Recent content by eagle359

I bought a GP100 just a few months ago. I wanted a good 357 for carry in the woods. The IL killed the 686 for me. I have a 686 that I do take to the range but I could not get past the lock for a carry gun.

I wanted a small 9mm. But the Nano was "too small". Hard thing to explain, the Shield "felt" better. Lets not even talk about the trigger.

I left the house headed to my local dealer yesterday with the full intent of getting a Beretta Nano in 9mm. They had them in stock at a fair price. In passing the guy says "Have you looked at the Shield"? I wanted a Nano so I told him "No need". He put it on the counter anyway. I picked it...

I have just been shooting a Ruger 1911 for a short while. So far so good. Dan Wesson Valor and a Springfield TRP are my current shooters. And I like them. A Les Baer can be had for a few more bucks. If this is your first 1911, I would say try a Ruger to see if you like the pistol and then...

Max that is just what I did not want to hear. The point that Pisgah makes about "carry more, shoot less" is very valid for this frame material. It is starting to smell like all steel. While it may have been obvious from the start-the 327 TRR8 just looks so good.

Sometimes even moot questions bear discussion.

I realllly want an 8 shot N frame .357. I am concerned about the Scandium frame vs the all steel. Weight and recoil are not a concern, but I do wonder about how it will hold up. I am looking at the 327 TRR8. If you have one, how is it holding up? Thanks, John

Thanks for the info. I am interested in one of the new E models and did not know what mags they used.

Do S&W 1911s take regular 1911 mags? If so which maker seems to work best? I have Wilson and Chip McC for my other 1911's. Thanks, John

My first purchase was also a S&W 28. I bought it Dec 1967. Pistol, holster, and a box of .38s-total cost $89 and no 4473. It sits in the safe as we speak.

Happiness is a warm N frame.

Do not let the IL keep you from buying a VERY nice revolver. I like mine a bunch.

Stainz, Trust me before I pop for the 627 I will look long and hard at the PRO. I have those same Ahrends Retros on my Model 21 and 22. I want to get a Threepersons holster from El Paso for the 21/22. I cannot decide if I like the full moon clips or not. At the range they sure cut down on...

Northslope, That is the one that I am looking at! Round butt? No bbl tapper? Thanks for the pics. John

I am looking at the Model 627 eight rounder with a four inch bbl. Is anybody shooting this model or has any feedback? Thanks, John