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Posted: 8/2/2012 8:25:25 PM
This one sits in my nightstand.
This one is Dad's go-to. 
This Model 18 goes to the range almost every trip and to the ranch whenever I get out there. 
This one does not get out as much these days but I love the reactions when it does come out. 
My camping/hiking gun. 
My "toss it in the truck" gun.  |
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joemama74
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Posted: 8/2/2012 9:58:27 PM
What are you talking about? That's all I shoot anymore. All my autos are locked up, awaiting the next zombie apocalypse.
I just picked up a repatriated model 10 today. I load all my own 38/357 ammo except for my carry loads. And those costs just as much as 9mm and 45. |
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Posted: 8/2/2012 10:20:44 PM
[Last Edit: 8/2/2012 10:21:53 PM by KanTex]
Originally Posted By JohnRippert:
This one sits in my nightstand. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/johnrippert/LaserSnub.jpg This one is Dad's go-to. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/johnrippert/65-3.jpg This Model 18 goes to the range almost every trip and to the ranch whenever I get out there. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/johnrippert/SWModel183b.jpg This one does not get out as much these days but I love the reactions when it does come out. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/johnrippert/1860Army.jpg My camping/hiking gun. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/johnrippert/RugerSecurity6.jpg My "toss it in the truck" gun. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/johnrippert/SpeedSix2.jpg You and your father have some excellent tastes! Your Model 10 2" is exactly like mine (except for the grips!). |
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Posted: 8/2/2012 10:38:07 PM
I duty carry my Wiley Clapp GP100 every other week.
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Posted: 8/3/2012 11:44:22 AM
I shoot my revolvers.
I started to learn how to shoot a handgun well after the military in a private pistol club and used a club owned Colt OMM rimfire revolver. Centerfire revolvers do great with my own cast bullets, I have a few revolvers that are as accurate as a semi auto can be - at a fraction of the cost. My S&W 14-2 is a phantastic shooter and is accuracy wise on par with my SIG P210. The other good thing is, that I do not have to chase my brass. I do not have guns only as CCW, or defensive weapons, I am an avid shooter and love guns. |
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Posted: 8/3/2012 1:08:44 PM
nothing puts a smile on my face,
like shooting a big bore revolver. 
clown |
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Posted: 8/4/2012 12:06:41 AM
I grew up on revolvers. I got my LTC in MA when I was 18 and started carrying my Father's M19. Back then, we could carry in MA at 18 but couldn't buy handguns or handgun ammo until we were 21. I had plenty of cash saved up to buy any carry gun I wanted for my 21st birthday and never even considered buying an auto. Instead, I had Karl Sokol at Chestnut Mountain Sports build me a 3" M65 that I proceeded to shoot completely loose with flame cutting on the face of the cylinder and topstrap after tens of thousands of rounds of magnum reloads over 5 or 6 years.
It was about that time that I got into law enforcement and was forced to carry my issued .40. I found it extremely easy to shoot just about any auto well after getting good with that revolver. I decided to have Karl build me a few replacement CCW revolvers and gave him a 3" M13 and a P&R 2-1/2" M66. Both are great CCW pieces, but I'm having him build the perfect CCW revolver for me right now. When it's done, months from now, I'll be posting it here. For most defensive purposes, a revolver is completely adequate. It obviously has its limitations, but you need to know them and train around them. If you carry a revolver with a barrel of 3-1/2" or less, you absolutely need to train with Michael de Bethencourt of SnubTraining.com. I have trained with a lot of instructors, from local SRT guys to nationally known instructors. Beyond any shadow of a doubt, the training with Michael de Bethencourt was the most effective, practical class I've ever attended. It's not a marksmanship course. It's a pure fighting class, nothing more. If you are new to snubs, you will leave his class with a new appreciation and confidence in your ability with your wheelgun. If you're an experienced snub shooter like I am, you will learn new skills and be even more proficient and knowledgable with your snub. He teaches reloading in what most would consider non-traditional since you don't shift the revolver to your weak hand. It felt a little awkward at first, but it's a new skill I found works for me that I still use now, years after training with him. Most people who feel the wheelgun is obsolete simply don't know how to truly run them. I don't feel under gunned at all carrying one of my Sokol Customs. 
