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A while back , I developed a load for a Webley topbreak, rechambered like most all of them into .45 ACP. It is a 230 gr coated RN .45 lead RN, with 3.5 gr American Select powder. Win primers and mixed brass. Velocity around 650 fps and amazingly accurate. Shoots to POA at 15 yds with this...

Looks like ordinary nickel to me. Not the prettiest finish job, but likely works just fine. If the timing is good and the barrel is in good shape, should be a hoot to shoot. Been around a lot of hard chrome and this isn't HC. A pretty good idea to check the butt for the s/n just to be safe.

A while back, I got a SB 63 4" when they were first introduced. Currently have access to a RB 34 4". The grips that work for me, with my size 10 hands, is the factory S&W smooth banana grip. Just big enough to fit me well. I tried factory checkered target grips, rubber boot grips, Tyler...

The old green Rheem R22 units would last a long time, with regular maintenance. I got 40 years out of one. Replaced 2 fans and 2 capacitors over time. The newer refrigerants that are forced on us, by government mandate, operate on progressively higher pressures and are rough on unit lifespan...

Perhaps the point should be made that the shape of the sight and its fit to the pusher do make a difference in how well it may work. If the pusher is well fitted to the sight AND the sight being pushed on isn't too much for the pusher, then the pusher tool is less likely to damage a tritium...

If you want to make precise sight adjustments, in the process of zeroing, a pusher is best. If you want to avoid damage to a tritium sight, especially a bar type, you want a pusher. If you want to make adjustments in the field, say at the range, a pusher is best. If you just want to bang the...

MGW makes a great sight pusher. Not inexpensive, but a superior product. I have first hand experience with the MGW for Glock tool as well as the Wheeler. If your sight is really snug in the dovetail, you will not be pleased with the Wheeler. If fact, you might damage the Wheeler. If your...

Does it have "Mod 657" on the frame inside the crane? After a couple decade hiatus, I have access to a S&W .41 Mag to enjoy again. I am reminded that working up the correct, accurate load can be tedious but rewarding. Shooting today's .41 hard cast polymer coated bullets is inexpensive, as...

I will admit to be leary of powder or ammo stored in a location where temps fluctuate to drastically hot and humid, then to cold and back again over the months. I've seen powder go bad that was stored in an outside not-so-dry shed; yes, it got wet. Took just over a year to do so. Constant...

Here is some data that may be useful for some. Taken with a Lyman digital gauge and an average of 10 trigger pulls DA. Both on "firing pin on hammer" style S&W's. K frame 6.25#. L frame 6.50#. Both have consistently fired 100% with Federal primers for many IDPA matches. Both have...

Depends quite a bit on the physical abilities and the goals of those being taught. For general learning to be a really good double action revolver shooter, I'd suggest a S&W Mod 18 and a S&W Mod 15/67/66. 4" only please. If trying to do with one only, get one of the centerfires mentioned...

Truing the hammer fall and trigger action is part of a really good S&W revolver action job. That partly involves placing just enough Powers shims, in the respective positions, to keep those two parts from touching the frame, at any point of their travel. The mainsprings that have the "power...

OP, don't be shy to contact Dillon Tech Support directly with this issue.

The AMG Lab timer is my current preferred timer. Simple to operate. Has a choice of loudness settings for start horn. Loud is loud; easy to hear. It will Bluetooth to a tablet running the Practiscore program. Picks up 100% of the time there. Been on the market 2-3 years now. The first year...

The 24-3 in 4" I used to own was essentially a "mountain gun". Got a like-new one a couple years after they became available. Brought into the hype and thought I'd want the light weight. Wanted a shoot often/carry often. Just not pleasant to shoot often with the effective 7.5 gr Unique under...