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I have a S&W 640 stainless revolver that I have been carrying since 2001. After years of sweat it is starting to pit just under the grips on the left side of the firearm. Can this be saved, stopped, or polished back to its original form? Or is all hope lost and it will only get worse?

I have a 640-3 and want to know if the XS front sight (like those found on the M&P340) can be installed?

Most everything out there today is based on the semi auto weapon. I'm trying to further my education but I cant find anything revolver specific. So where does one go for a day or two of good training for those with the steel wheels? If its worthy the time and money I might travel but I would...

Its time to replace the 22 cal. lost in the divorce as I believe it’s a necessity for every home and the kids are ready to step up from the BB guns. Questions and interests will determine if it will be rifle or wheel! What kind of “competition” or organized shooting could one get involved with...

I would appreciate some input to help with my decision to buy another J Frame. Now I did many key word searches prior to this posting and got no defined answers. So I felt it necessary to post the questions that are burdening me. I’m currently looking at the 642, 340, 340PD, and the M&P340...

Next month I’m moving in with some relatives for a period of time and due to the presence of children I am being forced to store my firearms one of the outbuildings located on the farm. This building is very secure with regards to theft but my concern is the weather! It gets very cold (below...

I’ve always wanted a 44mag revolver for deer hunting and now I finally bought one. I just got the Ruger Super Redhawk with the 7 ½” barrel. The problem now is that I never expected it to hurt so much! So I desperately need some help & advice from everyone; 1) Will a combination of a PAST...

What is the prefered method of crimping 44mag for my Super Redhawk? If I get a set of RCBS Dies, how do I know if the crimp die is roll or taper crimp? I need to know before I go to the store on Friday and would appreciate the help! Posigian

Can my Wife use these on a Glock 26 for IDPA? She is looking at a 26 for carry & something for IDPA and it would be nice to have the grip extention for a day of shooting :D Posigian

Ive made the leap into the world of Handgun hunting and purchased a new Super Redhawk. I almost went with the S&W 629, but thought the SRH would go well with my 10/22, and I figured the Ruger would withstand things better over time than the 629. So I now have some questions; Scopes? When...

I sat down tonight to load up my very first batch of SWC. The Speer book calls for 158gr L-SWC over 4 grains min. & 4.7 grains max. of Unique. I went to set the Uniflow powder measure when I ran into trouble. Turning the adjuster down low enough to measure 4 grains causes it to jam up and...

I am currently working on reloading some 38 special rounds using SWC and this is my first time using lead or SWC. My question is where to I crimp? Do I crimp in the cannelure grove or at the tiny grove located near the top just before the “point”? If I crimp it in the cannelure grove it...

Has anyone seen one yet? If so, what can you tell me about it and do you know how much they are selling for? I was told by RCBS that the retail price is $269 but that cant be what they are going to sell for. Thanks, :D

I been reading some older threads but still need to ask some questions. I need some suggestions for 38 & 357 loads? I have a S&W 686+ and a S&W 640 - both with 2 1/2" pipes. I use them mostly for IDPA matches punching paper targets but also need something I can PRACTICE with for carry. I...

I finally got rid of that Glock and got myself the one I really wanted. A S&W 640-1 with boot grip. It goes real nice with my 686+ When I took the 640 to the range and put the first five rounds of 357 through it I had a semi-sore hand. What did help things was the exposed back strap. So I...

Ok, I have a 686+ with a 2" tube. I started reloading a few months ago and wanted to ask what is better for my 357? Shooting 38s or 357s? For punching paper, what is better? 38s or 357s? Is there a difference in the wear and tear on a gun between 38s & 357s? Is there an accuracy...

Ok, I have a 686+ with a 2" tube. I started reloading a few months ago and wanted to ask what is better for my 357? Shooting 38s or 357s? For punching paper, what is better? 38s or 357s? Is there a difference in the wear and tear on a gun between 38s & 357s? Is there an accuracy...

I found a 500 count box of "Star Bullets" in 38cal JHP for $17.00 at a local shop. 1) Any feed back on these bullets? 2) Can I follow the reciepes of a Speer or Nosler book? 3) Seemed like a good buy; should I go back and get the box? This newbie thanks you,

I just got started with reloading and recently shot my first batch of 357 & 44 mag reloads. I used IMR4227 in the 357 and Bluedot in the 44 mags. After I talked with some people on the boards, it was suggested that I use the 4227 in the 44 and the bluedot in the 357 mags. The Speer manual...

I am new to reloading and just getting started. So I have some questions regarding my 44 Mag reloads. I have 16 pieces of brass and 8 of them I trimmed to what the book recommends as a "trim-to length"of 1.275". The remaining 8 pieces I left alone but all were under the max. case length of...