I had a Springfield 4" service model XD in .45 ACP years ago that was totally reliable. 13 + 1 capacity - I think it was just over 40 ounces fully loaded. I enjoyed it.
If it were me, I'd sell both. I find it hard to imagine having guns that are shot that little. Just my 2 cents. Hope you are happy with whatever you choose.
I occasionally use HP38 for lighter Magnum loads in my Redhawk, but I use 11 grains. I haven't had any issues with ignition/squibs. Hope you can find a new load that works nicely for you.
I sympathize with the "roller coaster" folks. Been there. ATM, I'm under 180 for only the 2nd time in the last...18 years, or so. About 5 pounds away from my lowest weight im that time. For me, radically less sugar, smaller portions, more veggies, some body weight exercises and walking during...
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Galco Miami Classic horizontal shoulder holster system; black leather, right-handed. Fits 3 - 5" 1911s from Colt, Kimber, Para Ordnance, Springfield Armory. Includes the tie down set for additional stability.
In very good, lightly used condition. The leather's not even broken-in yet -...
To me, a concealed hammer, airweight J-frame was a great pocket carry gun. I had a Smith 642 that I pocket carried for many years in a Mika holster. Very light, didn't snag, and I never drew the holster.
I later carried a Glock 43 the same way, but the additional weight did not go unnoticed...
I almost never check out the "Break Room" section, so I've never seen this thread before. I'm not sure if my present situation would be described as "hardcore", but after reading a page or two of the latest replies I think I'm among friends here.
I was pretty much always a bit of a chubby...
An entertaining and thorough read - thanks! The Garrison was my choice for my first 1911, and I think it was a good one. Lots of nice features for not a lot of money. A lot of feedback from others in the know echoed this sentiment. It was easy to swap a few things to make it more to my liking...
Got a tiny batch of 30-06 loaded this afternoon. I have almost settled on a load of choice for my M1. It seems to like IMR 4064 best, and something in the neighborhood of 47.5 - 48.5 grains. Hopefully one last trip to Atterbury and I'll finally have it sorted.
.22 LR. May very well be that the ammo I bought was the huge, cheap, 500+ round boxes/buckets, but the rifles I've had in .22 LR constantly had failures to fire. To me, the charm of .22 LR was the ammo was so cheap. I guess if pricier ammo is needed for reliable ignition, it's not as appealing a...
I like the .357 for hood, .44 for woods reply. I think plenty of folks with a .357 don't use it as a dedicated Magnum gun, and they see plenty of Specials.
If your revolver is intended for regular Magnum use, I'd say the .44 gives you more options with heavier bullets and more energy on tap. I...
Very cool, these are phenomenal little guns. 3" K frame is a pretty magical little package - carries easily, balances, easy to shoot. Bought one from Snorko about 12 years ago. Didn't get to keep it long, sadly. Wasn't really super stable financially at the time and had to sell it to quickly...