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    Question about HP-38 / Win 231 powder?

    Back to bullets . 125gr commercial cast bullets are quite common , as they are widely used for Cowboy Action Shooting ( CAS) . Here's some from Missouri Bullets ( because they popped up , but there are a bunch of well regarded makers ) .
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    Another variable added to the mix...

    For several decades now , the default for revolver ammo published specs is 4 inch vented test bbl .
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    A Deadly Load for the 32 H&R Magnum

    Well , l'll agree so far as shortening .327 brass is pointless . Despite having the word " Magnum " in its name , it isn't really . SAAMI presure levels are only 21k ( both C.U.P. and Psi . " .32 Special " would have been more fitting .
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    Intermediate/Magnum SMGs (for civilians...)

    Thompsons existed in .38 Super , but not popular . 10mm MP-5 It's a stretch to consider 7.65 x 25 as " magnum " , but l guess you could say flatter trajectory than 9x19 . More properly an origional definition Assault Rifle , but squint a little for M2 Carbine w/ folding stock .
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    Where does your state stand on this 2025 gun ownership map?

    We believe you ! Many ( most ? ) of us can say the same . It's a signifigent degree of specific location and self selection . People tend to gravitate to people with overlap of recreational interests , philosophy , culture , politics , etc . There will also be a large number of people in...
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    Where does your state stand on this 2025 gun ownership map?

    OR ... Texas has a plethora of huge urban areas , full of urban dwellers , with low traditions of shooting or hunting . And as mentioned above , surprisingly small amount of land open to hunting . ( Most is tied up in $ hunting leases )
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    The Byrna "Banana"

    Whenever l personally applied , it had the results l realistically expected . I have observed , and had first hand reports from participants of spectacular failure .
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    The Byrna "Banana"

    True False
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    The Byrna "Banana"

    Real World experiences with OC are a topic in themselves. But yes , the best Non Firearm Defensive Tool , is Genuine X26 . ( No , not saying it's perfect , just every other option sucks significantly more .) But they're pricey . Refurbished LE trade- ins +/- $600 , new list $1k plus ...
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    Mob Defense: How to Stay Safe from a Crowd

    Alas 21st Century U.S. isn't 1980's Rhodesia or South Africa . Or Israel at anytime in history up until present. Just ask Rittenhouse about shooting your way out of a riot . The old cliche about the best way to be safe in a violent mob situation, is to Not Be There . But alas ...
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    .45 ACP Dual Purpose Loading: A Look at Loads for Carbine and Pistol Use

    Skimmed down to the actual loads in the linked article, and was pretty much what l figured. Develop for best 50yd accuracy in carbine . Then verify in pistol.
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    Question about HP-38 / Win 231 powder?

    I believe you that your results were your results , but they're the opposite of mine . My pet .38Spl load with 231 & 158gr cast , give single digit extreme spread . ( Not std deviation, but actual spread ) , and sub 1.0 in groups at 25 yd .
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    Is the S&W 396 Night Guard the Ultimate .44 Special Carry Revolver?

    I have a 624 , and never felt a for a 396 . And back in the day , there were a few Distributor Runs of chopped M24 & M624 .
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    Is the S&W 396 Night Guard the Ultimate .44 Special Carry Revolver?

    It's subjective, as to the beholder's concepts & expectations. That said , I'll have to go with ..... No . IF you concept extends to being close in size to a small frame revolver , then Charter Arms Bulldog , or the slightly larger discontinued Taraus M442 . ( Yeah , they will take work to...
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    Luger History: World’s Most Recognizable Pistol

    Colt SAA is frantically raising its hand , in the back of the room .
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    Hitman Gun

    This . Think of it as a Historically lnspired Curiosity . As as actual Spec Ops / Clandedtine quiet pistol , it was supersceeded by later WWll Supressed Hi Standards , and more recently by intregally supressed Rugers .
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    Trigger replacement options for the Hellcat?

    Basic Concepts : It's a Striker Fired Gun . Those are the inherent characteristics of the type . If you want a 1911 -ish trigger in a tiny .380 , search out a Colt Mustang .
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    Trigger replacement options for the Hellcat?

    Then you have a very limited exposure to firearms .
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    TRIPLE THREAT Shotgun

    Euro style Drillings ( two SG , one Rifle ) have a place . This is a Solution , in a desprate search for a Problem .
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    What have you bought firearms related in the last 48 hours?

    500 rds W-W Ranger .40 165 grn . Actual Duty ammo from State LE Agency during .40 Era . Issued as " practice ammo " , but not used . About half of what had been good price for 50rd box of 165 HST .
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