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    As a retired cop I carry daily and 95% of the...

    As a retired cop I carry daily and 95% of the time it is a Smith and Wesson 638 in my strong side pocket and a GLOCK 43 in my weak side cargo pocket. Occasionally just one or the other. I play the...
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    I will certainly consider another one if I get to...

    I will certainly consider another one if I get to test fire first and I am willing to buy a new aluminum Cobra sight unseen to give it a try. I know in advance though that they will never match that...
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    My new Colt Cobra

    A couple of weeks ago I purchased a NIB Colt Cobra. I wanted to add to my Colt collection and use it as an upgrade pocket revolver in lieu of my nolock S&W models 638 or 642.

    I took it to the...
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    I have two that work well for me. Ruger Super...

    I have two that work well for me.

    Ruger Super Single Six with a 5.25 inch barrel is the critter hunting revolver.

    Smith and Wesson 317 is my pocket woods companion. Fixed sights and two inch...
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    That is a pretty revolver. I still believe the...

    That is a pretty revolver. I still believe the Model 19 Combat Magnum is the best general purpose revolver ever. Carried several over the years when the revolvers still ruled the roost. My...
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    The only change in my update from 4 years ago is...

    The only change in my update from 4 years ago is the 638 is occasionally replaced with I believe is a 1974, blued Colt Agent. I wanted that extra round for a lounge around gun. Probably sell it...
  7. Thread: Smith m10

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    My current model 10-7 blue steel and skinny 4"...

    My current model 10-7 blue steel and skinny 4" barrel is my go to revolver for the local gun club ICORE and IDPA matches. Bone stock with the well worn numbered grips. Smooth double action and my...
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    I carried my G26 often on the ankle in a Galco...

    I carried my G26 often on the ankle in a Galco rig. Currently retirement and health issues with diabetes has my ankles off limits for gun carry. I preferred the Renegade with my S&W Models 38 and...
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    I started my handgun love affair with a S&W model...

    I started my handgun love affair with a S&W model 37 over 40 years ago. Most of the first 20 plus years were with the m36, m37 and m60. Once I got my hands on an old flatlach m38 I was done with...
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    I currently carry Federal 158 grain lead +P...

    I currently carry Federal 158 grain lead +P SWCHP's in my 638 and 642. I practice most often with Federal or Perfecta 158 grain lead RN. I use the same ammo for my pair of Model 10's, both carry...
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    I am planning to buy a .40 caliber Glock as a...

    I am planning to buy a .40 caliber Glock as a spare bullet muncher in the house. I am not a .40 fan. I do however come into deals on ammo on occasion and I have often found .40 to be available...
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    I realize after reading through the entire thread...

    I realize after reading through the entire thread that I am somewhat late to this party. So much written and so much to comment on. Alas I will simplify since most has been written in this thread...
  13. Thread: Smith m10

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    Here is one of my current Model 10s. ...

    Here is one of my current Model 10s.

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/FotoTomas/Smith%20and%20Wesson/image_zpsmxuzuzfg.jpeg
  14. I wanted to add that on occasion when I shoot...

    I wanted to add that on occasion when I shoot IDPA, after the match I carry my 4" revolver of the day with a Safariland speed loader pouch on the belt behind the revolver. I have a single model for...
  15. Quite possible a simple CYA. Most CYA...

    Quite possible a simple CYA. Most CYA recommendations have a basis in fact as well. I have had Beretta pins give me problems in the past and staking was necessary. I recently (Last month) had a...
  16. When I went through the armorers school oh so...

    When I went through the armorers school oh so many years ago the instructor "Van" indicated re staking is a necessity. On those agency Berettas that I subsequently had to service they were...
  17. Thread: Smith m10

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    In my golden years I have really fallen hard for...

    In my golden years I have really fallen hard for the tools I used forty years ago. I have been carrying my brace of model 10's a lot recently. I have a skinny barrel 4 inch and 2 inch in the house. ...
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    I would buy the LCR over the "new Bodyguard". I...

    I would buy the LCR over the "new Bodyguard". I had been carrying the original flat latch model 38 Bodyguard for years until I upgraded to a +P no lock model 638. Having looked at the new Bodyguard I...
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    It is my intention to purchase a pair of the CTC...

    It is my intention to purchase a pair of the CTC grips for my "J"s. The smaller size. I will be selling off my surplus SIG 229 stuff to get them. Between the SIG CTC gips, .22 caliber exchange kit...
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    Within the last week I also ran some Perfecta 158...

    Within the last week I also ran some Perfecta 158 grain lead round nose through my model 10's and the "J"'s. It was the hardest kicking 158's I have ever fired from supposedly standard velocity .38...
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    As a daily snub carrier my standard is shooting...

    As a daily snub carrier my standard is shooting the Florida LEOSA qualification course with both the "J" and "K" frame snubs I have. I practice those qualifications at half times and require a 90+%...
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    Not much to add other than removing the stocks...

    Not much to add other than removing the stocks occasionally. Sometimes junk can collect and occasional rust on steel parts. Worth taking a look once or twice a year.
  23. I have my 638 in a Desantis Nemesis pocket...

    I have my 638 in a Desantis Nemesis pocket holster strong side. The trousers I wear most every day are the "Tru-Spec" 24/7 style. The cargo pockets have two smaller pockets sewn in that are...
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    As a retired LEO I carry daily a 638 in my strong...

    As a retired LEO I carry daily a 638 in my strong side pocket nestled in a De'Santis Nemesis Holster. I also carry a BUG 642 in my weak side cargo pocket also in a Nemesis. A pair of speed loaders...
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    The one revolver I have had the most fun/quality...

    The one revolver I have had the most fun/quality time with is a Ruger Super Single Six with a 5.5" barrel. It was my first Ruger back in 1980 and it was attached to my hip when I lived on the family...
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