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That article makes it sound like their budgeting issues are no longer a problem... what a shame.

That little girl is covering her ears. He must be saying some really nasty shit for her not to cover her eyes. Poster:

Thread revive: Come on people we need to keep this one going as well as the daily picture thread.

I like the first sentence in their 25% off ad. ETA: And the promo code.

I used to dislike wheelguns, but that quickly changed after I bought my first S&W N-frame. S&W is the way to go for revolvers.

I guess the designers never learned from the movies that nothing is zombie proof. Given time, it will fall. Only one entrance... only one exit. Sweet house but they could have beautified the concrete a little.

Who the hell names their kid Dear Beloved?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A5t5_O8hdA

A revolver is a very good first choice. They are easy to manipulate and to learn. Although they don't typically have an external safety, modern revolvers are double action handguns so their trigger pull is long and heavy (STS). It will always be a double action pull unless the hammer is manually cocked, in which it would be a single action pull that is very light and short. When practicing with a revolver, you should dedicate most of your time firing in double action as that is the way you will most likely fire it in a self defense encounter. Manually cocking the weapon is a fine motor skill, which will be more difficult to accomplish in a high stress environment. A revolver chambered in .357 magnum would be an ideal choice, like M2 said. You will be able to fire .38 specials through it as well as .357 magnum (just a .38 special with 1/8th inch longer case). Since it is strictly a home defense weapon, I would suggest something that isn't too large nor too small. In other words a medium framed revolver is what you are looking for. The weight will be your friend to help tame recoil. The grip size will be comfortable and enable you to make accurate shots. Try to stick with a 3"-5" barrel as well. Anything longer than that and it might become too unwieldy for your girlfriend. Anything shorter and the velocity loss on both the .357 and .38 is substantial. That said, if you do go shorter than 3", I would simply get a revolver chambered in .38 special. Smith & Wesson offers high quality revolvers, and is the company I would recommend first for a current production and/or used revolver. Look at their K/L frames, which are their medium sized guns: S&W K/L Frame Revolvers. Realize that the price listed is MSRP, and you will actually find cheaper street prices when looking for a handgun. If cost is an issue, Taurus would also be an acceptable option as well. If your eye is caught by the Taurus Judge, simply pass. That thing is a joke and has no practical use as a self defense weapon. Whatever you do end up buying, make sure you and your girlfriend practice shooting it regularly. Hope that helps. ETA: Ruger is also another economical option. Forgot about them.

He's not a Tiger.

Brick, that is a gorgeous S&W. I love their revolvers. I may purchase a pre-lock Model 29 sometime down the road. I owned one of their new production Model 29s, but sold it because I don't like that lawyer lock. All of the S&W revolvers that I currently own are pre-lock save for the Model of 1917 that I own. I removed the lock and replaced it with a filler so there isn't a hole in the side of the frame.

It's been my experience, even in larger cities, that you are usually better off buying a firearm online and having it sent to a FFL who doesn't charge you criminally high transfer prices. This is assuming price is your priority. If you buy it online and it's located in another state you won't have to pay tax either. The two major downsides are that you have to wait for it to get to your FFL and you are buying something sight unseen. If it is a NIB item then it shouldn't be an issue, but buying something used I would want to see a ton of pictures of the firearm. That said, over half of my guns have been purchased online or through gunbroker, both new and used, and I haven't run into any major problems. AU27, thank you for the info.

I forgot to mention that I made it to the range with the S&W model 28, Highway Patrolman, today. I only put 152rds through it (100 158gr .38s FMJ, 26 125gr .38 +p JHP, and 26 158gr .357 JHP). It worked just fine, but I think I am going to replace the mainspring, rebound spring and cylinder stop spring. I'll provide a range review once I put another 500-1000 rounds through it.

You're right. But like you said, the problems have only been reported in the G17/19. The recoil springs on the Gen4 were originally designed for the the .40 caliber Glocks because of issues with using a rail mounted light/laser on the third generation .40s. You're not going to run into a problem with the G22/23 Gen4 even with the weaker .40 ammo. FWIW, I have a Gen4 Glock 17 and ran into problems initially with the first 200-300 rounds when I was using weak ammo. It's been reliable since that. ETA: How many rounds have you put through the HK, Glock, and M&P? Please be as specific as possible.

