Recent content by Jim Reaves

Go and enjoy the fishing Take normal precautions. Carry a pistol that is comfortable and doesn't interfere with the fishing. I fish almost daily and normally along. In today's world, having a means to protect yourself is important. Ninety nine percent of the people you meet fishing are...

You can get a number of fine American Rifles for money but before you do, take a look at Thompson Center's ICON. I have it in 308 with the Hogue stock. It will cost a few dollars more than you wanted to spend but you would be getting the best on the market.

Coverage for personal firearms collection I use Farm Bureau Insurance and they had someone come to my house and appraise my firearms. He determined the replacement cost of each for the insurance policy. His replacement cost was higher than I would have expected. I am totally satisfied with...

My money is on the CZ. I have four in my safe and they are all first class rifles.

A Thompson Center ICON in .308 caliber. Has the Hogue stock, adjustable trigger and shoots 1" groups. Taken two deer with it and extremely happy with the gun.

They are both good rifles, I recommend the T/C because all my experience has been with their firearms.

Kimber Pro model in 45 caliber with extra mag.

I have many favorites but if I had to select just one, it would be my Thompson Center Icon in 308. It is perfect.

What's to know? SPUSCG - What do you need to know? Get someone experienced to mount your scope. Ask if you can observe. Get it bore sighted. Take it to the range, sight it in at 25 yds. This means to adjust your scope either up or down to match up with the bullet holes on the target...

(Mljdeckard) To answer your question about scallopping other revolvers for full moon clips. Yes, it is not a major deal but get a professional gunsmith to do the work. I had my S&W 686P was scalloped and it really works great.

I have two Taurus Trackers that are outstanding. I use them in handgun classes and they normally have between 500 to a 1000 rounds fired each class. Easy to clean, no problems in past two years.

30-06 Lover - I teach Ladies Handgun Classes and wanted a .22 revolver for the ladies to practice with. I tried the new S&W and the Taurus Trapper. I purchased the Trapper for half the price and it is perfect. Many of the ladies try to buy it from me after the class. As a bonus, I hunt...

Taurus 970 benatilstate I have a Taurus 970 that I use to teach lady handgun classes with. I have four 22s that we use and the Taurus was the cheapest of the four and by far the most accurate. Numerous times the students have tried to purchase this revolver from me. It is a keeper. I...

Traveling to Biloxi or NO JLSTORM I'm from Pass Christian, which is mid way between NO and Biloxi. There is no comparison between the two. I carry in both places but Biloxi is several hundred times safer than NO. I highly recommend carrying when you land in Biloxi but chances are you...

Nematucyst-870 I use a 357 for deer hunting in MS where the deer are small. I have a great hoster for my 686+. It is a Bianchi International. Check it out.