Recent content by Mr. Charles

Just a quick follow-up. The pistol and both mags have had about 600 rounds through them and the problem continues - intermittently, of course. I just broke down and called S&W. Spoke to Jason at Customer Service who didn't hesitate to say that some of the older mags had that problem. He is...

Thanks for the sound reasoning, Jiman and others. Sounds like good old fashioned hollow point rounds are the way to go for SD. Frankly, I think in that situation, whether at home or in public, one had better be trained in seeing beyond the target, both physically and consequentially. "Spray...

@Rastoff, I have two of the factory 10-round mags. @dullh, the springs don't look like they're ready to join Elizabeth just yet :-) They are pretty new and have barely been broken in. Of course, no problem at all at the range the other night. Probably just BECAUSE I posted the problem. Well...

Springs are light blue. Doesn't jam with snap caps at the kitchen table today. Might be going to the range with wife tonight, so I'll check again when it's heated up a bit. Thanks!

Hello, forum. What is the difference between a frangible round and a pre-fragmented round? I am looking specifically for the type that has the tiny bb's in the round and won't go through sheet rock walls, not just a round that mushrooms on impact as a typical hollow point round does. Any...

Hello, forum. I have a newer M&P.45 full size that's had about 150-200 rounds through it. It has been cleaned and lightly lubed after each of its first three range trips. It is now consistently misfeeding the last round of each of the two factory mags. After reloading the mag and shuffling...

Most of us should have crossed George Orwell's novel "1984" by now, at least in conversation. This is where the term "Big Brother" came from. It's very disappointing for those who love what the U.S. stands for. Federal govt. has lots of funding to outfit state, county and city governments with...

Last Saturday I took my first 30 shots ever and with a beautiful M&P .45. After almost 20 years of marriage, my wife may finally have some competition (she liked it, too, so I think we're okay)! So questions: 1.) Is there really a difference between a "suppressor" and a "silencer"? 2.) What...

Do you have a part or model number, by chance?

@ P.O., yes, there will always be those, "Don't confuse me with facts, I know what I know!" types, or worse, like the guy in the doctor's office who freaked out at the beginning of this string. I look at it like missionary work. Nobody is going to learn anything new unless we present what we...

When CC is discovered: an opportunity to educate? I am VERY new to the gun culture, so apologies if this is idealistic and/or naiive...isn't this an opportunity for CC owners to educate the media-brainwashed public? Instead of retreating deeper into the shadows, if an unintended exposure...

Threaded barrel - thread pitch @Colt saa, thanks for bringing up thread pitch. I assumed there would be an industry standard, so I didn't think about that. Something else to research and watch for.

Gentlemen and ladies, Looking for a threaded barrel for an M&P .45ACP. What should I be watching out for to ensure making a sound purchase? Brand, model or vendor recommendations? Things to stay away from? Thank you.

Gentlemen and ladies, Have my first pistol, an M&P .45, arriving shortly. Reading multiple Trijicon recommendations for night sights, but no mention of concealed carry application. Looking for bright and sturdy night sights that will also slip easily in/out of holster. Thanks for sharing your...

CC night sight recommendation? Gentlemen, Have my first pistol, an M&P .45, arriving shortly. Reading multiple Trijicon recommendations. What about night sights for concealed carry application? Looking for a design that will slip easily in/out of holster. Thanks.