Recent content by TJHuxley

Not sure if this will help but here are my experiences related to your stated situation. In my experience with VV N320 making 45 ACP target loads with 200 grain bullets for my 5" 625, when I get sandy powder residue I bump up the charge by 0.2 grains. This powder requires minimum or higher for...

Welcome to the forum and a large, overwhelmingly positive circle of Shield owners, particularly the 9mm. Drift the sight if you think it is off. It appears off in your picture and a shooter thinking something about their gun is off is no beuno. A few range sessions into the future and you will...

I would suspect finding the 178013 would be difficult and likely cost $700 or more. The 178013 being a 357 mag tends to attract way more buyer interest. If you never intend to use 357 in the Model 60 you see yourself with, then you may well have found your revolver. Folks here knowing the 60 or...

Congrats. Finally ehhhh!? Sounds like an LGS run well but I too may have become a bit restless. Settling on getting a new gun then experiencing delays for not finding one, losing bids, or as your experience was sort of tests the will. Hopefully you will not have to spend time apart from your...

Please tell us how your Ruger P-series .40 shoots as well as your feelings about ergonomics and such. Because I lack magazine fed Ruger pistols and have never shot one the best I can say is their GP100 and SP101 revolvers are super. Also, being a member and reader of the Ruger Forum too...

Looking this post over I find it compelling how many folks praise and use the Pearce extenders. My Shield 9mm rides in a Remora with 7rd magazine as from S&W. Why the 7 is best explained as I found the 7 to be no more difficult to shoot effectively than the 8 when I used both to check check that...

Hi and welcome. My experience with my Shield 9mm leads me to assure you that your marksmanship with the weapon will improve with time and the trigger also smooths out and lightens a bit over time. The Shield is a small semi-auto for carry, self-defense. It is more difficult for just about anyone...

Another vote for 9mm and for what it is worth in a M&P Shield.

I've been using a 1500 Frankford Platinum for about 1 year for 38 special and 45 ACP loading at a modest rate (about 400-500 rnds per month) to set for a session and then to periodically check Dillion 550B powder delivery during a session. If I do not mix cases, all charges are either spot on or...

I am intrigued enough to want you to know. I've watched thread for a few days now. There are certain revolver options that attract me most, but I'll wait for a survey / poll to offer those details if that is ok.

Very, very nice. Congrats on find.

The pull on my 9mm Shield is definitely not long. As for 'weight of pull' (although I've never measured it), given carry function, it is great in my opinion. These comments pertain to current condition of a mid-year 2012 version with no mods which has numerous range visits and approximately 700...

Definitely does not feel like #1. When using standard pressure ammo only from various manufacturers, both 115 grn and 124 grn, mine seems to be #3. I practice inside 7 yrds mostly but I also point shoot plenty during practice sessions.

Posting an update with chrono data for VV N320 and VV 3N37 loads for 38 special using 160 grn LRN bullet from Bayou Bullets. Chrono was set approx 5yrds from muzzle, revolver was a S&W model 67-5 with 4" barrel shot from sand bag rest. All loads used Federal Gold Medal Match SPP and had OAL of...

I was able to obtain a new grip from Smith and Wesson. I discovered in older posts that some other S&W forum users also like the current product used on k-frames. The previous threads provided product number. Thanks S&W forum. Cheers.