Recent content by wsteps

I shoot and load a lot of 9mm in Glocks, S&Ws, etc. A lot of my shooting is IDPA. My favorite load is 147 gr jacketed bullet over 3.3 grs of TiteGroup. It is just over power factor and runs around 870 fps. Recoil is a softer push rather than the snap that you get with lighter bullets. You...

Did you buy the gun new? Was the pit there when you got it? If so, I wouldn't worry about it. The only situation that would cause me pause is if there was no pit and then somewhere along the line it appeared. That would suggest something nasty going in the chamber or down the barrel that you...

Either way you have described to load a mag into a semi-auto is fine. The only thing to watch for is when you load the mag into a gun with the slide closed. When you rack the slide to chamber a round, make sure you pull the slide back with authority and then let it go. Do not ride the slide...

S&W will make it right. They have great customer service. I would assume that if your husband is an instructor, you probably have a lot of guns. If not, the issue with your M&P could have a benefit. You need more guns! I shoot IDPA a lot and have at least several guns for each division. I...

Most of my semi-autos wear a DeSantis speed scabbard. They are truly beautiful and functional. They are widely available and a good price for a top quality leather holster.

Mine took two months to arrive. From what I have heard from others, two months is pretty much the standard.

Such as? Authority? A little more information would be helpful.

I can't find any instruction on detailing stripping a S&W M&P9. Anyone know where I can find something?

I can't find any instruction on detailing stripping a S&W M&P9. Anyone know where I can find something?

I purchased my MP9 in the beginning of November. I got my mags this past Monday. I received an email the week before that they were being mailed. Others that I know also waited about two months or more for their mags.

I would also be interested in getting rid of the mag safety on my 4506-1. It causes a problem when I use it for IDPA. The SOs don't like me using the safety lever to drop the hammer. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

I have several S&W semi-autos. I do not have a 645, nor have I handled one. However I am the proud owner of a 4506-1. It is a terrific gun. It is dead-on accurate and eats everything I run through it. I have never had a single malfunction that was gun related (I reload all my ammo and a...

This is my 4506-1. I obtained it in the early 90's. It has adjustable sights. I installed Hogue grips, but it is otherwise completely stock.

My S&W1911 - 108282 had that little ledge on the breach face that caused a little line on the cartridge head. It didn't affect the function at all, but because the gun was new, I wanted it to be right. I emailed customer service and received an email with instructions to send the gun in at...

My S&W1911 - 108282 had that little ledge on the breach face that caused a little line on the cartridge head. It didn't affect the function at all, but because the gun was new, I wanted it to be right. I emailed customer service and received an email with instructions to send the gun in at...