Recent content by ECS686

Here is a great review pinned by Mike Wood the RevolverGuy. I didn’t take Mikes class as we got to pick 4 and the choices were hard. I attended classes by Justin Dyal, Caleb Giddings, Wayne Dobbs and Bruce Cartwright. https://revolverguy.com/revolverfest-2025-after-action-review/

Why I usually have a revolver and OC on me or in reach even in my house. And not saying you Model 457 but I don’t deal drugs so that reduces my risk like 80%. We have been in a country club like subdivision for almost 5 years it’s an older in on the golf course and park and we got a slew of...

I don’t know the specifics of FE Warren case but nothing I have read specifically mentioned if he was in custody or not at the time of death. If in custody I would presume he hung himself (20 years in the Federal Orison system I have seen a lot of hangings, ODs and murders) There could be a...

I’ll agree there’s nothing better looking than blued steel with wood brown stocks however hard to beat Hogue or Pachmyr for shootjng. The good news is VZ and others makes some great G10 stocks that have the walnut, coco bolo or other wood look but are GREAT to shoot so the best of both worlds...

While I stated I can see both sides here’s the red flag in that statement for me and promoted my “It’s more about the driver and not what’s driven” comment. I have seen a lot of folks show up to IDPA matches and trainjng classes with high dollar guns like 1911’s and SFT/EDX 9’s from Wilson or...

A great article from Darryl Bolke on the history of the Failure drill aka Mozambique drill and why a lot of folks get it wrong. https://americancop.com/the-failure-drill-what-it-is-and-why-its-critical/

Well I wouldn’t necessarily disagree however your metaphor is antiquated. With the adoption of CAC and I’m unit computers cops don’t use ink oens very much these days LOL JK

I don’t disagree with Mr Ayoob but I also get both sides of the argument. On one hand if a custom 1911 saved my life not sure if I can put a price. However as a realist outside a competition and target shooting a Wilson Combat 1911 is not going to make enough of a difference iver my SA...

All about the numbers and there are other non SA specific venues like USPSA or IDPA. And while I love SA products they just don’t have the SKU numbers Glock did or domination to replicate the GSSF That said what could be a go and was a major Illinois match sponsored by SA was the Single Stack...

Yea, I also remember reading where the lady behind the ad was a former Ruger marketing person.

I know that’s why Glocl did it as well. Same with 357 Sig model 31,32 and 33’s

Here are a couple informative links on why FN went to cast. They had to make a bigger frame and slide as well as add lugs to accommodate the larger 40 cal round and the higher pressures There is also a great kink from Stephen Camp (RIP) High Powers and handguns he had one of the best pages...

I believe the issue with the S&W and some of the boutique rounds is the cylinder wall thickness not the frame a issue and certain ammo in the S&W was due to cause timing issues not blowing up a S&W. And that said it would take a steady diet but would happen. And being a lot of those rounds are...

The 6 shot N frame is the strongest 357 made. The RedHawks in 6 shot from isn’t bad as the GP 100 however “comma” Ruger has to make them thicker because they are injection cast. So while thicker than a comparable L frame S&W 586/686 they aren’t any stronger. Again not saying the Rugers are weak...

My favorite single actions are Rugers with a 4 5/8th Barrel and a Bisley grip. Fine looking revolvers