Recent content by Slowroller78

Well, I guess I'll put my oar in on this discussion. I agree with some of the above posters. The 3rd Gens harken back to a time of old world craftsmanship and design. The 645 was my first S&W duty auto. It was HEAVY!!! But it was accurate, and reliable. I had read somewhere that it would...

Hey Stacey, didn't pick up on the fact you were trying to back track the round on my first reading. Old eyes! 18DAI sez it; if you have any photos of the cartridge case or spent bullet, that might help. If it is a commercial loading, bullets weights are normally 230 or 185 grains for...

[LEFT] Stacey, I am no ballistic whiz, and someone more knowledgable than I will probably chime in later. But the .45 ACP, as you know, was originally designed for use in the M1911. It was loaded with a 230 grain bullet to 830 or 850 fps, if I recall correctly. A 200 yard shot with your...

I am certainly no expert on gun repair, but as was said above it could be an issue with the magazine disconnect. Also, you might want to have the trigger draw bar checked. I had a 6906 break during a range qualification, mercifully, and it would not actuate the hammer at all. Just a sort of...

Thanks for the reply Backon4, guess I will have to hunt for an M&P if I decide to get a .45 acp. The photos of the SD series looked like it had cleaner lines and more basic, functional platform. I think the interchangable back strap inserts of the M&P series are useful though. Regards, SR78

What 18DAI said. I have had 2 of the 6906 series. My first one I bought from a friend, he said it had ejection problems. It was a first gen. with hooked trigger guard. A smith checked it for me, said they were known to have weak extractor springs on occasion. When I got it back it was 100%...

Hi Y'all: I have only seen photos of the SD series. Was wondering if they were a lower priced M&P or an improved Sigma. Also, has anyone heard if they will eventually issue the SD in a .45 acp? Thanks, SR78

I think I would have to go along with what Pisgah and magnum12pm said. I carried Glocks for a number of years, if I only shot a few round, I just ran some CLP through the tube. On qualification days, we sometime shot as much a 400 to 500 rounds. The gun would be filthy. I used Hoppe's #9 and...

What Goldenlight said. IMO, the guns are built like tanks. I have experience with the 645, and 6906, and some with the M59. Good guns. I carried Glocks on duty for long time, but always liked the S&W's. The first 6906 I had was an early generation, and had stoppages traced to a weak...

The above posts seem to mirror my own choices. When I started reloading, I used BE in .38 with wadcutters. Very economical powder with light lads. I switched to Unique when I started loading for .44's, as I noted some inconsistency with BE. I was loading 240 SWC for these. For me, the down...

Don Hume Model H715 for this kid. It is actually made for a 4 inch, but the 6906 fits it just fine, and IWB, the extra 1/2 inch doesn't make much difference. Price was right. Regards.

Stingray 7: You might take a look over at Semi Auto I think they are showing some in stock. Regards.