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  1. Other Handguns
    From IMBD* First produced in 1985, the S&W Model 645 was similar in size to the classic M1911 Government Issue, with an 8.5-inch overall length and a 5-inch barrel. Unlike the iconic .45ACP, it carried an extra round (eight in the mag rather than seven), had a squared-off and serrated trigger...
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    I decided to buy a couple of old 3rd gen Smiths so folks won't think I only buy the expensive toys ( just joking). I am on a budget too, but wanted to get several before I officially retired after 46 years with big blue. So I been trying out some older great guns of our recent past. To whit...
  3. Other Handguns
    In the battle of the sleek Italian cheetah against the snazzy Turkish cloner who will come out on top? I walked back to 12 yards and sent one magazine into 3 - 3" circle targets through each pistol. Same reloads, same rate of fire. The Girsan MC14T is kind of a clone of the Beretta 86 popup...
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    This is a recent release from S&W, a performance center 10mm. This is how S&W decided to present the firearm...the case is pretty good, but the internal presentation is not great. I cut out the pocket for the backstraps and optic plates etc..Otherwise it just flat foam. Well lets move past the...
  5. Taurus Revolvers
    I kept looking at it every time I went in. They started moving it to the back of the shelf because not many folks know what this is. I did, and kept thinking on it. So the bug bit me - took one of my 45LC SA Cimmaron's in and did some horse trading. Shelf price was $549, I got $400 in trade...
  6. Other Handguns
    Another LGS surprise pickup. I was there to buy a Taurus 460 tracker and Ole Stan showed me one of their new pistols that just came in. Oh man those words can mean trouble, because if Stan wants to shoot it I know I will too! This is one of the duo of Girsan re-designs of famous pistols. Their...
  7. Other Handguns
    I've brought in a few well used SFX's, and even a new Rival in the last 2 years. While I think the Rival is the best SFX style pistol yet from Canik. The outward appearance was too radical for me. So I wanted a new SFX for my long term collection. I decided on the Mete version. You get quite a...
  8. Other Handguns
    Ah... this story starts like so many others, I went to pick up a new pistol I ordered from my local LGS. Gazing around the "Wall of billfold destruction" and rats...Don got another of my wants in. I swear he has ESP... I did not have a lightweight 1911 in my collection, and this is Ruger's...
  9. Other Long Arms
    I've owned several 22LR bolt actions, but never could get great accuracy off the shoulder. I own a Rossi RS22 and a nice Ruger 10/22. Both have separate duties, the 10/22 is my main squirrel and small varmint rifle, the RS22 is just a lightweight toy (well ya know what I mean) for the younger...
  10. Taurus Revolvers
    Its taken a year but I am a tracker dude now. I purchased the 44 Tracker in early spring, and the Tracker 627 3 weeks ago. I paid around $540 for each. This size and weight is perfect for my needs. This beauty weighs 35.4oz's unloaded. The OAL is 8.75", width 1.5", height is 5.3". The tracker...
  11. Other Handguns
    These are both recent purchases and considered duty or service size pistols. The Sig was born around 2006, the M&P is a newborn from 2021. The Sig was about $650 otd and the M&P found for cheap on GB for $415 otd. Oh in case you don't know S&W has released there new versions of the M&P 2.0's...
  12. The G-men: G2, G3, and Millennium Pistols
    I realized I haven't been reviewing my newer firearm purchases much lately..Work etc...have been distracting me lately. So I thought I would start with a simple no nonsense review of my 3rd in rotation carry pistol, better known as the "Truck" gun. This OD and black gem was purchased at my fav...
  13. Other Long Arms
    I have tried a few 9mm PCC's over the years. Started with an older version of this PC Carbine, then moved onto a Sub2K, a few High Points and most recently an Extar EP9. But I came back to the PC carbine for its looks and accuracy. Looks???? Yep I wanted a rifle format , as this puppy goes up...
  14. Other Handguns
    The Beretta 92 series has had a long and fruitful life. My first exposure was a 92S surplus. It was a great first impression, but one of my buddies wanted it bad after I upgraded grips and added a d spring. So I tried Taurus's PT92, which is an excellent copy of the Beretta version. I owned and...
  15. The GX4
    Weather cooperated, so it was time to take out three new firearms for a test run. A new Beretta 92A1, new Ruger PC carbine, and the object of this review - the new Taurus GX4. My model of the GX4 came with two 11 round magazines. In a break from the normal Taurus box, the GX4 comes in a nice...
  16. Other Handguns
    You know how it goes, go into a gun shop to pick something up and the lonely pistols start dancing and yelling your name..Well maybe its just me. So this story starts innocently enough - My fav LGS also sells fireworks, went there yesterday to pick up more ground works for my Grandkid's stash...
  17. Other Handguns
    The Sig AXG classic pistol is a continuation of the custom works shop releases following the AXG Scorpion and the AXG pro. This one beckoned to me from the minute I saw the first ads. Old school metal pistol with beautiful wood furniture. This kinda falls in line with my last years effort to add...
  18. Other Handguns
    I say unbiased because I have shot/owned almost every S&W semi auto during the last 10 years, and I feel I can give ya'all a real review. What they did right with this update, and what they got wrong. The new Shield is presented as previous M&P's, So-So cardboard box, manual, nice wrap, and in...
  19. Other Handguns
    I watch gunbroker often for old metal guns, but could never find an old P226 for close to precovid pricing..I know I am nuts!!! I decided to try out a web store I visit for old surplus metal guns and Eureka!! Iammo.com had 226's for a very good price, along with a bunch of gen 2 and 3 S&W...
  20. Other Handguns
    I bought several European firearms over the years, and it was time to go back to my roots. I owned a CZ75 PCRD several years ago and while I liked it, it never clicked. Fast forward to 2021, I have learned to shoot pretty well after the many 10's of thousands of practice rounds and a few...
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