Taurus Firearms Forum - TaurusArmed.net http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/ TaurusArmed.net is the premier Taurus Firearms / Taurus Gun Forum, Taurus Rifle Forum and Taurus Revolver Forum on the web! en Fri, 24 May 2013 08:56:18 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/images/styles/CinemaIce/misc/rss.png Taurus Firearms Forum - TaurusArmed.net http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/ Standard .38 Special in a 617 http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/taurus-revolvers/97000-standard-38-special-617-a.html Fri, 24 May 2013 06:33:29 GMT Hey all...got a question for 'ya, but first some background.
I recently purchased a very lightly used 617 (stainless). I purchased the gun hoping it would be something both my wife and I would enjoy shooting. My hope was that the relatively heavy weight of this snubnose combined with light for caliber standard .38's would result in a very comfortable shooting experience. So far it has met those expectations.
However, I did some accuracy testing today and have some concerns. Hopefully you all can give me some insight...
I was shooting 130 grain standard .38's (Rem. UMC) at about 7 yards. The groups were excellent and exceeded my expectations. But, it took me a while to get dialed in as everything was hitting extremely low. Like 6-8 inches low. In order to put rounds where I wanted them I had to hold aim high enough to completely obscure what I actually wanted to hit. It worked, but wasn't a very intuitive experience...to say the least.
Is this to be expected considering this is a fixed sight model that is chambered for the .357 magnum cartridge? I really want to stick with standard .38's for maximum shootability, but I'm not sure I can tolerate having to aim like that regularly or, if it ever came to it, defensively. Should I try other standard .38 ammo (not that I have much opportunity to acquire any right now) or will I likely be better served getting something chambered for .38 specifically. Thanks! ]]> Taurus Revolvers Bull617 http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/taurus-revolvers/97000-standard-38-special-617-a.html <![CDATA[Photo of Smith & Wesson SW9VE from Trayvon Martin's Cell Phone]]> http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/firing-line/96999-photo-smith-wesson-sw9ve-trayvon-martin-s-cell-phone.html Fri, 24 May 2013 05:44:42 GMT No one knows whose had is holding the pistol in the photo from Trayvon Martin's cell phone, but the pistol is a Smith and Wesson SW9VE.
Photo from Trayvon Martin's Cell Phone
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]]> The Firing Line coypu76 http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/firing-line/96999-photo-smith-wesson-sw9ve-trayvon-martin-s-cell-phone.html Burglary suspect killed by homeowner may be linked to other crimes http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/firing-line/96998-burglary-suspect-killed-homeowner-may-linked-other-crimes.html Fri, 24 May 2013 04:11:49 GMT Saw this in my local news this week. Sheriff stated the homeowner has a CCW and is well qualified with firearms. Charges will not be filed but it... Saw this in my local news this week. Sheriff stated the homeowner has a CCW and is well qualified with firearms. Charges will not be filed but it is under investigation. They would have to prove this wasn't in defense of himself or home.

Another BG who made the wrong move. Burglary suspect killed by homeowner may be linked to other crimes | KRTV.com | Great Falls, Montana......

The laws in Montana are pretty clear on what you can defend and how far you can go. "Montana Code Annotated:
"45-3-103. Use of force in defense of occupied structure. (1) A person is justified in the use of force or threat to use force against another when and to the extent that the person reasonably believes that the use of force is necessary to prevent or terminate the other person's unlawful entry into or attack upon an occupied structure.
(2) A person justified in the use of force pursuant to subsection (1) is justified in the use of force likely to cause death or serious bodily harm only if:
(a) the entry is made or attempted and the person reasonably believes that the force is necessary to prevent an assault upon the person or another then in the occupied structure; or
(b) the person reasonably believes that the force is necessary to prevent the commission of a forcible felony in the occupied structure. " -45-3-103. Use of force in defense of occupied structure.

