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The whole concept of scenario shooting at night seems like fun and a challenge. To not have the sun beating down on you is also a bonus. Another plus is how many self defense shooting situations happen in well lit conditions vs. low light or dark situation? I have zero practice shooting in low light conditions. I too have old eyes and focus on anything less than 24" away has become impossible. There is no way I could do a night shoot with my iron sights, without guessing at the aim point. You have made me rethink my training again. You have a way of doing that. Thanks. :-)

You do bring up some really great points. The pocket crude fouling an auto is my biggest concern and my biggest problem. Like I said, my Ruger LCP will not be reliable after a week or two in the pocket without cleaning. I think I would get a dedicated .38 and not bother with a .357. I've fired snubby .357s and frankly I don't like the muzzle blast, as it teaches flinch. I'm with you on the idiocy of snubbies as a beginner gun, no they are for experts. It's similar to teaching a new trap shooter with a .410, just no. A .410 is an expert's gun. I'll go check out some hammerless pocket revolvers.

I was just in Kalispell and drove right past Proof Research. Have you looked into their barrels?

Sounds like a neat gun, if you like wheel guns. Somehow I just never got the bug. I've owned a few, but today I own exactly zero. Maybe if I look enough on Gunbroker, I'll end up with one. Like you, that's how I came to possess several of my firearms today, by making a lowball bid that I just knew I'd never win. Nothing like waking up to an email from Gunbroker saying, "Congratulations!." With that said, can you convince me why wheelguns are a good choice for pocket carry? Oh, maybe I could do that myself. I've carried a Ruger LCP in my pocket for a few years and have come to learn that if it has ANY pocket dirt on it, then it won't fire reliably. Ok - what modern, inexpensive wheelgun do you suggest I look for? I really don't like the reliability of the semi-auto pocket guns.

Congrats! That's awesome. Anything you did different that you can attribute to doing so well?

No it's not and the funny thing is I drove about 5 miles from there a couple weeks ago. I really need to come down and give it a shot. :-)

Barry, This sounds like an immense amount of fun. I learned, like many, on a .22LR and probably shot a .22 exclusively for ten years, before 'graduating' to centerfire. What are the limitations on the firearm? Shoot what you bring, which means someone could bring a tricked out Anshutz and have a great advantage. Scope limitations? This intrigues me.

I didn't even know this pistol existed. The older I get the less I like recoil, so I guess I've been forewarned. Although, it would be a fantastic pocket backup gun, I doubt I will ever own one. Thanks for posting!

I've been next to a S&W .460 and .500 being shot in an indoor range. The percussion is enough to make me leave. I've never shot one and have no desire, I've worked too hard at learning how not to flinch, shooting one of these is a flinch teacher. No thanks

This is sad news. Times change and consumers vote which products sell. So many industries change, driven by price competition.

Welcome - we look forward to hearing about you and your shooting adventures

You've got a very stout piece of machinery there. When I first saw it, it appeared to be for 50BMG.

Is this press new or old? I can't find a manufacturer on Google.

This is a major change in the scope industry. It must be slow sales?

Then you have make-up purchases to do. Post pictures!

So every year, or three years, you'll be buying a CZ on March 1st? :-)

I've never owned a Glock, but have shot them. I just don't like them and much prefer my M&P or XD

I can't wait to hear your opinion, I've thought this would be a great gun.

Browning's website shows two models of the Hi Power still in production: http://www.browning.com/products/firearms/pistols/hi-power-pistols/current-production.html Maybe they decided to let it live for a while?

Did you end up buying one? I really like my LCP, but if the trigger is lots better on the LCP II, then I'd go pick one up.

Ruger announced a pistol caliber carbine. https://ruger.com/products/pcCarbine/models.html 9mm, Mag well inserts to accept several different magazines including Glock, threaded barrel, etc. I've been interested in one and this looks like it might be a fun gun.

Someday, but sounds like maybe not soon

Maybe a better way to track orders would be nice. Hopefully he can get you barrel to you soon.

Looks like a stout press for a good price. I like that it comes with a stand that gets it above the level of the bench. Nice also that it doesn't have a quick change collet, makes precision work more precise.

Any idea when we'll be able to buy brass for the 22 Nosler?