Recent content by campbell

The new Vaq is stronger than the old blackpowder Colts. It's not a 32k psi gun the way the large frame Blackhawks are, but it's easily a 20k psi gun. Check out the Accurate Arms data, which has a number of "Ruger Only" loads that top out at about 20k psi. The 255 and 265 data would both work...

A Weigand base and rings is a good rig. http://www.jackweigand.com/

Sounds like the HOA needs to look to the north for hints on a proper vehicle. http://www.slcpd.com/getinvolved/mobileneighborhoodwatch.html

Utah code does not limit "concealed" to your person. http://www.le.utah.gov/UtahCode/getCodeSection?code=76-10-501 Also, the law recently changed in Utah regarding vehicles. The vehicle is now basically an extension of your home. So if it's legal for you to own and possess the firearm...

Even if you're not required, an officer will appreciate you giving a heads up. Surprises involving guns no es bueno. And yes, concealed carry is fine on public transit in UT.

I have the Becker BK7. IMO an all around knife of that size should be able to chop. I stay away from Kraton handles. Slabs are just flat out better. The RC-6 is also a great knife. One of my favorite reviews of the BK7. http://www.cutleryscience.com/reviews/becker_cu_7.html

http://www.mernickleholsters.com/bm_field.html

Some good pics along with comparative measurements here. http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/Ruger%20SP101%20Report.htm On mine, finish is good, and the single action pull was not bad at all right out of the box. Double action pull is pretty heavy, and as I mentioned above I'll be sending...

+1 Picked up a new 3'' recently for $399. Love the feel and sight radius of that 3''. Probably being sending it to Gemini or Pinnacle for some fine tuning in the near future.

You keep saying this, but a lot of modern one on one defensive tactics revolve around resetting the other person's reaction cycle (ooda loop, or whatever you want to call it). Just how do you think this is accomplished? +1 to both.

BTW, what are you planning to hunt? If you're going after something bigger than deer you might consider bumping up the bullet weight to a 300 or even a bit higher.

The Taffin loads linked above have some good material. Also, http://www.loadswap.com/ http://www.handloads.org/loaddata/default.asp? http://www.handloads.com/articles/default.asp?id=3 http://www.handloads.com/articles/default.asp?id=5 http://www.realguns.com/loads/45coltr.htm...

Same here. I mounted a little flexible LED light that shines downwards so it's easier to see into the case on that downstroke.

If you like the 5.5'', you could look around on gunbroker for an Acusport Bisley. Here's mine back when it was still all stock. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2391/2085943270_b038f0b1a8_b.jpg And here's a review on Handloader. Cast bullets under slow powders are as good as it gets...

It does get portrayed that way, and it shortchanges guns like the New Vaquero. The New Vaqs are supposed mimic the feel of a Colt SAA, but are in fact stronger than a 19th Century blackpowder Colt. Now, that's not to say that the New Vaq is a 32,000 psi platform like the large frame...