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Posted: 8/4/2012 7:22:47 PM
[Last Edit: 8/4/2012 7:32:19 PM by garretts1776]
Originally Posted By Hawgleg44:
I grew up on revolvers. I got my LTC in MA when I was 18 and started carrying my Father's M19. Back then, we could carry in MA at 18 but couldn't buy handguns or handgun ammo until we were 21. I had plenty of cash saved up to buy any carry gun I wanted for my 21st birthday and never even considered buying an auto. Instead, I had Karl Sokol at Chestnut Mountain Sports build me a 3" M65 that I proceeded to shoot completely loose with flame cutting on the face of the cylinder and topstrap after tens of thousands of rounds of magnum reloads over 5 or 6 years. It was about that time that I got into law enforcement and was forced to carry my issued .40. I found it extremely easy to shoot just about any auto well after getting good with that revolver. I decided to have Karl build me a few replacement CCW revolvers and gave him a 3" M13 and a P&R 2-1/2" M66. Both are great CCW pieces, but I'm having him build the perfect CCW revolver for me right now. When it's done, months from now, I'll be posting it here. For most defensive purposes, a revolver is completely adequate. It obviously has its limitations, but you need to know them and train around them. If you carry a revolver with a barrel of 3-1/2" or less, you absolutely need to train with Michael de Bethencourt of SnubTraining.com. I have trained with a lot of instructors, from local SRT guys to nationally known instructors. Beyond any shadow of a doubt, the training with Michael de Bethencourt was the most effective, practical class I've ever attended. It's not a marksmanship course. It's a pure fighting class, nothing more. If you are new to snubs, you will leave his class with a new appreciation and confidence in your ability with your wheelgun. If you're an experienced snub shooter like I am, you will learn new skills and be even more proficient and knowledgable with your snub. He teaches reloading in what most would consider non-traditional since you don't shift the revolver to your weak hand. It felt a little awkward at first, but it's a new skill I found works for me that I still use now, years after training with him. Most people who feel the wheelgun is obsolete simply don't know how to truly run them. I don't feel under gunned at all carrying one of my Sokol Customs. http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll204/Hawglegf44/SWM13.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll204/Hawglegf44/100_2079-2-1-1.jpg Since the first time I saw your gun (in the first pic) on this site, it has been what I picture when thinking of a fighting revolver and the perfect carry gun. Iv been pursuing a build like it ever since |
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Slopes-2-Shores
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Posted: 8/4/2012 7:45:52 PM
Originally Posted By Hawgleg44:
I grew up on revolvers. I got my LTC in MA when I was 18 and started carrying my Father's M19. Back then, we could carry in MA at 18 but couldn't buy handguns or handgun ammo until we were 21. I had plenty of cash saved up to buy any carry gun I wanted for my 21st birthday and never even considered buying an auto. Instead, I had Karl Sokol at Chestnut Mountain Sports build me a 3" M65 that I proceeded to shoot completely loose with flame cutting on the face of the cylinder and topstrap after tens of thousands of rounds of magnum reloads over 5 or 6 years. It was about that time that I got into law enforcement and was forced to carry my issued .40. I found it extremely easy to shoot just about any auto well after getting good with that revolver. I decided to have Karl build me a few replacement CCW revolvers and gave him a 3" M13 and a P&R 2-1/2" M66. Both are great CCW pieces, but I'm having him build the perfect CCW revolver for me right now. When it's done, months from now, I'll be posting it here. For most defensive purposes, a revolver is completely adequate. It obviously has its limitations, but you need to know them and train around them. If you carry a revolver with a barrel of 3-1/2" or less, you absolutely need to train with Michael de Bethencourt of SnubTraining.com. I have trained with a lot of instructors, from local SRT guys to nationally known instructors. Beyond any shadow of a doubt, the training with Michael de Bethencourt was the most effective, practical class I've ever attended. It's not a marksmanship course. It's a pure fighting class, nothing more. If you are new to snubs, you will leave his class with a new appreciation and confidence in your ability with your wheelgun. If you're an experienced snub shooter like I am, you will learn new skills and be even more proficient and knowledgable with your snub. He teaches reloading in what most would consider non-traditional since you don't shift the revolver to your weak hand. It felt a little awkward at first, but it's a new skill I found works for me that I still use now, years after training with him. Most people who feel the wheelgun is obsolete simply don't know how to truly run them. I don't feel under gunned at all carrying one of my Sokol Customs. http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll204/Hawglegf44/SWM13.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll204/Hawglegf44/100_2079-2-1-1.jpg Great thread and beautiful gun. I'm glad to hear your excellent review of Michael DeBethencourt's course. I've been playing phone tag with him trying to get lined up for one of his courses. And I agree, that the revolver most definitely is a suitable tool for the job. Thanks. -JC |
