsey model. The only question is, .38spl or .32H&R Mag? Probably .32, an extra round, more comfortable to shoot, similar capability (at least vs. standard velocity .38spl). I'm a fan of the 110gr .38...
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    Revolver pocket carry

    I occasionally pocket carry, mostly in the winter and spring/fall jacket weather. I carry a lot of stuff in my pants pockets, so I don't pocket carry in my pants, plus it is usually a slow draw from pants pockets. In the winter, I often carry in a coat pocket since that is easier to access...
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    Taurus 327 Defender Toro Package

    This is one I don't understand (well, all of their 327s, not just this one). In a J-frame sized revolver, .32's can have 6 round capacity. This has the same 1.41" cylinder as the 6 shot .38spl 856. I'd have been interested in that platform with a 7 round capacity, but not with the same 6...
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    A cheaper to shoot snub for fun at the range (not for carry)

    I want the .22mag, it is the current emotional (but not logical) choice. I don't have any .22mag firearms, and it seems like it would be fun. The recoil of .22lr (for lots of practice) but the noise and drama of a larger caliber, which for me adds to the fun. I tell myself that the weight...
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    A cheaper to shoot snub for fun at the range (not for carry)

    That is an idea. If I get the 43c or 351c, it concerns me that it may have the same issue with dirty cylinders. I don't get binding, I get where I can't even get a round into some of the cylinders. I can shoot CCI and other higher end stuff all day, but cheaper and dirtier rounds will clog up...
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    A cheaper to shoot snub for fun at the range (not for carry)

    There have been a lot of reloading suggestions. I am set up for .38/.357 and .45LC, and I may buy dies, brass and bullets for .44spl. I do reload occasionally. However, there are those for whom reloading is a fun part of the hobby. For me, it has always just been a chore. I don't enjoy it...
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    A cheaper to shoot snub for fun at the range (not for carry)

    I'm considering a 2" snub for my next purchase. I have several small framed snubs: a Taurus 85CH I've had for 15+ years (I'm probably giving this to a buddy), a Taurus 856UL, a S&W 442, a S&W 317 (3" .22lr), a new model Colt King Cobra, and a Taurus 856 Defender. I used to own a few others...
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    Prescription eye protection

    My parents recently had cataract removal surgery. For both, it was huge, but my dad has always been legally blind without his glasses. Now, he only really needs them for reading and driving. I'm almost looking forward to my "turn" in 10-30 years. I do the same head "flick," and as I've...
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    Prescription eye protection

    A lot of people have given suggestions based on the idea of trying to make the front sight more in focus. That isn't what I'm looking for. Since, I"m not a competitor, and I do use my handguns for defensive purposes (well, hopefully I never actually have to use them) I don't want anything too...
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    What is the last gun that you bought?

    In MD we have a 1 week waiting period that starts after you do the background check paperwork. A local FFL with the lowest transfer fees requires an appointment for transfers, they can be hard to reach (the phone usually goes to voicemail) and they don't seem to check voicemail often (i.e. it...
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    Prescription eye protection

    Yeah, neither the distance or reading prescription is perfect for shooting. Even out of the distance vision prescription my front sight is blurry. I've seen different solutions for that, from cheaper magnifying stickers or inserts for your glasses, to getting a third prescription from the eye...
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    Prescription eye protection

    So, I've considered buying prescription eye protection off and on for a few years now. When I first started shooting regularly, I used non-prescription and bought the oversized eye protection that fits over glasses. I never liked them, they are bulky, they take a lot of space in my range bag...
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    Those asking for advice on which handgun to carry or how to carry

    This is a discussion forum, so I think it is often done just to start a discussion. It can also be to refine one's own thinking. I know when I read and participate in such threads, I often see a perspective I didn't necessarily consider before. I can't speak for anyone else, but I am someone...
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    Beretta 84f Value

    The Beretta 84 (and 85) is one of the guns that have long been on my wish list, especially the nickel version. So, I do semi-regularly (several times a year) scour the auction sites for them, as well as keep a lookout in person in the used gun racks of local gun shops. They do generally seem...
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    If You Could Have Only One Carry Piece For SD What Would It Be?

    When I first answered this in early summer, it was my SIG P365. I do love that gun, and the 12+1 in a very concealable package, and being nearly a pocket gun with a 10 round mag, is attractive. However, since I bought it, my 3" Taurus 856 Defender gets most of my carry time. It is only 6...
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    What would you like next from Colt/CZ

    I'm not sure they would be interested in introducing something entirely new. I'd be happy with their sticking with updated versions of old designs. Back in the day they had an aluminum snub. If they want to stick with historic names, they haven't used Detective Special (which is good for a CCW...
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    What would you like next from Colt/CZ

    To me, the most glaring hole in the current Colt revolver lineup is an aluminum snub. In this era of CCW, it doesn't make sense not to produce one. Bring out the Cobra in a 2" and 3" aluminum model.
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    Taurus Model 66

    It seems that Taurus revolvers have had their strong years and weak years over the last couple decades, so if you are looking at used, be sure of the year of production. From the early 90s to around 2010, I think Taurus made some nice revolvers. About 10 years ago, they had a few years where...
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    Picked up my new K frame magnums today!

    Not just the 19, but this is true of the 65 as well. The new production K-frame .357mags have a new forcing cone design that is (or should be) more robust, but the original K-frame magnums all had this potential issue. My 65LS only sees .38spl anymore, and very occasional light factory magnums...
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    For the past week, what was it?

    I've used them before, it is just when I cleaned my 442 after its last range trip, the first rounds I found for it were 5 old Gold Dots (I had an order in for a couple new boxes of defensive ammo, and the rest were already in my 856UL, 856 Defender, or one of a few 6 round speed loaders). The...
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