Recent content by RoiVin

I have only shot only one Pro Series (627 8-shot, 4") and thought it was pretty good for a lock gun. But the real reason I'm responding to your post is to let you know that Palmetto State Armory has a sale on the 686 Pro ($800) and 686 standard six shot 4" ($650) and 6" ($700). There are...

In 2017 Lucky Gunner Labs tested a 38 different .38 special and .357 magnum loads for self-defense. Included was the Winchester 148gr wadcutter, which did pretty well in this test - meeting the 'ideal' penetration range but of course no expansion. Here is a link to the test...

For the .38 special LSWCHP loadings (standard pressure and +P) Buffalo Bore uses a very soft lead bullet with a gas check.

I went through this exercise myself. :-) Of current 158gr LWSCHP offerings the "gold standard' is Buffalo Bore. But there are very good less pricey alternatives. Buffalo Bore offer both a standard pressure version and +P version. My preference is for the 'standard' pressure over the "+P"...

Subscribed! I have 3", 4" and 5" pre-lock 625, and a pre lock 25 in 45 ACP. I always liked these, but didn't shoot them much as I was more focused on USPSA and IDPA shooting. Recently I acquired some property where I can shoot - but don't care much for shagging brass in tall grass - so I'm...

I have carried a 629 Mountain Gun in Kramer horsehide IWB that worked well. The horsehide is thinner than cow hide. As others said, get a real gun belt. There are many good ones out there, don't skimp - buy a good one. If you don't, it won't matter what holster you get, you'll be...

It's a 60-4, .38 Special. In my SCSW 3rd edition, I read that these started as a limited edition in 1990, and then became standard production in 1992. The information on the engineering changes is confusing, e.g. shows 60-3 (1988), 60-4 (1990), 60-5 (also 1990), and 60-6 (1989!). The dashes...

You're right! This reminded me that at first I thought the 'humpback' 649/638 was odd looking, and not in a good way. But I bought one for the benefits stated above - and it's been so good that I haven't thought about it's 'looks' until reading your post! This is an example of 'form...

I just purchased a 3" Model 60 with adjustable sights. Do you by chance know how many of these were produced?

I bought a Model 638 a long time ago, mine is sporting some beautiful Spiegel grips, but the metal has picked up a lot light scratches from years of pocket carry. I don't think I will ever sell it because no other gun I own can do what it does (and like most forum members, I own a lot of...

Another option... A friend of mine uses a Haley Strategic chest pack. It has a compartment that carries up to a 5" N-frame. Works like a fanny pack holster, but on your chest. There are a ton of add-ons available for this check pack to configure it for all kinds of uses.

The Kramer IWB holster works very well. They use horse leather which is thinner than cow leather. I have gone on a few safaris to Africa. I used the Kramer to carry my 4" 629 in the city and when traveling. It worked fine with baggy untucked shirt. With the weight of a steel frame gun...

Good thread. When I read the gun articles it's all about the gun, ammunition, or high tech accessory that's the 'best'. This is good for the industry, people go buy new stuff (myself included). When I go to training classes, it's all about skills and tactics - e.g. how well can you hit...

Great pics John Patrick! Do you have a recommended/favorite PH?

As mentioned earlier, there is no MILSPEC for AR10s. There is no standard. We're spoiled by the AR15 platform (and 1911s) with it's MILSPECs. But without a MILSPEC, there is no standard. That's why you can't swap slides from Glock 19 or VP9 to M&P? With an AR10 you will tied to the OEM...