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Posted: 8/4/2012 7:48:10 PM
Originally Posted By garretts1776:
Originally Posted By Hawgleg44:
I grew up on revolvers. I got my LTC in MA when I was 18 and started carrying my Father's M19. Back then, we could carry in MA at 18 but couldn't buy handguns or handgun ammo until we were 21. I had plenty of cash saved up to buy any carry gun I wanted for my 21st birthday and never even considered buying an auto. Instead, I had Karl Sokol at Chestnut Mountain Sports build me a 3" M65 that I proceeded to shoot completely loose with flame cutting on the face of the cylinder and topstrap after tens of thousands of rounds of magnum reloads over 5 or 6 years. It was about that time that I got into law enforcement and was forced to carry my issued .40. I found it extremely easy to shoot just about any auto well after getting good with that revolver. I decided to have Karl build me a few replacement CCW revolvers and gave him a 3" M13 and a P&R 2-1/2" M66. Both are great CCW pieces, but I'm having him build the perfect CCW revolver for me right now. When it's done, months from now, I'll be posting it here. For most defensive purposes, a revolver is completely adequate. It obviously has its limitations, but you need to know them and train around them. If you carry a revolver with a barrel of 3-1/2" or less, you absolutely need to train with Michael de Bethencourt of SnubTraining.com. I have trained with a lot of instructors, from local SRT guys to nationally known instructors. Beyond any shadow of a doubt, the training with Michael de Bethencourt was the most effective, practical class I've ever attended. It's not a marksmanship course. It's a pure fighting class, nothing more. If you are new to snubs, you will leave his class with a new appreciation and confidence in your ability with your wheelgun. If you're an experienced snub shooter like I am, you will learn new skills and be even more proficient and knowledgable with your snub. He teaches reloading in what most would consider non-traditional since you don't shift the revolver to your weak hand. It felt a little awkward at first, but it's a new skill I found works for me that I still use now, years after training with him. Most people who feel the wheelgun is obsolete simply don't know how to truly run them. I don't feel under gunned at all carrying one of my Sokol Customs. http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll204/Hawglegf44/SWM13.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll204/Hawglegf44/100_2079-2-1-1.jpg Since the first time I saw your gun (in the first pic) on this site, it has been what I picture when thinking of a fighting revolver and the perfect carry gun. Iv been pursuing a build like it ever since It's close to perfect. I'm having Karl build me what I think is going to be the perfect carry revolver right now. I took the best features of the two revolvers pictured here and put them all together for my next build. I think it will be the last CCW revolver I ever have to have built. Notice I said "have" to be built. I'm sure I'll still have more built just because I want them built! Since Karl is one of the very few one-man shops left in the country, he doesn't get things done overnight, but the quality of his work is worth the wait. When it's done, I'll post it here with all the specs, then you can just give Karl a call and tell him you want a Hawgleg44 revolver, and you'll have the perfect carry revolver! |
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Posted: 8/4/2012 8:17:57 PM
Carry, range toy and hunting. Mine do quite alot.
Couple of the big bores (44mag and 45 Colt) 
Couple of light packing, out in the woods, doing nothing kit guns 
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Posted: 8/4/2012 8:54:24 PM
I just shoot the piss out of mine...I usually carry one along when I hunt. I shoot my Colt Frontier Scout .22 probably three times a week? Rabbits in the garden, possums and armadillos hate that pistol
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Posted: 8/4/2012 9:50:49 PM
[Last Edit: 8/5/2012 10:05:12 AM by Hawgleg44]
I was hurt in a MV accident back in 2001 (that I'm still going through spinal surgeries for) and if I didn't walk every day, my back would really get stiff and even more sore than normal. I hate walking down the street. What's the fun in seeing blacktop, cars and houses? I live on the CT River, so I take my dog and go for a walk every day along the banks of the river. I always have a defensive handgun with me, like I do everywhere else, but I also have my S&W 317 snub in my cargo pocket and a pocket full of .22's. At one point I was going through 2-3 500 round Federal Bulk Packs every week. I set up three informal pistol ranges within a mile or so of riverbank so I can walk for a while, stop and shoot, then walk some more. For targets, I used junk I found floating in the river. Bottles, balls, etc. I was shooting so much and got so good with that snub that I was shooting bees off of flowers at about 10-12 feet.
