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True - if lead were free it bumps up the savings. I reload and have for so many years that the initial investment in equipment is long gone. I usually just figure the price of the bullets, primers, and powder in the cost of my loads - and it is usually a savings over factory, sometimes...

Thanks for reminding me- I stumbled across this woman's website a while back but had forgotten about it. Those really are beautiful grips - for all manner of hand guns. Anybody using them on a J-frame and care to post a picture? I'd sure like to get a look at them on a 642 (or similar...

Cast your own? Newb here and have not read the entire thread..... But the OP says you can save if you cast your own. I looked into this recently, and if you get free wheel weights (which I doubt many really do these days) this may be true. But I priced buying lead alloy compared to bulk cast...

What loads are you shooting in your J-Frames? Please include model, load data, etc. I recently acquired a 642 and put some 158gr LSWC over a minimal charge of Unique (4.2 grns) and WOW! Did those little fellars smack the snot out of my hand! Its been a while since I fired a j-frame, and this is...

Trail Boss does the Trick! 3.0 grns of Trail boss and 158grn and I can shoot all day. No longer need to find a recoil soaking set of grips. Now to review all of your wonderfull pics of wood grips and find something I like. I happen to be partial to wood. Some beautiful grips here.....Thanks to...

For what its worth- Here's a few pictures of my 642. Picked it up used at a good price. Test fired 12/10 and I dont think it had been fired at all besides that. I really love the factory grip - hope Trail Boss does the trick, I'll know tomorrow. Shooter686

My 642 trigger pull measures 11lbs. Its as smooth as silk, but heavy. Shooter686

Wrangler - thanks for the input. I put together 50 rounds of 158gr LSWC over 3.0 grns Trail Boss last night. Hope to try them out soon. With any luck this load will be comfortable enough with out any grip change. I appreciate your grip suggestions too and will keep them in mind if the grips are...

I have a 642 and it does the same thing. No biggie as far as I can tell.

Shooter686 - If you want a J frame stock for extended shooting sessions then I would buy the Pachmayr Compac. I have one that I used to use on my 640 if I wanted to load it with real magnums. Here is a pic of several that I have tried over the years: Thanks - I was looking for something in...

Great Grips and Great pics Lots of nice looking set ups! I'm leaning towards a Spegel boot and/or a hogue monogrip. I must say that the factory rubber grip is attractive and comfortable - for everything but extended shooting sessions. Thanks again, Shooter686

Thanks- Dragon - who makes the grip in the bottom picture? St/Db - I really like the looks of the spegels, escpecially the high position on the back of the frame, and they look to be wider helping to distribute recoil over bigger area. I've been using a high grip position with the web of my...

Hello all - Let's hear it about J-frame grips! With pics please! What are most comfortable to shoot? What are the most concealable? What are the best looking? What are the best compromises of the above? I'm particularly interested in Airweight Centennial suggestions in the comfort department...

For the range that is - not defensive loads. I'd be particularly interested in handload recipies that are pleasant enough for regular use. Not +P, just mild specials. Thanks in advance- Shooter686

Please fill me in.... I caught wind of this subject on another thread - something about primer extrusions? Looked on the SW website but nothing. Can someone tell me nature of the problem, the fix, and well - I can see its controversial whether it should be done or not. Is it really a recall, or...

Thanks Daimonback Here you go....Comments?

I'm all dressed up and nowhere to go- I have some pics, but dont know how to post them. Can someone give me a quick lesson? Thanks, Shooter686

Hello all, New to the forum, cant seem to find instructions on posting pics. Can someone give me some direction? Thanks, Shooter686

great pic photoman. I'll try to post a comparable pic.. but suspect that it wont be as good as one taken by someone with the moniker "photoman". The picture clearly illustrates the groove from the pin. Normal for all revolvers. In my personal experience (with steel revolvers) when that groove...

Thanks for the input No steel bushing on mine...in fact, the hole the pin drops into is rounding out quite nicely as well. I expect some wear in this area just like a steel revolver - just not at the suprizing rate its occurring. I'll give it some time and see what happens... Next question -...