Recent content by DancesWithMoonclips

Hi all, I just acquired a 4” 686-6. Inspecting it when I got it home, I noticed that the barrel marks (both S&W Brand and caliber) appear to be laser engraved on the right side of the barrel rather than roll engraved as appears typical on current production Smiths. Left side of barrel is...

Thinking seriously about getting into the AR world and am drawn to the OR Sport II but am wondering about the one with the included CT red/green dot. Folks that own one, are you happy with it, or would I best served by a different optic. It’s going to be a defense rifle for generally non-rifle...

I guess it depends on what you want it for. All around, it’s hard to beat a 4” K or L frame. That 2.5” 686+ gives you an extra round and is more concealable. If I were buying it to carry, shorty 686+. Range or field use, 586 probably, although I prefer a stainless gun for ease of maintenance...

I shoot SSR with my 2 1/2 inch 66-1. G-code kydex holster. Safariland comp iii speedloaders in north mountain carriers. Basic Uncle Mikes belt. 38 special handloads using 158 gr berrys rnfp, hp38 powder (lyman manual jacketed data) and federal primers. Toying with the idea of switching to...

Just purchased a PC 625, and it looks like not a moment too soon. Hate to see the 45ACP revolvers go. It makes for a fine revolver cartridge.

I know it’s a longshot, but I was wondering if anyone has a rear sight leaf for an Astra Cadix 22 revolver. I inherited the revolver and it’s complete and in good shape except for this rather key part. I’m happy to pay what you think it’s worth. PM me if you happen to have one in your parts box...

Thanks for the input, everyone. I’ll talk to the retailer, more to ease my own mind than because I expect any recourse. I’ll notify remington and see what they say. Low expectations there. And I’ll try some in low power rifle cartidges. Should last me a while since I don’t shoot much rifle...

A couple of weeks ago I bought 500 Remington #2 1/2 large pistol primers. Or so I thought. Let me explain. I went to use them, and opened them up. I noticed the cups are brass colored instead of the gunmetal color I’m used to seeing from Remington pistol primers. Odd, but not suspicious. I...

Lucky you! It’s a beauty and I couldn’t fork over 350 fast enough if I found one like it. Factory 32 S&W long tends to be loaded pretty conservatively so I’d anticipate no problems using it provided the gun is in sound mechanical condition. I load a lot of 32 both long and h&r mag and it’s one...

Just to clarify, it wasn’t a can of bullseye, I misspoke. It was a cardboard sided canister with metal ends. I think it’s going on the lawn. It looked good when I got it. Who knows? Not worth risking a gun over.

Just getting back to this. No split in the case. At least part of that bullet went down range because i saw sand fly on the backstop all six shots. I had a spotter too. There was no barrel obstruction but there is fairly heavy leading at the breech end of the barrel.

I did. It now weighs 141 grains.

I submitted it to hornady And will keep the forum informed. It’s beyond me....

The bullet has stretched a little. I can tell what used to be what by the knurled around the bearing surface. And it’s elongated but is present all the way around the bullet. One side is disproportionately reduced and it almost looks like a D viewed from the base. There is significant gap when...