Recent content by Upriver

I go pretty much everywhere for work with something made by either Benchmade or Spyderco in my pocket, and then a traditional slip-joint in the watch pocket (for apples and what-not). I'll throw in another vote for the griptillian line, but suggest the mini-grip (blade slightly under 3", a lot...

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In my experience less choke is better with Hevi-shot. I generally go down to IC or MOD at the most. I hear some folks even shoot cylinder bore. I shoot a Mossberg 835 for most of my waterfowling these days. I think there are recommendations on the Hevi-shot website as well. Wouldn't hurt...

I don't know about Ruger only loads through a 450 - mine's the all stainless version, and even with an 8 gr load of Unique, I don't have as much control as I'd like. Instead, per Walkalong's suggestion above, I've been playing with AA#2. Last weekend I ran some Saeco 230 gr wadcutters over...

I don't know about tactical, but this stylus is quite a bit better than what I've been using, and the "tip" is a spring-loaded plastic nub. Regards, U

The firing pin return spring might be broken (or missing if the revolver is new to you). You only have to take off the grips and side plate, and remove the firing pin retaining pin to check. There are pretty good instructions on how to disassemble your revolver over in the Smithing section at...

Nice article about loading 45 auto in Ruger Blackhawk conversion cylinders over at Handloads. The author mentions the possibility of converting a 45 ACP Blackhawk to fire .45 Win Mag. As previously mentioned, without a conversion to modify the cylinder (assuming you have a conversion...

I have not shot any other conversions - I'm fairly isolated, and don't shoot with anyone else that has one. The 2211 seem to be constructed like a Marvel Unit 1, in that only a portion of the slide moves - I believe the difference is that you can actually "tighten" the Marvel using their...

I just picked up a Tactical Solutions 2211 - here's my range report and first impressions. Regards, U

So, for a couple of years, I’ve been pining for a .22 conversion for a 1911 for a few different reasons. First and foremost, as a low-cost training alternative to .45 ACP hand loads, second as something I could carry around during grouse season, and finally as something my lady-friend wouldn’t...

I clean mine with a shop vac in between powder changes, just to pick up whatever granules are caught in the nooks and crannies.

CAUTION: The following post includes loading data outside what is currently published for this cartridge. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Neither the writer, The High Road, nor the staff of THR assume any liability for any damage or injury resulting from use of this information. So, based on...

Walkalong, Thanks for the suggestion - I'll keep an eye out for a can although all I seem to be able to find locally these days pistol-powder wise is WST, WSF, and Green Dot. I guess that's the reasoning for trying WST. Mostly I'm curious about trying to run bullets in the 250 gr range...

I sincerely doubt it. I think what they mean is to stick to loads that run around 900 FPS in the load manuals (or standard pressure stuff). I have no interest in trying to run high pressure loads in this thing, I just want to chuck big hunks of lead at moderate velocities.

I'd like to work up some lower end loads in .45 Colt for shooting in a 2" snub (a ported Taurus 450). The only guideline in the Taurus manual is to "keep it under 900 FPS." I've loaded for a Blackhawk in the past using mostly the well-traveled loads with Unique and 2400. At my disposal I've...