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I thought I’d be a little retro and decided to carry my cougar 8000 F. Holster is a strong right side OWB with thumb snap retention. The cougar carries nicely. It’s about 2/3 the weight of a third generation Smith, but feels tighter to the hip in this holster and carries quite easily. What’s...

AIM Surplus is having a sale on Beretta 84s. Given that my wife has claimed our first one as hers and I traded the second one for something that eventually became a combat masterpiece, I had to peek…and my one gripe was answered by an 84FS. I liked the BB, but the no-decock safety bothered me...

I think I may have a slight addiction… worked some overtime and made some room in the safe and wanted to do something for myself a bit. It’s a 1970-vintage Combat Masterpiece, 4”, to go with my Model 10 and Model 65. I’m pretty happy with the idea; how did I do? Also, what should I know about...

Hello; I have a question on Taurus 82s. Are they clones of the Model 10 and are they worth a try?

So, I have a question. I was looking through my collection and there’s a few pistols and rifles that I haven’t shot in a very long time, and that I am unlikely to shoot in the future. I’m absolutely sure I’m not alone in that, we all have our favorites and economics kicks in hard, especially...

Debating a bit what to carry on a road trip through 2A-friendly states including a day at a zoo. 1) the easy choice, J-frame IWB. 2) the bigger choice, a K-frame and IWB/OWB options. Model 10 or 65, .38 +P 3) dark horse: 1911 Gov’t IWB: probably too big and heavy for a day strolling around...

Hello, I recently did some horse trading and picked up that pre-lock model 65-4 I’ve been eyeing for a reasonable price. Serial number is BHV57XX, I was wondering when it’s from. Thanks!

I’m not sure if it was made by @LoboGunLeather , but I very recently bought a 4” K frame Lobo OWN holster from @Ted Neff . Let me be quick…it is excellent. I’ve got a 4” Model 64 in it and it’s well-balanced, tight to me and well-hidden. I would definitely buy it again, for a 5946 if that’s a...

So, I’m a K-frame fan. I’ve got one (1) .357, a Model 19, but I primarily carry a J-frame or a K-frame revolver (Model 10 with a thin barrel or a Model 64) stoked with Hornady critical defense 125gr +P hollow points. The magnum does have .357 loaded, but it’s rarely carried due to being really...

The Supreme Court has ruled in the case of Trump vs CASA, And it’s not good news for gun owners. Or any other group. Let me explain, and I promise this won’t be partisan at all. Injunctions are the inconvenient “floor” of law and orders, imposed when those are likely to be in violation of the...

@Ted Neff Excellent transaction and item was exactly as described and very fairly priced

I stumbled across this on Gunbroker and I am somewhat tempted to try it. It looks like it’s been through heck in terms of finish, but it also looks like a Model 31? I’m guessing 1920s vintage based on the ejector rod and four screws. Questions: if it’s mechanically sound, could/should this be...

How it started (Pachymayrs) vs how it’s going. I picked up a pair of square butt, Smith & Wesson, Woodstocks from eBay for my model 36 aside from looking way classier, it is easier to conceal now…feels about half the size. The extra weight of the 36 also helps on the range compared to the air...

Sort of inspired by, but not limited to, the ongoing events in the Middle East: Would you deliberately seek to own a gun or tool surplused from an organization that (likely) committed human-rights abuses? For example, there’s a lot of third-generation S&W semiautomatics coming back in and...

A mass shooting was averted. Takeaways from this report: the shooter was recognized quickly by their behavior (reckless driving), with confirmation from the attire and rifle. The parishioner who hit him with the truck absolutely broke the shooter’s OODA loop, everyone has a plan until they get...

I’ve got a line on a 5906 police trade-in from an online vendor I’ve used before and trust. Is $450 a fair price for a 5906 + 1 magazine? I’ve got a 5946 and a Beretta 92 already; do I need a third 9mm service pistol?

Went to the gun show in Buda today and was wildly surprised to find some super-cool things- some relatively reasonable milsurps, a Threepersons k-frame holster, and then… I traded a Beretta 84bb and $150 for a LNIB S&W Model 3914. Found a dealer with a 5904, 5903 and this, all for $500 a pop...

I’ve been thinking of getting one of These Model 10 shoulder holsters or the similar Aviator shoulder holsters. I’m curious as to how well they work under a button-down shirt and how the quality is. Idea is to carry a 4” K frame semi-concealed.

I’m very strongly considering getting a set of overmolded Hogue grips for my 5946. Any suggestions or feedback, and how do you mount them?

So I recently snagged a Model 36 square butt and bought some OEM S&W wood stocks for it…turns out they’re round-butt. However, I had an idea…why not try them on my 442? Coming from the stock OEM S&W, I kinda like them. They’re a little sparse, but they’re easier to conceal and of similar...