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A good friend of mine is a retired Sgt. at his agency, still serving part time/extra help. He has many years/decades as a trainier and among other things teaches at Gunsite. He also has his own training/consulting company, Cougar Mountain Solutions (https://www.cougarmountainsolutions.com). He...

I'd heard of this event and thought there were serious flaws in her thinking. This seems to be another example of what I have called the "fundamentally decent person" problem. What I think of as are minimum good sense is apparently not common enough. I'm just as curious as the next person, but...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ9n-OxOhSw I admit that I rarely listen to lengthy podcasts. This was an exception and well worth the time. These people come from positions of real experience and knowledge, and bring valid historical perspectives with bonus modern knowledge. If you think you...

I was cleared to shoot mid bores (9/38) a few days ago after my shoulder surgery, and it was not too bad. Our local rules have apparently changed to allow any one firearm for qualifications. I like to test myself, so I did it with three platforms: Wilson KZ 9 for 1911 format; S&W PC Shield 4"...

Expensive gear won’t make you a better shooter! Delta Force Operator - YouTube A lot of his stuff will not pass forum censorship; his casual cussing might even be worse than mine. I screened this carefully to make sure it passed. There are a lot of shorts from/about him that are worth...

I have only briefly mentioned this, but I had a bad fall on 12/29. The garage floor won and I had a pretty bad shoulder break. No skin was broken, so the surgery was urgent but not emergent. One of my doctors made a recommendation and formal referral to a surgeon that fixed him previously. Can't...

I happen to run into a string elsewhere in which it was mentioned that "Primary and Secondary" had a new podcast on YouTube. It was pretty long and I did not watch it all. If you are inclined to check those out, you will find some deep dives from honest to goodness experts. I am not going to...

Sometimes I note that some folks need to grump about unsatisfactory products of all types, and I am not above some pretty harsh feedback to those I think deserve it. This post will be a lot different. Some time back, I bought a 945-1 (or -2, too lazy to get up and look) compact here. Not a good...

Take the work done on the UC J frames: better sights; no lock; good action job from the factory, etc. 3" barrel, RB. I prefer the looks of the heavy barrel, but that might not be practical in terms of the weight compromise.

A few weeks ago "tt66" advertised a compact 945-1. I am not sure why, but it fascinated me and eventually I bought it. The transaction went as well as could expected with mailing and shipping between Alabama and Washington. Factory mags for this platform are ... rare. I got two (6 round) with...

I bought that compact 945-1 from here. The seller only has two OEM mags. All indications are that mags are scarce or made of unobtanium. A couple of questions: 1) will the mags from a full size 945 work other than being long? 2) Is anyone aware of a source for OEM mags at all? I've done a bit...

Oh dear. I just saw a YouTube video in which "Kentucky Ballistics" tested a 10 gauge SxS coach gun. The slug loads are 1.75 oz. My recollection is that 00 buck is 15 pellets; might be 18. The likely increase in felt recoil over a 12 gauge must be epic. I am sure it would be effective. I can't...

I went to the range to make empty brass a couple weekends back. I put about 80 rounds though my 25-7. It all went well. I had some work and other obligations and did not start cleaning right away. I did a little cleaning on this and a couple of other guns, swabbing them out with Slip 2000 and...

Not my knowledge set at all, so I thought I would ask here. My division chief is considering finding/buying a Savage 99, partly for feral hog hunting. He is inclined to the .300 Savage, for reasons he finds sufficient. What can anyone tell me about where to seek one, ammo, and the like...

I'm looking for .Colt ammo for my new (to me) 25-7. My general inclination is a lead SWC of decent weight (250-265 grains, let's say) at modest velocity. I do have some BH cowboy ammo on order (delivery TBD), and I see HSM has a couple of modest loads with RN flat points (but I remember their...

Ok, I know we have had lots of colonoscopy strings, most of which end up closed after a while because the temptation to engage in the humorous opportunities is too great. I'm not above that myself, but ... :D Last time I had one, I do not recall any specific food restrictions other than certain...

So, a kindly member saw my WTB for the (5", unfluted) 25-9 and told me of a 25-7 for sale on GB. Given the realities of my likely use, the availability of the later variant, and the scarcity of either version, I took a look at the listing. I did something that passes for due diligence in...

That is the 5" .45 Colt with the non-fluted cylinder. I am seeking one. I know that this is closer to delusion than fantasy, but ... I do not need a collector's package w/box and docs. I would also be interested in accessories if you have them, such as speedloaders, ammo, etc. I am left handed...

I have the one diagnosis that made me eligible for Medicare before 65. I've been approved and have my cards. I am getting info on changing our primary so that mine is a medicare supplement plan, which is easy. BUT: no 'script coverage, which I need. Since this forum has more than a few folks on...

Context: I'm a (deputy) prosecutor in a medium sized county in WA. In this state, the Prosecutor's office is the criminal prosecutor for felonies, juvenile offenses, and misdemeanors processed by any agency other than the city. In some counties, they can and do contract to do the municipal...