Bill_in_Utah

Depends on the trigger guard. The square ones are hard on the knuckles and the round ones are just great. A set of Hogues makes a big difference on all of them.

They never made the Super RedHawk in blued. I happen to like both but the normal RedHawk in blue is a sight to see (in my book) Both shoot very well. The trigger out of the box is better on the Super since they went with the new style grip/frame on it over the older Security Six-Redhawk frame. They also take the 300 grain bullets quite well! Bill

It's a Super RedHawk! Not a RedHawk.. I kept reading the subject line and you did say Super in the OP. Nice weapon. All of the RedHawks (along with the BlackHawks) do tame and handle .44mag loads very well. Let us know what you think when you get it out. Take care, Bill

The 7.5 inch will really tame the loads that .44 mag can produce. Recoil is really not bad at all with all the weight that the Redhawk weighs. Built like a tank... (and close to the same weight)

I've got the cheap (it was $97 at Wal-Mart) Savage 22LR bolt with syn stock topped with a Bushnell 3x9 $40 scope and LOVE it. It does not have the new accu-trigger but I love it and as accurate out to 150 yards if I use pretty well anything rem bulk. With Fed bulk I can do @ 100 yards off a bag within 1 inch with ease. If I run CCI then it tightens up a little bit. Getting mags for it was a chore but I've got my 5 for I'm happy. Savage makes a great weapon. The Marlin 981T are also a great Bolt action for under $200. Be safe! Bill

I've never had a single problem with all the gas ones I've built and some of them have been shot quite a bit. The one piston AR I built (Adams upper) was a piece which after 3 months of problems it was bought back from me at full price. Went with another gas one which has worked quite well. To each their own. If you are shooting it hundreds of rounds DAILY day in and day out then maybe you "need" something that is "top rack". For us who keep firearms for decades, shoot them quite a bit I'm happy with the route I've taken over my years. Good luck with whatever you get Paul! Be safe and have fun! Bill

Take you less than few hours. Really! Hardest part is cutting open the boxes.

You can get a good serviceable rifle for under $1000. I've built a few and they are still going after thousands of rounds. The most expensive one I built was a 24" bull barrel flat top which made the whole rifle get right around $1k. I've had great luck with Stag uppers and DoubleStar, Rock River, and Spikes lowers. Spikes also has some excellent uppers for the $600 price when you can get them. Lets take a Rock River lower for $125, trigger kit $70, decent stock $75, nice flat top with carry handle/sight upper for $500 incl BCG. Throw in a few Pmags for $50 (3 of them) and you have a excellent unit for around $825-$850. If you want just a flat top ready for optics upper than only $450 shipped. In fact you can get a flat top upper with flip up rear sight, stock, lower parts kit for around $625. Add a lower of your choice for $100-$200 and you have a complete AR-15 for $725-$825 before mags. Lots of choices out there. In the AR-15 world most of them are excellent IMO. Take care, bill

I'd go for B. Thought you wanted to stay below a grand? Most of the AR15s are good to go IMO. Be safe, Bill

You know once you sit down and think about only 5 guns it is hard to get there for me. But here would be my 5 and have to live with them... 1. Your standard flattop AR15 5.56/.223 with EOTech reddot(and fold-able rear backup sight) 2. Mossberg 590A1 18" 12 gauge 3. Ruger GP100 .357mag 6" 4. Ruger MKII .22LR 5. Ruger SR40c .40 s&w (this could be in 9mm so a SR9C) Missing but could be close runner ups would be a 1911, Single Six, K-22, M&P in 9mm or .40 s&w, 10/22, /.357mag-.44mag Marlin 1894, pretty well any .22lr rifle. Take care, Bill

Understood. I'll be interested to see what happens with the little experiment with the .40 S&W round into the 10mm barrel. Take care!

