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  1. bigsteve113

    Had a 66 no dash arrive today.

    Looks nice. If the price is right, I'd get and shoot it, regardless of the sight.
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    New Loads for the 44 - Love em!

    I've been using 8.5 of Unique with a 240 LSWC for quite a while. Great shooter, pleasant recoil, accurate. I haven't got around to chronographing it yet but the book says 900 fps in a 6" barrel.
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    40 S&W +P ammo

    I get 1240 fps with a 155 XTP and Power Pistol in a 4" barrel. That is the absolute best I can get with standard pressure .40 S&W. If I need more than that I take my .357 Magnum! And honestly, with a 4" .357 I can't get 1400 with a 158. 158 gr LSWC I can achieve 1341 fps in a 4"er. That's still...
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    Rust pitting under the grips on CCW stainless 686

    Some CLP, 0000 steel wool, and a lil elbow grease will knock that off. Afterwards, rub some CLP on those areas, wipe off the excess, clean the inside of those grips, also with CLP, and put them back on. About every other gun cleaning redo this and it should take care of the problem.
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    New Grashorn Stags on my Model 19

    Very nice grips and story! I have been carrying it's stainless brother for 32 years now. Carried it on duty for years as a young deputy, then we switched to Glock 40's. I still carry that old 66 regularly in the outdoors, and I am in the outdoors A LOT! Been shooting and carrying that old gun...
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    357 or 45 long colt for Protection - Wild Boar

    Both are adequate for hogs or gators. that being said, I have both, but I carry a .357 in the woods. I guess one could always carry more gun, but why carry the extra size and weight if it's not necessary. Additionally, I shoot my 4" 66 better than any other gun I own, it spits a 158 gr LSWC @...
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    New to Reloading. Equipment question.

    It can be useful at times, but certainly not necessary. I rarely use it on revolver cartridges.
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    MDL1917 45ACP BRAZILIAN CONTRACT

    1917's are just kewl!
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    Handgun squirrel hunting

    This is what I use. Sometimes they're too far for head shots!
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    .45 acp ammo ban in Caifornia?

    Yeah, that sounded stupid......even for California!
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    Concealed carry stops mass shooting in Chicago

    One for the good guys! Good deal!
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    First .40 S&W Loads, powder suggestions

    Power Pistol and Unique have been good for me with the .40 S&W.
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    Is it worth fixing? S&W 38 SPECIAL CTG

    I have a very similar one, C prefix. I shoot the snot out of mine and it lives in my truck! Get it, great shooters!
  14. bigsteve113

    9mm jacketed/plated practice - all around powder

    I'm happy with Unique. Power Pistol should be good too.
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    Power Pistol, whoda thunk it?

    I'll never forsake my Unique or 2400. But I've been loading my .40's with Power Pistol lately and have been very satisfied. I recently worked up a .40 load with 9.0 grs of Power Pistol and the 155 XTP. Chronoed at 1240 fps from a 4" barrel with zero signs of pressure, pleasant recoil, and...
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    Do you carry more than one gun frequently?

    I frequently carry 2, and I have at least 1 more in my truvk.
  17. bigsteve113

    The Ultimate Model 10 Thread!

    My M&P Pre 10! Great lil shooter !
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    Sell Off Mdl 686 "As is", or "As original"?

    Put it back original. Most, if not all of your upgrades could be used on your 66 when you find one. BTW, I carry a 4" 66-2 in the outdoors, have been for the past 32 years. Awesome carrying and shooting gun. You'll love the 66 ! Of course a 4" 686 ain't much harder to carry, but you'll notice...
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    Odd question about .38 Special

    .22 would do, but if you want to use a .38 I'd just use a LSWC!
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    Smith SD 9mm And 40 Cal Questions

    I have an older version, the SW40VE. It has been flawless and accurate. A very good gun for a low price! If it was all I had I would feel well armed.
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