Recent content by Chuck Perry

I too have an SSR and have gone through quite a bit of different grips. The Hogues aren't bad, but as others have said you will get the most comfort from a grip that encloses the back of the frame. I have a Pachmayr Gripper on it right now, which does enclose the rear of the frame. It's decent...

I've had the same thought! Maybe a 327 conversion kit for us Coonan owners?

Great info guys, thanks! I'm already using the LNL measure with the RCBS linkage and mount. I'll pick up a couple of the Hornady powder dies and get going.

Does anyone know if RCBS sells the powder die portion of the case drop system separately? I'd like to acquire a few extras and set them up to be caliber specific with lock rings, make caliber changes that much quicker. Hornady offers the lower for their unit for separate sale but I can't seem to...

Ok. That's more about function than it is rust prevention and such. You need to make sure the frame rails and rail ways are well lubed. The old Model B's called for white lithium grease in these areas. The new Classics recommend the use of FP10. Mine came with a small bottle of it.

Correct, sorry I thought this was assumed and didn't need spelled out. The article was written by Venturino, I'm fairly confident that he's aware of the different crimps and their correct uses. I'm not aware of a source to purchase a 30 Carbine roll crimp, are you?

I have a new model Classic, and also had one of the original B models; I've never heard about soaking them in oil. It's not in the owner's manual. Can you post a link to the info?

Reloader Magazine had a write up about these not too long ago. The author reported issues with rounds not firing, due to too much crimp. The hammer impact was driving the cartridges forward into the cylinder instead of setting off the primers. Anybody else experience this with factory or reloads?

Actually, per Coonan the pistol is called the Coonan Classic 357 magnum Automatic.

I have a 686 that I returned to S&W for a PC action job. It is very nice. As Old Fuff posted it is not the lightest trigger I've ever felt but the double action is very smooth. No stacking, no grit or hitches/stops. Smooth, consistent pull till hammer fall. It did, however, take two trips to...

Are these available commercially or did you cast them yourself? I have an SP in 327 and would like to try some heavy for caliber cast bullets.

Slide mass is usually of concern for these conversions. I'm not familiar with the Baby Eagle, but it sounds like a compact/subcompact? From what I recall of Super conversions they were usually limited to 4"+ pistols.

There's the discontinued Ruger P90 as well. Metal frame, single stack DA/SA. Never tried one myself but they seemed popular.

Sig p220

Two hands, thumbs crossed. For me, crossed thumbs makes a big difference dealing with recoil when shooting 357's.