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RU 187 261 LIB posted:Seems like the porting will not be great for night vision yes? Yeah, it does seem like a contradiction, though don't decent defensive loads use flash retardants to cut that to a minimum?
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RU 187 261 LIB posted:Seems like the porting will not be great for night vision yes? My revolver makes such a gigantic fireball I don't think it matters if some of the gas is directed up. Hell, your night vision is shot, having something to help you keep on target without even having to aim seems handy; assuming it helps of course.
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| # ? Oct 9, 2009 07:45 |
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I think the bigger issue with porting is the actual blast/debris harming you if you shoot from a confined position. This gun is probably going to be a fancy range toy for most its life though, she wanted something different from her K38.
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| # ? Oct 9, 2009 07:59 |
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Range report on the S&W 642 Power Port; It was odd getting used to DAO on a j-frame with gutter sights, but both of us where getting it in the torso at 21ft with some wadcutters 1/4 a box in and got better after that. It wasn't too loud using that ammo, I tested it outside, under the shelter at the range and then without hearing protection fully on, all where manageable and far better than what a shotgun/carbine would do to ears indoors. I did show her how the port can harm you if you fire it from odd/restrained positions by placing a sheet of paper over the port and promptly shredding it with the vertical blast, though during firing none of us got showered with unburnt powder or lead shavings. Not bad, an interesting gun.
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| # ? Oct 9, 2009 21:13 |
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DJExile posted:I have a couple basic 5-shot HK speed loaders for my Bodyguard, but I'm having a bitch of a time using them. The rounds line up fine in the cylinder and all and I can get the loader unlocked, but it seems to require quite a bit of wiggling to get all 5 rounds to drop out of the loader and into the cylinder. Anyone? 
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| # ? Oct 10, 2009 01:47 |
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Speed Strips aren't bad but obviously they take practice. Personally, I find it easier to load from belt pouch. I have one that holds six rounds in pairs; it's easy to pull out two rounds at a time and load them quickly. It lies fairly flat on the belt so it's more concealable than a speedloader pouch, and it maintains its orientation, unlike a Speed Strip which, depending on method of carry, can end up sitting upside-down or sideways in the pocket. The problem you're having with the speeloaders - is it a matter of the speedloader not clearing the left grip panel? If that's it, try a different set of grips.
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| # ? Oct 10, 2009 01:53 |
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infrared35 posted:Speed Strips aren't bad but obviously they take practice. Personally, I find it easier to load from belt pouch. I have one that holds six rounds in pairs; it's easy to pull out two rounds at a time and load them quickly. It lies fairly flat on the belt so it's more concealable than a speedloader pouch, and it maintains its orientation, unlike a Speed Strip which, depending on method of carry, can end up sitting upside-down or sideways in the pocket. Wow, I never noticed that. it actually gets caught a little by S&Ws own panel. What's the pouch you use? EDIT: Something like this? DJExile fucked around with this message at Oct 10, 2009 around 02:18 |
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It's kind of old school - it's a Strong brand pouch. I'm a big fan of their leather gear, even if it isn't the easiest to find.  Here it is with the top flap open:  Here it is all the way open - the pouch is designed so the rounds fold out for easier access.  Also, I had to laugh because I just saw Speed Strips in .410 for the Judge. 
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| # ? Oct 10, 2009 02:41 |
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Wow, that's really nice. I'll have to check them out.
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| # ? Oct 10, 2009 02:53 |
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infrared35 posted:It's kind of old school - it's a Strong brand pouch. I'm a big fan of their leather gear, even if it isn't the easiest to find. YES! That is exactly what I need for the LCR. I have a Speed Strip which is great to just throw in my pocket, but it would be slow as molasses to reload from.
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| # ? Oct 10, 2009 03:37 |
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infrared35 posted:
But what could survive the first round?
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| # ? Oct 10, 2009 04:05 |
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Internet Wizard posted:Well, I went and decided to get a Single Six for my first gun, picking it up on Monday. I'll post pictures and such when I get it. You've done well.
