Recent content by just plain joe

I was taught, "Light bars and level" when shooting. This refers to there being equal amounts of "daylight" on both sides of the front sight when centered in the rear sight notch, along with the top of the front sight being level with the top of the rear sight. I normally utilize a "6 o'clock...

Some good posts here. As to recoil, the difference between standard pressure and " +P " .38 Special is nothing that can't be addressed with practice/sustainment training. I can't speak about penetration and so will stay in my lane and say that I am not knowledgeable. However you can...

Last month I set up a trust and filed my Form 4 for a SureFire .22 caliber SF Ryder 22-S on December 20th and received my approval on January 3rd. On Tuesday January 14th I filed my Form 4 for a SureFire SOCCOM 556 RC2 and received my approval on Friday January 17th. It seems as if the ATF...

I always used iron sights because that was all there was when I began shooting revolvers and pistols. I'm one of those persons who must shoot with one eye closed because if I don't, my eyes cross and I get two front sights. Because only one eye is open, your field of vision is limited as is...

In one of my old Lyman reloading manuals, a 230 grain full metal jacket bullet atop 6.5 grains of Unique powder is listed as a "factory duplication load". It is around 877 fps according to the manual. This functions flawlessly in my Springfield Professional Model. HTH JPJ

I always look to see if the seller offers an inspection/return period. I got burned once when I first purchased a Model 10-8. I had it repaired on my own dime. I also look to see if the seller has favorable feedback. This works for me. YMMV. JPJ

I purchased a Model 67, 4 inch revolver from a private owner in December 2014, S/N: 5K180##. It did not appear to have been shot much. About two months later I was shooting 158 grain lead service loads. While cleaning I noticed a partial circular crack in the barrel where it contacted the...

You did well. I'd have been on that like a hobo on a ham sandwich.

Many good points being made here. I have carried a J-Frame Smith in one form or another for many more years than I care to remember while in law enforcement and now as a civilian. I prefer a larger frame revolver or pistol, but during the warm weather months a J-Frame .38 Special revolver...

I recall reading about these speedloaders in an issue of "Law Enforcement Handgun Digest". Always wanted to try them but I opted for the Safariland Comp 1 and never looked back. Our agency did not initially approve of speedloaders and only permitted belt loops or dump pouches (sigh). I...

I realize that you did not mention the availability of either Herco or Unique powders. If you should happen to obtain either, you may wish to consider these loads. I obtained them from an old "Law Enforcement Handgun Digest" book. I do not have a chronograph but according the the article, both...

I carried one of those shortly after our agency authorized the .357 Magnum for duty use. It stood up to many hundreds of Federal 125 grain .357 Magnum jacketed hollow point bullets and is still tight and in-time. I was fortunate to obtain one shortly after they were introduced. Many on this...

I'm sorry that I have no pictures. Within the last eight years I've had a Model 58, a Model 13-2, and a Model 10-5 all re-blued at the the Smith & Wesson factory. They advised me prior to work being done that the bluing process currently being utilized was not of the type done in the past...

I would pay $750.00 all day long for a Model 15 in that condition. Congratulations! JPJ

Brian D: It's possible the crack could have been there for a while, but unlikely. When I clean my revolvers I pay particular attention to the cylinder face/forcing cone areas due to carbon buildup. I like to think that I would have been observant enough. If memory serves me, S & W...