Recent content by Ben Dare

In regards to the polymer holster, Ken has it down pat. I use his for my Colt Cobra. For leather, I have been happiest with Andrews Leather for my K-Frame and Mitch Rosen for my 1911 Officer's Model.

What about those airweights that are found to have a cracked frame while still in the box unfired?

The PRE-LIM product is a good adjunct if you need some surface prep. I use it sparingly and most often on the wood. I use 5 times as much Renaissance Wax as Pre-Lim, but is a good thing to have around.

+1 jframe The Model 40-1 in nickel reinvigorated my passion for the Smith & Wesson. I own a lot of revolvers, but this one is my favorite. Stock, just as it left the factory.

Of course, Erich, you make them all look good . . . I had to wait for the -4, but I have one in my nightstand wearing Crimson Trace. The one that gets the most attention at the range, though, is my 586L-Comp. The ported barrel draws attention and the 7th shot downrange brings them over to have...

Regardless of price I can't handle that recoil in my aging hands. It will be noticeable. I had to step down to the .32 - 631, 432 and 331 - to have something manageable in that light package

These things get obsessive I bought a 40-1 Classic . . loved it. SO I got a 640 that I liked so much that I got a 642 . . .which led me to a 37 . .which made my hand so sore that I got 631 that was so comfortable that I got a 432 which was so sweet that I got a 331

I haven't seen the old saw, so I'll throw it in " Revolvers for defense, semi's for offense" My corollary is that people who INTEND to do harm move to increase capacity; people who intend to LIMIT harm move to increase efficiency On a more personal note, I enjoy the interaction with my...