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| # ? Oct 10, 2009 04:32 |
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Raise your hand if you like pumpkin beer and 686s o/
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| # ? Oct 10, 2009 05:12 |
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televiper posted:Raise your hand if you like pumpkin beer and 686s Playin' the opposite game ITT. Also \o  (NAA MINI .22lr) probably the loudest .22lr on the planet, but gently caress is it fun!. (bonus Lapua logo in background) Edit: thats a growler of Glacier Brewhouse Pumpkin spice beer. 
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| # ? Oct 10, 2009 05:20 |
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I find it easiest to reload from speed strips if you only load five rounds like this: 00-000 It gives a little more play in the strip, which helps to reload quicker.
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| # ? Oct 11, 2009 02:27 |
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just bought a 625-8, where do you thugs get your moonclips from
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| # ? Oct 11, 2009 05:07 |
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Pristine Shits posted:just bought a 625-8, where do you thugs get your moonclips from Easy-- TK Custom makes great moonclips and accessories. Get the thicker, stainless steel clips; they're worth it. Just for shits & giggles, where did you find your 625-8? That's an uncommon piece, even for .45ACP revolvers... sintaxi fucked around with this message at Oct 11, 2009 around 12:01 |
| # ? Oct 11, 2009 11:46 |
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Cross posting a speedloader for single action revolvers:
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| # ? Oct 11, 2009 14:26 |
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Tell me why I don't want a medium framed revolver with a 4" barrel chambered in .357. Seriously my bank account and marriage are counting on it...
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| # ? Oct 11, 2009 16:09 |
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sintaxi posted:
found it used in my local store for $550 or something, clean as hell, tight lockup. I used the ron mexico checklist  I'll put up some pictures later. Now I'm checking out nill and ahrends grips, tough choices
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| # ? Oct 11, 2009 16:35 |
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Took my mother to the gunshow to see what she liked. 3 guns: Ruger SP-101, with the short barrel. A Rossi .38spl that looked a bit iffy to me. I think she only liked it because it had these grips on it:  And she liked the 2 S&W Model 36 Chief's Specials. I am inclined to buy both a Ruger and the Smith, since I would like both of them for myself anyway, and I figure I can get those grips for either (well the Smith at least) then let her shoot both and pick. Anything to look out for when buying the model 36?
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| # ? Oct 12, 2009 23:06 |
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ChlorineTrifluoride posted:Anything to look out for when buying the model 36? I always get it mixed up in my head, but I'm fairly certain that the 36 isn't rated for +p ammo. Other than that, just do the normal revolver checkout on it.
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| # ? Oct 13, 2009 02:35 |
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Just went down and grabbed a Taurus Model 85 Ultra-lite at the gun store in town. My first revolver, this should be fun. Hopefully I'll get to the range on Saturday, I haven't shot my Glock 30 yet either. This gun is so light compared to the regular 85. Only 5 shots instead of 6, but should be perfect for concealed carry.
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| # ? Oct 14, 2009 17:35 |
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QuarkMartial posted:I always get it mixed up in my head, but I'm fairly certain that the 36 isn't rated for +p ammo. Other than that, just do the normal revolver checkout on it. They're not so keep the hot loaded stuff out of your gun. .38 spl should do the job well enough.
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| # ? Oct 14, 2009 21:20 |
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Miso Beno posted:They're not so keep the hot loaded stuff out of your gun. .38 spl should do the job well enough. Yeah, I don't think she could handle the recoil of +p very well anyway. I suspect in the end she will have the SP-101 and be firing .38spl out of it given her wrist strength. But, until I can get her shooting both of the guns I won't know for sure.
