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Why not shoot the ammo? It’s VERY unusual to find commercial ammunition that won’t work at all or that is actually dangerous to shoot. Even old, corroded commercial ammunition usually works pretty well, although it may result in sticky cases and rough functioning. It’s not uncommon for...

I’m not a fan of the long barrreled handguns. I think handguns are for carrying. That barrel disqualifies this one from field carry. I’m sure it shoots well, but it’s too big to carry.

Quisinard base model retails for about $100. They work well

I buy cold pressed, non pasteurized grapefruit juice and orange juice. It’s pricey stuff, but tastes much better than most juice.

When the rumors about shortages of Unique began circulating, I started buying it if I saw it. That didn’t last long: seemed like Unique was everywhere! I’ve now got more than I’m likely to use for years.

A fine man: a description that isn’t applicable to many contemporary politicians.

That’s a nice enough revolver but isn’t worth $700 to me.

I’ve been downsizing my collection a bit at a time. Every month or so I go through my remaining pieces and pick out one or two to sell. So far, I haven’t sold any that I miss after selling them but I’m getting closer. Of those that remain, I’m particularly attached to a Parker 16 ga DH...

Sorry to hear that. I’ll keep Rusty in my thoughts

Smith J frames are the most difficult handguns to shoot of any commonly owned handguns. Most are never shot more than once. They’re not fun guns to shoot.

I’ll take : Hatchers notebook African rifles and cartridges by Taylor Ross Goldsmith

Welcome to Smith 22 revolvers🥹 This is a common feature. You can ream the chambers a bit or polish them. In any event, a 15 minute job for any competent gunsmith. You can send it back to Smith, although things usually go more quickly if your local gunsmith does it while you wait.

I shoot some sporting clays once a year or so as a tuneup for hunting season. I enjoy it but it’s always a humbling experience.

I have Parkers lettered regularly but have never owned a Smith I was willing to increase my cost for by $100. The vast majority of Smiths are worth am less than $1,000. Increasing their cost by over 10% by getting a lette, on the off chance of finding something mildly interesting about their...

At the end of the day, it’s a model 10; one of literally millions. Nothing wrong with that but any value premium would depend more on overall condition than presence of a particular feature.