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You are very fortunate to have that revolver. My wife purchased a blued 14-2 for me as my retirement gift. I didn't think the heavy barrel would make a difference. However I shoot the 14-2 much better than my Model 15-4 as it seems to recover better. Good luck. JPJ

I have run a Noveske 10.5 CQB (hard) since 2008. I have shot out the barrel twice. It runs like a sewing machine. Their QA/QC is second-to-none. When I was working, I had a Colt 6920 set up similar to my Noveske for the sake of redundancy. I don't have as many rounds down range with it but...

What Eric said! You may wish to define your mission first, then think about getting the best value, not necessarily the cheapest optic. I can't comment about any of the other optics mentioned here as I have no experience with them. The exception is the Aimpoint T1 and Comp M4s. They are...

You may wish to consider the V3 Stingray from Clinger Holsters. I have been running one for my SigSauer P320 Carry and my S & W 340PD for about a month. Granted, this is not a long period of time in the greater scheme of things. That being said I have found no shortcomings. Previously, I...

Not a SME on firearms, nor did I stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. If your are getting "keyholing" at seven yards, I would say that is cause for concern. I have never heard nor experienced that phenomenon at that short a distance. I would make a call to Smith & Wesson and hear what...

I carried a Model P229-DAK in .40 S & W for about 11 years while on the Job. I preferred this over the conventional DA/SA. I had the opportunity (and ammunition) to practice with this weapon platform quite a bit and developed an affinity for it. I liked having to learn only one trigger press...

To update, S & W sent me a new Model 340PD to replace the aformentioned revolver that was damaged. The new revolver will include the Hi-Viz sights as the red ramp was not available. They also offered to pay the transfer fee. I pick it up Saturday. I was very impressed with the manner in...

If memory serves me correct, the P220 was originally available in 9 m/m, .38 Super, and .45 A.C.P. with the ".45" being the most common. JPJ

I have used Remington Small Pistol and Large Pistol primers. No problems whatsoever. I wish I could purchase them at that price.

Good job & very classy!

You may wish to consider use of a Lewis Lead Remover or copper "ChorBoy" wrapped around a bronze or copper brush to remove this lead build-up. I have used both with success. I try to use brushes whose composition is "softer" than the gun-metal I am seeking to clean so as to avoid premature...

First, welcome back to the forum. As to the revolver issue, please consider the following. First the good. I carried a Model 340PD Scandium revolver off-duty and into my recent retirement since December 2004. I ran many Federal 125 grain JHP & Speer 135 grain JHP .38 Special +P bullets for...

Thanks to each of you that took the time to respond. I hope to hear from the factory sooner rather than later. I'll post again when I receive their decision. Regards, JPJ

I will comment on my experience. Some of the problem may be with the quality of the battery. When I was in law enforcement I ran an Aimpoint T1 on my patrol rifle. I had the red dot sight illuminated on level 5 and it remained as such for over one (1) year. I would replace the battery each...

I recently experienced a crack in the frame of my 340PD. The crack was located directly beneath the forcing cone. I've had the revolver at least 10-12 years and confined my ammunition to our departmental load, initially, Federal 125 grain .38 Special +P JHP and later, Speer 135 grain .38...

You may also wish to check out "Bad Man Bullets". I have been loading them in .38 Special/.357 Magnum & 9 mm with good results. I have experienced no leading due to the polymer coating and function in 9 mm has been flawless. I have fired about 900 rounds in my revolvers and about 300 in my...

I have run the Speer 135 grain Gold Dots in .38 Special +P. With practice, they are controllable. With .357 Magnums the juice ain't worth the squeeze for me. As an aside, I just sent mine back to S & W. After my yearly qualification for retired officers, I discovered that the frame area...

This is not your load, but for many years I have loaded 230 grain FMJ bullets atop 6.5 grains of Unique at about 877 fps. In my old Lyman reloading manual this is listed as a "factory duplication load". I have had zero problems with the manner in which Unique meters. YMMV. JPJ

I don't think you have need to worry about this. I follow a similar regimen of ammunition rotation/replacement and have never had a problem. I normally carry my reload in the form of a Safariland speed-loader in my right front pocket. Back when dinosaurs roamed the earth and those in law...

I just wanted to post a quick "Thank-you." to those who responded to my inquiry. As always.....good info. JPJ