TODAY'S GUN TIME

[tmcj]

I found this rare sight today in a load of fill dirt hauled from my workplace to my home. I've never seen a broken firing pin, especially not one stuck in a primer

 

[RoyJackson]

Thursday fired my "backup' smith & wesson 642 airweight .

I have a Taurus 85 Ultra-lite...owned and carried since the 1990's (or 80's). Nice little gun...carried is a Mikas pocket holster. That was my EDC for a couple decades...still slip it into my pocket frequently.
I also carried a Ruger LCP (1st generation) as a backup for a few years. Never really liked the LCP...one of the few Rugers (maybe the only Ruger) I didn't like. Ended up selling the LCP and replacing it with a Kahr CW380...much nicer .380, IMHO.
But, that little Taurus is still carried quite frequently!

 

[bullbreaker]

I have a Taurus 85 Ultra-lite...owned and carried since the 1990's (or 80's). Nice little gun...that little Taurus is still carried quite frequently!

Yes no doubt Roy . That 85's also a good "back up" . Way back then you probably got it for peanuts also . Not sure maybe yours says made in Brazil , now a days they might say made in Miami , Fla ?

I sure like my Model 60 that I致e had for 40 years. I have the original wood S&W grips but I put a Pachmayr set on it when I bought it. Extra length without adding the little clip on the bottom. I like the shrouded hammer!

Me too I like the internal hammer also for that type of weapon .

 

[RoyJackson]

Yes no doubt Roy . That 85's also a good "back up" . Way back then you probably got it for peanuts also . Not sure maybe yours says made in Brazil , now a days they might say made in Miami , Fla ?

Yep, mine was made in Brazil.
Good little shooter...I run a cylinder or two through it (at 5 yards) a couple times a year. Plenty accurate for what is intended to be a belly gun.
Mine has an expose hammer. I had a shrouded version of the same gun (all titanium)…just didn't like it. When I draw, I cock the hammer, that's my preference

 

[hunt4570]

Working on my 6.5 CM loads today, hope to try them out tomorrow.

 

[the old grind]

I didn't realize the RCBS powder measure had a wall-mount option.

My bench is quite cramped/crowded and I could really use a space-saver like that.

btw, Had a guest try out a new LCP II in FDE today who didn't fancy the narrow grip and her pinky unable to keep the muzzle down in recoil w/o a mag extension that should be available. It's much like my P3-AT and I suggested a Hogue Hand-All to widen the grip too. She had a good hold, (for isosceles) but the Ruger beat up the web of her hand after <half a box of PMC FMJs.

 

[hunt4570]

I didn't realize the RCBS powder measure had a wall-mount option.

My bench is quite cramped/crowded and I could really use a space-saver like that.

btw, Had a guest try out a new LCP II in FDE today who didn't fancy the narrow grip and her pinky unable to keep the muzzle down in recoil w/o a mag extension that should be available. It's much like my P3-AT and I suggested a Hogue Hand-All to widen the grip too. She had a good hold, (for isosceles) but the Ruger beat up the web of her hand after <half a box of PMC FMJs.

Wall mount option?? If you are referring to my pics, it is definitely sitting on my (overcrowded) bench.

 

[hunt4570]

Yep, and I need to reread it again. I pretty much based my method on Johnnys Reloading Bench, and I think he based his on OCW. One problem or challenge is determining what is shooter vs gun vs load vs bullet.

Have to get a good rest so you can take out the human factor as much as you can, I have several different varieties I use. I used to have a "shooting vice" that you actually clamped he gun into but do not have that anymore.

 

[paulsharvey]

Have to get a good rest so you can take out the human factor as much as you can, I have several different varieties I use. I used to have a "shooting vice" that you actually clamped he gun into but do not have that anymore.

With my .223 bolt gun, I shoot with a bi pod and a improvised rear bag. With everything else, I try to rig up some sort of improvised front rest. I've actually got a set of front, rear, and "cuddle" bags on the way.

 

[hunt4570]

Ok, went out to the range today to work on my 6.5 CM and an OCW for it...

Getting my round robin target board set up





Couple pics from the shooting stand