Recent content by conagher

I may be worrying to much about an accidental discharge while pocket carrying. When I started carrying that way I carried the gun fully loaded with five rounds. However, I have a job that requires me to foot patrol rugged terrain. Occasionally I have fallen and landed right on the gun and...

As long as I am wearing BDU pants (which is most of the time) I carry a j-frame in the weak side pocket. Pocket holsters seem to add too much bulk. I just sew a seam in the pocket that holds the gun tightly. I have been doing this for over ten years without any problems. I also keep the first...

Thanks for the responses. .455 Hunter stated that current production Remington is inside lubricated. What does that mean?

Can a .38 Short Colt be safely fired from a .38 special? Also does anyone make the .38 Short Colt in anything other than round nose ammo?

I am in the northeastern part of the state.

NV gunner- Most of the misfires were with old reloads. However, my other .38 specials shoot the same ammo fine. At least one of the misfires was with a factory load. I think it was either Federal or Remington. I know it was not Sellier & Bellot. 500 Magnum Nut- Under the extractor looks O.K...

I have a fixed sight, 3 inch model 60. I bought it used but it appeared to be in excellent condition. I shot a couple of boxes of new ammo through it and it shot reliably. I had the hammer bobbed and it started misfiring. The hammer would hit the primer but it would not go off. It mostly...

I have been a member for a while, but this is my first post. I own a few j frame Smith and Wessons and really like them. Although I do not own anymore I have learned about many other S & W models from this forum. I am sure I will end up buying more.