.38SuperMan

Another fan of .32 S&W long. I’m another old guy with arthritis and can still handle moderate recoil but why beat up my wrists and do more damage. I recently traded a beautiful nickel Smith M37 for an unfired 1953 Colt Cobra in .32. I had never owned one and never fired one but all it took was the first time. I’m crazy about this gun. It hardly weighs anything and .32 is extremely mild. I’m not sure there’s any more recoil than my Smith 317 22. I’m hesitant to let my wife shoot it because she’ll say it hers and I’ll be out my .32. I’m thing I’ll let her try it and if she wants to carry a .32 I’ll pickup another Cobra or Detective Special in .32 or a 2” Smith 30 or 31.

I’m a green dot fan too.

Thank you!

I owned a late 70’s 6” Python I bought new and like an idiot I sold it for 5 times what I paid for it and have regretted it ever since. I’m sure I spent the money for something fun but I e always kicked myself until my wife told my to buy myself a new 4.25” as a retirement gift. Well I did and that started something. Now 10 colts later I’m still on the lookout for other vintage models. I have 3 of the new Pythons in 3”, 4.25” and 6” and they’re every bit what the old ones were and better. I considered a blue but after seeing it I like the stainless better. The blue is more black than the old blue which I loved so I think I’ll stick with my stainless. As to 3 vs 2 vents, I don’t really care. My new KC 22 4.25” has 3 and my 1st gen 4” Diamondback 22 has 2 and neither bother me.

I don’t have a double action Ruger or Taurus and never shot either but I’ve been looking for a 327 Fed Mag for range fun mainly to shoot home loads in 32 S&W Long and been considering both. My dealer Carrie’s Taurus and Ruger but unfortunately doesn’t have a 327. I’m looking at the SP101 and just handling the 357 version I’m impressed. I own and have owned quite a few Single Action and 22 auto Rugers and the SP101 looks like the kind of quality I’ve experienced with their SA and autos. The trigger is smooth but a little heavy but I imagine that’ll improve with use.

Just found out about this forum. Im not new to shooting, shot my first round at age 5 while sitting on my dads knee and pulled the trigger on his 30-06. I was 5 years old and all it took was that first shot to spark a lifelong love of shooting. For years I shot IPSC but due to aging I now casually punch holes in paper. I love lever guns and all types of 22 LR rifles but my real passion is revolvers and 1911’s. There’s a place for polymer but I love metal, real guns ;~} I’ve been a reloaded for more than 40 years and enjoy customizing my loads for each of my guns. I love the technical aspects of reloading and find it very relaxing. Im looking forward to sharing information and hope to meet some of you at the range, ORSA.