Recent content by Devildogs1907

Proud father of Sergeant David H. Swaffield, USMC - and L/Cpl James R. Swaffield, USMC

Gentlemen, In firing .357 full-house loads both inside and outside with no hearing protection (no other choice, obviously) I experienced 'auditory exclusion' and noticed no damage whatsoever. I understand that these days the .357 Sig is the kind of noise/muzzle blast under most conditions. My...

Gentlemen, The last couple years I worked for Cleveland PD, I was issued a 5903 and a 6906. I was in the SWAT Unit (full-time unit) and I NEVER had a problem with either firearms. We shot our handgun/sniper rifles (Rem. 700P, serial #C6710245) EVERY Tuesday, regardless of the weather. The good...

I'm a retired police officer and carry a firearm into the post office almost every day. I didn't say I was right, I just do it. I am covered under HB218, which allows all full-time active and retired law enforcement officers to carry in all 50 states. I haven't tested any of those...

Gentlemen, Talking about Dads. My Dad was a WWII Marine, spent 28 months in action in the Pacific (including Tarawa and Iwo Jima.) When I entered the Corps in 1968, he had an old S&W .38/44 that my great-grandfather carried when he was a Lieutenant with the Cleveland Police Department (killed a...

Gentlemen, I worked in Cleveland's worst area for over 13 years with a model 10 heavy barrel. I felt 'undergunned' only one time (the only time on the job that I was really worried.) The revolver will do 98% of what you have to do, providing you do your part. I love them - and always will...

Gentlemen/ladies, I have posted many times in the past, but they tell me I haven't so I have re-joined. I love this forum and read it daily, commenting when I think it is appropriate. I am a former Marine (68-70) and the son of a WWII Marine and the father of 2 active duty Marines. Sort of...