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I'd guess most of you guys here are auto pistol guys. So am I. I started almost 4 decades ago with a K frame Smith, moved on to a single action auto pistol, then a double action auto pistol, and then back to a single action auto pistol, as circumstances and job required. I have several 1911A1's in various configurations that will forever be my "go-to" guns. One is never far away. But... Rooted around in my safe the other day and took out a couple of old K framers. Went out to the range and ran some "tactical" drills. Oh, my! I have forgotten how much fun these guns can be and how well one can shoot them with a little remedial practice. Boy did they feel good in my hands, and did they ever shoot! Go home how and then. You'd be surprised how good if feels. 114-R10David | ||
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I carry a 1911 for concealed carry but actually really enjoy shooting my N frames. They fit my hand better are accurate and really I'm a revolver guy. Don't have to tell me about going home, I'm usually on the front porch!  | |||
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My go to all around gun is a semi custom 3 inch 19...just love it Mike Legistine actu quod scripsi? Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue.  What I have learned on AR, since 2001: 1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken. 2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps. 3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges. 4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down. 5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine. 6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle. 7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions. 8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA. 9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not. 10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact. 11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores. 12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence. 13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances. | |||
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S&W's model 325 Night Guard in .45acp has piqued my interest. Just something comforting about a big ole hunk of N frame in your hand. | |||
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Rick, I have an old SS Smith M657 that was one of a small lot done in the early 80's. Is a 3" round butt. Unusual for a .41 Mag. (I think Lew Horton commissioned the production run. Long ago memories.) You may remember it ... I used it as a pick-up gun in several IPSC matches you may have shot. Is this sorta what the M325 is like understanding that the 325 is a lightweight scandium framed pistol? Not sure I'd want to pull the trigger on a full .44 Mag load in one of those  I use my big snubby as a carry gun during hunting season. Mike -------------- DRSS, Womper's Club, NRA Life Member/Charter Member NRA Golden Eagles ... Knifemaker, http://www.mstarling.com | |||
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I have 2 bottom feeders , 5 wheel guns & 2 single shot encore pistols but still like the wheel guns! | |||
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I carrried wheel guns for years on the job. If you can get it done with 5 or 6 rounds they are great guns. They are a joy to shoot ect. I still regularly carry one Right now I have my TI 41 mag on as my woods gun. | |||
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Mike The Night Guard guns are Scandium alloy and the 325 is a snubby .45 acp using moon clips. I believe my Mountain Gun is as light as I personally want in a .44  | |||
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There are some times when a revolver is superior to a semi auto. One, when you are in contact with the bad guy... Another, durring a hostage rescue,when you are in contact with the bad guy... IE., any time you will be grappling with the bad guy, a revolver is to be prefered. DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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I have found the 325 NG to be very controlable with factory 185 and 230gr 45 ACP ammo. Including one handed shooting, from less than ideal positions. DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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I keep coming back to a Smith Mod. 60, .357 with a bobbed hammer. Never has jammed, never have run out of ammo. | |||
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