Recent content by sjmjax

A model 38 is my constant “go everywhere” companion. I use two pocket holsters. An Andrews leather one for dress slacks or other clothes with taper bottom pockets. A DeSantis synthetic for cargo shorts & pants with oversized square bottom pockets. Works well for me and about the only practical...

I can only confirm what most have already said. My last job before retirement was chief production engineer at an ammunition assembly plant for a well known international manufacturer. We were sent a shipment of 38 special ammunition produced by an European subsidiary. It was suspected of...

The really confused ones have five or seven!

By the way, sorry about your eyesight and shoulder strength issues. I developed a serious cataract in my right eye. Learned to shoot reasonably well left hand - left eye for awhile. Eventually got cataract surgery and decent eye sight. Returned to mostly right dominant shooting. I also...

My experience is primarily with Zero swaged and Berry’s plated. Some limited experience with Speer. Excellent accuracy for me with Zero. (Initially) At the expense of awful leading and greasy residue. Good accuracy with Berry’s and very clean. But, my experience is that they require a...

Was there a fired case in the barrel when you cleared the jam? Deformation is very symmetrical. Like it hit the base of a cartridge already chambered or one the hadn’t ejected. Most bullet damage I’ve seen from a feed failure was very non-symmetrical. Hard to imagine that you wouldn’t notice...

I always use ethanol free gasoline in my small engines. Learned the hard way with too many small engines ruined by spoiled ethanol gasoline. You may find this interesting. We have a small sport boat with a 30 Hp outboard motor. We have over 200 hours experience in running it in similar sea...

If you’re interested in steam locomotives, you might enjoy this video.

I use them quite a bit in a 4” barrel, J-frame model 63. Especially as a training vehicle for newbies who may be sound and recoil shy. Works quit well as a confidence builder. Very accurate at ranges you’d expect for a beginner.

This pretty much describes me! Kind of looks like me as well!

I’m so depressed! I know who Perry Como is and have actually listened to his records and TV performances.

I’d be curious as to why the modest increase in size was so problematic. Unless there were significant deviations from the usual S&W mechanism.

That’s a unique optical illusion!

I don’t know for certain. But, I’ve frequently seen discussions that suggest Titegroup is prone to very sudden pressure spikes. I have had good and consistent results with it. But, I’m pursuing mild target loads.

I’ve also maxed out. Actually coming to terms with the idea that it’s time to reverse the trend.