Through my whole ordeal with my back, that .22 revolver helped me keep my sanity. |
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Posted: 8/5/2012 8:59:05 AM
Originally Posted By Hawgleg44:
I was hurt in a MVP accident back in 2001 (that I'm still going through spinal surgeries for) and if I didn't walk every day, my back would really get stiff and even more sore than normal. I hate walking down the street. What's the fun in seeing blacktop, cars and houses? I live on the CT River, so I take my dog and go for a walk every day along the banks of the river. I always have a defensive handgun with me, like I do everywhere else, but I also have my S&W 317 snub in my cargo pocket and a pocket full of .22's. At one point Imwas going through 2-3 500 round Federal Bulk Packs every week. I set up three informal pistol ranges within a mile or so of riverbank so I can walk for a whole, stop and shoot, then walk some more. For targets, I used junk I found floating in the river. Bottles, balls, etc. I was shooting so much and got so good with that snub that I was shooting bees off of flowers at about 10-12 feet. Through my whole ordeal with my back, that .22 revolver helped me keep my sanity. nice! |
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Posted: 8/5/2012 5:27:51 PM
My Model 10 is a range gun, pulls HD duty, and comes with me on backpacking trips. |
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Posted: 8/6/2012 5:46:13 PM
Shoot some steel-challenge type matches where there are five targets, or Bianchi Cup matches where there are six-shot maximum strings. Or, get your club to invent some matches. Until you have mastered a revolver, you'll probably have room to improve your auto skills, and vice versa.
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Posted: 8/6/2012 5:59:34 PM
Originally Posted By MarkFlier:
Shoot some steel-challenge type matches where there are five targets, or Bianchi Cup matches where there are six-shot maximum strings. Or, get your club to invent some matches. Until you have mastered a revolver, you'll probably have room to improve your auto skills, and vice versa. And as soon as you think you mastered the revolver, shoot against Jerry Miculek. You'll go back and practice a lot more. I completely agree that mastering the DA revolver will make you a better shooter with any other handgun you pick up. I know I had absolutely no problem shooting a max score with any handgun when I was on the PD, just because of my many years of revolver work. We used to have officers show up with off duty weapons to qualify with that couldn't pass with them, only because of their poor skills. They would blame it on the handgun, until the instructor would hand it to me and I would proceed to shoot 100% with it. |
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ArmaNotSoLite
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Posted: 8/6/2012 6:04:03 PM
I've got a pre lock 617 that I use to teach new shooters trigger control.
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Posted: 8/8/2012 9:46:05 AM
I picked up my first - a 6" 686-4 last year. For me, two reasons. One - my grandpa always carried a stainless revolver when up at our cabin, so it brings back some great memories - and will (hopefully) be a family heirloom someday. Second - I carry it everywhere when I am out in the woods. Its hard to argue with the power of most magnum revolver loads - and I shoot it extremely well. Never know when some problem might need 'fixing'.
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ex_dsmr
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Posted: 8/8/2012 10:54:02 AM
[Last Edit: 8/8/2012 10:59:41 AM by ex_dsmr]
Ive got two and they are both safe queens mostly. Had I not inherited them its unlikley that I would not own any wheel guns. They are both S&W K frames and in beautiful shape. Ive carried the .38 on a couple occasions on a cold day but its just not very practical.
I need to get a nice set of grips for each of the pistols as the factory ones just dont do justice. Theyll likley continue to be safe queens with a box of shells/year run through em if that. They are too pretty to take out and beat aroud. Originally Posted By BlitzPig:
I just picked up a Colt Trooper III .357 and the thing is really surprising. I've always been a S&W guy when it came to wheel guns, but this Colt has a really really good trigger. It also fits my hand like a glove. Will get out this weekend at some point at see how it does. Otherwise I'm an N Frame and Webley kind of guy. I still shoot my autoloaders more, but it runs in streaks. I had my 22-4 Thunder Ranch out last weekend. .45 ACP out of a wheel gun is just a plain fun time. There is a place for each type in everyone's arsenal. Here is the new to me Colt... http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/7854/trooperiii.jpg You arent kidding. My PSG somehow convinced the CO to let him bring out his trooper III to range qualifications one day. The trigger feel was so nice I wanted to make love to it right on the range. Offered him cash money but he said it was his fathers and it was going to be passed down to his childen. If i ever find one at a good price ill pick one up. My K frame is good, the Colt is simple amazing! |
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Posted: 8/8/2012 6:16:49 PM
[Last Edit: 8/22/2012 1:34:41 AM by dhgeyer]
I love revolvers. Cowboy guns are my favorite.
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Posted: 8/9/2012 9:41:32 AM
Carry gun
Range toy/camper/bedside  |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 11:26:21 AM
My four Ruger Vaqueros are used by my wife and me for cowboy action shooting. Other than for this purpose, I feel that revolvers are outdated. I guess that the big bore magnums (.454, .500, etc) have their niche, but they don't really interest me much.
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ALPHAGHOST
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Posted: 8/9/2012 1:55:43 PM
carry and shoot em
what else are you suppose to do? |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 4:06:41 PM
I carry a Ruger SP101 .357 on a regular basis, both as a primary and a BUG depending on what I am wearing and my mood. I shoot IDPA with a Model 15, and I need to buy myself a .22 revolver for steel challenge. I don't presently have an Airweight S&W, having switch my on-duty BUG to a Glock 27 to match my 23 duty gun.
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