Recent content by Blueduck

Not to derail, but S/W Shields are going for under $350 or so in places, and S/W has a $75 rebate right now off that. So just a thought there...

Thank you very much as well for the '87 birth date on the model 65. It was a very good year, I'll keep why to myself :rolleyes:

Well nothing special I know, but a lot of sentimental value to me so just curious of manufacture year. Smith and Wesson model 65-3 AWZ7030 3" bbl. Any help appreciated!

Carried a Glock at work for a long time, and pretty settled on it as a very good platform for both job and recreation. As I now spend more time doing emails and reports than anything else, and retirement is in sight, I've opened to experimenting with new platforms. I'll just say A LOT of good...

Well first, thank you for at least securing it in some way to make it harder to steal. On the temp changes etc.. I don't know of any specific test or revommendations that would help, but I do know at least two Departments I'm aware of have one year rotations out of service that is stored in...

I went through the PPQ vs VP9 thing a couple weeks back. I liked the PPQ's trigger and mag release a bit better, and it was about $100 cheaper. I liked the looks of the VP9 a tiny bit better, it also has replaceable side panels as opposed to just backstraps, and it has more accessories such...

Samson/IMI used to make black tip 9mm ammo that ran at higher than average power levels designed for the UZI, but considered by some to be too hot for many pistols. Sorry can't recall if it had a steel core or not.

I like the Talon grips as well, but I really prefer the TruGrip. It's like the talon sandpaper but a bit finer grain texture and more flat black than grayish. You get three for $29 I think which could be good or bad depend on your needs. Downside is you order, then wait and wait and wait... :(...

And it's ok for you to think that, but not everyone agrees. If I could decide the distance and type of shot I might need in an attack I would just go ahead and decide they would give me money and compliments instead of attacking me. Besides better sights means I enjoy practice more, thus...

While I did not fall in love at first sight, I'm going to defend the Kimber a little. Price: The MSRP is $899, but that's just MSRP, street price will likely be much lower. A Smith Wesson 640 MSRP is $729 so assuming a linear drop off, basically for $170 more your getting a sixth shot at the...

I like the way you think :)

Ditto... excellent poll :) 3" and 5" revolvers are my favorite lengths. Voted 3" just because there are a few more models I would like to see come out with that, but it was a tough call!

Well your not the only one that heard of the "gold in the action for super smooth pull" thing (and this was well before the titanium nitride thing). I vaguely recall looking into it many years ago. It's mentioned in passing in some very very old otherwise, respected S/W or revolver book, but...

That's a very interesting thought, did not know that.

Im pretty sure he said "if I had it to do over again" indicating a change of heart. Saw that a long time ago so just my recollection.