Recent content by J. W.

Anecdotally, my agency used Hornady Critical Defense for several years. We carried both the .40 175g and later 9mm 135g standard pressure. Both rounds performed poorly in real world shootings. I was assigned to the detective bureau at the time and had the fortune to examine autopsy results and...

One of my earliest shooting memories is shooting my dad’s Universal M1 Carbine. Couldn’t have been more than 6 or 7 years old. I remember being impressed the loud report and mild recoil. Looking back, the Universal was a decent rifle, but the trigger pull was very heavy. Dad later inherited a...

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For sale is a stripped Brownells G19 Gen3 RMR cut slide with window and Holosun 507C with ACCS reticle. Included are Ameriglo backup iron sights. Slide has Glock OEM channel liner installed. Both the slide and optic are in excellent condition with approximately 1,000 rounds on them. I’ve been...

Started my LE career carrying a 4566 and have long had a soft spot for the DA/SA S&W's. If I were to carry one for off duty/ CCW, I'd go with a 4516 or 4513 for .45 Auto or a 3913 for 9mm. I know I'm going outside your question here, but if you're dead set on a DA/SA I'd recommend you give Sig...

Fascinating read! Thanks for posting. As for his frustration with the Inyo Co. Sheriff's Office I can understand his point of view. As a police officer I can understand the SO as well. People get very vested in cases, whether they are the victim, a relative or someone like this gentleman...

I started my LE career carrying a 4566. Great pistol, reliable, well made. I still own and enjoy a few DA/SA S&W's, but I never fell in love with them. They are more nostalgic for me at this point. On the other hand, I love the 1911 platform. I'd still be carrying one if I hadn't moved to a...

Awesome stuff! Thanks for sharing. Amongst other duties I'm a firearms instructor and armorer for my department and usually volunteer to work retiree quals when they come around twice a year. I've always enjoyed spending a little time with the old timers and hearing their stories. Lots of...

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Time to let go of one I'm not using. This is an early single stack S&W 4013. I'm selling complete with 5 mags, extra base plates and IWB holster from UBG. Overall excellent condition with a little wear on the right bottom corner of the grip and a few minor scratches. I originally bought this...

If it's to be a age queen/ range toy, I'd go with the 4506 or 4566. The Sigs are still in production, but good examples of the 3rd Gen S&W are getting to be somewhat rare. Parts, mags, etc. are out there to be found, just not as readily as the same items for the Sig. Sent from my iPhone using...

S&W Semi-Auto Picture Thread Scored my first 1st Gen, a Model 39-2. My photo skills don't do the pistol justice. Overall condition is probably 90%. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk