Recent content by Lon C.

I don't shoot much anymore, but when I do, I use G96 exclusively on my 327 R8; after cleaning, I finish the firearm off with a wipe with a silicone-impregnated cloth. That's it.

Welcome to the forum, Marty from sunny San Diego. I had a thriving cabinetmaking business. My wife suffered a minor stroke in late 2018 and I got out of the biz to stay with her. She's doing fine now, thank you! Still got most of my hand tools and power tools, a small table saw, but that's it. I...

As John Wayne would say, "I like the way you think, Pilgrim!" I have the 327 R8, w/a 5" barrel. Probably not going to ever use it CCW, (but I am seeking recommendations for a holster...one that straps around the shoulder and stays under my left arm.) It's the best revolver that I've found to...

As a beginner, just a few brief years ago, I learned right from the beginning, some words of wisdom from my 83 year young firearm instructor, which will stay with me forever. He said, "...before you even begin to think about drawing your firearm, just remember that behind e-v-e-r-y bullet...

Hello Everyone! Been a shooter for about 4 years now, my XYL and I. Very grateful for all of the info that is provided herein on a daily basis. We are very concerned about the growing absence of ammo. Should Joe Biden get into the White House...[well, I don't want to think about that here] it...

Jeez, I'm one of those new shooters. When I bought my 327, I went to my local Wal-Mart and bought several bricks of .38. The next week or whenever I went to W/M, would buy another, then another. Right now, we've got about 2,000 rounds of .38 and .357. Last week, my wife and I went to W/M for...

Hi Az! Glad you got your 617 back from a repair that was successful. I am a new shooter. Looked at the 617 6" during several trips to my LGS; really liked the feel and the way it looked. When it came to plunking down the ca$h, I went with the 327 that a good friend was interested in selling...

Jerry et.al., I've got a 327 R8 which has a Scandium frame. Currently I am using G96, which I am very pleased with. Was told by many to keep Hoppe's #9 for my stainless, not Scandium. Is the lead away cloth another good solution for Scandium frames?

Hello All, My wife and I are beginner shooters & have joined a range club and have put about 300 rounds through our 327, which I really have found perfect for our needs. We live out in the boonies and I am looking for recommendations for a holster. Not for CC, just for carrying around our 5+...

BeachBlaster... Have you checked the barrel to insure that it's not canted?

AOBC Slams Wall Street Estimates Gents, I've been a stock market investor for about as many years as you guys have been familiar with firearms. AOBC has put in a really great quarter. This week, as a result of a stellar quarter, the stock was up 45.4%, closing at $14.03. The old "Smith and...

Continental10p, I'm enclosing the link for the show; regrettably, I do not see the availability of watching the episode, on the website. It is, however, to be shown once again on July 31st @ 2:30 P.M., as you can see on the website face page. Handguns and Defensive Weapons | Sportsman Channel

Cal44, Point taken. I was remiss in mentioning that they were indeed, speaking of smaller revolvers. One mentioned was a Taurus 605 .38 spcl. The other revolver mentioned was a S&W 360 Airweight, Scandium frame, w/.357 loads. "Scott", the smaller of the two on the show [maybe 5'-7" 150 pounds]...

Hello Everyone, As a new shooter [3 years +/-], I have noticed the proliferation of firearm programs on the Outdoor Channel & the Sportsman Channel. The above [a new program to me] was on yesterday with the subject of handgun recoil management. Three gents on the screen, Rich, Scott and Jim...