Recent content by Barry in IN

I didn’t need to go armed with a gun… until I did. But I didn’t have your crystal ball to tell me I did or didn’t.

Have we heard from the OP since they posed their questions?

The only time I’ve experienced measurable crimp jump in revolvers shooting 9mm, .40/10mm, or .45 ACP has been in my 9mm LCR when using Blazer ammo. With any defensive ammo or even “better cheap” ammo it has never been a problem.

Neither revolvers or autos are “better” in the general sense. They each have advantages in different areas. I usually carry a full size semiauto IWB. I also usually carry a second gun. That’s a revolver. I generally shoot autos a little better. It’s easier to mount a red dot on most autos...

Still waiting on that S&W Model 12 UC.

I went to RevolverFest last year and am signed up for this year. Good times. I still might sign up for the Gunsite 150 held right before this year’s PRMRR. Aside from that, I’ve only had one true revolver-specific class (Grant Cunningham) but will occasionally sneak one in. The first night...

Dry firing is free. But use it well and don’t just sit in the couch snapping the trigger; work hard at keeping that front sight steady on an aiming point through the press. A device like a Mantis is great for tracking your muzzle movement, but not necessary. Perhaps the biggest benefit for...

(Yesterday. I haven’t got out of bed yet today.) I loaded some 10mm for revolver, and some of the world’s best revolver cartridge; the .44 Special.

I have one 9mm snub. I have several .38s and .357 snubs. In my 9mm Ruger LCR, the recoil is snappier than a .38, but far less than a .357. So, recoil falls between those two, but closer to .38. Both the .38s and .357s have more muzzle blast than the 9 LCR. I bring this up because muzzle...

The first one I'd choose is the one that shoots closest to point of aim. I'm dead serious about that. Being able to put the bullets to the sights is worth more than getting a little better bullet performance. If by some lucky chance what you have is about the same in that regard... I am in a...

Springfield SA-35 (HiPower) milled for a Trijicon RMR dot. Winchester Ranger 127 grain +P+. S&W model 12. Federal 125 Nyclad std pressure. S&W 642UC. Speer 135 +P Gold Dot. ------- If I'm feeling extra revolvery, the #1 gun becomes a S&W 65, either a 4" SB, or 3" RB. Speer 38 +P 135 Gold...

I don't have a 432UC or 632UC, but I have a 642UC (.38 Spl) and the improvements brought by the UC rework are worth every penny. Buying the grips, or having the sights installed, either one, would cost as much as the price difference from a non-UC. I carried a 442 so long the finish is gone...

I’ve used separate cleaners, lubes, protectants for as long as I can remember, except for a brief period in maybe 1984 or 1985. It seemed to me that Break-Free was the at its peak as a cool guy product at the time. That little black bottle was too handy and tempting.

You are very welcome! And thanks for keeping the model 71/.348 Winchester alive!

I think owning a CZ457 (or 455) must be mandatory in my gun club.