Recent content by Buckingham

I like what Ballistol does. I haven't used Lead Free (NOT for blued guns) since I started using Ballistol. It seems to dissolve the powder and lead deposits like magic. I've only been using it for a couple of months but it seems to work well. The only thing I don't care for is it is hard to...

In my limited experience, your purchase wasn't that far out of line, especially for a pristine 686+. I bought an R8 at a gun show about a year ago for 1050. I had buyers remorse for awhile but after shooting that sucker for some time I would absolutely do it again. Enjoy!

As best as I can remember, after I graduated HS in 65 at age 17, I got married and forgot my dream of joining the USMC and winning the war all by myself (didn't say I had any common sense). Anyway, I enlisted in the USAF delayed enlistment program. A week or two later I got a draft notice...

Maybe it's a start to sanity.

In the analysis of bad guy attacks/robberies it usually seems that the miscreants beat feet as soon as possible (if still able) when unexpected lead starts flying. So no, I don't think five rounds is too little in most cases. Having said that, I'm thinking of adding my LCRx inside waistband to...

Yet, I have a model 15-6 in nickel plate. I still find their nomenclature less than understandable.

I would think that if you are stand shooting that the weight of the gun would be much less of a factor to consider (unless you're humping a long way to get to the stand). I've never hunted or even seen a wolf in the wild but I would wish to be able to touch someone out long if I felt the need...

I have been called up three times. The only time I served brought me two lasting memories. One, I was very impressed with my fellow jury members. They noticed things that I missed in the trial and had some very cogent points. Two, I was less than impressed with their knowledge of current...

Thanks. Am I the only one to find S&W's nomenclature confusing?

Howdy from Fort Myers. Why ain't you down here yet?

I have a 629 which I purchased from my LGS (as new, after I took it home I realized it was a demo or used. Took me over an hour to clean it up some. But that's another story). Anyway, my question is, what are the differences between the 29 and the 629? As usual, I find the S&W website less...

Great looking guns! As I was scrolling through all the pictures I started wondering why not go 44 mag and shoot 44 specials in it? Is it because of the shorter cylinder on 44 special? It just seems more practical to have a gun you can dial up if you want to. Genuinely curious.

I used to do sound work which required a lot of attic time. I never had a problem with it as long as I had enough water available until around the age of 50. I passed out in the attic of a mortuary of all things and the doctor I saw suggested another line of work. Evidently, your body loses...

The last live concert I ever attended was a Reba Mcintyre (spelling?) with the opening act by Brooks and Dunn. It was right around 25 years ago. Brooks and Dunn came out and totally kicked a**. This was before the major success they have since enjoyed. Anyway, I remember thinking about what a...

Anybody using a Sneaky Pete for CCW? I bought one for my Shield's but I've never really used it. It doesn't seem too convincing as a smartphone carrier because of the size (to me, at least). I love the fit and retention but I'm not sure that the "hide in plain sight" concept will work in this...