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    Snubbie questions...

    in Revolver Forum

    Posted

    I bought a used  s&w 642 (it came with a few boxes of ammo) a few days ago for $350.00

    It had a trigger job, pachmayr grips and only had 5 rounds through it.

    I shot about 100 rounds ( of various ammo) through it today and this gun is very accurate and was hitting a 1/3 ipsc steel target out to 35yds with all 5 shots.

    I am currently pocket carrying it in a nemesis holster & 2 bianchi speed strips in another pocket inside a cell phone case.

    I am really loving this little revolver.

    A few questions..

    1.  What 5 shot speedloader do you recommend?

    2.  What carry ammo should I use?

    3. Should I remove the internal lock? (I did on my 625-8).

    4.  What rubber grips are best for big hands? (my hands are 4" x 8").

    Thanks for everyone's help...

    I might buy a spare 642...

     

     

    Trijicion RMRO6 mount 625-8

    in Revolver Forum

    Posted

    I am looking to mount my spare Rmr06 on my S&W 625-8 revolver

    I am looking for a rear sight replacement mount

    Does anyone know if the trijicon rm46 or allchin mini sts mounts will work?

    I am also looking for a kydex holster that will work with this

    I could probably modify my speed beez comtac holster but I'm not sure if it would change the way my other 625-8 would fit with my iron sight setup.

    Thanks for any help.

    Snubbie questions...

    in Revolver Forum

    Posted

    Ok looks like a S&WJ frame is my next purchase.

    I need to look at the 642 vs 442 shiny vs black.

    My edc for years is usually an old reliable  ppk pocket carry or a lw commander in a milt sparks versa max II.

    In the summer I usually just carry the ppk but the weight can be annoying on long days.

    It would be nice to have a more powerful lighter weight pocket carry.

    Thanks for the help

     

     

     

    Snubbie questions...

    in Revolver Forum

    Posted

    I need advice from the resident experts here.

    1.  Revolver pocket carry.

    Daily carry or can use in IDPA BUG.

    1.  My vintage colt agent (17grams)in my desantis nemesis holster or buy a s&w 642 (15 grams) & a kramer pocket holster.

    Pros colt:

    * 6 vs 5 rds

    *very nice trigger

    * I love colt revolvers and it shoots like a dream

    Cons colt:

    * 35yr old vintage classic, parts may be hard to find

    * hammer spur although I can thumb the hammer spur on the draw

    * no +P ammo

     

    642 pros

    * enclosed hammer

    * +P ammo

    * new gun parts easier to find

    642 cons

    * buying a new gun

    * 5 rounds

    * s&w stock trigger

    * Shot my friends 642 and its not as nice as my colt

     

    Thanks for any insight...

     

     

    Load data 45acp minor with Titegroup

    in 44/45 Caliber

    Posted

    Perfect 

    More options Thanks...

    I loaded some sns lswc at 3.8gr TG with a 10# recoil spring (1.250" oal' .470 crimp, wlp & mixed brass),that were very accurate & soft shooting out to 40yds.

    3.0gr & 3.2 gr TG with 185gr lswc shot well but the brass wouldnt eject, perhaps an 8# recoil spring?

    3.4 to 3.6gr TG shot well but brass ejecting was hit or miss.

    I am going to try the 155 swc load.

    What recoil spring weight do you recommend?

    My hammer spring is 18#  with a 14# recoil spring for my USPSA loads.

     

     

     

    Load data 45acp minor with Titegroup

    in 44/45 Caliber

    Posted

    I am looking for load data using Hodgen Titegroup powder only.

    I have been using TG for decades for my uspsa/ipsc single stack major loads.

    I also thinned out my herd years ago and only shoot & load what I carry.(45acp single stack)

    This load will be used for the following:

    1.  My 1911 colt with my Trijicon RMR 06 

    2. Shooting major power factor loads for several hundred rounds per session wears on my arthritis

    3.  This will be used also as a varmit pistol for my 82 yr old Dad on his farm as old eyes & 22lr is not effective.

    4.  New shooters & some women don't care for the major power factor blast.

     

    I did some testing and the lowest I got (reliability & accuracy)was 3.8gr TG

    230gr sns red bullets, 1.250" oal, .470" crimp with a 12# recoil spring.

    Perhaps a lighter bullet or ?

    Thanks...

     

    Getting .45 down to 125pf?

    in 44/45 Caliber

    Posted

    1 hour ago, RiggerJJ said:

    Question is why try to run at 125? You are not going to win any intergalactic awards running a 45 in production. Get the PF up to a reasonable level where the round is  consistent and safe, and I'll bet you will not be able to tell the difference in recoil. If the outside of the case has black carbon on it, up the powder level until it seals in the chamber. You will probably find that somewhere around 150 will be the magic number.

     

    I run a 185gn bullet at about 155 -158pf with tight group in a Les Baer. Very consistent accuracy and sd, and recoil is a kitten...

    jj

    What TG load data do you use

    plus oal, recoil spring etc.

    I have a colt 1911 with an rmro6 that I'm building for my 80+ year old dad to use as a varmit gun on his farm.( old eye's & arthritic his old .22lr with iron sights don't work well for him anymore).

    I have it spring with a 7# recoil spring and worked up some 230gr sns TG loads from 2.8gr up to 4.0gr.

    1.250" oal, .470" crimp.

    I have not had a chance to test it yet because of the heavy snow & sub zero temps in the Dakota's.

    Perhaps I should start a new Thread..

    Thanks

    TG

    Is Single Stack Dead?

    in USPSA/IPSC Shooting

    Posted

    Single stack started this sport & it will never go away.

