Jamie Jackson

I'm in pretty good shape as far as primers go for the next several years. BUT, as with most of us that handload, I don't want to run out. So, I've been following various forums and have seen these primers mentioned (sold through the Norma website). Several folks have posted that they have ordered these with free shipping and no Hazmat. Sounded too good to be true. So I continued to watch and wait. I kept reading about positive experiences both as regards the primers and the no Hazmat/free shipping. Then a 20% discount code popped up. I thought, well I've never paid $60.00/1000 primers before. I only paid $27.00/K for the last I ordered pre-Covid. But figured "What the heck" So I logged onto the Norma site and ordered 3000 primers for $180.00....total. I received shipping notice and FedEx delivered the primers 4 days later. I had read that the primers worked well, just that they needed to be fully seated. I loaded up 40 rounds of 9mm... 20 using my old Dillon 550 to seat the primers and 20 using my RCBS hand priming tool. Next I loaded 40 rounds of .38 spl full wadcutters. 20 rounds using the RCBS and 20 rounds using my single stage Lee press. Finally I loaded up 20 rounds of .32 S&W longs. All using the Lee single stage press. I took my G-19, S&W Shield in 9mm, LCR in .38 spl, my S&W Model 15 (.38 spl) and my LCR in .327 mag (.32 S&W loads) over to Range USA this morning. Only one round required a second strike. This was a 9mm in my stock factory innards Glock 19. And it was a Dillon seated primer. So, one round out of 100 required a second strike. I have no complaints... well, except I wish the price would come down more...but don't we all. FYI.. these primers sold out the day I ordered. But from what I read on various forums Norma runs this deal from time to time. Just thought I'd share some, to me anyway, good news. I normally only shoot my G19 and .38 LCR each week. But I sacrificed all the darn cleaning I still have to do so I could share this info with you folks.

I don't recall seeing the Star PD mentioned, I had one of these alloy framed 45 acp pistols around '89 -'90. Despite having to use it proprietary (edited for spelling) 6 round magazine and having to replace it's recoil shock buffer at least every 1000 rounds it was a great and very easy to carry little autoloader. IIRC it had adjustable sights but shot great with 230 gr "hardball" and 230 gr Hydra-shoks. AND it didn't have a grip safety! I liked that feature as it was a "trend" back in the day to pin the grip safety to ensure reliable function in less than ideal grip situations. Think entangled fighting and/or non-dominate hand use. It's thumb safety has a decent size and very positive in use. I believe Star stopped making them around 1990. When I first purchased this little gem I bought around 20 of the plastic buffers. Those buffers sold out (dried up) quickly when Star dropped this PD from it's line up. I regret selling it from time to time...but I ran several thousand rounds through it without a hitch. It was really a well made alloy frame pistol for the time. But without replacement buffers it's life/use would have been limited... I'll "defend" it for what it was at the time LOL.

I carry a Glock and an LCR. But thought I'd toss in consideration of the SCCY 9mm. I purchased one from a coworker several years ago. I doubt he'd even run a magazine of rounds through it. The SCCY was very light weight, kinda chunky, and had a long , yet smooth double action trigger. I'll be darned if I wasn't impressed with it. It was very shootable, albeit it had a very small safety. I put around 800 rounds of handloads (various 147 gr 9mms) and well over a 50 round box of HST 147's through it. I did have a couple of FTF the first 200 or so rounds, but after that it ran without a hitch. For less than $200.00 at the time I was quite pleased with it. I have no idea what the current ones are like FWIW.

It's a remarkable service @Moped! And as you said FREE. Yeah, Kindle has helped me unclutter quite a bit. I still like a good old fashioned handheld book from time to time. But definitely like my Kindle. @hipower enlightened me on Kindles iirc. Years ago in the reading/book thread on here. My apologies for any thread drift.

I don't have Netflix and wasn't aware of these books or the movie. I did check "Overdrive" (Knox County library) and they have all of Mark Greaney's books. I just borrowed book #1 in the series to my Kindle. FWIW this service "Overdrive" has saved me a fortune on books the past couple of years. I have my Amazon account linked to Overdrive so the book was downloaded to my Kindle by the time it took me to walk to the bedroom and check. Thanks @Chucktshoes!

