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I started shooting as a teenager back MANY years ago. I, early on, learned that the Smith "K" series target revolvers were about as good as it got! My father's serious shooting friends, were nearly all "Blue Collar" fellows and had limited incomes. The S&W target revolvers represented not only...

There is a big advantage with a hunting revolver, in mounting the optics on the barrel. Properly done, if bad weather or optics damage requires it, you can easily remove the optics and use the iron sights (provided they are sighted in). My hunting revolvers are an 8 3/8” barreled S&W model 29...

I will tell you without fear of being wrong (I'm NOT) do NOT dry fire ANY handgun without snap caps. Use the recommended wall anchors for .22 rimfire. If you want to look at a Ruger Single Six with a damaged cylinder, just ask. I broke THREE S&W firing pins dry firing (center fires, hammer...

Series Guy; I have had a 6” barreled 16-4 since they hit the market. It’s one of my favorite handguns of all time! Of course, you already feel the same way, I’ll bet! Good for you! Dale53

A few years ago, I was at our local gun club for a regular meeting. There was an excellent Model 15 on the sale table (police trade-in) for $275.00. A good friend was interested in it but was hesitant to buy. I told him to go ahead and buy it. He was still hesitant, so I told him if he bought it...

Froggie; I believe I recognize that revolver!! (:>)) I LIKE that display! Dale53

Cotis; You can not do better than to follow Ed Harris' recommendations on the .32 S&W Long. He has a technical back ground and personal experience that goes WAY beyond most of us. Use a powder that he recommends as well as his loads. You will be happy that you did. I have several .32's and...

First of all, to the O.P. congratulations on a VERY interesting little revolver. Looking at the front sight, that tells me that a prior owner was a SHOOTER! That brings a smile on my face. I, too, truly enjoy my .32's and have shot them a good bit. Frankly, a good .32 with a proper shaped cast...

I have shot tens of thousands of my home cast bullets from my 625-8 (200 grs. to 250 grs) without issue. There is a simple solution to the O.P.'s problem. I use the Lee FC die. However, as issued by Lee the FC die has a taper crimp insert as is typical with .45 ACP dies. When you wish to use...

Back when I was shooting lots of competitive NRA Bullseye Pistol competition, my old faithful Model 41 started having ejection problems. I cleaned and examined the chamber carefully and saw absolutely NOTHING visible that should cause a problem. I was extremely fortunate, as my local gunsmith...

H Richard; I am 100% in your camp. I have the 6” /16-4 and am MORE than happy with it’s performance on both the Range and in the Field. As far as I am concerned, the .32 H&R Mag in a strong Smith is all a .32 needs to be. I shoot both .32 S&W Long and .32 H&R Mag (both handloaded with my home...

My 625-8 JM Special is one of-my all time favorite revolvers! You can hardly do better. I shoot nothing but my home cast bullets in mine. It will shoot under an inch at 25 yards off a rest with a variety of loads. I LOVE IT!!! Dale53

Handloader #246 has an excellent article on the RCBS 45-270-SAA bullet in all three tier handguns. This is the Keith style bullet developed by Dave Scoville. It is a most excellent bullet for the .45 Colt in all three tiers of gun strength for serious hunting. The article is by Brian Pearce and...

My CS-1 (4” barrel), came with round butt rubber and they could not be better! I cannot show you a picture as Photobucket is not cooperating, AGAIN!�� Dale53

I suggest that you pose that question to Outpost75. He worked in the industry for many years and can give authoritative info. Plus, he has customized many firearms and bullet molds that give him "deep background" on these issues. You can reach him by private message on the Cast Boolit Forum if...

LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! Dale53

oldman10mm; Years ago, I had a similar problem, but with a rifle cartridge. This was a LONG time ago. I had some friends who were competing in Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Silhouette Matches. I decided to join them. It was suggested that a .40/65 had some advantages over the .45/70. Mostly...

I have LONG been a real fan of the Model 15's. In fact, the whole Masterpiece series have long had my admiration. I picked this up from a friend who bought it at our local club sale table four or five years ago. He (and I) paid $275.00 for it. It was and is nearly perfect: I gifted it to my...

I have a 625-8 JM Special that I have put THOUSANDS of home cast bullets through it. It is one of the most satisfying revolvers I have owned. After buying the 4” and shooting it, I had a chance to pick up an “Estate” 625-6 with 5” barrel at the OGCA gun show for a favorable price. It turned out...

I am not really a collector, but a SHOOTER!(:>)) When the CS-1's overruns hit the market, I was at the Indianapolis 500 Gun Show. I took one look and reached for my wallet. A distributor had a few and it looked to me like a "Pefect Packing Pistol" (as per Taffin). I took it home and that double...