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    What SD rnds in your .38 spl snub-nosed revolver?

    158 grain Lead Semi Wadcutter, remanufactured and new. Not hollow point XY17
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    Question for Old Fuff

    LOL One of my favorites is: "When I kick the bucket, I hope my wife doesn't sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them" XY17
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    Question for Old Fuff

    I'm thinking of buying a saddle next. XY17
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    Question for Old Fuff

    Yesterday, I bought my first box of 50 Winchester 158 Grain Semi-Wadcutters in .38 Special. The next thing I have to do is buy a gun. Is this known as putting the cart before the horse? XY17
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    Question for Old Fuff

    Old Fuff, thank you for your suggestions! In a previous post, I thought that your observations were most interesting regarding .32 loads: "But if one decides to stick to factory loads I would pick the wadcutter in most cases, because within the limits of the cartridge, this nose...
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    Question for Old Fuff

    Old Fuff, thank you for your response. There are a lot of shoes in your closet to choose from! I looked at the Taurus selections. They do have a lot of good looking models. I also spent some more time on the Smith & Wesson website and I keep coming up with the Model 642. I agree with you...
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    Question for Old Fuff

    "The Old Fuff often carries .38 Special (standard load) Cowboy loads in his pocket snubby, with no worries about so-called stopping power. If an aggressor gets stopped it's because of bullet placement." Old Fuff, Which model .38 Special pocket stubby do you carry or recommend? I'm...
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    Cartridge conversion for defence?

    "The Old Fuff often carries .38 Special (standard load) Cowboy loads in his pocket snubby, with no worries about so-called stopping power. If an aggressor gets stopped it's because of bullet placement." Old Fuff, Which model .38 Special pocket stubby do you carry or recommend? I'm...
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    Police: Man held up at mall

    Ric in Richmond What would you have done if they kept walking towards you? XY17
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    Police: Man held up at mall

    This happened in a nearby small, usually safe and peaceful town near me where I shop twice a week. If you pocket carry, how would you deal with this situation? By ASHLEY ADAMS Evening Sun Reporter Article Launched: 04/20/2007 10:21:55 AM EDT Hanover Borough Police Department is...
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    Smith & Wesson 642 with or without lock?

    Hello All After a long break from my endless research, I've decided to go for a Smith & Wesson 642 .38 Special +P for my concealed pocket carry. Although I would prefer a brand new gun, I really don't want a revolver with a lock. Should I try to find a pre-lock version, hopefully in...
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    Home Invasion Ends In Fatal Shootout

    mdao...........you are correct! (Not counted as a murder yet. I'm guessing xy17 included the total for reference.) XY17
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    Home Invasion Ends In Fatal Shootout

    The murder tally in Philadelphia is at 106 or so for 2007. Last year topped 500. http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/20070405_Home_invasion_ends_in_fatal_shootout.html According to the 22-year-old male resident, minutes after 11 p.m., two men confronted him outside his home in the...
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    A special request for the revolver forum about the S&W locking mechanism

    I like my locks with bagels. XY17
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    Firing Your Gun From Your Pocket

    spwenger, bubbygator, Hemicuda & tepin, Thank you for your responses. I imagine that a flamable jacket could be a problem. I wouldn't want to fire a .357 Magnum and get burned unless I was in this situation. I wonder if the fabric would prevent a hollow point from opening and the bullet...
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    Firing Your Gun From Your Pocket

    A bad guy is in your face pointing a weapon at you. Your hand is on your gun in your pocket. Would you try to get a quick shot off through your holster and pants? XY17
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    Trouble Drawing a Semi-Auto from a Pocket

    RNB65 "If the bad guy has you at gun point and you think you're going to outdraw him, you're dead no matter what type of holster you're using." If your hand happens to be on your gun, while it's in your pocket, is there a chance you can effectively shoot him through your holster and...
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    Glossary for new shooters

    Hi Pax, Very well done! Looks good on Microsoft Explorer. Have you considered adding Acronyms and Abbreviations? This can be the biggest headache in trying to read posts. Here's a few I jotted down: AFAIK- As Far As I Know BG- Bad Guy BTW- By The Way CCW-...
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    No guns allowed, what to do?

    I wouldn't leave a gun in a car that has "Protected By Smith & Wesson" or other such stickers on it. XY17
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    Lightweight Small Revolver Club

    OBXMIKE How is your accuracy at 7 to 20 feet with your 340sc, shooting the .357 mags? Would you, if the situation called for it, shoot through your pocket? XY17
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