Recent content by usmcsgt

Very nice? I remember the guys bitching about being issued model 10’s back in the day- they all wanted model 19’s. Why? Cause if you forget and pistol whip a suspect with the model 10- more than likely you bent the extractor rod just enough to not allow the cylinder to turn. Well gee guys-...

Oh and that's the other reason I don't buy new ones. I Did hear from an industry connected collector that they are starting to remove the lock hole on some products starting late this year.

I have not sent any guns to them in decades, but the gun store where I teach has had to return many new customers auto pistols for similar issues - new out of the box. The staff says they get repaired guns back and not fixed As a 50 year SW fan it pains me to say I would never buy any new SW...

Like everyone here I was running short of safe space for handguns. I ran across this US company that makes 4/6/8/12 slot padded racks. I converted one my metal file cabinet drawers (has a lock bar like DoD used to use for secret material files). Now I can buy more SW for the collection. I do...

Good shooting, good loads.

Very nice!

Nice gun, I always had Herritt stocks- love them and the price on a cops salary

Just found out it was shipped from SW Oct 1959, so maybe worth keeping as is. I did order a set of hogue boot grips for it.

Excellent post! Yes I was a cop in the 1980’s (Midwest) and no cop would be caught dead with a nickel gun. Now that I’m an old guy I just love them.

Ok, this is like eating potato chips- you can't stop with just one. Just arrived today my 1960's era SW Model 38 airweight. It has holster wear but does not appear to have been shot much- still tight. And lock up is very good. So I got this as a pocket carry gun- so they question is "should...

That’s right I had totally forgotten.

Yes, and old guys with arthritis trying to fill small primer tubes for reloading just sucks.

Maui indoor range only allows factory loads and runs magnetic check looking for steel core ammo (especially in 223/556) it wrecks the backstop. They are also not wanting liability from reloads. Outdoor range does allow reloads and several incidents with double power charged ammo and or...

Me too, shoot a lot of 22 auto and revolver. Going back to 38 spec now, limit myself to 50 rds of 45 unless I want sore hands. Lots of 9mm as that’s what we shoot in student classes after they learn 22 revolver and 22 auto. 40SW also good for my range time.

And they just feel great in your hand, even with factory stocks.