Back In Bidness....
I have to say, Smith and Wesson is a class act. I sent them my CT Lasergrips due to a missing elevation screw. Initially, they were slow out of the gate, (couldn't find them), but were super nice and friendly when I called. Opened my PO Box today and bingo! Brand new Crimson Trace grips - complete with an elevation screw. Popped em on, sighted them in and boom, boom, boom, boom, boom....center mass. Going to leave them alone for now, as they hit at close range right about where they should. May tweak them later. Anyway, I'm back to having a 642CT...
Now a couple of questions if you will my good 642-ers. First, care and cleaning. I have developed quite a "cooked look" on the front of my cylinder. I have a coat of Hoppes-9 on it at the moment - any other suggestions? Also, is there any good reason for me to pop off the side-cover, or should I just lube the spring and be done with it? Lastly, is removing the cylinder from the gun a big task? I "eyeballed" it, but am unsure how, or even if I should.
Really lastly, I have been consumed with the ammo talk on thes pages. Absolutely astounding, (insert applause). The mathematics did kick in my ADD for a minute, but I've recovered....
My question is about ranges when testing. Is there any data on bullet energy from close range? Say 1-5 feet? The reason I ask is that in my mind, that is where any confrontation I may encounter will likely happen with my 642CT. I read test data on pistol rounds from 10-feet to 10-yards. Since my carry gun is more likely to be used closer in, I was curious if there's any real data on "point blank" effects of differing ammunition?
Welcome to all new members - these guys are top-shelf. Michael_aos: I cannot recommend my Mika Pocket Holster enough!