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Offline ShotgunDave

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Re: Shot of the Day
« Reply #255 on: March 30, 2021, 10:55:29 AM »
I like that too Richard. Do you like carrying it? Is it comfortable to carry?

The reason I ask is, I've been thinking of abandoning my S&W Shield .40 for a small frame revolver.
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Re: Shot of the Day
« Reply #256 on: March 30, 2021, 10:56:34 AM »
Hi Kirk, if outside New York City, a permit holder is allowed to carry.

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Re: Shot of the Day
« Reply #257 on: March 30, 2021, 11:02:54 AM »
Hi Dave, I sometimes forget I have it in a pocket when going inside the USPS post office. I like .45 ACPs, but they are much larger. I always prefer a revolver over an auto, the revolver always works the first time needed. The 38 Special P+ is not as effective as the larger .45 ACP, but carry convenience always wins.

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Re: Shot of the Day
« Reply #258 on: March 30, 2021, 11:04:34 AM »
Your reasons are exactly why I am considering it. Thanks for the feedback.
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Re: Shot of the Day
« Reply #259 on: March 30, 2021, 02:39:54 PM »
Richard, that is a very concealable piece. I am not sure about the Crimson Trace grips, as that is something else that may fail when needed, IMO.

Mine is a bit larger: Ruger SP101 .38 Spl. 3" barrel. Bought it new in 1989 and reamed out the chambers for Remington .357 Mag 125 gr. JHP ammo (the longest cartridge that will fit). This was before Ruger started making the SP101 .357 mag with the longer cylinder and frame. I installed the Hogue Monogrip and a spring kit from Wolff which worked magic on it. It fits inside the waistband very well.



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Re: Shot of the Day
« Reply #260 on: March 31, 2021, 02:48:18 AM »
Hi, a photo of Colts over the years.

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Re: Shot of the Day
« Reply #261 on: March 31, 2021, 02:58:10 AM »
Quote from: sourdough on March 30, 2021, 02:39:54 PM

Richard, that is a very concealable piece. I am not sure about the Crimson Trace grips, as that is something else that may fail when needed, IMO.


Hi Jim, those Crimson Trace grips are very necessary, but not necessary for the laser. The original grips were wood with the backstrap exposed. The recoil using +P ammo is very sharp in such a light revolver and would paralyze my hand after the first shot where I couldn't pull the trigger again for many seconds later. The Crimson Trace grips have a bit of rubber that covers the backstrap. That little bit of rubber made all the difference, no more paralyzed hand.

BTW, if necessary I can use the open sights for <25 shots. The laser allows accurate shooting to 50+yds. However, any serious need will occur at just a couple of yards where simple pointing is sufficient.

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Richard
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Re: Shot of the Day
« Reply #262 on: March 31, 2021, 08:20:17 AM »
That's a great picture Richard. Looks like all the bases are covered except one. You need a Root.
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Re: Shot of the Day
« Reply #263 on: March 31, 2021, 11:08:12 AM »
A rare pair.  Navy Arms/GU G&Gs made in 1960.  Unfired, unturned, Serial numbers  10XX and 17XX.
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Re: Shot of the Day
« Reply #264 on: March 31, 2021, 12:41:03 PM »
Those gotta be as rare as an honest politician Fingers.

They're beautiful.
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Re: Shot of the Day
« Reply #265 on: March 31, 2021, 02:11:04 PM »
Quote from: ShotgunDave on March 31, 2021, 12:41:03 PM
Those gotta be as rare as an honest politician Fingers.

They're beautiful.

More so.  These at least will function.
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Re: Shot of the Day
« Reply #266 on: March 31, 2021, 03:13:37 PM »
Quote from: Fingers McGee on March 31, 2021, 02:11:04 PM
Quote from: ShotgunDave on March 31, 2021, 12:41:03 PM
Those gotta be as rare as an honest politician Fingers.

They're beautiful.

More so.  These at least will function.

Indeed Fingers.
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Re: Shot of the Day
« Reply #267 on: April 01, 2021, 02:54:51 AM »
Hi, an April Fool's photo of Richard getting ready to cast lead and/or socially distance. lol
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Re: Shot of the Day
« Reply #268 on: April 01, 2021, 08:30:46 AM »
You look like all the people in the grocery store around here Richard!!  (7+" (7+" (7+"
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Re: Shot of the Day
« Reply #269 on: April 02, 2021, 03:48:08 AM »
Hi, some reloading dies that I use with my Lee Turret Press.

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Richard
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