The Gen4 G22 and G23 use the dual recoil spring setup and help with the recoil.

Nice SIG, E6. Keep shooting it and give us a range report.

The 300BLK is a very new cartridge and Noveske is one of the few supporters for it. I've looked at the data for the cartridge and it is very intriguing. The fact that it uses the exact same parts on an AR-15, except for the barrel, as the 5.56 is also a plus. I considered buying one about a month ago, but I decided that I would wait until the cartridge becomes more established. Noveske, regardless of caliber, is one of the highest quality manufacturers for AR-15s, but I guess you already knew that. 300 AAC Blackout

Yuri Gagarin was the first human being in space. There is an hour and forty minute video on youtube that took archival recordings and combined it with footage from the ISS. I haven't watched the video yet, but the description given by Fox News makes it sound intriguing. Fox News Article https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJuIO6kp5jY

Here is his MoH citation:

M2, this one will definitely be more of a shooter after I get it refinished in something more durable and corrosion resistant. I also have a ~1962 S&W Model 10 w/5" bbl, a Model 27 w/6" or 6.5" (don't remember exactly) bbl from the 80s, a Model 19 w/2.5" bbl, a Model 36, and a current production Model of 1917 with that stupid lock on it. I removed the lock parts and added a circular gap filler that one of the members on S&W forum makes and sells. It works quite nicely. All of them are pinned and recessed except for the Model 27 and the current production 1917. I love S&W revolvers almost as much as I love Hi Powers and 1911s.

Unrelated to AKs and ARs, I just won this auction on GunBroker about an hour ago. It's a S&W Model 28, Highway Patrolman. It has a 4" barrel that is pinned and has a recessed cylinder. I plan on refinishing it in something a little more durable and corrosion resistant than the matte bluing it currently wears. I'll also buy a set of S&W wood grips, but I'll keep the rubber ones as well.

He never says your optic or light will melt, but the high heat could damage them. The optic he has on that AK is an Aimpoint Micro T1, probably one of the best red dots you can buy today. Under extreme conditions it will operate like it's supposed to, but several hundred degrees of heat is likely to damage anything. I agree with you that if you want to add shit to a rifle it should be done to a modular system, like the AR-15. But it's also the 21st century, so it's not unreasonable to expect people to put that same shit on an AK. Those damn kids and their rock-n-roll, you know?

The red dot and optics you find on an AK are normally made for a different platform, mainly the the AR style rifle. Putting anything that close to the gas tube on any weapon is going to require more care regardless of weapon or optic. It is not the fault of the optic, but actually a design limitation of the AK. Since the weapon design is over 64 years old, and red dots and glass weren't even considered for the AK at the time, this is understandable. If Square wants to run an optic on his AK, I'm sure he won't have a problem. As to the availability of 7.62x39, yes there is quite a bit of it here, but it is mostly surplus and Wolf. That ammo has shitty terminal ballistics against two-legged creatures. The few 7.62x39 offerings that do offer good terminal effects are not as abundant and are more expensive. His statement about 5.56/.223 availability is spot on. You make it sound like his comment on taking "a little bit of a reliability hit" sound like the the AK will no longer function like it should. The rifle isn't going to turn into a jam-o-matic. Regardless, I didn't post the video about the caliber. It was meant to give Square an idea about his options for adding shit to his AK. Stockton Russian Rifle Caliber Wounding Effects (The post is by a Doctor Gary K. Roberts) M2, Larry Vickers is a highly respected firearms instructor with a lot more experience and training than most people on the planet. He is an AK expert and offers carbine classes exclusive to the AK. He is partly responsible for the design of the HK45. Additionally, he is a highly regarded 1911 pistolsmith (no longer building), and has also created several replacement parts for several firearm designs. Vickers Tactical HK45 Interview with Ken Hackathorn and Larry Vickers I understand you may not agree with him, but his knowledge and suggestions are backed by experience so it is worth a look. It's also not the be-all and end-all, as there are several different ways to crack an egg.

Square, while you're waiting for M2 to reply... it looks like Larry Vickers doesn't have a problem with using an Aimpoint on his 5.56mm AK.

How do you like your Gen4 G27, Porkchop?