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Hello, This is probably a stupid question but I'd rather ask a dumb question than make a dumb assumption... Been out of loading for a while and recently started getting back into it... Years ago I loaded quite a few 38 Special using 148gr LHBWC over 2.3gr of Clays according to my notebook...

I'm the same way to an extent. I spend a lot of time looking for the best deal before making a purchase. Sometimes it's silly stuff, like spending hours scouring the internet to save $10, lol. But, I've had to learn that sometimes it's just worth the little extra premium to get what you...

Thanks for that clarification. Hmmm... I wish it was set-up for the front sight to be milled down into a post and then drilled to allow the BD to be pinned on. I've read of too many BD's, that were epoxied over shotgun beads, coming off. I'd trust a pinned on sight a bit more I believe...

I recently picked up a pretty nice example with the original Pachys and nothing else, for $600. It quickly became my favorite firearm. It now wears a pair of Ahrends cordia retro bananas.

Well, I can't share my experience with the big dot on a J frame since I don't have one. But, I want one because I DO have one on my G27, and like it a great deal. Very quick to pick up and a very fast sight for ranges typically faced in defensive shooting. It's not a high precision sight, but...

I want one on my 640 and my 638. There was a thread about it recently too, so scroll through the last few day's threads. Of course the XS requires the original integral front sight be machined and modified in some way to accept an XS big dot front. I think someone said that XS would do the...

I tend to agree! I could perhaps see this proposed method being a useful technique for slow fire SA bullseye type shooting, but even if it does have merit (not sure about that either actually), it has serious disadvantages for most anything else. I good firm grip is essential for recoil...

I posted this question in another recent thread and didn't get a response, so I'll ask it again here. I carried a Keltec P32 in an Andrews Custom Leather pocket holster for a number of years. That gun worked really well in my pockets because it was so thin, and I liked being able to have my...

I purchased some Rimz and while they work fine, once I got my BMT tool I liked it so much that the Rimz became pointless. The Rimz aren't exactly cheap either, so I'd say save your money and put it toward the BMT instead. As far as durability goes... the BMT is machined from a solid block of...

Look for a holster for a 640. Same frame and barrel. The only real difference is the rear of the frame where the 649 has the "hump". The 640 is more common so you should probably have a wider selection of holsters listed for it.

I'm curious about the Mikas as well. I've never tried one in person, or even seen one for that matter. I don't typically carry my revolvers in my pockets because of bulk. I am slender and unless I wear really baggy pants I just find them a bit bulky. But, I did carry a Keltec P32 in my...

I use Old Faithful IWB hybrid holsters. http://oldfaithfulholsters.com/shop/category/hip-holsters/ I have two, one for my glock 19/23/27, and another for my S&W 638 and 640. After a short break-in time I have found them to be very comfortable for all day carry. They are very stable and keep...

I can't offer anything on ankle rigs. But, you mention that there will be times that it will be your only option. Maybe I'm misunderstanding your specific needs, but the only thing that comes to mind would be the need for deep, discrete carry. I've never tried an ankle rig, but I can...

Interesting idea! What are the advantages of the JM barrel swap? And just out of curiosity, what is the circular mark just below the cylinder release?

If you want a good hybrid type IWB holster, an alternative for Crossbreed would be Old Faithful. I have two and I'm happy with them. They don't specifically list an L frame model, but they do offer a custom kit that allows the buyer to roll their own for guns that are difficult to find...

Other than the painting options, and back to the OP's original question, can anyone recommend anyone that performs the work of installing an XS Big Dot front sight on the J frames with an integral front sight?

I recently picked up a pretty nice 4" 625-3 for $600, and it has rapidly become my favorite firearm. If I could find a mtn gun version for close to that I wouldn't hesitate. I prefer the hammer mounted firing pin of the -3, but I think the weight of the mtn gun barrel profile would make for...

I have one of the early 627PC's with an unfluted cylinder, but I don't guess I've ever seen one as you describe. Be sure to post some pics when you pick it up.

It makes perfect sense that common frames would be manufactured to the same spec regardless of what caliber they end up being assembled as.

I've never owned one with a blast shield so it's never occurred to me, but, WOW, those are some very good questions! I always assumed that the magnum alloy framed guns all had them.