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I talked to both Customer Service and Marketing about the loaded chamber rumor and was assured that there are no plans for loaded chamber indicators other than the Mass. and Maryland models. I also gave my thoughts that I don't think it's a good idea to make any changes unless there is public or...

I just heard that in 2002, Sig will have loaded chamber indicators on all of their new guns. Does anyone know this to be true of false? Thanks for any help.......Whit

Maybe someone here will know, I realize that stainless revolvers aren't as strong, overall, as their blued counterparts are. With that said, I had one of my 686's Hard Chromed, will that help strengthen the gun at all? I had it chromed to improve rust resistance but the question of strength is...

I took a ride to one of the local gunshops today after work and overheard a salesman say "we have too many wheelguns in stock, I'll pass" I asked the guy what he had, and out comes a sweet S&W .357 Magnum. Yup, the original Model 27. Figured he wanted a mint. Gave it to me for $300. As far as I...

I was looking over the approved California gun list (I don't know why, I live on the Free East Coast:) ) but I saw the S&W 686-6 on the list and not the 686-5. Does anyone know what the -6 upgrades were? Or is it the new ones with the integral locks? Not looking to buy, just curious. Take...

I don't have a chronograph, therefore, does anyone have any data on any .357 loads out of a 2.5" barrel. What kind of velocity can I expect? My main carry loads are the Win. 110 gr. JHP and Gold Dot 125 gr. JHP. Any help is always greatly appreciated......Whit

On a whim, I decided to send my S&W 686 to Metalife for a hard chrome job, what a great job! I was told 30 days and I got it back in 22. Last year, I had the action smoothed out and was told that the Metalife wouldn't change the feel. They were right. I took it out this afternoon and put about...

I've always liked the tank-like design of the Ruger line. I want to get either a 90 or 97. Does the polymer P97 have steel rails in the frame? Does it make any difference in strength? I had a P90 a while ago now I'm kicking myself for it. The gun will be for the range, some CCW, and back-up HD...

After reading another thread, I got to thinking (scary stuff) On all of my wheelguns, there is a line in the breech face, I wouldn't call it a groove just a metal to metal line, from opening and closing the cylinder. I don't think it's unusual but I just wanted to know if it will ever actually...

Being at the age of 24, I have to ask, I regularly carry one of my 2 S&W 686's, every time I go to the range I get asked, Why do you choose to carry a revolver? Did I miss something? I feel just as protected with my revolvers as I do with any of my autos. In my 6 years I have tried (and dumped)...

I own guns in both, but I wonder which one is more effective for self defense, for hunting whitetail,etc.? I haven't seen any data published about these rounds put head to head....... Whit

I use 158 gr. Hydra Shoks now that it is getting colder (I live in NH) During the summer I use 125 gr. Gold Dots. I like the 158's because I think they will still perform going through heavy clothing. Any thoughts or comments on my school of thought? Does anybody know how to tell if there are...

I have always heard about autos having a service life of "X" number of rounds, How many rounds of .357 can a revolver, GP 100, in particular shoot? Any comments?

I am looking for my next "Church Gun" I have narrowed it down to a Ruger GP-100 3" fixed SS, or a Smith&Wesson 65 2" fixed SS. Any opinions? Is either one much larger than the other? Thanks for any info......Whit [This message has been edited by Whit 520 (edited November 15, 2000).]

I recently bought a Ruger GP100 3" fixed sight SS 357 mag. Sweet gun would be an understatement. Does anyone know who makes a tritium front sight, I have checked a few web sights and can't find a front replacement night sight. Any help would be appreciated.....Whit

Does anyone know what kind of finish the 1300 Defender has? I want a 1300 but first I want to know what it is. Thanks......Whit

I just got back from the range and I shot my friends Win. 1300 Defender. I have an 870 that I have left fairly stock and I've got to say , that 1300 was a sweet shooter. I'll never get rid of my 870 but the question remains. Why doesn't the 1300 have a better name for itself? He's had it about 3...

I have looked over the various loads and I'm impressed with the power, Where I hunt, there aren't many shots over 75-100 yards. I would imagine that a 300 gr. HP @ 2200 fps. would do the trick. What do you think? Thanks in advance.....Whit