Recent content by MGF1964

Took three .22 handguns to the range today: A Ruger Mk III 22/45, a Beretta 21A and a Ruger Wrangler. Cleaned all three when I got home. Took maybe an hour (I was being fussy). I dunno ... don't per se like cleaning 'em, but all of my firearms run well and look great. Seems a pretty minimal...

I've run it in my .380s and 9s. Gave me no problems.

For a search engine, I like wikiarms.com SG, Target Sports USA, Academy, Midway ... all good outfits, IMO. Of late, Academy has had some good deals (pretty much pre-scare prices) in common calibers -- .22lr, 9mm, 5.56, etc -- five box limit on any one item, $5 flat rate shipping on ammo. Good...

And the poster who noted the Shield is an easy gun to care for is right. Been running one since about the end of the first year of Gen 1 introduction, and it's a breeze, really.

Four ounces of solvent and two ounces of oil for $20? Looks very good at separating the gullible from their money. Try any decent CLP instead: BreakFree, RoyCo, G96, ClenzOil, Ballistol ... whatever your bag is. You want a sprayer or needle-tip applicator? Amazon or the craft store is your...

Originally Posted by Triple_Se7en Originally Posted by BlueOvalFitter I usually recommend one of these 2 pistols to those that have weak hands; https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/mp-380-shield-ez-0 https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/mp-9-shield-ez-manual-thumb-safety Not a single pistol...

Best protection for a very loud area of a range is to double up ... properly inserted foamies under a decent pair of muffs. Personally, I've found active protection is adequate around most pistol-only shooting, .22 through .45 in non-magnums. It's a godsend if you're teaching a class or serving...

Originally Posted by Boomer G-96 Ditto. Always have it on my bench. CLPs are a compromise, but this is a great one, IMO. Really shines as a protectant, and the pleasant smell is a bonus.

Originally Posted by Astro14 You can load and shoot out of the box, but I would field strip it, clean the bore, and then put a drop of oil on each lug, and a drop around the barrel, a drop on the locking lug, then shoot it. Standard sort of pistol lube. I'm not certain what S&W does at the...

Originally Posted by marine65 I just bought my first pistol. I get to pick it up tomorrow after the 3 day back round check wait. I chose this one because I'm old and have trouble operating the slide on full size semis. I got it for home defense and target shooting. I know a shot gun is best for...

Originally Posted by Chris142 How can they be getting away with this? They have Federal 12g #7.5 shells in a 250 pack for $334. I'm sure there is other overpriced ammo as well. That particular load is a premium, light upland hunting load. We're talking quail, pheasant, rabbit and squirrel, and...

Originally Posted by Y_K Man, you are serious! Thank you for your excellent write-up. I try not to overthink this and use ATF for everything and in everything. (I had some real-life combat experience) ATF is perfectly fine if used judiciously, IMO. Heck, my carry semis have been getting a...

A few good companies to keep in mind for cleaning tools/supplies, IMO, include Bore Tech, Shooter's Choice and Pro Shot. Re where to keep it, up to you, but a tool box, tool bag or ammo can all work. Personally, I have a table set up for cleaning and basic armoring. Below is a list I posted on...

Originally Posted by BISCUT Pick whatever caliber you shoot best and can afford to shoot most. ... This ^^^

Not bad as a cleaner (it's nearly half solvent in terms of composition), average at best as a lubricant, a bit on the lacking side as a long-term protectant. There are better CLP products. That said, if you clean and inspect regularly, it should get the job done.