Tallball
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We've done this thread before, IIRC.
Tell us about your favorite handgun you got last year, boast about it a bit, show us a pic.
I didn't purchase or trade for a lot of handguns this year. My favorite is plain-jane and utilitarian, but I'm pleased with it.
I've been looking for an affordable 40 caliber revolver for a range toy for a couple of years or more. I like larger-bore revolvers that go boom, and the traditional revolver cartridges like that are getting hard to find and/or very expensive. I own a few 45acp revolvers, but none in 40 caliber.
I ran across this Taurus Model 405 used in nice shape for $399. It's a medium-framed five-shot DA/SA revolver that's chambered for 40 S&W caliber in moon clips. Fixed sights, decent finish, pretty okay trigger for a Taurus, the ribbed Tracker-type grips that I like.
It was dirty and had a little bit of rust. I cleaned it up. The trigger was pretty okay for a Taurus, but I went ahead and installed a slightly lighter mainspring after the first range trip. I also painted the front sight red. That's all it needed.
I've had it to the range three times and have been very pleased. The moonclips work just fine. Without moonclips, the empties mostly fall out if I gently bump the grip on the shooting bench. The cartridge is spicy enough to get my attention. You definitely know you're shooting more than a 38, but it's not painful, just fun.
It's been through about 150 rounds of various ammo with no problems. The trigger is smooth and not heavy at all. The fixed sights are nice and fat. I'm almost as accurate with it as I am with my good 2" Model 10, and that's pretty accurate. I've had a fair number of groups with all of the holes touching at least one other hole. It will be going to the range with me often. I don't plan on using it for CC or HD, but would feel comfortable doing so.
What's your favorite gun you got last year? Show us and tell us why.
Tell us about your favorite handgun you got last year, boast about it a bit, show us a pic.
I didn't purchase or trade for a lot of handguns this year. My favorite is plain-jane and utilitarian, but I'm pleased with it.
I've been looking for an affordable 40 caliber revolver for a range toy for a couple of years or more. I like larger-bore revolvers that go boom, and the traditional revolver cartridges like that are getting hard to find and/or very expensive. I own a few 45acp revolvers, but none in 40 caliber.
I ran across this Taurus Model 405 used in nice shape for $399. It's a medium-framed five-shot DA/SA revolver that's chambered for 40 S&W caliber in moon clips. Fixed sights, decent finish, pretty okay trigger for a Taurus, the ribbed Tracker-type grips that I like.
It was dirty and had a little bit of rust. I cleaned it up. The trigger was pretty okay for a Taurus, but I went ahead and installed a slightly lighter mainspring after the first range trip. I also painted the front sight red. That's all it needed.
I've had it to the range three times and have been very pleased. The moonclips work just fine. Without moonclips, the empties mostly fall out if I gently bump the grip on the shooting bench. The cartridge is spicy enough to get my attention. You definitely know you're shooting more than a 38, but it's not painful, just fun.
It's been through about 150 rounds of various ammo with no problems. The trigger is smooth and not heavy at all. The fixed sights are nice and fat. I'm almost as accurate with it as I am with my good 2" Model 10, and that's pretty accurate. I've had a fair number of groups with all of the holes touching at least one other hole. It will be going to the range with me often. I don't plan on using it for CC or HD, but would feel comfortable doing so.
What's your favorite gun you got last year? Show us and tell us why.
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