A medium frame revolver with a 3-inch barrel is my sweet spot for inside the waistband carry, whether appendix or on the hip. It doesn’t hurt that I think the 3″ K-frame is just sexy. I have a couple of 3″ Ks without locks that I will introduce, later, but I wanted to start with…
One TK Custom extended firing pin installed and all is right with the 442. I shot another 150 rounds through the gun and it has had a several hundred dry presses by now. I found myself shooting target focused on these recent range sessions. It worked well with the little UC and the amazing sights…
At least I know they were good trigger presses…since I had 4 light strikes with the gun. One round was Hornady 110 Critical Defense, 1 round of Federal 130 FMJ, and 2 rounds of Lost River 148 Hard Cast poly-coated wadcutter. All 4 rounds detonated the next time they came up in the rotation after…
This gun has the features that we always wished the J-frame came from the factory with and we have Lipsey’s to thank for it. I had been putting off buying one because I just invested in a M&P 340 two years ago. Seeing the sights on my 25 year old 642, even with paint was…
As a proponent of the Airweight J-Frame for daily carry and regular practice, I am frequently asked, “Do they last? Will they hold up to lots of shooting?” Some have suggested that lightweight handguns are but “to be shot little and carried lots”. I partially agree with that. It remains my position that regular practice is essential with any handgun intended for serious use. That our…
I am asked this on a fairly regular basis via personal messaging on the forums or by email. Some just assume that I always use a Hi Power and go from there, but the truth is that over the years I’ve used different handgun types, each presenting its own positive…and not-so-positive characteristics. I am not…
This question is frequently asked or seen being incorrectly defined. I thought that it might be of use to some to explain these terms and provide examples. Traditionally, the term “single-action” refers to a specific handgun action in which the trigger performs but a single function; it drops the hammer which fires the gun. Similarly, “double-action” describes…