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    Another WWII combat vet passes...

    He was born in 1923. Like so many of his time he enlisted to help America fight the war that threatened its very existence. He found himself in the 109th regiment of the US 28th infantry division, aka The Pennsylvania National Guard. Their patch was the red Keystone, which the Germans would come...
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    Federal 9mm 147gr HST with sealed primers

    I recently purchased some Federal 9mm 147gr HST in the new packaging and the primers are sealed. I have a lot of 9mm HST and none of it has sealed primers except this new batch. Anyone else notice this?
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    Best practice ammo for 357/38 wheel guns?

    Most of my hand gun experience is with 9mm semiautos so I'm used to FMJ practice ammo. I have revolvers, and I just "assumed" that FMJ was the standard practice ammo for them too. However, I've read a few threads in the forum that indicate wadcutters are better. Someone please explain why FMJ's...
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    What does this look like to you?

    So... I've read the rules of the forum and I think I'm OK posting this. I was interested in an auction that is now over, but I had a question regarding one of the auction photos which I have attached. To me this looks like an eroded forcing cone. The seller said no. I'm not a wheel gun expert...
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    29-3 or 629 and why?

    Ok... so I am just beginning to immerse myself in the S&W revolver world and I am looking at 44 magnum/44 special options. I want something that is collectible but whatever I get is going to also be a shooter. Safe queens are lovely to fondle and stare at, but IMHO if it can never be shot...
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    Location of S&W logo on 581

    My first post so please don't bash me if I'm not in the right forum area, etc...:) Just purchased a no-dash 581 and noticed that the S&W logo is stamped on the right side of the frame. All of the others I have seen are located on the left side under the cylinder latch. Does this indicate it is...
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