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I am working on my J framed S&W 38 Special collection. I missed out on a M36 PD trade-ins at a local shop. They sold the last dozen on Christmas Eve. While my friends and I were looking through the S&W display, I spotted a M638 humpback Bodyguard 2" 38 Special. I asked to see it. Nice...

I had some time to think today over a cup of coffee with a friend. I have been thinking of purchasing a 3", blued, heavy barrel and round butt M10-8 in 38 Special. My friends and fellow shooters have convinced me to instead purchase a similar M13 in 357 Magnum. I trust them, value their...

I went back to the shop where I purchased a Walther P1 yesterday, I picked up a Walther PP today. The slide reads; Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do. Modell PP Cal.7.65mm Made in W. Germany S/N 4448XX It came with papers, cleaning gear, two magazines, a S/Nd hard box and the poiizei...

Anyone know much about these? Saw one today. 22 rf, bolt action, peep sights and surprisingly nice wood.

I have had great faith in Federal 147 gr Hydra-Shoks in 9MM for about as long as I can remember. Today I had that faith broken. A friend and I were drilling and practicing on the range. I drew from concealment and ran a 21 round string from my BHP MKIII. My 20 round magazines work well. I...

A friend and I went shooting today. Burned up several boxes of ammunition. We went into the shop to purchase some boxes of 9MM. I eyed a German P1 alloy frame 9MM. The price wasn't terrible. The numbers matched, two magazines and a F&B 10/62 dated police holster was $317.95 complete. Black...

OK. This is something that is becoming common in my area. Meth freaks, the mentally ill out in public and wasted people out and about. We are having a total breakdown in controlling these individuals because of state budget cuts. Now, I will give you a scenario. A wildeyed, snaggle...

Triple murder in Newport, KY. Mike Richardson is charged with shooting his wife, his daughter, her boyfriend and the family dog. Joyce Richardson, Sunshine Richardson and Phillip Leslie were identified as the three killed. Richardson held police at bay for over an hour. He killed the family...

OK. Another minor mystery revolver. A friend and I were shopping and ran across what we thought was a Colt Detective Special 3rd. The first tip-off that it was NOT a Colt was the hammer/trigger were bright finished. The typical Colt catch was on the left side on the recoil shield. The...

OK. A friend is in visiting. We went shopping. We discovered something odd. We mistook it for a S&W M36. It says it is a ERMA-WERKE Mod. ER 440. This is a 5 shot, J frame ize, RB, 3" barrel, 38 Special and fixed sight revolver. This model had a transfer bar safety. The dealer said it was...

OK. Bear with me. My book club just finished reading Erik Larsons' Devil in the White City. It was a great read. Now, put yourself in Chicago, IL, 1893. You are going to the Columbian Exposition. Wondrous and exotic sights. My question is, what weapon would you CCW? The firearms...

I often am asked about cleaning firearms. I go through the kits, the chemicals and the Hoppes #9 and nickel warnings, remove the grips and so forth. I recently told a fellow shooter about CRC Brakleen and using it to quickly clean his firearms. He tried it and liked it. Sounds OK so far but...

I am slowly finding a few S&W J frames in my eclectic collection. 32 and 38 calibers mostly. All blued and a even match of 2" and 3", SB and RB. What models would you either want or currently own? I have been passing over J frames for decades. I think I will give them a chance.

A friend and I were talking over some of the antique 60+ y/o handguns we own and still use. I often pack a 3" WWII 38 Special S&W M&P in the summer. I know more than a few who pack retired police trade-ins or their former duty weapon. This began our quest to find out if there are others who...

I saw this movie tonight. I liked the Thompsons. The aerial attacks were great CGI effects. I enjoyed the movie. Great action, great firearms and amazing scenery/backgrounds. There is a funn scene where Driscoll is covered in huge cockroaches and Billy is shooting them with a Thompson...

I am considering a M38 snub in 38 Special. Alloy and flatlatch. I am thinking 158 gr Federal JHPs. Anybody have one? This one is blue/anodized. I may just buy another M10 though, a 3" RB M10-8. It offers +1 capacity, +P capable, round butt for easier concealment and a better balance with...

What is the story on these? I have an opportunity to purchase a complete one for $120.00. Are they good?

OK. Bi-Polar disorder. US Air Marshal had to kill one man in Miami with it. I know of many past barricaded suspects who were Bi-Polar and many suicides. I am thinking of a scenario as follows. You are in the mall shopping. You have just passed a high end cutlery shop. A man comes running...

NO! I'm not buying! Name a 3 gun combination of revolver or semi-auto, rifle and a shotgun you wish you could find under your tree. I would like a Elmer Keith engraved S&W 44 with gold chasing for my handgun. A simple Savage made Enfield for a rifle. A clean L.C. Smith SXS in 12 bore for a...

WOW! I finally was able to wring out a Taurus Gaucho. First, ignore that this is a Taurus, it is not an issue. This was a deepl blued including the hammer and trigger revolver with black grips with brass screw/escutcheons. It is often called a Civilian finish in contrast to a USA SAA...