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ChlorineTrifluoride posted:Yeah, I don't think she could handle the recoil of +p very well anyway. I suspect in the end she will have the SP-101 and be firing .38spl out of it given her wrist strength. But, until I can get her shooting both of the guns I won't know for sure. If 
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| # ? Oct 14, 2009 21:33 |
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Bob Morales posted:Just went down and grabbed a Taurus Model 85 Ultra-lite Crappy cell phone picture next to my PT111 and G30 
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| # ? Oct 14, 2009 22:34 |
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N183CS posted:Edit: thats a growler of Glacier Brewhouse Pumpkin spice beer. I work like 4 blocks from Glacier Brewhouse, it's the best. Haven't tried the pumpkin spice yet though. infrared35 posted:Cross posting a speedloader for single action revolvers: This guy is a genius.
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Bob Morales posted:Crappy cell phone picture next to my PT111 and G30 no yes no
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| # ? Oct 15, 2009 01:19 |
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Pristine Shits posted:no Is there a big problem with Taurus revolvers?
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| # ? Oct 15, 2009 02:02 |
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1337_ScriptKiddie posted:Is there a big problem with Taurus revolvers? Taurus revolvers have improved pretty well in quality lately. Their semi-autos are still pretty rough across the board though.
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| # ? Oct 15, 2009 02:44 |
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1337_ScriptKiddie posted:Is there a big problem with Taurus revolvers? I've got a Taurus Model 66 with a 6" barrel with about 700 rounds through it and I haven't noticed any problems with it. Really fun to shoot. I think they had a bad rep awhile back, I've heard quite a few complaints about the timing on some of the older Taurus revolvers. From what I hear the semi-autos are still poo poo.
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| # ? Oct 15, 2009 03:23 |
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infrared35 posted:It's kind of old school - it's a Strong brand pouch. I'm a big fan of their leather gear, even if it isn't the easiest to find. I looked for one of these and couldn't find one, so I did the next best thing: bought the Galco version of it. Only thing is, it doesn't have holes cut for a belt. :facepalm: I loaded it up last night and just wrapped it around the belt, and it held pretty well, so I'm not all that concerned.
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Black Stormy posted:I looked for one of these and couldn't find one, so I did the next best thing: bought the Galco version of it. Only thing is, it doesn't have holes cut for a belt. :facepalm: I loaded it up last night and just wrapped it around the belt, and it held pretty well, so I'm not all that concerned. Pics or it didn't happen. 
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| # ? Oct 15, 2009 14:58 |
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1337_ScriptKiddie posted:Is there a big problem with Taurus revolvers? I think its just lingering reputation. They are sort of like the Uwe Boll of firearms manufacturing. They get a little better with each passing year, but have no compunctions about doing whatever the hell they want. Consequently they have made some bad movies guns and a lot of mediocre guns. Through sheer trial and error they have a pretty decent line of revolvers, and even great little cult guns like Postal The Judge. As much as everyone seems to bitch about their guns, for the price there are usually few complaints these days. I myself have enjoyed shooting both the judge, and a PT 24/7 in .45. People can say what they will about their automatics, but at 1500 rounds that gun is still working without a hitch.
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| # ? Oct 15, 2009 15:12 |
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infrared35 posted:Pics or it didn't happen. Pics of no holes? I'll take some when I get out of class tonight.
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| # ? Oct 15, 2009 17:06 |
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Black Stormy posted:Pics of no holes? I'll take some when I get out of class tonight. I just want to see how it's set up. 
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| # ? Oct 15, 2009 17:22 |
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Would you be able to cut some belt loops into it?
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| # ? Oct 15, 2009 17:27 |
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infrared35 posted:I just want to see how it's set up. You got it, dollface. DJExile posted:Would you be able to cut some belt loops into it? Absolutely. Edit: Actually, here is the stock photo. The only difference between the Strong and the Galco that I can see is the lack of belt slits. It is constructed and laid out the same way. Galco calls it a 2x2x2 ammo carrier. Mine is black, not natural like this picture. 
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| # ? Oct 15, 2009 18:18 |
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What secures it to the belt? I was thinking about getting one for my Redhawk, but if it just dangles there, no way.
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