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    1. J

      Snubbies

      IIRC I worked with a fed in Baltimore circa 1966 who carried a S&W 442 "Centennial Model" except in those days the 442 had a grip safety in the backstrap. A few years later (1969) S&W offered the first stainless model 60's to BNDD agents (fore runner of DEA). Of course I took them up on it...
    2. J

      S&W 642 vs Ruger LCR 357

      If a 357 J-frame is all you can locate, remember you can shoot regular or +P 38's to match your requirements. I put my money where my mouth is; I bought two of the Smith Centennials in 357. I absolutely love 'em. I use the Pachmeyer Compac grips (and bought a spare).
    3. J

      Please do not EVER do this. Ever. And I mean EVER.

      That's a pretty poor translation of somebody else's idea. Geeez
    4. J

      Winchester Model 94 question:

      Does anyone have what serial number range constitutes a Pre-64 Model 94 Winchester? One of my grandsons asked for mine, and promptly carried it off to college in Montana. Mine was definitely a pre-64 because I purchased it used from a police officer when I went off to college in 1962. I find...
    5. J

      RUGER OR SMITH QUESTION

      I had a 586 and a 686 a few years ago, but two of my sons wandered away with them (I didn't raise fools). For the last two years , I have been searching for a near mint 586, recently found one and purchased it on the spot, pre lock and a superb trigger. Thank you, Lord! My advice... keep the...
    6. J

      What gun have you always always wished someone would make?

      Several S&W J frames, particularly the totally hammerless Centennial Model, have served me well for years. I wish Smith would up-size the Centennial to a larger Frame size, and with a three inch barrel, to accommodate the .44. Either the K or L might work if held to five rounds, or a...
    7. J

      Advice for a Winchester 94 in 30-30?

      Completely normal. Get in the habit of removing your trigger from the area of the trigger guard, or upon closing, the tip of the trigger can pinch your finger between it and the closing lever. Ouch!
    8. J

      The problem with 1911s

      I carried 30 years on the job, and never had a problem with rust thanks to a product called RIG (Rust Inhibiting Grease). I cut ovals about 2 1/2" by 3 1/2" out of old flannel shirts, made my own RIG rags. Wiping the piece off before turning in every night kept it free from rust. The bore...
    9. J

      reloading 223 - what powder these days?

      My two bolt guns, a Kimber and a Cooper, really like W748 and IMR 4895 with 52 to 55grain bullets (primarily Speer and Nosler). H322 has given some outstanding groups with 55 grain Noslers, just not so consistently as the other two. I'm down to a couple pounds of each, but I suspect the dry...
    10. J

      I got to come home today: Tale of the double charge

      FullMag's observation regarding the low reading on the second round may indicate a bullet stuck in the bore makes sense to me. I had a squib load in heavy traffic at the range, and so couldn't hear the difference; but something just didn't feel right, so I opened up the revolver to find one...
    11. J

      .44 Gold Dot 200 gr. and deer?

      I suggest you acquire Nosler, Hornady, Speer (non Gold Dot) or other 240 gr JHP or JSP with plenty of lead exposed, rather than a 200 gr. A nice light load of 9.5 gr of Unique (I use 10.0) would be O.K. close up, but 22.8 grains of either H110 or Win 296 would be even better (24.0 grains is...
    12. J

      Thinking about getting a revolver for my edc. Give me some ideas what to get.

      If you have a Python 4", you already have a terrific carry gun, excellent balance, and a trigger to die for. USE IT! Do the daily maintenance to care for the finish (I use RIG) and get what you originally paid for. If not , the closest S&W is either the 586 or the 686, both of which use the...
    13. J

      Groundhog gun

      For a great walking rifle, .223 is hard to beat. If looking at gun shows to keep within your budget, 22 Hornet and the Classic .222 would also be on my list to consider. Of the three, the .223 will be the easiest to find ammo for. My Kimber 84 .223 with a Leupold 12X has racked up a slew...
    14. J

      recoil spring weight?

      Your "new to you" may have seen significant use; no way to know the pistol's round count. Be prepared to systematically swap out ALL springs. To check the large recoil spring, look to see where the ejected rounds land. If they land pretty close together about 6 feet to your right, the recoil...
    15. J

      Supermarket Honey NOT REAL ?

      Hunters Honey in Martinsville I believe is still available at our local Krogers, but also along the M'ville Bypass. Good stuff.
    16. J

      9mm ankle carry?

      As one who has done the Navaho rain dance during immanent electrical fecal redistribution.... I beg you, don't even go there. The developer of the ankle holster was probably well intentioned, but obviously never had to use it on the street. Your attacker will most likely get off at least three...
    17. J

      Concentricity Gauges

      I get stuff from Sinclair several times a year. I use the concentricity gauge for 223 up through 270, but can't see much difference in accuracy from 7mm up. Since it only takes a few seconds to check each round after seating, I pretty much use it all the time
    18. J

      Elk hunt rifle choice

      The '06 is 100 years old for a reason. It works from marmots to moose, no excuses.
    19. J

      338 Lapua

      As should we all.......
    20. J

      338 Lapua

      Brother Squish, you are preaching to the choir. I have been behind a rifle for more than 60 years, and grew up doing headshots on groundhogs in WV and southern PA. You twice referenced "doing your part"; I'm merely saying your tolerence to pain will affect that. A .338/340 rifle was designed...
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