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I was at a virtual training session the other day. We did a shoot/don't shoot/shoot training session with the idea bng do you see the threat, what can you do and is it safe to shoot or not shoot. It was a good training scenario. Then we did some non lethal training with a tazer, a device I have...

.38 S&W ALBION vs .357 SIG caliber SIG 229R DAK! The above is not a joke, just so you know. I went to the range today with a: 1. ALBION Motors Corporation of Scottland No.2 Mk 1** revolver. 2. SIG 229R pistol with DAK trigger, chambered in .357 SIG. I picked up both of these guns and had...

I have several BERETTA 92 and 96 pistols and a SIG 226 which are all DOUBLE ACTION ONLY. Their is no single action trigger on these pistols and the long revolver like double action is different from the "SAFE ACTION" triggers like on the GLOCK. Does anyone else shoot these guns on a regular...

I have noticed some themes repeated over and over in the postings here and wanted to find out if I am alone in viewing them that way I do. The argument over which round is the best really comes down to what you are trying to accomplish. Killing someone is not the objective of self defense...

Have you discovered your balance point yet? By that, I mean the point where you become a less accurate shooter when you increase the power of you handgun. As I get older, my point is changing. I sold off my .41 and .44 magnums, even my S&W model 24 snub nose and most of my .45ACP pistols. I...

I posted several times of how found I am of the RUGER Security Six. I like the new GP-100 in the Match Champion and limited editions with a non-full lugged barrel, but the 6's are still lighter and I feel better balanced. I heard that the Six series was more expensive to make than the GP-100...

I was just at the range, shooting some of the COLT 110 grain jhp ammo made and sold by DOUBLE TAP. I had used the DOUBLE TAP ammo before and liked it. Well, the COLT ammo is reasonably priced and STANDARD PRESSURE, NOT +P. This is important as I want to use it in my S&W model 12 revolver and my...

I was at the range yesterday shooting a STOEGER 8040, this is the Turkish made copy of the old BERETTA 8040 pistol in .40 S&W. I shot some 165 grain WINCHESTER fmj and a mix of 180 grain fmj and hollow point. Then I tried some old 155 grain jhp made by REMINGTON and issued when my agency went to...

The last time I went out to LAS VEGAS, I rented an 1896 MAUSER pistol (the famous Broomhandle). It surprised me with being much better balanced than I would have expected from its appearance. I fired off 6 rounds and it was a decent shooter, the worst thing being the sights. Has anyone else...

I know this is not strictly a handgun question, but I am wondering if anyone has had experience with any of the companies that offer insurance in case of a self defense shooting? My wife is looking at carrying and would like to know the good and bad from anyone who actually is a customer of...

I have been shooting some PERFECTA ammo, the 158 fmj .38 Special load and had 4 rounds fail to ignite on the first hammer fall. I was wondering if anyone else had this experience. Normally, I would blame the ammo, but in this case, I was shooting a S&W 681 which has had a trigger job and...

Has anyone actually owned a COLT Double Eagle? I would like to know how it would hold up to regular use. I have been offered one at a reasonable price. I shot one many years ago and liked it, but do not know how durable they will be. It is a Mark II version. Jim

I may have found a problem with the H&K 2000 pistols. I would to know if anyone else has had a similar problem? I qualified with my issue H&K 2000 today. Afterwards, when I cleaned it, I could not reassemble the pistol. The slide would not go all the way onto the frame. I eventually found...

This started off as a reply in the recent .32ACP thread, but I decided it would get to far off the track. It was in reference to a dismisal of the STOPPING POWER statistics compiled by MARSHALL & SANOW. I would not be so fast to dismiss the work of MARSHALL & SANOW, especially based on...

In the new issue of GUNS magazine, Massad AYOOB stated that the U.S. military was buying an EXPANDING FULL METAL JACKET round for use in AFGHANISTAN and IRAQ. It is called the LP FMJ or LIMITED PENETRATION FULL METAL JACKET and will be issued only for use against irregular combatants(read AL...

What would you think of a Smith&Wesson bringing back the model 547 revolver in 9m.m. with 3 inch heavy barrel (like the model 13) and aluminum or scandium frame like the model 12? I think this would be a great carry gun. It would still be light at 21 or 22 ounces and have plenty of stopping...