I think The Wire (series) is available on HBO Max. I watched a few years back...I think, on Netflix. Really liked it. Crime drama, good characters and story line IMHO. Wishing you a speedy and uneventful recovery.

Thank you Sir. Pleasure to meet you.

Met another great TGO'er! I love this place! Thank you! Ad Closed. Trade completed.

Trade Pending. Thank you.

Thank you. PM headed your way.

Absolutely. I should have mentioned that in my initial post.

Bump. Thank you.

Doing better than I deserve my friend. Looking forward to seeing you guys soon. Proud of the work you guys are doing.

Congrats Randy! Love a 12 g pump. Well done my friend! I bet I know who made that blackjack, Nice!

Thanks @starncannon. I no longer load anything using Large Rifle. But I'm in no rush as I have a comfortable supply of what I do use.

I have a box of 955 Federal Large Rifle primers For TRADE only (Locally West Knoxville). These have been stored indoors, climate control environment. I am asking to trade these 955 Large Rifle primers for 800 Federal, Winchester, CCI, or Remington Small Pistol Primers. Would consider 850 Federal Small Rifle primers. I am not interested in trying any of the new primers on the market. The only other item I might consider for trade is 12 gauge Federal Flite Control 8 pellet Buckshot. I don't need any other ammo. I am trying to be fair in this trade. Face to Face West Knoxville please. These are Not For Sale, only Trade.

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Yes Sir. I read way more than I post. Learn a good bit that way LOL

I'm tagging in with interest. I've been following this on another forum where Caleb is a member and has been very responsive to questions. It's not a terribly large carry package for a 6 shot revolver. I carry either a RDS G-17 or G-19... but I enjoy shooting revolvers. I don't want to be a "Beta Tester", but will certainly be watching to see how this pans out. Thank you @TGO David

Welcome @Seanrenshaw. As @TripleGGG mentioned ORSA has a lot to offer. I've been a member since 2006. Windrock Shooting Range in Oliver Springs is another good range to shoot at and offers daily rates as well as an annual membership. https://windrockshootingrange.com/ ORSA requires a membership, but imho is well worth checking into.

Thanks for posting this @deerslayer! Well made video. Memphis Beech seems like a great guy. Chris too. Subscribed! I like this drill, and also the Air Marshall qual. Haven't shot them in several years... Think I know what I'll be shooting on my next range trip.

I have the 590 Shockwave 12 g. As @Garufa said, it's not bad to shoot at all. I've shot standard 00 Buck, Federal H-132 00 Buck (Low recoil), 1 oz slugs, and #7 shot through it so far. Range 7-15 yards. I've only had it out to the range 4 times, so I'm learning how best to run it "for me". It's nowhere close to being as easy to run as my old full size 590...but I'm trying to learn. I have a sling on it and an SOE shotshell strip. I put a healthy amount of athletic tape on the grip. It helps as I shoot it extended and towards center, push-pull type technique. The tape gives me a better grip when working the slide. I am considering putting a Holosun RDS on it. And quite possibly a recoil strap from Demonstrated Concepts. Rhett Neumayer of Demonstrated Concepts has some good videos on Youtube regarding this type of shotgun. Good Luck in your search.

That's an awesome revolver @Spots. Congrats! I've been a reader of Col.Rex Applegate since 1967-68. iirc he knew Fitz and had a Special made. There's a lot of thought and reasoning put into these and they were truly remarkable for their time. A lot of revolver knowledge is sliding into history, sadly. When I lived outside Kansas City back in the 1980's I used to shoot bowling pin matches and befriended a local PD Detective. Great guy and even better shooter. He carried a similar cut down 45 acp revolver in a shoulder rig. Man he was fast on his reloads using full moon clips. Impressed the heck out of this newbie shooter back then. Still does thinking back on it. Thanks for posting the pics! Jamie

Great looking grips and gun @willis68! I just put a set of VZ's on my (new to me) 1984 S&W Model 66 last Friday. Run great with Dry Fire. Too cold for these old bones to shoot 'em this weekend, but plan to run them tomorrow.

Unfortunately this is too true.