Sidecarist

Congrats!

I like it. I have 2 bottles in my library and one is about half empty and going.....

Hoppes just isn't what it used to be... I had several quart glass jars from the 1950s it was great, the new stuff isn't as effective but does smell great. Old stuff probably could cause cancer but it worked great. I want a second entry free or at least odor free gun oil because if you use tetra I'll be able to tell you're carrying from across the room!

The Slip has no odor that I can detect. One of tye reasons I like it

Try that Bowmans it's one of my favorites!

I like the 1816 too. I plan on a visit to the distillery soon as I live close.

I had a Dillon 550 years ago. It was a good machine but I want auto index. Had a friend with a Lee load master and I spent to many days fixing it to want one for myself now. It sounds like it's a toss up between the Dillon 650 and the Hornady. I will just shop for the best deal...

For years I used the smallest amount of moly grease from Brownell on slide rails. The problem is it will collect dirt and grit then it's lapping compound not grease... I learned the hard way that for me a little light oil was best. I carry all the time and lint and body oil/sweat are the big problems. I now use slip 2000 it's a very light oil that will wick into every surface. When oiling a pistol I put one drop at the front and rear of each rail, one on the top of the barrel shroud at the front of the ejection port, then open the action and one drop on the front of the barrel, the disconnector, the trigger, and the rear of the firing pin. A striker gun gets a drop on the front face of the striker. This method has worked well for me. Minimum buildup, and no noticeable wear. For me running a gun wet to solve reliability problems isn't a solution it's a crutch for some other issue. Most guns should be able to be run dry, and run...

Any users of the Hornady L&L AP out there?

Well it's official with the wife now shooting 9mm I need to start reloading in volume for it. I'm comfortable with progressive presses I've been using a CH Auto Champ for 45acp for a looong time. Of course it's no longer made and no parts availability. So I'm looking for a new press. I'm not a fan of the Lee presses, I'm thinking the Hornady ammo plant, or a Dillon XL650. Any advice would be appreciated. This will be used for 9mm and maybe 40S&W. I'll also probably add a case feeder in the future. Thanks!

Well, My Wife got her Sig P320C, and She got me this! Quite the spread! Merry Christmas to all the Whiskey lovers out there.

A Very Merry Christmas to all.

Yes make sure to rough up the glued surface with some 220 grit and degrease everything with electrical contact cleaner or brake cleaner. 20minute epoxy gives you a little more working time.

I had 3 over the years, 6in 22lr, 6in 357mag, 10in 41mag. I wish I still had every one. Very solid guns. DA trigger not quite as good as S&W or Colt, SA trigger pretty good, accuracy second to none in the revolver world. If it's in good shape I'd jump on it for 350. Look at gun broker for reference prices.

As someone whose wife has recently taken interest in shooting I can say that my first thought was to direct her to a 380 or 9mm. Not because she couldn't handle it, but more to bring her into shooting more gently. I think most people start on a 22 rim fire for a reason. Less recoil & muzzle blast, lower cost, etc. I wanted my wife to develop good shooting fundamentals. Then step up to the calibers and guns she wants, and she is. She has shot several of my 45'stuff and just doesn't do that we'll with them yet. She is shooting a 9mm better every time. We have made a choice together for her to grow into shooting what she wants at her own pace. Yes the clerks in some of the stores have been condescending and they haven't gotten our business. Her gun handling skills showed her to be inexperienced at first, as those skills have improved once she gets her hands on a weapon attitudes change quickly! I am very lucky we have a very honest relationship. We don't hide things from each other there is no need. If we have all the bills paid, and obligations met we buy what we want when we want. I was blessed this year with a small unexpected bonus that allowed me to make her wish for a new gun come true a month earlier than she expected. The only repercussion will be a knowing look and a trip to the range. She is a tough independent woman I'm proud to call her my wife. I haven't seen much negativity here toward women here and I like that. If you have to sneak a new gun into the house too bad. I'm glad I don't have to. In fact I'm probably going to have to shop for a new safe and I'll take my wife with me.

It was close with the M&P. The FN grip was too agressive I've in her opinion, but I kind of liked it. In the end she liked the Sig trigger a little better than the M&P. The modular idea is interesting too. I don't think we could have gone wrong with any of them.

It's blowing hard on Dayton mtn. thunder & lightning as well, but it looks like that's all we will get.

Y wife loves here Shield 9, but now wants more... She has a lot of catching up to do and I'm willing to help.

Thanks for the comments. I'm really stoked to see her reaction. She has developed a real interest and her enthusiasm has rekindled my interest. I'm sure that this is just the start! I'm going to have to bring the gunsmithing tools out of retirement... It's a good problem to have!

After getting some advice from TGO members about pistols with full left hand controls, my Wife and I made a visit to a couple of lgs and looked at the FNS9C, M&P9C, and the P320 Compact. The winner was the Sig P320 with the M&P a close second. My Wife is hoping to save so we can pick it up sometime in January or February. What she doesn't know is that I have already planned on this. Business is good and we are Blessed to be in a very good time of our lives. There will be one more gift under the tree for Christmas morning. I'm safe posting this here for now because she hasn't started visiting TGO. I would expect that to change sometime soon. Thank you all for your advice and input. I hope that everyone has a Very Merry Christmas full of Blessings. Bob

It used to be common to list the diameter of 22 Hornet bullets as .223" to help differentiate them. It also was common to convert rim fire guns to hornet and they have the smaller bore. Bob

Thanks, I'll keep an eye out for notice. Bob

The P7 also pre-cocks the striker with the griping fingers, not the trigger finger. This allows it a restrike capability by releasing the grip then squeezing again to re-cock the striker. To me the inability of the current striker guns to re-strike a cartridge is one of the perceived disadvantages. But with good modern ammo it's not a common problem. Bob

I toitaly missed the musical reference! As one that has tried to play guitar and failed (miserably) I'm now satisfied by enjoying the music others create.   I guess I showed my predjudice that to me real guns dont have plastic parts... I don't even like plastic and rubber grips! I'm a product of my upbringing, Steel & Walnut. Try as I have I can't get good results with the poly frame striker guns. I simply shoot the SA & SA/DA pistols better. For me if it isn't broke don't fix it. I shoot the Sig's well, and my wife shoots the M&P well, this also saves us from arguing over guns at the range!.   On another note I have a great respect for the designs. as a former gunsmith there is much to appreciate in these designs. I always see room for improvement, but thats just me always tinkering...   I will make it out to a match in mid TN sometime and I hope to meet you all.   Bob

Interesting question... Striker fired guns were always more popular in Europe but there was always difficulty with getting an acceptable trigger in the early guns unless they worked more like a rifle where the striker is fully cocked as the slide travels forward. This caused problems with following and runaway full automatic behavior. Striker springs had to be strong to get reliable ignition with primers from that time as well. I think that Glock hit the market at the right time with the combination of partially cocked striker and poly grip structure. This allowed him to get an acceptable trigger at a VERY competitive price. Now in the minds of many those features are linked. There is no doubt that poly frames are lower cost and that makes those guns more accessible for many. I'm guessing from your screen name that you have a preference for metal guns. I have a preference for iron over poly myself, and it would be interesting to see a truly high end striker design. I bet the trigger would be fantastic just by eliminating the inherent flex of the poly parts... it why are aluminum triggers popular replacements for poly ones? Glock had a revolutionary design and everyone copied it... After all this time how many pistols owe their basic design to John Browning? For that matter how many Tupperware knockoffs are there?