Recent content by 9mmforMe

Yes Sir!! Well it passed the dry fire test so I could accept the firearm from the transferring agent. No broken firing pin as some online had complained about. The pin did not have excessive play side to side and seemed in spec up and down via the firing pin spring. That's good news. I...

I thought this was a neat little chart while doing some research for some of my knives. If this is readily known or has been copied recently, I apologize for the clutter. :) http://www.knifecollector.net/BuckKnifeDates.html

Keep puffing on that pipe, my friend. I'm sure one of those K frame police trade-ins would be a good investment or one of the new Rossis that I got for 300.00 after taxes...if you like. I have not shot mine yet but it looks like a fine 5 shooter. Bud's guns had outstanding service.

I agree, see what works well for her. I have a crossbow I can sell cheaply? :neener:

Thanks McGunner! Appreciate the info. Sounds like you have some good shooters. I had a Taurus 66 I loved but sold, bad decision but needed money at the time. I also had an SP101 which just didn't fit my hand well and parting with it was a good thing. This little Rossi looks good so far...the...

The FMJs were all I could find locally and in a pinch they will do fine considering the other option would be to use that snub as a club. :) No need to quit smoking, the pipe tobacco is already purchased. My personal favorite load is the 158gr SJHP and if I can't find them readily I may very...

Well I certainly hope the firing pin on my R35202 holds up better than the one you mentioned. I had fired hundreds upon hundreds of rounds with the little snub I had years ago before I gifted it to my mother and she has had no problems, though she has not shot it much at all. I would be...

A three inch version would be nice to have...but I love the snub!!

That's true the 9mm revolvers were an option...just a little too pricey. :) And yes, I love my pipe, going out to enjoy a nice full English blend a little later today. :neener: I like the high polish too and you're right most are matte finish, gotta be tacticool you know!!

Wow, that takes me back. I remember walking down close to the water in Old Town Alexandria, VA and visiting the Interarms building so to get some flat panel wooden grips for my .38 snub. Walked out with a nice pair of wooden grips for just 15 bucks or so and they currently adorn the snub I...

My first handgun was a Taurus .357 model 669, and I loved it...performed very well. This was back in 1992. I then purchased 2 stainless model 85s in .38 special back in 1995 and they had multiple problems with minimal rounds shot (transfer bar stuck, firing pin would not retract). I finally...

Yeah I would like to have more, as I have in the past, but it simply is cost prohibitive at this point. I might, maybe, get another handgun, or a carbine in .38 or perhaps that shotgun of which I spoke, around Xmas time. Its not a Smith but with Smith prices, I don't care to own one at this...

So lately I have been longing for the beautiful lines and heft of a nice 38 special over my wonder-nine. So I sold the S&W 9mm and purchased a new 38 special +P, stainless Rossi 38 special. I got it from Buds, new for 319.00 after taxes, insurance and transfer fee from a local gun shop where I...

The 9mm is a great round, but so are many others. I carry one for many of the positive reasons stated throughout this thread. I think we need to bear in mind the constitution of the person who has been shot with regards to "stopping power". I would feel well armed with a 9, 40, 45 or any of...

Definitely a tough situation to be in...a conversation with mom's guy would be the best idea since he was the one who brought it to you. Perhaps he doesn't fully agree with mom's wishes but is making a sacrifice. Any other family members who could offer support to your cause? Family at...