Recent content by lonestarjeff

Great thread.....here's the 586 & Springer

I haven't been on the forum to post in some time, but I check in from time to time. Haven't acquired any more revolvers, although I'm trying to talk a friend of mine up in MI out of a M1917.....maybe someday.... However, I did take my 586-1 to the range last week for the first time in at least...

An interesting article on an FBI study of mass shootings in the last 15 years.... Why is the FBI misleading the public about active shooters? ? GunsAmerica Blog There's also a link(in the article)to read the FBI study.

Still looking for her a J-frame...she decided to borrow my M37 temporarily & we can get her a 442/642 for Christmas. :-/ In the meantime, I have been looking at options with a laser....the Bodyguard or the 442/642 with laser grips. Prices are all surprisingly close to each other. I have not...

I've been looking at the Bodyguard as a Christmas present for my daughter, but I haven't handled one myself. What she has shot & liked was the 442/642. The Bodyguard appears overall to be the same to handle. I thought the laser might be a nice upgrade, but don't know how it's activated. My...

Never owned a Taurus revolver, but I have one of their compact auto 9mm's. It keeps up with my Sig 2022 on reliability & accuracy out to 25 yds. It has about 500 rds through it so far, no complaints. I've never had to test their service response, but over on the Taurus forums the turn-around...

Model 36/3" with Pachmayr's in a nylon Uncle Mike's....sometimes loaded with shotshells, sometimes HP, or both.... ....also like to bring along the Norinco M87 clone coach gun....loads of fun, but kind of a load to wag around.... ....forgot about the knife.....an old Boatman folding...

I hope to have one like it! The proportions are perfect.

Really good-looking combination...1st time I've seen a model 10 I liked the looks of.

Thanks for the assessment link!

I've been looking for a 357 carry revolver for the farm. I wanted something a little heavier than a J-frame, with shorter barrel than my 4" 586. Ideally, I wanted a SS model, but I came across a 19-4 today that might fit the bill. It is not SS...some PO parkerized it. Everything feels good &...

Congrats on the 586. I've enjoyed mine for many years.

Wow! I should have searched the S-W forum 1st. I just read through one of the threads from back in 2012. This porting thing is quite a polarizing subject....very interesting read. http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/279504-ported-barrels-pros-cons.html

Still shopping for a 442/642 for my daughter.....I came across one of several last night on GB that was listed as a 2012 tri-color magnaport edition. The price was right(it went for $300)but I just didn't think it would be the right choice for her 1st SD weapon. Supposedly, the porting reduces...