Recent content by Barry in IN

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.

Browning HiPowers are nice.

OP, did you ever choose one? FWIW, I’ll list my favorite 9mm handguns. I have no idea what is or isn’t on the CA approved list, and I’m not going to look because it would only hurt my feelings. At the top: Browning HiPower: Wonderful grip, svelte and rounded for carry, holds quite a bit of...

Last month, I had the first malfunction I can recall. Naturally, it happened in a class while doing the qualifier in front of God and everybody. I’m not sure exactly what type it was since I cleared it with a tap-rack and continued shooting, but it was a failure to return to battery of some...

Was? WAS? You let it go?

One handgun to do it all? Option One: S&W 65 (K frame .357), 3" barrel, round butt, fixed sights. Easy enough to conceal. Big enough to be able to shoot well. The fixed sights are durable. If it is truly going to be a one gun for all situations, TK Customs can machine the cylinder to accept...

I've been carrying one for almost three years now, an RXP (full-size with red dot). It was a quick and easy way into a red dot carry gun at the time, but it's stuck around. I replaced the grip frame with one from Wilson Combat. The grip feels slimmer and kinda sorta 1911-ish to me. I've shot...

All Garands SCAR 17 Accuracy International AX

First: Ruger .22 Auto, S&W Victory, or similar. If working up to a carry gun, then a Glock 44 or S&W M&P 22 make sense. Then: See how that goes before moving on. They may hate autos. They may hate the grip shape. They may have some physical issue with operating the slide or using the sights...

And not only more money, but more weight. It’s 40 ounces. That’s not only heavier than an original HiPower, it’s slightly heavier than a 1911. One of the best things about the HiPower (“Hi” and not the new “High”) is how trim feeling it is. At least, in all-steel pistol terms. This one is not...

Sig P320 with RDS, and S&W 442. Maybe a Kahr PM9 Covert. The Sig is because the front sights are disappearing. Otherwise, Browning HiPower. Home- Benelli M1 and/or Steyr AUG. Car- SCAR 17. Maybe Benelli. Maybe AUG. Maybe Garand. Motorcycle- Might switch to revolver; S&W 65. Ruger PC9 in...

I like the Bearcat for size and cuteness, but I shoot my Single-Six better, that's for sure. I like my big bore Single-Six (.32 Mag) also.

S&W spec sheet: https://snwcdnprod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/spec-sheets/13388-mp-specsheet.pdf