    I guess some shooters cannot handle a ss in 45acp so they complain or shoot ss minor 9mm.

    Every few years the new guys want to move or eliminate ss.

    but I guess the dead horse won't beat itself as witnessed by 5 pages so far...lol

     

    Is Single Stack Dead?

    in USPSA/IPSC Shooting

    Posted

    On 1/1/2019 at 5:29 PM, shred said:

    There are problems with Single Stack that hurt its growth ... (and I'm saying this as a guy that shot Majors, Nationals and a World Shoot in SS).

     

    New shooters that show up with a single stack these days mostly don't stick with it, because it's a stock gun in 45 ACP and they are shooting way over-PF factory ammo.

    When they go to pick something else, a Production 9mm looks real attractive because they're cheap and easy to shoot and race-ready 9mm single stacks are not cheap or common.

     

    When experienced shooters are looking around for another division to shoot, the options are wide open-- CO, PCC, Limited, Production, Open, Revo, L10 & SS.  Not too surprising not very many pick SS since about the only reason to do so  is "I really like 1911s"  or "I'm bored with everything else".

     

    Of those that do, they find 8-round major has been an advantage at most recent major matches.  It's usually not a lot (except at the old 1911 Society matches, where it was huge) but by and large, equally-skilled shooters end up better shooting major.

     

    But, IMO Major SS isn't much fun for extended practice, and it can be a pain at local matches with SS-unfriendly stage designs.  A heavier widebody Lim gun with the same ammo is much nicer to shoot.  .40 SS's can be finicky and there aren't many off the shelf ready to race these days.  45 ACP is more expensive to load plus has hassles like large and small primer brass. 

     

    So, we're left with new shooters looking for something else to shoot, division-shoppers, die-hards that just love 1911s and some people playing minor SS for funsies.

     

    How to grow SS from there?  I would fold minor SS into Production.  Yeah, I can hear the complaining already, but look at the scores and compare.  Throw in a minimum trigger pull weight or reduce the magwell if you must, but there's really not any competitive difference between a tuned Tanfo or CZ and a minor SS.  That might decrease participation in SS for a while, but there would be more 1911s on the range.

     

    This is the perfect answer..

    I now just keep my life simple & shoot what I carry,  1911 45acp.

    I get a laugh when people make fun of my colt 45acp when they are shooting 2011's.

    They are bascially the same thing..

     

    Is Single Stack Dead?

    in USPSA/IPSC Shooting

    Posted

    Indeed the 1911 is a 107 year old design that simply won't work

    Thank God we didn't use them in 2 world wars, korea and vietnam & someone should alert the modern special forces that they are too finicky & unreliable.

    IPSC / USPSA started with the 1911 and it will never be obsolete..

    It's simply a harder gun to master then a plastic 9mm

    so we should probably just get rid of single stack division..

    Whatever..

    Seeking Comments - Handgun Grips

    in Handgun Techniques

    Posted

    On 11/19/2018 at 12:57 PM, lgh said:

    Thanks Bird. Had the book for a long time. What you see in the top picture is not what you see on the bottom. Try putting your weak hand in the position of the top picture and then try to fit your strong hand in there. It won't work. Conversely, get a grip with your strong hand and then try to get your hand in there like he shows in the top picture. It won't work. The heels of your hands should butt against each other, but they both won't fit on the backstrap as suggested, at least not for me. They form a wrap.

     

    Given all the discussion about grip, I enjoyed re-reading Brain's description of his grip.

     

    My weak hand is in the exact position as the top picture and I adjust my rh to fit accordingly

    I also use thick grips on my 1911 to get the same feel as a 2011.

    There is no right or wrong grip

    Only the right grip that works for you.

    Your body really does sort all this out with a lot of dry & live fire.

    Seeking Comments - Handgun Grips

    in Handgun Techniques

    Posted

    Brian's book shows a perfect picture of getting your left hand on the frame BEHIND the gun (top right picture on page 41)

    If you don't have his book get it immediately..

     

    Getting both hands (heels) behind the gun is key for me when it comes to recoil control.

    I adjust my right hand so I can position my index finger to pull the trigger straight back (Brian Zins bullseye rh grip)

    This leaves plenty of room for my left hand.

    The stronger your hands are the less you have to crush the gun

    Locking wrists also helps

    Ambi-safety -vs- Single Safety

    in General Gunsmithing

    Posted

    I hope this is the right place to ask this ?

    On a 1911/2011 style pistol is the ambi-safety a weaker design than a single side safety?

    I have seen the ambi-safety break but have never seen (or heard) of the single sided safety break.

    How important is it to have an ambi-safety on your gun?

    I for one think it is a nice feature when I have to hold a prop with my right hand and grab the pistol off a table with my left hand and shoot or do a transfer from rh to lh, etc but is it really necessary?

    probably not

    But I was also thinking that it is not necessary as I don't ride the safety with my thumb while shooting with 1 hand and if If I shoot a glock or a revolver this would not even be an issue..

    What does everyone here think about this?

    A Quick Survey

    in Miscellaneous Topics That Do Not Fit in Any Other Forum

    Posted

    As an Aerospace Manager/Supervisor for well over 15+ years it is praise over $ hands down.($ is relative, it's not how much make, it's how much you spend//if you make more you spend more, if you make less you spend less).

    Don't get me wrong here, everyone wants to make more money but I have found that "praise" yeilds better results to boost the morale of my workers then does "money", (after all everyone want's to take pride in their work and be recognized for their skill & expertise, especially in front of their peers).

    Praise is a much stonger motivater than $ in the real world of business.

    Trust me on this.

    College business and real-world business are like night and day.

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