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No, the plus P round is approximately 20% over standard SAMI pressures. This allows the relatively anemic 38 special to be a more effective round without moving up to a larger caliber. These rounds in JHP bullets were carried by law enforcement for many years.

A .22 caliber revolver is a nice way to introduce a timid shooter in learning about recoil and the art of mastering the basic fundamentals. Then, when you move the shooter to the 38 spl. Cartridge, use target wad cutters.very little recoil and all the fundamentals staythe same. Then move the...

Most of the time in summer, I carry my Smith model 638. A five shot 38 spl. Would I want more rounds in an extended fight? Yeah. But for the vast majority of a threat I might face, this is enough. And I don’t worry about having a defective magazine.

Many times in the summer I simply carry my Smith model 638. Yes it only holds five rounds, but unless somehow I get in an extended gun fight, that should be enough for a carjacker or robber. I also don’t have to worry about a bad magazine.

Great story. Young men committed to saving America from forces attempting to rule the world. Young men willing to do what had to be done, many times without thanks. I often wonder if that spirit remains in many young people or if they would pass to celebrate Pride month. I hope our young men and...

I hear what a lot of the folks here are talking about when they say the 1911 style pistol is best with the iron sights only. Modern red dot sights were not available back then. But today many folks, especially older folks, would benefit from combining the two together. Using a modern red dot...

Long guns are hard to use without “flagging” in a normal, not dynamic, room/house clearing. Before obtaing short barreled rifles designed for close quarters clearing, our team members were trained to put the rifle stocks up over their shoulder, bring the muzzle closer to your face, looking over...

Well congratulations. Hope you are in good health and are enjoying retirement.

Well congratulations. Hope you are in good health and are enjoying retirement. .

Sorry to hear that. Wishing you the best.

You’re not that old friend, I started the same career in 1979. Retired after 36 years and only got shot once. Live lone brother and enjoy everything you worked so long and hard for.

Hey Buddy, what was your career in the dark ages?

Looks really nice. Congtadulations.

Don’t forget that a lot of the small revolvers also make great pocket guns. In the summer I sometimes carry a Smith model 638 J frame. Fifteen ounces and rated for the plus P 38 Special rounds. It’s so small and light that I sometimes forget I have it with me.

I have read about this shooting in other articles. The jury believed that the shooter, since he was a Scout Leader and had basic first aid skills, could have done more for the victim. The defense could have reputed the difference between basic first aid and gun shot wounds, where internal...

The .380 is better than nothing but the greater velocity of the 9mm is definitely a better option for those who can withstand the slight increase felt recoil.

One of the top brands from customer reviews is the GE brand and they are available at Walmart also.

They are available from several different manufactures on Amazon.

I’m glad I kept all my Coleman camping items. Several lanterns that run on propane and the Coleman fuel. I also have a few candle lanterns, where the candle is spring loaded to keep it in the proper position. Each candle can last for about two nights and is bright enough to move around the house...

As a retired LEO I have had to testify in court on firearms issues. Unlike the folks here, most prosecutors and defense lawyers have little to no actual firearms experience. Worse, most juniors do not either. The juniors tend to look at the prosecutor as an “expert” who is well trained and...