Recent content by Warthogge

I have a Model 69 purchased in 2014. Never cared for the glass bead blast finish. So, I fully disassembled, buffed with benchgrinder/cotton wheel/ white jeweler compound, then final polished with Mother's mag & aluminum compound. For those hard to reach dips and crevasses, I used a dremel...

I wouldn't use reloads for self defense. Mainly for the reason you said it's a debate for another thread.

In 1977 I wanted to buy a Browning Hi Power, but couldn't afford it. So I purchased a 39-2 and owned it until 2013. Nice gun, never failed me, and had a nice out of the box trigger. I never really bonded with it though, due to the feel of it in my hand. Some loved it, but it had a somewhat...

The Herrett Troopers are nice. I also like the Pachmayr American Legends. They aren't for sale yet, but the website says in December. I might get a set of soft grips for range time and some beautiful wood for fondling time.

Thanks to those that provided some options and thoughts on the subject.

Being a steel semi-auto guy, never much thought about revolvers. I used to shoot rats with my Dad's K22 Masterpiece back in the 60's, but not since. Then, last weekend while window shopping in my lgs, saw a S&W 66 and 69 under the glass. Remembering the article in last month's American...