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I think I have identified the problem. I unloaded a fired clip assembly that was not rotating freely and chambered the fired cases without the clip. These cases with the bulged primers rotated freely. I then loaded the same cases in a Ranch Products clip. The loaded Ranch Products clip...

The firing pin bushing is flush with the recoil shield.

I checked my ammunition with a Wilson cartridge gauge. It all gauges correctly. I re-checked my moon clips. The ones I used recently were purchased in a 100-piece lot on eBay. They are new and oily. The thickness varies from 0.041” to 0.044”. I have some new Ranch Products moon clips...

I have been giving the problem some more thought. It seems to be more of a moon clip issue than a revolver or ammo issue. The model 25-2 is in excellent condition. There is no looseness of cylinder end shake or forcing cone gap. The frame firing bushing is not recessed. It is flush with the...

Bullet lube - its part of that funky smell at the indoor shooting club.

Milton, can you recommend a minimum load for 200 gr cast bullets? I have Alliant Bullseye, Unique, and Winchester 231 powders.

This has occurred with ten new moon clips. The loaded moon clips rotate smoothly when the revolver is cocked and de-cocked without firing.

I have a S&W model 25-2 revolver. This revolver operates great with 45 Auto-Rim and unclipped 45 ACP cartridges. The ammo I am shooting is mixed brass loaded with 200 gr. cast bullets and 5.0 gr. of Bullseye. This ammo works well in my Ruger Blackhawk and my M1911 pistol. When the 45 ACP...

I got one the last time they were available. It was a very good deal. I do not think I need another 640. I just got a new S&W model 27-9 today.

The best solution is to make your own screw driver specially fitted to the screw slot. They are not hard to make. I have made about three dozen over the years. Suitable screw driver stock are alloy steel Allen wrenches, concrete nails, and heavy wire car antennas. Shape by filing or grinding...

I quit buying lubricants bottled and labeled for firearm use years ago. I now use Mobil 1 Synthetic 5-W20 motor oil and high temperature synthetic wheel bearing grease on all my guns.

I got my steel main spring swivels from Gun Parts Corp. the other day and replaced the plastic ones on my 640 and 638. I also polished each main spring hammer strut. The trigger pull of each is a little bit smoother.

Listed below are two good AR15 assembly books available from Midway USA and other sources. I am also a service rifle shooter. I change out a barrel every nine to twelve months. It is not that hard to do. Only a few simple tools are needed. "The Competitive AR15 Builders Guide" Book By Glen...

Come down to Louisiana. We shoot all year. Today it was sunny, 76 degrees, and its carnival time!

It appears the SOG direct sells only FFL dealers.

Going Distinguished with a handgun through the CMP or NRA Distinguished Revolver Program is national honor and the envy of thousands of other shooters. If you choose to take up this challenge, good luck to you. You will need it. There will be frustration and disappointment along the way...

My 640 with new grips This is mine with its new Altamont grips. The steel mainspring swivel is on its way.

I have been using Load Data for many of the same reasons others here have for the past seven years and will continue to do so.

I installed the Apex spring and firing pin kit in two J-frame revolvers, models 638 and 640. Both revolvers have improved double action trigger pulls and are completely reliable. The Apex may cost more than the Wolf kit because the Apex kit includes a lengthened firing pin and firing pin...

I have a S&W 25-2, 45ACP and a Ruger Convertible Blackhawk in 45 Colt / 45 ACP. I shoot ten times more 45ACP than 45 Colt. As much as I appreciate the S&W fit and finish I would dearly miss the Ruger if I had to part with with it.