This is an interesting code:
"45-3-110. No duty to summon help or flee. Except as provided in 45-3-105, a person who is lawfully in a place or location and who is threatened with bodily injury or loss of life has no duty to retreat from a threat or summon law enforcement assistance prior to using force. The provisions of this section apply to a person offering evidence of justifiable use of force under 45-3-102, 45-3-103, or 45-3-104. " ]]> The Firing Line bigsky109 http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/firing-line/96998-burglary-suspect-killed-homeowner-may-linked-other-crimes.html extractor issue http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/smithing/96997-extractor-issue.html Fri, 24 May 2013 04:04:06 GMT well here goes. I seem to be having an issue with my extractor, quite often my Taurus 24/7 9mm fails to extract the casings. I am not sure if the... well here goes. I seem to be having an issue with my extractor, quite often my Taurus 24/7 9mm fails to extract the casings. I am not sure if the problem is the spring on these extractors is so stiff or just because the extractor was designed close to flat. I know that I have the option of sending it in to Taurus but with my current situation I am not so sure that it would work best for me. I live in Colorado and we passed a law as many of you may know to ban any magazines over 10 rounds. That said if I send my firearm in it must be sent with a mag and all I have is 17rnd mags. there is a chance it will get returned without the magazine. this law is taking affect come July so pretty soon. Does anyone know of a way to get ahold of an extractor? Taurus will not sell one and I have yet to find one on the internet ]]> Smithing conova http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/smithing/96997-extractor-issue.html If you were looking for another holster option for your G2.. http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/millennium-pro-pistols/96996-if-you-were-looking-another-holster-option-your-g2.html Fri, 24 May 2013 03:43:21 GMT If you were looking for a good holster for your PT111 G2 and thought your only option was Theis, I just wanted to give you a heads up, even though... If you were looking for a good holster for your PT111 G2 and thought your only option was Theis, I just wanted to give you a heads up, even though Old Faithful doesnt have the G2 listed on their site, they informed me today they DO in fact have shells for it now.
As some of you may know Old Faithful makes great hybrids, thicker leather than most (and its English briddle) and .093" Kydex instead of .080" or God forbid .060".I love the way thicker Kydex looks when its formed and its much stronger.
When you order they said to just select the PT111 (even though it says "Gen1 only") from the drop down menu, and in the comment box when you order, state its for a G2, and theyll get you sorted.
I own multiple Old Faithfuls, and think they are one of the best hybrid holsters you can buy, and cheaper than most others if you do the self build kit.
I just bought the G2 shell for one of their holsters I already have (another great feature, being able to swap shells) so I'll post a pic up once it comes! ]]> Millennium (Pro) Pistols Rawmade http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/millennium-pro-pistols/96996-if-you-were-looking-another-holster-option-your-g2.html Scrapple http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/diner/96995-scrapple.html Fri, 24 May 2013 03:27:15 GMT We moved to the mountains of Western Maryland right after getting married. It was ... a change. Country music, head cheese, country ham, an accent... We moved to the mountains of Western Maryland right after getting married.
It was ... a change.
Country music, head cheese, country ham, an accent that took us a year to understand, and...
Scrapple
Ingredients
  • 3-pound bone-in pork butt, trimmed of visible fat
  • 4 quarts water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
  • 1 teaspoon ground savory
  • dash allspice
  • dash ground nutmeg
  • dash ground cloves
  • 3 cups corn meal

