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    Light primer strikes for 625

    Is this a common question? I just saw this same question in another thread. I had this problem many years ago and a local gunsmith that built PPC guns explained it to me. The S&W design doesn't pull the hammer back as for in DA as it does in SA- cycle the gun slowly in DA and you can see this...
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    Unique and the Model 29

    I could use Unique for everything but I don't because I don't have to as long as I can also buy WW296.
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    load for the 45 lc

    Years, years and years before that. I can't begin to tell you when this started but it was probably more than 50 years ago. I do second the suggestion to buy a good reloading manual. The Hornady manual is my favorite but I do consult Speer and Lee for backup.
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    Hard primers?

    I've had this problem before. A local gunsmith that used to build PPC guns explained it to me- Under DA the action does not pull the hammer back as far before releasing it so the primers are not hit as hard. And CCI primers are harder than other brands. So combine those 2 things and you can...
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    Changing S&W pinned front sights

    I have a question- I've read recommendations to use a 1/16" punch to push out the old pin, but the #54 drill bit to be used on the new sight blade is smaller in diameter than 1/16". So if you use a 1/16" diameter punch either it will not go through the hole in the blade, or if it does it seems...
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