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I’ve had a G17 for a few years, but I couldn’t ignore the cheap police surplus G22’s. Ended up getting a like new G22 gen4. While I like the gen3 grip on my G17, I find I really like the gen4 grip treatment, and also find it fits my hand better with no backstrap installed. While I find myself...

Not too concerned with the pellet diameter difference. I also have a supply of Winchester SuperX #1 Buck, if needed…as well as a couple varieties of #4 Buck and, of course, 00. but what I keep my home defense shotgun loaded with is that #1 load.

Well, my Mossberg is loaded with some of my remaining stock of the discontinued, low recoil LE #1 flight control load. I’m pretty happy with the performance of that load.

Keep it oiled, and store it with a pump or two in it, and it will last a long time. Love mine.

Ohio used to be a slug only state. As a result, you would see ads for various slugs at sale prices every fall. I’m not a hunter, but I would stock up some slugs for self defense and range purposes at bargain prices. One I found I liked was the Federal Tru-ball low recoil, 1300fps load… Very...

After falling in love with my Model 15-3, I bought a used Model 19 with 2.5” barrel. That revolver developed a timing issue after about 200rds of American Eagle 158gn SP 357mag…not the most powerful magnum load. I had that fixed, because I really wanted to love that revolver. Shooting Magnums in...

During the great police revolver sell-off, I was at a gun show looking specifically for a Model 10. They were all over the show, going for about $175 in like new condition. When I spotted this Model 15-3 marked $200, I looked it over, and offered $175… With a handshake and cash, the deal was done.

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The old timers were right, when they named the Model 15 “Combat Masterpiece”…

Mine sees some carry…

I never gave 380 much thought...until I acquired a Beretta 84F. I found I like that pistol a lot. Fits my hand well, carries easily, utterly reliable...and accurate. Best 380 load for me? Underwood XTP +P...but I wouldn't lose sleep using any good jhp load.

I had a TP22 when they first came out. It worked great, for a while… Then it jammed all the time. I found the slide was completely made of alloy, and the cartridge rims wore a groove in the breech face, causing the hang up. Iver had me send it in, and replaced it with a revised version that had...

Fixed sights are fine, if they are regulated correctly. I had a 3” SP101 whose POA was way off from its POI. I have always felt that stretching the range with a handgun could be useful, and besides, it’s fun. My fixed sight 3” GP100 does shoot to POA. As for the Model 15…I’m a fan, and those...

Taffin gushed in a book about some smith. I found out he was local to me. Well, I had a Model 19-3 that developed a timing issue, so I gave him a call. Told me to bring it over. Old guy, seemed a little out of it, but I left my revolver with him. No contact for a month… Gave him a call at a...

Ammunition problems will shut down a revolver. Twice, over the years I’ve seen it at the range. Once, my pal had a fresh, factory 357mag round squib the bullet half into the forcing cone…done for the day. Another time, a shooter next to me had a bullet creep far enough forward to tie up the...

I have occasionally carried a 7.62 Tokarev IWB in condition 2, and felt safe doing so. One thing about the Tokarev… The combination of its short grip and overall thin profile makes it very IWB friendly.

I have some of that Fiocchi FMJTC…not sure what I would shoot it at, but I would expect it to be perforated.

Some of the recent Tokarev imports have been equipped with a drop in trigger with the Glock style trigger blade safety…to meet import requirements. Easier to drop a trigger in than install a safety switch (often of dubious utility). Amongst Tokarev aficionados, it is popular to exchange that...

One thing in favor of the G22… with all the police surplus guns out there, they can be found pretty cheap. I bought one a while back, a G22 gen4…for $279. It looked about 99% new, and has working Glock night sights. It’s my only .40. While I like the 9 just fine, have for a long time, I find I...