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Since far too few revolvers were made for the .327 Federal Magnum, many shooters have taken to having them made. Since most of us don't have thousands of dollars sitting in a custom gun budget, a popular choice has been to convert guns chambered for the .32 H&R magnum. Given the much higher...

So what is your favorite IWB holster for a PPS? Key criterion should be ease, effectiveness, and comfort of concealment as well as sweat protection. We all know what warm, salty, body fluids can do to a nice firearm over time!

Where can I buy non-toxic ammo in bulk or at a reasonable rate for regular use in a variety of calibers? Copper bullets are alright but my real concern is the primers. I know a lot of them put up a plume of persistently toxic materials that, as I've started shooting more often, I really would...

Being primarily a revolver guy, I have noticed two things: (1) pressure is lost at the cylinder gap and; (2) the bombastic release of that pressure limits firing position. Issue 2 is the reason that I have not entertained rifle-style revolvers like the Circuit Judge. Nothing like the...

I have carried a small .380 in restrictive settings for a few years and based on my own shooting experience, as well as excellent insights such as these, I have decided that I'd like more punch. I have no experience with .40 but I'm attracted to the heavier bullets and having another common...

I've seen a lot of folks, here and elsewhere, caution against keeping fully loaded magazines because it can wear out the spring. I know from physics that springs tend to lose elasticity under prolonged compression. The rate of loss depends on several factors from spring construction to...

Alright. I'm normally a pretty civilized guy. This marks my first angry post. I have a bunch of revolvers and I enjoy shooting each and every one. Today, I did something unusual and shot three of them. It was a blast. Then I got home... I set out on the porch to clean them. I had to clean a...

I see that the .45 Ruger Redhawk is now produced only in a 4" barrel. The first time I saw a 4" Redhawk, I thought it was an aesthetically odd fit for this beefy revolver. I suppose that makes it easier to carry around but it's still a brick. Since I don't have much experience with .45 Colt...

I have previously used a variety of solvents, lubricants, and all-in-ones. With a baby on the way, I've given serious thought to going non-toxic with my maintenance supplies. I suppose that would be better for me too, considering what I've since read about the Break-free CLP I've been using. So...

I'm intrigued by the idea of combination guns and the Savage Model 42 recently caught my eye. It seems like an excellent choice for occasional small-game hunting and regular backyard fun that's accessible to the whole family. The question is whether the .410 is better paired with classic .22 LR...

I've come across a lot of talk about doing this since joining the forum. It seems revolvers coming out of even S&W or Ruger are not quite up to spec for a lot of the more experienced wheel-gunners here. It seems that in addition to custom tweaks and feature addition, the internals benefit from a...

I just enjoyed reading a thread about .22 vs .22 magnum in a variety of uses. It got me thinking though... With the exception of very small game, why even bother with .22 in a handgun? The .22s use a smaller bullet in a rimfire cartridge while the .32s use a larger bullet in a centerfire...

In the woods of Vermont, I've never felt that I needed more than a full-sized .357 magnum. I was originally asking myself when and for what I'd need a .44 magnum. In what circumstance would .357 not do but .44 would? I'm sure people here can come up with solid answers to that question and I...

Some of you may have seen my post about searching for a lighter .327 Federal Magnum in a 4" Barrel. I was down to hunting for a 4" Sp101 in .32 H&R Magnum to rechamber. That's when I discovered the apparently much more common Charter Arms 4" Patriot in .327 Federal Magnum. I've never handled...

Hi everyone. The .327 Federal Magnum is a really cool round that suffered from dim advertising and very poor timing. There are still quality guns in current production for it but there is nowhere near the selection we see with more established calibers. The .327 occupies an interesting place in...

These are both Smith and Wesson revolvers of similar size and weight. The main difference is caliber, capacity, and probable availability. (Then again, availability seems to be a problem for current production models too.) The current-production 442 comes pre-cut for moonclips and lacks the...

You obviously getter a bigger, heavier gun in the GP100. It will soak up more recoil and may be more accurate. You even get one more shot. However, it is larger and roughly 30% heavier. That could be a factor in determining how or if you carry. How much of a factor is it for you? Which do, or...

Having some limited experience with 1911s, I was very excited to get an FNX-45. I can carry one in the pipe uncocked. I've got DA on the first shot. I've got a decocking lever. It holds 15 plus that safer friend in the chamber. It is also a dream to break down, clean, lube, and reassemble...

I grew up on semi-autos and almost everyone I know IRL is in the same boat. Very few of my friends shoot revolver but I'm fascinated. I've been studying up for my first foray into wheel guns and looking around the forums, I've noticed that a lot of people mostly run .38 special or +p through...

Hi. This is my first post here and it regards what will be my very first revolver. I own a wide range of semi-autos and I've had good luck with Smith and Wesson. So after some digging, I've decided to go with them for a .357. I've got it narrowed down to these two choices and I'd really love...