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I’ve said recently that I’m set on reacquainting myself with the Makarov after having to part with mine some time back due to financial burden… my flabbers are gasted… last I acquired my Bulgarian in good shape, it was 220 beans… that won’t touch ‘em now.

I began to search ‘round to start acquiring one, got 250 beans set back for acquisition, and I found out that I’ma need more beans 🤦‍♂️.

Anyone else suffer sticker shock ?

Would I be remiss for wanting to carry a CZ-38 ? Someone talk some sense into me please.

Irregardless of whether or not I see reason, please educate me on it. I like WW2 handguns, like DAO mechanisms too

I consider myself to be relatively knowledgeable regarding Smith’s J-frames, but I want something that I don’t think has ever been made as a production run by Smith… a humpback/Bodyguard J-frame in .32 Long or H&R Magnum.

Am I stuck buying a beater M49/649 and replacing the cylinder and barrel if I want one badly enough, or did Smith actually make something along these lines ?

Aight ladies and gents… I’m on the search for a good quality .22LR handgun, but I’m undecided on revolver or automatic… I want metal and wood, from a reputable manufacturer, something that will genuinely LAST. I’m aware of the Ruger Mk series, the Bearcat, Single Ten, Smith 17, 617, 63, and a few older designs from Beretta, S&W and Colt; but I’m undecided.

I have a fondness for the Beretta 948 and 70s, but parts availability concerns me. I’m not paying asking price for a S&W Mdl 41, nor am I dealing with Colt’s reputation (unearned or no) for losing time quickly compared to a Smith or Ruger. Any advice please ?

Mornin’ all. Idiot question from a manual office. First of each month, reminder letters for box rent go out, and unpaid boxes from the previous month are locked. The 11th, boxes still due get their mail pulled and UTF’ed, and closed w/ no orders. The 20th, Notice 32’s go out; and then the cycle repeats.

I was trained that the 1st/20th to just run the reminder letters twice and box ‘em. Obviously this isn’t correct. What’s the proper way to do this ?

Heads up: brace for more questions afterwards 😂

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Aight lads… I’ve a question. I’ve had J-frame .38’s, .32’s, SAA .45’s and .44’s (I think, don’t remember), K frame .38’s, etc; but never a “bulldog” patterned big bore .44/.45… I understand the appeal to an extent- a .32/.38 won’t reliably expand, so why not just use a larger bullet from the get-go…

Is the use case still justified today w/ modern defensive .38 HP’s ?

Foreword: I know nothing about suppressing a firearm, except that I want to do it.

Final word: I have a Beretta ‘34 in .380 w/ a spare barrel I’d like to suppress; as well as a lathe and the skill to use it.

Help me.

Just acquired a Taurus 82 (seller id’s it as an 82s) for 240 beans, it’s one of the newer models with full underlug.

Little bit of wear on the cylinder, other’n that; looks brand new. Anything I need to know about the compared to the Mdl 10, and do we have a source for wood service grips ?

What’s the bean value of a Mdl 30-1 w/ 4” barrel in absolutely immaculate shape ?

Aight wheelgun fans… I’m looking at my next acquisition… I carry a Mdl 49 Smith, but want a 3” 5-shot .38 for a small-framed belt gun (it’d be carried in a pancake rig OWB) after I hocked my SAA due to unforeseen circumstances. I’d prefer to keep using my speedloaders for my M49.

It would be used for a bit of range work, nightstand usage, camping/hiking, yard work, and carry around town under an overshirt to supplement my M49. I want a decent piece, but I want something I’m not gonna cry over if something happens. Stainless/blued is less important- a blued gun would be vetted/tested, then parkerized. Adjustable sights are not necessary.

I’m looking at the Heritage Roscoe 3” or the Taurus 850 3”, though I had considered one of the imported Ruger SP101’s in .38 Spl w/ 3” barrel. I’m aware of Smith’s 3” Mdl 60, but I don’t want adjustable sights in a field gun. The 850 is appealing because I do like the DAO from a carry perspective, and my practical field shots would all be 15yds or less- I’m a fan of learning the DA trigger to the point where the SA is unnecessary for close range shooting. I like the Roscoe because of retro-appeal and the possibility of cocking the hammer for a more accurate long-range shot.

Question… writing a book set 1930’s Southern Alabama/Mississippi… how common were S&W M&P .38’s in .38 S&W (.38 Short) post WW1, pre WW2 ?

I just realized Smith is still actively producing the Mdl 10… anyone handled or own one yet ?

Either the heavy barrel or pencil barrel ?

Aight gents… time to pick the next one to add to my collection… 4” S&W 64 or Zastava M83 ?

.357 is of no real concern, I’d mainly be running .38 Spl.

Tired of my blued M49 rusting, don’t want to pay for hard chrome or etc.

Already have a burner, digital thermometer; just need to acquire the solution and a stainless pot.

Any advice ? This is my daily carry