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Thanks guys, I can try both calibers at a friend's gunshop...it won't have the same precision as owning the gun and fine-tuning the loads, but it might give some ideas.

I have been looking at medium to short-barreled magnums in either 357 or 41. The four-inch Model 27 is very attractive, but I have also been looking at an old 41 mag with a 2 1/2 inch barrel. A nice S&W piece, manufactured more than thirty years ago, it is a handsome pistol. I love old...

I appreciate the consensus lack of confidence; I will boldly proceed with my experiment in any event. Ridiculous hyperbole notwithstanding, I do not believe this is the danger equivalent of toying with the Tsar-Bomba. But I will report back, on the off chance that any in my township...

Thanks, gang... I appreciate the thoughtful responses. At this point, my curiosity factor is in high gear. This weekend I will remove my grips (and bushings) and fire a few mags worth. I handload, but for 45 ACP I have learned to keep pressures within sane limits. This experiment...

It was single stack...and as I recall the sights were factory (nothing oversized or obviously custom). I asked primarily because I wondered if it presented either a potential safety or functionality problem. The magazine hangup possibility is noted. Thanks.

Sam's guess makes sense. He was into image. A few years later he was removed from the force for some irregularities that were never made clear. Grip choices aside, he was one tough dude.

For all I know...that's why he did it.

At the time, he was at least a ten year veteran on the force. He was also a military vet, although I don't know the nature or extent of his service.

The individual carrying was an undercover cop...narcotics team. The bushings were removed...no protrusions.

I have seen the 1911 carried without grips. It had nothing...not even surgical tape wrapped around. Is this a safe, sane, viable way to reduce bulk for carry?

No serial number...I have the slide only. The text of the inscription changed over the years. I was hoping someone might have information on that.

Indeed, where is Clark when we need him? The Tok/9x23 conversion poses a very interesting proposition, but a satisfactory answer requires empirical testing. A 9 mm chamber could be reamed for the additional 4 mm, and experimentation starting with mild hand loads could determine if useful...

I have a beautiful nickle plated Colt GM slide and would like to estimate its vintage. Its obviously pre-series-70. Rt side: COLT'S MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. Lt side: GOVERNMENT COLT AUTOMATIC [HORSEY] MODEL CALIBER .45 Any...

The most recent data published is not really the question. The data I quoted came in the printed pamphlet that accompanied my Lee dies. I bought the dies three years ago. Fellow online correspendent Clark has quoted this same data claimed from the manufacturer in his posts. This is...

Standard TT-33 Tokarev pistol. Unmodified.

After loading rifle and pistol ammunition for more than thirty years, I must note the considerable discrepancies between manufacturers' claims and actual performance when it comes to pistol load data. No, I don't think my chronograph is broken. I have found Sierra and Speer data to be quite...

I agree that the Lee factory crimp die is worth the money. I wouldn't have experimented with high end loads without it. If you want results, don't be reluctant to spend some money. This caliber is so overlooked in the US it just never ceases to amaze me. Commentary that it is somehow the...

Great choice for a hand loading caliber. In a Tokarev it has enormous potential for power increase. I have gotten to a chronographed 1680 fps/85 gr bullets using rifle primers. Have seen other data claimed that was faster, but remain skeptical. The caliber and TT pistol are amazing together.

My worst 1911 experience was with a Colt Series '70 manufactured in the late 1970's. With factory hardball it stovepiped every other round. Rather than adjust the extraction and ejection, my local expert custom gunsmith butchered the slide by lowering the ejection port (I knew no better back...

If Glock were watching, I would hope they'd realize a 7.62x25 would sell out. I'd buy several. Just lengthen the original G-17 format. C'mon, Glock...be a pal.