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    Pierced primers

    I have a nearly new (bought it new a while back, shot very little) 357/9mm Convertible Blackhawk that regularly pierces 9mm primers with target loads. Recently been using the Argentine SPP, but happens with CCI primers too. Occasionally it will pierce a 38 Spcl primer. Haven't fired it with 357...
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    How hard should wadcutters be pushed in Airweight J-frames?

    Hoping for Bullseye and W231 charge wts that won't harm my .38 Model 37 yet be stronger than mouse fart target loads. I normally load 2.7 grs of Bullseye behind bevel-base wadcutters for concealed carry & range practice but these may be a bit light. Have gone as high as 3.3 grs Bullseye, but...
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    2023 Pro 1000-new primer feed

    It's supposed to feed any size and any make of primer. Has anyone tried this yet? How does it work? Is it reliable? Can it be retrofitted on older models? Should we wait while the bugs are worked out? Looks like they got rid of the Auto-Disc powder measure on the 2023 version. Everything is...
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    Boresnakes

    Anyone else clean their guns with these? They work well cleaning revolvers from the breech. They also work well with the semi-autos when you want to forego the hassle of taking the gun down to clean it. On some SAs they get you around the flying parts problem. I usually dip the brush end in...
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    Are HP38 and W231 the same?

    Noticed in my manuals that where they are both listed for a cartridge/bullet combo, the charge weights and the performance are the same. Also, when one is available, the other is available...well, somewhere. Might be like H110 and W296.
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    Who buys guns and hangs onto them?

    I know I do. I've let a few go, but the vast majority are still here. I read of shooters swapping this for that or selling one very good gun to buy another and realise I can't do that. It kind-of makes sense for handguns in NYS. They put you through so much to get them, that you don't want to...
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    Upgrade Shield 1.0 to 2.0?

    Wondering if an original Shield can be upgraded to the 2.0 trigger...either at S&W or by a local gunsmith. Mine is in 40S&W with a safety. Probably has 100 reds through it. Truthfully, the trigger it has, seems pretty good.
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    Airspace

    How come airspace between powder and bullet is no big problem with smokeless but it is with blackpowder?? I know "why" it's bad to have airspace between black powder and the bullet, having already ruined a barrel due to short starting. But how come black powder is sensitive to this while...
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    Sabots in a Plains Pistol?

    I normally shoot PRB, but somehow have ended up with a ton of .50 sabots. Have never had much luck with them in the rifles, but wonder how they'd do in a .50 Lyman Plains Pistol. It has a fast twist like the sabot shooters do, but may not reach the velocity needed to stabilise the longer...
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    Mossberg?

    The MC1Sc has been out for awhile. Now there's a bigger MC2Sc (think I got that right), has anyone shot or bought one? Usually when a gun is introduced and you don't hear anything after the initial flurry, it's because it's a dog. Haven't heard anything about the Mossbergs. Mossberg may be a...
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    Concealed Carry with Bib Overalls

    New pair of Carhart Bibs. Side pockets not deep enough for J-frame pocket carry. How do you bib overall wearers carry with these things? The Bellyband comes to mind, but it kind of defeats the comfort of bibs.
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    Colt Revolver Barrel Interchangeability

    Thinking of buying a brass framed 1851 Colt and cutting down the barrel to make a snubby/belly gun/avenging angel/whatever as I've seen some here do. If I manage to do this without screwing it up and create something accurate and/or useful, will I be able to transfer the cut-down barrel (and...
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    Dry firing Cap & Ball Revolvers, a question

    Saw a thread on Dry Firing Cap & Ball revolvers a while back and the conclusion seemed to be that it could and probably would damage the nipples. Someone else noted that a properly built Cap & Ball wouldn't let the hammer touch the nipples, that there would be a small clearance with hammer down...
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    44 Spcl fired in 44 Mag cylinder

    Will it leave a ring at the case mouth like 38Spcl fired in 357Mag cylinder? Don't see why it shouldn't.
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    Square Deal B - Whoa!

    I seem to remember a time when these things went for about $140. Didn't buy any. Checked in 10 or 12 years ago and they were around $250. Still no sale. Now I'm seeing $450. Is that right? Was I hallucinating back then? Have they gotten that much better? With the competition there is now...
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    Charter Arms Undercover not stamped +P

    Noticed my new CA is not stamped +P even though it's the steel frame version (73820). There's weasel words in the manual saying in effect 'yes you can shoot +P but we don't recommend a steady diet because the short barrel affects performance'. Yet they market the .357 Mag Pug with only a couple...
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    Charter Arms Undercover

    Picked up a new CA Undercover today. It's the 73820 model, so it's a stainless .38 Spl and the first CA I've even touched. Haven't shot it yet. Seems like a good little revolver. Cylinder locks up tight and carry-up seems fine. Trigger is surprisingly good. One thing I didn't expect was that...
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    Benjamin 392 can't be zeroed

    I have a new 392 (.22 cal.) that hits so far left that I run out of sight travel when I try to zero it. With the rear sight as far right as it will go, the gun still hits about 2.0" left at 10 meters. There was some paint in the bore at the muzzle which I cleaned out with acetone and a...
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    Red Dot/Promo in 9mm and 40S&W??

    Wondering if anyone is using these powders in 9mm or 40. Expect to be using mostly plated bullets but some jacketed. I have some old Red Dot numbers for the 9mm from Speer #9, but nothing for the 40.
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    Alliant 20/28

    Has anyone tried this powder in 9mm or 40 S&W? I saw a thread awhile back that someone had used it as a Unique substitute in .44 Spcl. with good results. I have some and am wondering if it'll work in the smaller cases.
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