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    1911/Hi Power

    Got a question for you all. The 45acp 1911 was designed by Browning correct. The 9mm Hi power was also designed by him correct?. If so is the HP a more efficient(newer) version of the 1911 in a caliber that was mostly used in Europe at the time? or maybe a High capacity version of a proven...
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    Federal LSWHP

    Hey guys, for a j frame revolver I read a real good choice of ammo is the LSWHP in +P for SD. Always mentioned is the remington version and winchester, but Federal is not mentioned often, what is the reason?, is federals version not as good? is there a problem with the lead used? Please provide...
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    How long is a .38 caliber bullet

    I have some S&B fmj .38 ammo, if you have seen it it is a big slug, but how much more slug is in the case?? Can you please post pictures of different bullet weights and how far they go into the casing please. Regards,
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    What is your midnight strategy??

    If you are a sleep awakened by a feeling that someone might be inside your fence(property limits) or the dogs are barking. What do you regularly do? what are the steps? I for one do not have dogs, if something like this happens I usually stay still to try to hear something, If I am not...
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    Reviews on Magtech Ammo pls

    Until recently was forced to buy ammo from Aguila, Armscor and S&B. S&B was my prefered choice, but for some reason I was not able to find HP ammo from this manufacturer. But the good news is that there is now magtech ammo available I saw HP's in .380 and I want to buy the same in .38spl...
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    Check out this .38 special video!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBc35iwQ8kkPlease let me read your opinions, you think it was +p judging from recoil? I bet it hurts!. The little .38 deserves more respect!!:mad: Regards,
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    Shrouded or Internal Hammer, is this trully important?

    I was reading another post where a fellow revo lover was asking opinions on a pocket carry revo, as always opinions on a shrouded hammer revos and internal hammer revos poured in. When I read them it is always debated that the shrouded design is prone to lint a dirt getting in the way a "maybe"...
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    Looking for .380 Ammo, here it is!

    Hey found this link to some .380 Hps's in stock. Lets see who gets them first:) http://www.gunsamerica.com/958922394/Non-Guns/Ammunition/AGUILA_Hollow_Point_380_ACP_50_Rounds_Ammo.htm Regards,
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    Bda.380 Wood or plastic grips?

    I have considered replacing the original wood grips with the Browning logo medalions for the more tactical Pachmyr grips. Went to the shop had the Pachmyr installed but I simply did not like the looks:o. I did not buy them for that reason, but still have the itch to replace them just beacause in...
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    Bersa Conceal Carry

    I was looking at one of these, it was very nice, weight wise and looks, very practical for concealment. Would you buy this version or the standard version??? I have read good reviews on the standard version, not one on the concealment version. Any input on wich you would buy and why please...
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    FOBUS Retention

    I was looking at a Fobus paddle holster for my Taurus 851. The holster was very beautifull, the fit was perfect, retention was too good, so good I had a hardtime pulling out the revo from the holster, it has no adjustable screws, so does it loosenup with time or is there a tecnique to pull it...
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    Is a .38+p really a concern in HD?

    Recently read that a loaded Snub with +p's for defence could leave you deaf and muzzel flash blind you if shot in doors and in the dark. Ok this will happen with most calibers, but is it really that much different compared with standard .38 spl.(never shot a +p:o) Regards,
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    How small is small?? (.380)

    While I was in the US S&W had just put out in the market their Sigma Series pistols first generation, I was looking for a small afordable pistol for conceal carry. I set my eyes on the SW.380, it was small and cheap, I carried it in my back jeans pocket, later due to reliability problems I sold...
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    Ammo question for Leos

    In my country the cops are taking away the hollow points from citizens that are legally carring a firearm. Now this is ilegal since there is no law against citizens carrying Hps, but that is another story. The point is that recently I have become friends with a police Lt, I inquired about the...
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    Will the PPK stay for good?

    With the new OO7 movie Quantum of Solace the PPK returned to the hand of the character that made it so popular. Particulary I am glad the writer/director whoever it was decided to bring back the PPK. James Bond was not James Bond without the PPK. I hope in the next picture He still uses the PPK...
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    Double purpose practice ammo

    I know HP's are the best option for SD. Question if I buy practice ammo I woul like something good enough that could double as SD ammo. You know shoot 40 at the range, load 5 for the trip home and keep another 5 as reaload, talking about 38spl jframe. At the range the S&B lead softpoints are...
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    The beauty of conceal carry!

    This says it all:;) The Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque, NM State: NM American Rifleman Issue: 5/1/1974 As he walked his dog near an Albuquerque, N. Mex., apartment development late one night, E.K. Van Aernam and his sister were stopped by two robbers, one armed with a pistol. Van...
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    What gun in Gone baby Gone

    I saw a movie with Ben Afflecks brother Casey Affleck, He carries a nice pistol concealed, in several ocacions it saved His life and used it to back up a cop in a house raid, anyone knows what model, make and caliber? It looks like a nice piece for anyone for conceal carry.
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    A real life Scenario Advise.

    I would like to present to you all a possible scenario in witch I might be involved and I will really appreciate your honest responsible input on this. In my neighborhood it is common that when people get out of their cars to open the gate some burglar pups out of nowhere and robs them at gun...
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    13 Rnd magazine for BDA.380

    I am looking for the 13 round mag for the BDA.380 as my gun came with the 10 round mags. I found a Mecgar mag but I do not know if this is a manufacturer I should trust. Please advise. Regards,
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