Let's all remember to vote correctly in 2016 such that we may keep our 2nd Amendment rights. The NRA has a full list of pro 2nd Amendment politicians. I'll just leave it there so as to not cause a 'knock down drag out' political battle. Keep shooting and MINIng. Jason
Was over at the range yesterday, drove the Countryman which was good. Shooting the Ruger GP MC and little Colt, about my average day. Had an issue with the Ruger shooting some reloads from a guy out of Laramie. The cylinder would freeze up and not rotate, really jammed. It appeared the 357 rounds would not seat against the cylinder and not sit flush causing the jam and no rotation. Had the resident RO (30 year Fed. Marshal) assist, it took a hard smack to release it. Anyone had this issue with their Ruger, Smith or other revolver? What ammo are you guys buying for target usage? Do you trust gunshow reloaders? Curious is all. Thanks, Don
I had that kind of problem with some reloads in the past. But it wasn't all of them. Probably comes down to how many times they were shot. Expansion of the brass. I haven't found reloads to buy in a long time around here.
The only reloads I will shoot are my own. If you have ever had a cartridge 'case failure' where the brass 'explodes' in the barrel, it will damage the gun and ,maybe, yourself. I know it scared the bejesus out of me.
So, those who shoot 357, what is your favorite ammo? Target? If you pack for self defense what are you using? This is aimed at a 357 revolver, but on the self defense/carry portion this could be what do you load for your favorite carry gun?
For plinking I use whatever .38 SPCL ammo I can get for a reasonable price. For defense carry in my Ruger LCR I use Speer JHP .357 for short barrel revolver. Lower recoil and muzzle flash. As for reloads... I only shoot my own.
Nice! Talking guns and shooting is OK, it is a sport, just like baseball or football. It is all about enjoying a few holes in a target or perhaps the sound of lead on steel. 6.5 Grendel, beefy! Welcome, share what you have in the safe. Don
An interesting gun "Safety" video from the Brady Bunch. https://youtu.be/v-OZOqxG39g More info on the "facts" talked about in the video. Woman Puts Gun in Her Mouth in New Brady Campaign Video by Todd Beamon April 4, 2015 The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence has introduced a new video featuring a woman who puts a gun in her mouth as it seeks to disclose in which states guns can be purchased easily to encourage supporters to fight gun laws in those jurisdictions. The video promotes a new Brady website named "Crimadvisor.com," The Daily Caller reports. It features a young man and woman sporting leather gear and tattoos — talking in brash urban tones akin to hip-hop. "Before now, it's been difficult for criminals like us to know which states have loose gun laws," the woman says. "How would a criminal like me know which states permit me to carry loaded guns in their amusement parks, golf courses, or beaches?" "I have some violent friends," the man adds. "We all wear leather jackets and scream at women — and we want to find which states we can buy and sell guns easily." After describing California as a state where "the market is hungry, hungry for guns," the woman puts the weapon in her mouth. Crimadvisor.com lists the nation's 10 most dangerous states — defined by the Brady Campaign as where guns can be easily obtained. They are Alaska, Wyoming, Montana, Arkansas, Kentucky, Nevada, Maine, Mississippi, Idaho and New Mexico. The site also lists the 10 states with the strictest gun laws: California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Hawaii, Maryland, Rhode Island, Delaware, and Illinois. In the video, the man describes the latter states as those "where we're not so welcome. The ones that don't 'get us.' " The pair end the video by saying: "Crimadvisor.com. Plan your perfect getaway." In its report, however, the Daily Caller notes that the Brady Campaign's gun-ownership data is from 2007 and compares the top-10 lists with the actual numbers of gun-related deaths, based on FBI data. With the safest states, for instance, a total of 2,953 gun deaths occurred in 2010. That compared with a total of only 539 in the most dangerous states. The Daily Caller also noted that the Brady lists exclude Washington, D.C., with an ownership rate of 3.8 percent — and the nation's highest rate of gun deaths, at 6.5 per 100,000 residents. That compared with Wyoming, which has a death rate of 0.9 per 100,000 residents — even though 59.7 percent of the Cowboy State's citizens own guns. Both Washington and Wyoming have about 600,000 residents, the Daily Caller reports. The Brady Campaign is based in D.C.
This is a joke. Since when do criminals care if they are obeying a law. Isn't that what a criminal is. "If you outlaw guns, only outlaws will have guns"
Laughable. Illinois is on the toughest gun law list and yet they are always a top contender for gun crimes.
Amen I hate the hypocrisy of the anti gun people. There those that know what they are saying is twisted. I have no time for them. But there a lot of people that have not been exposed to guns so they believe they its best to get rid of them. A little education and fun and most people realize that there not the devil's toy. In the 90's there was a gun magazine called Gun Games it was great. It only showed compensation, no politics or define articles. It did help show there is a fun side to gun owner ship. But as I tell friends that may buy there first gun. It comes with responsibility. So back to the fun stuff. I just got 250 rounds to take to the range!! A little run and gun practice with my H&K USP.
If your weather is as nice as it is here, it's a good day for the range. I was pleasantly surprised the other day when I managed to score 6 boxes of rimfire from WW.
Yes, Laughable! I explored a new store and range yesterday, yes I drove my MINI. Another indoor that some folks who drive MINIs enjoyed. I will go shoot there in a few weeks, but it is a bit farther away, not my 15 minute local drive. You folks with nice outdoor access really make me wish I lived in the SE, we do have National Forest and Grassland access, but is 2 hrs up or 2 hrs North of the Denver area. I saw some nice revolvers and got some nice hints from the salesman/gunsmith person at the new range, I think I am going to let him upgrade my CZ SP-01 after he experiments with his CZ P-01 (edc). Did see some nice VZ grips on his P-01, I might get two sets for my CZ and send my old grips down to my son who wants to shape and carve me some custom wood. We shall see how that goes since he is legally blind, but does some great wood work on a lathe and makes super boxes, etc. He is doing me a pistol display case, might take 2 years, but I can wait. Well, off to enjoy, watch some shooting videos and wait for Monday so I can go shoot without the crowds. Don
Picked up a Ruger American in 22 tonight for the kids. Hopefully we can hit an outdoor range in a couple weeks for them to break it in.
Anyone got any idea when the quality of the 22 ammo is going to get better. Nothing seems to cycle good in my wife's auto, course shots fine in the revolver.. Even bought some pricey 22's ( can't remember the brand off hand ) that were supposed to be the best out there currently and they are just as bad or worse then the cheaper bulk stuff I've got.. Doesn't help it any that it has a couple of knurled rings at the edge of bullet which grabs as it is being cycled into the chamber casing the jam. No fun to shoot that gun as you almost never get a clean clip to run thru it..