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    A cheaper to shoot snub for fun at the range (not for carry)

    I'm considering a 2" snub for my next purchase. I have several small framed snubs: a Taurus 85CH I've had for 15+ years (I'm probably giving this to a buddy), a Taurus 856UL, a S&W 442, a S&W 317 (3" .22lr), a new model Colt King Cobra, and a Taurus 856 Defender. I used to own a few others...
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    Prescription eye protection

    So, I've considered buying prescription eye protection off and on for a few years now. When I first started shooting regularly, I used non-prescription and bought the oversized eye protection that fits over glasses. I never liked them, they are bulky, they take a lot of space in my range bag...
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    Your personal carry rules/guidelines

    Who here has thought it out and has a personal set of carry rules or at least guidelines? Who is flexible in their guidelines? I have a personal carry philosophy: strong side carry, mostly IWB (when occasionally OWB, it's in the exact same spot), higher capacity (to the greatest practical...
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    Two very different 3" (ish) carry revolvers

    So my new Taurus 856 Defender and 2.75" S&W 66 have now been to the range a couple times and I've shot 200-300 rounds through each. Of course, the K-frame is more comfortable to shoot. Shooting reasonable magnums out of it (low recoil 158gr Buffalo Bore, most 125gr magnums, any 110gr magnums)...
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    Which .45ACP for home defense?

    I am selling a few guns (and have had some others sold). While I am paring down the collection a bit, it is more about refining the collection to be exactly what I want and need. For home defense, I prefer .38spl in revolvers and .45ACP in autos due to the slightly lower decibel levels vs...
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    Which Glock...

    TL/DR version: Which Glock should I sell? After shooting for well over 20 years before I bought my first Glock, I find that with their substantially different grip angle compared with most handguns, I just don't shoot them very well. My small SIG P365 and snub nosed revolvers are more...
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    Picked up my new to me S&W 10-8

    I was able to pick up the gun today, I got a better deal than I thought. The salesman who processed my "not disapproved" paperwork (yes, MD won't approve you, but rather you get a "not disapproved" email after the waiting period and background check) and gave me the gun was the person who took...
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    New (to me) toy... S&W 10-8

    So, I went to the gunshop to pick up my consignment check from my Colt Gold Cup that finally sold. I have long had a big hole in my revolver collection... no 4" medium framed revolver (my only 4" is an N-frame .45LC S&W 625MG). I can't say I got one of the leftover 20 year old deals for...
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    Time to buy a Taurus 856 Defender: but which version?

    I've had my eye on the 3" Taurus 856 Defender since it came out. In addition to the 856 probably having the best reports/reputation among owners of Taurus handguns, I've had a 2" 856UL for 4-5 years now which has been a terrific little gun. The 856 Defender has been on my "want" list for some...
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    My new model King Cobra is being removed from carry use

    I've had my Colt King Cobra for about 4 years now. I love the gun, quite accurate, incredible DA trigger pull (so much better than any of my Taurus or S&W revolvers), and a great size for carry (I love a 3" revolver. However, after the last couple range trips I'm finding that I'm too used to...
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    I may replace my Glock 19 with a SIG P365 Macro

    TL/DR: I may get a P365 Macro to replace my G19 because I shoot my smaller P365 better than my Glock. For when I want "more" the Macro would fit that and likely shoot even better than my smaller P365. However, I'm concerned it may be a lot of money for what marginal gains I'd see, and I'm...
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    On my way to the gunstore

    I'm on my way to buy a new 2.75" S&W 66 Combat Master. I'm sure my overthinking and several threads have annoyed some, and yet, this isn't what I last said I was going to buy. I decided against the Taurus 66 or 65 due to size. I want something I can sometimes carry. I already wanted a .357...
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    Kel Tec P32 vs. P3AT or Ruger LCP

    I have a Ruger LCP, never liked it much, but I keep it around due to its tiny size and how good a pocket gun it makes in theory (in reality, I always pick my S&W 442 when I need a small pocket gun, or occasionally my slightly larger Taurus 856UL when I don't need it to be as small as the 442)...
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    Which gun for home defense

    So, I'm not reawakening my old thread with a number of guns listed that are no longer under consideration (this time) since many people look at the title, maybe the first post, and ignore follow up posts before they post themselves. Sorry for the partial duplicate. I'm looking for a gun that...
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    Question for those who like to go a little more old fashioned in their ammo choices?

    So, I have renewed my commitment and interest in small framed (and sometimes medium framed) snubs. Unfortunately, out of a 2" barrel, both .38spl and .44spl can prove unreliable when it comes to JHP expansion. There are a few rounds that work reasonably well, but they are expensive, there are...
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    Is the S&W 442/642 the perfect pocket gun?

    It took me a while to warm to the 442 (I've had mine about a decade). It is not fun to shoot at the range. It is just too light. However, very few guns pocket as well, and with the concealed hammer and rounded edges, it is quite comfortable IWB. While bigger than a pocket auto, I feel like...
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    Neighborhood shooting, WAY too close for comfort

    I am finally starting to catch my breath, the adrenaline is starting to subside, and I can think clearly enough to post here. When I got home from visiting my parents tonight, I noticed some people near their car (I assume their car) in the road a couple houses down from my townhouse. My gut...
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    Trouble deciding/prioritizing

    This isn't a traditional "which should I get" thread as I'm probably going to eventually buy 1/2 to 2/3 of what is on this list. It is more a situation where I'm having trouble prioritizing my next revolver purchase. I've been concentrating a lot more on my autos and carry needs and I have...
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    Just bought another .22LR pistol

    For years I've gone without a .22 pistol. I sold my Ruger MkII about 15 years ago. I didn't love shooting .22lr, it was a pain to disassemble and reassemble for cleaning, and I didn't find it all that fun. I like some recoil as part of the fun. At the time, while much more expensive than...
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    Considering the Taurus 856 Defender Executive Grade

    I love 3" revolvers. I don't really need an 856 Defender, but I would like one. I have several 2" small frame revolvers that I sometimes carry but only one 3" that I carry (a Taurus 85CH, a Taurus 856UL, a S&W 442, and a 3" new model Colt King Cobra). I also have a medium framed 2.5" Taurus...
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