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Range Day : Rock Island 1911 (Happy Birthday to Me)

My Blushing Bride said “Happy Birthday” go buy yourself a gun – so I didn’t hesitate . . . Bruce – Another 1911 – Really??? YOU are not surprised are YOU? Really neat package – ambi safety / skeletonized trigger / G10 grips / real sights / extended beaver tail — with commander style hammerContinue reading “Range Day : Rock Island 1911 (Happy Birthday to Me)”

How Does ALL that Spring Fit??

How does all that spring and all those rounds fit? Smoke and mirrors – That’s How! Not really – it’s done through 3 basic things – spring nesting – spring coiling – and lastly but most importantly – advances in metallurgy . . . In the last 25 years or so the double or staggerContinue reading “How Does ALL that Spring Fit??”

S&W J Frame Weight Differences or Naked Gun(s) . . .

Two questions were asked – and I will try to answer them here . . . Do frame materials make that much difference in weight? – And how much weight difference are there with different grips? First a 637-2 aluminum alloy frame/stainless steel cylinder with Ergo Grips . . . And the same 637-2 nakedContinue reading “S&W J Frame Weight Differences or Naked Gun(s) . . .”

Charter Arms revolver Factory Tour – How they’re made!!!

Really neat look at Charter Arms – some history and a tour of the factory . . . Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!

My Magazine is . . . Wonky!

Bruce – when I fully load my mag it’s fine . . . But the last round or two won’t go all the way up and engage the lips – Help! Must resist the “little blue pill” jokes – must resist . . . First let’s look at what the spring has to do toContinue reading “My Magazine is . . . Wonky!”

Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Compact

This little ( compact? – that’s what S&W calls it ) darling came to me looking for a new home – What was I to do?? I couldn’t turn it away – I mean really folks! Needs a bath and some TLC – the two magazines are wonky, more on them later – I haveContinue reading “Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Compact”

Must Stay Out of Pawn Shops – NOT!

So there it was – quietly and gently weeping on the shelf. Honestly, what was I to do?? A real clean S&W 360-1 – an early one with the upgraded sights – 3 inch barrel with the full under lug – and still has the Uncle Mike’s grips on it ( which is a scoreContinue reading “Must Stay Out of Pawn Shops – NOT!”

Beretta 80X Cheetah – Out of the Box & A Quick Trip to The Range . . .

With a price point that’s not quite “high maintenance wife/girl friend” but certainly is NOT in cheap date territory – you gotta ask yourself – Is it worth it? ( SPOILER ALERT! Yes, yes it is. ) One good looker . . . For a .380 – or even some of the micro 9’s –Continue reading “Beretta 80X Cheetah – Out of the Box & A Quick Trip to The Range . . .”

H&R 642 – A Little Cutie . . .

Let’s kick this off with the almost obligatory glamour shot . . . I found this little darling languishing away in a pawn shop – a deal was negotiated – and just like that my H&R 732 had somebody to hang out with . . . The 642 is a .22 Magnum versus the 732Continue reading “H&R 642 – A Little Cutie . . .”

Defensive Revolver with Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch

I would consider a class at Thunder Ranch a real bucket list item – but I’m not leaving America to go to Oregon for a class – so there you go . . . Not any memorable “Clint-ism’s” in this – but still good stuff – Enjoy! Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – andContinue reading “Defensive Revolver with Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch”