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I have an S&W PPK chambered in 380 ACP. It is a bit snappy to shoot and a bit heavy. Mine has been 100% reliable with RN bullets. Not so much with designer HP bullets. But, I feel penetration with a 32 cal projectile is more important than hoping the bullet will expand. My Colt 1908 380 ACP...

I'd be in for a PPK in 32 ACP. I have a WWII era Walther PP and an Interarms PPK/S, both in 32 ACP. I just need a PPK to round out the collection.

I also use 700-X in 44 Special but also 45 ACP. It works great in those cartridges so it should work well in 45 Colt. My standard 45 Colt load is 8.0 grains of Unique under a 255 grain bullet. Usually a SWC but sometimes an round/flat. I’ve fired a few in my 4” Bond Snake Slayer. It was...

When push comes to shove, there is alot of performance overlap between various cartridges. Cartridge designers and cartridge/firearms manufacturers are always looking to the holy grail that will yield them that market that will yield them the most dollars for their buck. Hence, we have many...

44 Magnum is a good hunting round if applied properly. I do lots of back yard plinking and I tend to load my 44 Magnum guns with 44 Special level loads in Magnum cases. Fun shooting. I love the heavy, large diameter, slow moving bullets punching holes in target of opportunity. I love the ring...

...getting started with a reloading run. The nice thing about reloading is you can think outside the box and create a process that works for you. Be d*** those that think you are not reloading properly if you don’t reload from fired case to loaded case. There are more ways to skin this cat. 😊

Handgun - 460 S&W Mag. Rifle - 30-06.

I have a Beretta 96 (40S&W version of the 92). It is a bit bigger than I like but I can manage it. The gun is as reliable as a light switch.

Congrats on the new pistol. I have a Model 84, Model 85 (380 ACP) and a Model 81 (32 ACP) versions. The 22LR model would be nice to have.

I like Pachmayr Presentation grips on my K-frame guns but the round butt frames do not fit well with the current Presentation grips available. Pachmayr Gripper grips are a reasonable substitute. For my N-frames, I shop gun shows for old Presentation grips. I’ve used Compac grips on some of...

Pruning branches with a 28 ga is fine if it works but I'd think using a less expensive shell/gun, like 12 or 20 ga, would be more prudent regardless of being able to reload the hull. 28 ga is expensive enough and I'm a fan of 28 ga shotguns. The only "pruning" I do with a shotgun is...

I do not know the diameter or the length of pins I use but I get some pins stuck in the flash holes. I poke them out with a piece of stiff wire that fits in the flash hole. Sounds like @FROGO207 has a good method.

I have a 6" current production stainless Python that has a couple boxes of ammunition through it and it performs well. I just bought a 4-1/4" blued current production Python that has not been shot yet. I have plans to replace the sights with Wilson sights on both if necessary but these are...

I have two or three 300 BO AR-15's, all have stainless barrels. The low velocity with the low powder charge will not harm the barrel like a 220 Swift or 204 Ruger high velocity varmint ammunition. I shoot only super sonic loads in my 300 BO guns. I do not expect anytime barrel wear soon with...

I've never had a 1911 not shoot well with 230 RN bullets, maybe after a little tuning. Designer HP bullets are a different matter. I have had good luck with Colt 1911's. My 45 ACP 1911 with an optical sight. I've assembled a couple 1911 pistols chambered in 45 ACP that perform well. One is my...

For reference... I bought a new Colt Gold Cup chambered in 9x19 in 8/2018 for $1240. I bought a new Colt Light Weight Commander chambered in 9x19 for $931 in 8/2017. I bought a new Springfield 1911-A1 Range Officer chambered in 9x19 for $888 in 7/2016. The current production of the Gold Cups...

I’m not a fan of the external extractor. I have at least one, a 45 ACP 1911. The extractor works but not simple to remove. I like the internal extractor. Easy to remove and adjust, not very expensive. I have a Colt Government Model and a Colt Gold Cup chambered in 9x19. Both have been...

Do what you are comfortable with. I generally have one reload around, maybe on me, maybe in the car. But, mostly have a micro 380 or a j-frame on me so reloads are a few number of rounds. My j-frames are machined for moon clips.

All of my revolvers have a safety system where one can fill the cylinder. Most are DA/SA revolvers. I have a few modern Rugers with the transfer bar. If I ever got an old style SA revolver such as a Colt SAA, I load it six at the range but never carry it. I have enough other revolvers that I...

My favorite gun depends on the task the gun is meant for. I like j-frame revolvers or micro semi-autos for concealed carry. I would not expect these guns to be very effective against dangerous game. On the other side, my 460XVR does not make a good concealed carry gun All that said, I’m a...