Here is a company that does offer .40 S&W and .357 sig barrels for the Model 20. Here are the same for the Model 29. Interesting to find out what you find out.. (did that make sense?) Take care and be safe shooting! Bill

Take a .40 S&W and take out your Glock 20 barrel. Drop the .40 into the 10mm barrel and see what happens. While I've never done this I'd think that since they both head space the .40 S&W will drop WELL into the chamber and no firing pin would reach it. The 10mm into a .40 chamber quite a bit of the round would be sticking out of the .40 barrel. I think the only way people are shooting the .40 S&W in their Model 20/29 firearms is with different (read .40 S&W) barrels in the frames. Just my 3 cents. Bill

Wayne do the dryer sheet thing. I rip one used sheet into 3-4 pieces and have the same walnut media for YEARS! (The media has seen tens of thousands of rounds...) My process is take the range brass into the walnut media for 2-3 hours. Then into another tumbler with Corn Cob (and a little polish every 4-5 batches) for 2-3 hours and its very clean. Here is a few .40 S&W that I did just that. Just got done reloading about 500 rounds today. Take care, Bill

Nice Paul! All of them .45acp correct? Take care, bill PS: What do you think of the Ruger? I've got 3 1911s also and am thinking a Stainless one (all of mine are black) would be neat.

Expect a range report! Nice weapon! If you can't do "it" with that I'd give up... Be safe, Bill PS: Dig the serial number.

I like! I also like the LCR 22. I keep saying that I don't NEED another 22lr but with prices still semi-reasonable for ammo and some new targets I've gotten lately the 22lr is just plain fun! I think between these 2 I'd prob pick up one of these. I have a old MKII 6 7/8" that has seen zillions of rounds and keeps going. The Browning I have is good but I don't like the sights and the fact that the take down is so fragile. So it does not get shot as much as the MKII. Everyone needs (yep needs) a Single six so good to go there. And of course a S&W K22/M17 should be in inventory. (prefer 6" TS/TT) Thanks Wayne for being the gunnie pig doing the review! I'll keep an eye out for one after I get some dough. Bill PS: reloading using today's replacement prices for powder/primers/bullets I'm good if I can get a box of 50 loaded for $5. 500-525-533 rounds of 22LR for $19 is still a good day of fun. I remember every time we went shopping at Walmart and those 550 packs were $8.97 and I'd throw 2 in the cart. The wife would yell that I have "enough". Today she is quiet when I show her how much they cost.

Hope you have a great day! Bill

Always a sucker for rimfire weapons (Love to get a SP101 4.2 inch 22lr ) another nice weapon from Ruger. Wonder what the pricing on the street will be? Looking on their web site same price as the excellent .38sp LCP. Another one to put on the list when I get rich... Bill

Paul I've shot one of these in a 10mm and was pretty impressed. (I'm pretty sure it was this model. It WAS a Kimber) I think it was a little under a grand. 10mm ammo is NOT even close to being cheap. Or affordable. This is where reloading gets REAL nice. I can load the 10mm for close to the same price as a .40S&W warm load. Zombie protection? AR15 with a few mags. or 12gauge pump and 50 rounds. And a few slugs "just in case" Or your Mini! That is what I'd be grabbing before a 10mm.

Nice round but for plinking? Shoot a .40 S&W. Load up your .357mag and shoot milk jugs. Save the $$ for something else. Your .357sig is real close to 10mm for "plinking" IMO. I've done 10mm and while it was a nice round, easy to reload I don' t have it anymore. Rather load for other calibers. But IF it has to be done I'd play with a 1911 10mm type of weapon. Be safe! Bill

Hello Southwest? I need a flight to Midway.... Someday.. Wonder if they have a Cheesecake Factory in Faith SD?

I do most of my reloading with either a classic turret (okay about 90%) and the rest of it with a classic cast from Lee. Love both, have had over the years RCBS, Dillion and such but my current setup works the best I've ever had. With that said I'd pass on their pro series. I know there is a TON of ammo made on them but from what I've witnessed with those presses it seems to be a hobby just keeping them going correctly. Thanks for the link. I'll go see if they have anything else (like another classic cast) Take care, Bill

I'll take that wager! Since no one was hurt I'd bet the following happens; 1. They fix all damage. 2. They replace the mini van with a new one. 3. They put the "victims" (not that they were damaged and such but I hate using the word) on TV telling/showing their story and PAY them. No one would should sue if they get put back to where they were before the incident AND get to make a little coin with the story. AND they get their 15 minutes of fame. The show then can show how even wih all the planning, safety and such "stuff" happens and this is how it did. I really do feel this will be the season ending episode. 2 hour one. (and I really don't watch the show very much. Only when I come upon it surfing and they are doing something that I'm interested in.. Like shooting something ) Where to go for my Wayne provided meal?? Cheesecake factory? They have those back there? (now I know where I'll have to plan one of my vacations next year!) Bill