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That is my current setup, LCR 357 with 38 +P ammo. It works great in a pocket holster. I wish it had more than 5 rounds, but it is small and light and won't get left behind because it is a hassle to wear or dress for. It is surprisingly easy to shoot too. Every time I go to the range, I put 20 rounds through it. Shooting a revolver with a 1 3/4" barrel is an acquired, and very perishable, skill.

Zardoz! Yes, that is Sean Connery in those red diapers holding a Fosbery. This is one of the weirdest movies I have ever seen. Right up there with Zappa 200 Motels. http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Zardoz

Milled Mak-90. It was a present from my wife. I know I should've gone with the blonde wood for authenticity, but I couldn't say no to the Iodine Orange.

I have owned a few HKs (P2000, a few P7 variants). I have dealt with their customer service a few times and have always been impressed. Nice folks and inexpensive service. I have a Glock 34 and a P7 PSP. I need to keep telling myself I don't need another 9mm gun, but the VP9 does keep calling my name. Everyone raves about the trigger on it. I owned a Walther PPQ for a short while. The trigger on it was so nice that I was actually worried about ever having to draw it from a holster. It was way to easy to go bang bang when you only wanted to go bang. I decided I can live with my Glock 5 pound trigger. The reset isn't as short as the PPQ's, but it is more crisp and has a good tactile response. Hopefully the HK's isn't that light. Maybe I can shoot someone else's VP9 and maybe I'll hate it.

It has taken a while (i.e. a few years) but it seems like the Remington built Marlins are getting much better. There were real problems right after the takeover. I had sold a Marlin 357 from that era because I never liked the action on it. I have a new Marlin 1895 Big loop in 45-70. That gun is very well put together. I also have a Rossi big loop lever in 357. It is a very fun gun, and surprisingly accurate. One gun that is always overlooked, and never should be, is the Browning. It is more expensive, but it is something to pass to your kids that you can take pride in. I want to like the Henry guns, but I don't. Personal preference i guess.

Ack! This is the smokiest (by far) Scotch I have ever had. The Islay Island Scotches are all smokey (called peat-y by aficionados I think), but this one takes the cake. It is like drinking a campfire, and not in a good way. I know people that like it, but I am not one of them. I am a bourbon and rye guy more than Scotch, so I would recommend one of them. Try 1776 rye or Bulleit rye. Both are excellent and not too expensive. For bourbon, try Eagle Rare. It is a real treat. Four Roses is a less expensive fine bourbon. Basil Hayden is a really nice, slightly more expensive bourbon.

Consider classic single action. I had a Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley. Great looks and indestructible. And a much more comfortable Grip (Bisley style) than traditional curved cowboy grip.

Thanks for the good advice. My pop is deaf from shooting guns in the military (especially in Viet Nam) without hearing protection, so I am particularly aware of hearing loss and its impact on those around you. I double up with foam plugs and headphones, and am the guy who is shouting at everyone after a cease fire because my hearing protection is still in.

Do you mean avoid the box store version of the Ariens? I checked their website and the model numbers appear to be the same as what I see on the Home Depot website. Am I better off ordering from snowblowerdirect.com or similar?

I just found a Honda Snow Blower dealer online (not many places seem to carry the two stage models) and gagged on the price. I should've remembered how expensive Hondas were from back when I bought a gas generator. Right now I am looking at the 24" Ariens Compact two stage with 208cc engine. From the reviews I have read, the Ariens Compact will handle my present needs easily. As much as I was hoping to make a purchase for the future, a $1000+ snow blower just doesn't fit into our budget at the moment.

I am getting ready for my first New England winter, having moved from the Jersey Shore up to New Hampshire a few months back. I am looking to buy a 2 stage gas snow blower. My driveway and front walkways are not too big, but I would rather buy one that will accommodate larger ones for when I purchase a home here. Are there any recommendations for brands and models to look at or avoid? I have read a lot of negative reviews about the Craftsmen snow blowers having an old (and not good) design. Are Power Smart, Yard Machines, and Sno-Teck quality brands? I haven't heard of them, but they seem to have gotten a lot of decent reviews, although most of them seem to be from the casual user who may not have to contend with as much snow as I probably will.

Good call. 15 rounds of 10mm is fearsome and maxed out for NJ. And a $100 Lone Wolf conversion barrel lets you shoot 357Sig or 40s&w. No ejector or extractor swap needed (all use a 40 cal shell rim) and 10mm mags hold those other caliber bullets fine. I went with Gen 3 since I had read reports that Gen 4 10mm guns were still getting bugs ironed out.