Directions
  1. Boil pork butt ~ 2 hours, until tender
  2. Remove meat, reserve stock
  3. When the meat is cool enough, remove from the bones, discard "excess" fat (You have to define excess - but his is not health food)
  4. Chop meat finely. Just how finely is hard to describe. You don't want chunks, but you don't want ground meat either.
  5. Return 2-1/2 quarts of the stock to the pot.
  6. Add spices.
  7. Bring to a boil.
  8. Slowly add corn meal, whisking steadily
  9. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring to keep it smooth, until very thick. This means that it should almost hold a spoon upright. If it gets too thick, add a little stock and cook a bit longer.
  10. Add meat
  11. Cook another 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
  12. You can add more spices at this point. Mixture should not be bland.
  13. Spray 2 9x5 loaf pans with cooking spray
  14. Put wax paper in bottom of pans
  15. Pour/spoon mixture into pans
  16. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Slice and fry. ]]> The Diner MadKaw http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/diner/96995-scrapple.html The Hard Question http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/concealed-open-carry/96993-hard-question.html Fri, 24 May 2013 03:03:26 GMT Image: http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu19/Dasher1945/concealed_zps0bd133d0.jpg ... ]]> Lance0812 http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/concealed-open-carry/96993-hard-question.html Justification http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/politics/96992-justification.html Fri, 24 May 2013 03:01:36 GMT Image: http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu19/Dasher1945/hell_zpscc2fd1fd.jpg ... ]]> Politics Lance0812 http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/politics/96992-justification.html It All Started Here http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/politics/96991-all-started-here.html Fri, 24 May 2013 03:00:07 GMT Image: http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu19/Dasher1945/internet_zpscff88446.jpg ... ]]> Politics Lance0812 http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/politics/96991-all-started-here.html Uncle Ted has a movie http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/politics/96990-uncle-ted-has-movie.html Fri, 24 May 2013 02:52:03 GMT Assaulted ? Civil Rights Under Fire (http://www.deadpatriotfilms.com/assaulted/) Assaulted ? Civil Rights Under Fire ]]> Politics gwk1951 http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/politics/96990-uncle-ted-has-movie.html Breaking News: I-5 bridges collapse into the Skagit River http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/lounge/96989-breaking-news-i-5-bridges-collapse-into-skagit-river.html Fri, 24 May 2013 02:48:05 GMT >> Update: So far, no fatalities ...]]> Cars and bodies in water >>> Update: So far, no fatalities

Bridge collapse Washington Interstate 5 | www.kirotv.com

The alternate route across the river takes traffic right through downtown Burlington and Mt. Vernon. That area is congested as is.

Luckily it wasn't mid-span that went down and those stranded can be reached. Another plus is the Skagit isn't running high at the moment.

ETA: If anyone had any holiday weekend plans for the North Puget Sound area, still time to change your plans.

UPDATE: State DOT is investigating an overheight truck load that struck the bridge. Three rescued so far.

>> No reported deaths. State Patrol has stopped an oversize load. ]]> Lounge Three Percent http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/lounge/96989-breaking-news-i-5-bridges-collapse-into-skagit-river.html My 85-B-2-UL - Great Trigger... How bout yours? http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/taurus-revolvers/96985-my-85-b-2-ul-great-trigger-how-bout-yours.html Fri, 24 May 2013 01:50:54 GMT Double post... moderators please remove this one. Thx Double post... moderators please remove this one. Thx ]]> Taurus Revolvers Marlin336 http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/taurus-revolvers/96985-my-85-b-2-ul-great-trigger-how-bout-yours.html Cool Video http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/lounge/96982-cool-video.html Fri, 24 May 2013 01:06:09 GMT Off topic for sure but pretty cool.... https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151646236465450 Off topic for sure but pretty cool.... https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151646236465450
 ]]> Lounge gbusmech http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/lounge/96982-cool-video.html crazy 911 story http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/lounge/96980-crazy-911-story.html Fri, 24 May 2013 00:29:51 GMT 911 Dispatcher Tells Woman About To Be Sexually Assaulted There Are No Cops To Help Her Due To Budget Cuts « CBS Seattle... 911 Dispatcher Tells Woman About To Be Sexually Assaulted There Are No Cops To Help Her Due To Budget Cuts « CBS Seattle

"Uh, I don’t have anybody to send out there,” the 911 dispatcher told the woman. “You know, obviously, if he comes inside the residence and assaults you, can you ask him to go away? Do you know if he’s intoxicated or anything?"” ]]> Lounge vaskeet http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/lounge/96980-crazy-911-story.html Best Beer For Sure http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/lounge/96979-best-beer-sure.html Fri, 24 May 2013 00:24:46 GMT Voted best country? I don't know about that but the beer and sausage are top shelf.

Germany is the 'Most Popular Country in the World' ]]> Lounge airwrench http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/lounge/96979-best-beer-sure.html