S&W Model 629 Competitor
I’ve been having some words with my fitness gizmo. What I categorize as exercise, it defines and logs as naps and lunch. What I call long strides of enthusiastic walking, it categorizes as fifteen minutes of… ambling back and forth to the shop. So today, I left it on my […] [Read More]
Remington's Model 700 SPS Tactical 300 Blackout
I am hiding from my wife. I was supposed to shock chlorinate the well this weekend with the hope of getting our drinking water to taste and smell more like chateau lafitte and less like chateau lafeet. It’s not that I am lazy, its just that over the past forty […] [Read More]
Smith & Wesson's SW1911TA E Series
When it comes to 1911 type pistols, it sometimes takes an effort to discern their differences. Price tags, brand and shooting precision can contribute to assessment, but there are plenty of expensive but mediocre firearms, no brand always gets it right all of the time and precision is good only […] [Read More]
Ruger's Model 77 Hawkeye in 204 Ruger Part II
The process of writing Part I reinforced my view of the Model 77 Hawkeye and corrected a good number of misperceptions I had in regard to the 204 Ruger. I suppose I should have known better, even based on previous 17 and 22 caliber experience. So a high power varmint […] [Read More]
Ruger's SP101 327 Federal Magnum Part II
It’s hard to write about firearms. I’m thinking, “If I can get the right blend of Bob Dylan and Waylon Jennings, a little “When I Paint My Masterpiece” meets “Armed And Dangerous”, the words will read as intended. Unfortunately, the words often come out sounding more like Yosemite Sam. […] [Read More]
Ruger's American Rifle 450 Bushmaster Part 1
Ruger introduced the Ranch version of its American Rifle in September of 2014. The Ranch gave Ruger customers a truncated American Rifle that weighs only 5.9 lbs., has an overall length of just 36″ and was initially chambered for the moderate 5.56 NATO/223 Remington and 300 Blackout cartridges. Now a […] [Read More]
Ruger's American Rifle 450 Bushmaster Part 2
Not exactly Travels with Charley, but still a bumpy, lumpy road from Part 1 to Part 2. A good deal of time was spent wallowing around in components and combination at no one’s suggestion, only to find the 450 Bushmaster is not at all difficult to handload or to make […] [Read More]
Ruger's Redhawk Eight Shot 357 Magnum Part I
Ruger Redhawk 8 shot 357 Magnum Company Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Point of Manufacturer Newport, NH Model # 05033 Type of Action Revolver DA/SA Caliber 357 Magnum Capacity 8 Barrel Length 2.75″ Rifling Twist Rate 1:18.75″ 6 Groove RH Firearm Construction Stainless Steel Grip Frame Round Butt Grips Altamont […] [Read More]
Ruger's SR1911 Target Part 1
Ruger Model SR1911 Target Company Ruger Model # 6736 Manufacture Prescott, AZ Type Action Single Action Slide Stainless Steel Finish – Barrel/Side Low Glare Frame Stainless Steel Caliber 45 Auto Capacity 8+1 Barrel Length 5.0“ Twist 1:16″ RH Weight – Empty 30 oz Overall Length 8.67″ Overall Height 5.45″ Sights […] [Read More]
Ruger's Redhawk Eight Shot 357 Magnum Part II
Shooting the Ruger with factory ammo was a good experience and, quite frankly, the velocity results were better than I anticipated with its 2.75″ barrel. The opportunity I didn’t have in Part I was to shoot the Redhawk with handloads; some moderate penetrating jacketed types and some less likely to […] [Read More]