Awesome. Congrats. I hope they threw in a set of reloading dies with that 41 mag. That is the one pistol caliber I see less than 10mm in stores. I would love to try one some time side by side with a 44mag and see the difference.

45-70 Lever Gun. In case I am robbed by five guys and they all stand in front of one another.

You don't need a microscope to see the machining differences between a Wingmaster/Police model and an Express. The Express is a rougher product that would never have been allowed to leave the factory 20 years ago. If you want function and don't care about form, then the Express is for you (As a Glock fan, i can appreciate this view). Eventually you will wear down those surfaces to the point where they are smooth. If you are thinking about an heirloom, the Wingmaster is a better choice. If you care about quality and don't mind paying for it, then a Police or Wingmaster is for you.

My biometric floor safe is only to keep my gun out of reach of kids and strangers. I know it would be gone if a burglar had sufficient time. Sandy, do you mean that first your safe was a Barska knockoff? Or that Barska was a knockoff of a better brand? Never mind, just saw your last post. Thanks

Thanks Bob (as usual). I was looking at the SSR and considering it. I have been seeing lots of shooter condition Model 28's in the $600 area, so I wasn't as opposed to using one as a base gun as long as the custom work wasn't that expensive.

I am a big revolver fan and was interested in acquiring a revolver for IDPA and Steel Challege. I had a Model 19-3 4" that I had been using, but my wife claimed it as her own. So now I had a reason to buy another gun. After doing a lot of reading, and seeing the nice features (Novak style rear sight, front brass bead sight, tapered cylinder, tapered underlug, rounded edges), and handling one in person, I bought a Wiley Clapp Ruger GP100 revolver. It seemed to have everything I wanted in a revolver, and there was not a single negative review on it. Except I hated shooting it. The Ruger trigger range of motion is much different (and inferior, IMO) to the S&W trigger. The gun is blockier than my N frames and slow on target for me. Ultimately, it went right up on GunBroker and I will just live with losing $100 on it. I suppose it means that I am just a Smith and Wesson fan, or possibly am just to old and stubborn to try and get used to something different that I like less. The only revolver I currently own that is a good candidate is a Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman 4". It has some drawbacks though. It weighs too much (by a few ounces) for IDPA. So I was thinking about getting 1" chopped off the barrel, and having it recrowned and blued. And while I was at it, I would have the smith put on a Novak-style rear and brass bead front sight. Alternatively, I could buy another Model 19 and have the same treatment. Can anyone suggest a good gunsmith that can do the work? I am no longer living in Jersey, so them being local is not a worry.

The Luger and the Ruger Mark pistols have always used that grip angle. Once I got past the "differentness" of it compared to what I was used to, I found it to be a natural pointer. Even the famous Colt 1911 added a palm swell early on to get something of the same effect.

It's funny how a gun's look are a personal choice. I think L frames are great shooters, but I could never stand the looks of a full underlug. Otherwise I'd have a 586 in my gun vault.

Many of us long time forum members have had poor experiences at the place and won't do business with them as a result. I don't know if the search function here works well enough, but if you checked "Brick Armory" over the last few years you would unearth a disturbingly large number of stories where people paid up front for guns that never came in. Months would go by, Ultimately they had to demand their money back. Feeling ripped off never engenders goodwill. Even the people not knocking Brick Armory advocate only buying guns in stock. If this thread were about a business that members here had good experiences with, I am sure we would recommend that other members here shop there. What is so difficult to understand about negative feedback?

I can't imagine complaining about a 45ACP revolver.

The same thing happened with me and JimmyAGR at Central Jersey with my S&W Model 28-2. One of my powder puff Trail Boss loads must not have metered so well. It didn't have enough oomph to clear the barrel. I use my aluminum cleaning rod. It's too big for a 22 barrel, but works fine for 357 and up. It is rigid enough to get the bullet through but soft enough not to mar the rifling.

I have owned many different 10mm handguns, in many styles (sa revolver, sa/da revolver, s&w semi auto, dan wesson 1911) and i am convinced that the Glock 20 is the best of the bunch until you get to big $$$ longslide 1911's like the STI Perfect 10. The heavy slide and polymer frame do the best job of soaking up the recoil. And if you don't roll your own ammo, look at Underwood Ammo to experience the full power of the cartridge.

I have never seen a front bushing like that. I am not even sure how you access it to take it off. I love the checkering on the rear of the slide. Never seen that before.