GUNS-REVOLVERS
20:29 April 19th, 2010 by admin
a small collection of the revolvers of the smith nad wesson industries…the weapons are:
Model 500 – 6.5″
Model 460 XVR Revolver – 8 3/8″
Model 460XVR Compensated Hunter
Model 500 Revolver – Standard Compensator
Model 500 Revolver – 4″
Model 500 Revolver
Model 500ES – Emergency Survival Kit
Model 315 Night Guard – .38
Model 36 – S&W Classics – 3″ – Blue, Color Case or Nickel
Model 36 Revolver – Nickel – 3″
Model 60 Revolver – 3″
Model 63 Revolver – 5″
Model 340 Revolver
Model 637 PowerPort – Pro Series Revolver
Model 642 Revolver – Crimson Trace® Lasergrip
Model 638 Revolver
Model 60 Pro Series
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PART 2 OF ////////////////// Few handheld small arms equal the knockdown power and devastation of a competently wielded combat shotgun. In this multi-part review series by Nutnfancy, three excellent pump combat shotguns are covered in detail: the Remington 870 (Talo Special Edition), the Mossberg 590A1, and the discontinued Winchester 1300 Defender (similar gun by FN USA now). There are a couple of other players in pumps like FN, Charles Daly, and some off brands but these three are the stars of the series. Several semi-automatic combat shotguns also compete against this type and these brands. These autos include the Benelli Super 90/M2/M4, the Remington 1100/11-87 Tactical series, the Mossberg 930, Saiga variations, the Beretta FP101(discontinued), Winchester Super X3 (more of a hunting gun), FN SLP, and a few others. However these auto guns rarely function well on low-base/low power shot loads, needing full power loads to reliably cycle (w/o port or spring mods). Seemingly not a big deal right? Wrong. That’s because you have to train on the shotgun to get good at it., pump or auto. Training with full power loads will bankrupt you if you are paying the bill (even PDs have a tough time affording the cost), you will soon quit, and your skills will suffer. A good combat pump shotgun will cycle any load you throw in it and it will do it all day long with almost perfect reliability. Low base birdshot, high base, odd balls, non-lethal rounds: all will fire and shuck just fine in these guns. That means more affordable abnd therefore frequent training which develops combat proficiency. And in my experience, autos have failed me at the most inopportune times. But not these pumps. These three shotguns are affordable, durable, mostly ergonomic, fast into action, low profile in carry, fun to shoot, and affordable. The Remington 870 varieties are highly proven in the US LE community with an outstanding track record of toughness and longevity. It is a lightweight, tough, and fast shucking gun. The Mossberg 590A1 passed the military’s stringent 3,000 round Milspec 3443 protocol, is also a proven design, and features an extra rugged construction. With break-in, the 590A1, offered in a wide variety of models, becomes a fast shooting, accurate combat shotgun. The 590A1 benefits from a fast top-mounted safety, bayonet capability, and faster no loading gate loading. In my estimation though, the Winchester 1300 Defender is the fastest pump shotgun ever devised and in the hands of a skilled shooter will accurately disperse lead with semi-auto speeds. It also has proven to be a durable design for me. Downsides with these guns, as with most tactical shotguns, is limited ammo capacity, heavy/bulky ammo, and very limited range (UNLESS slugs are employed!). But when paired with a tactical carbine support weapon and used within their range, these combat shotguns will provide withering wall of fire that will own the day (as shown: easily placing over 27 .24 cal projectiles on target with ONE shot). Moreover, even for the small amount paid, any of these guns will do this through several lifetimes of service. As a police officer, mil type, or responsible civilian sheepdog, the pump combat shotgun should be part of your inventory for keeping the peace. /////////////////////// Nutnfancy Likeability for Remington 870 Tactical: 9 of 10 /////////////// / //////// Music used is called “Robots In Love” and “Wounded” by artist “Jimmy G.” You can find it here: http://jimmyg.us/FreeMusic/tabid/99/Default.aspx //////////// Almost all photos are TNP originals. A select few come from the public domain. Their posters/owners have consented to royalty-free worldwide unpaid distribution through unqualified agreement to Photobucket.com Terms of Use and through their selection and agreement to worldwide public use.
If you can manage the recoil, you will love it. Weighing only 11.4 oz with its titanium cylinder and scandium frame, the little S&W Model 360 M&P is a joy to carry on a daily basis. Both officers and civilian “sheepdogs” give glowing reports on how comfortable the gun is to tote around. In my “Mobility vs Firepower” philosophy vids (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z50PFup95F8), the 360 personifies the option of Mobility and the attendant security of always having something to answer a lethal force encounter. But as with all lightweight full-size caliber guns, there are several pricetags for this portability and comfort in carry. First off, it’s downright expensive… about double the price of similar lightweight revolvers like Taurus offerings. Secondly, its recoil is stout especially with .357 Magnum or .38 Special +P loads. Get ready to man up shooting this gun… it is not pleasant. But with some practice and good technique it is manageable and this is a gun designed for carry and not plinking. Thirdly, this little revolver has very limited firepower at just five rounds. Just about every semi-auto option will beat that and they will offer greater slimness in carry (as shown). You’ll have to take some speed loaders with you and even then you better make your shots count. Understand these limitations, train for them, and you find the 360 to be an outstanding backup piece or primary lightweight carry option. With its super quality fit and finish, high viz fiber optic sights (on this model, Tritium dot available), good grips and ergonomics, a smooth trigger pull (single action fire capable as well), ability to fire within large pockets, and adequate accuracy, the Model 360 M&P remains a smart choice in a 24/7 carry gun. /////////////Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 8 of 10
The 9.6 oz Ruger LCP is another excellent choice as both an officer’s backup gun or a civilian’s primary carry gun. As stated in the review video, a 24/7 carry system generally has to be comfortable for its user to employ high percentage carry. And the LCP is indeed comfortable in carry. It is a close copy of the Kel-Tec P3-AT but does incorporate a couple of notable improvements: a memory groove above the magazine release, a convex shaped manual slide lock (should be function as last shot hold open as well!), a recessed mag release button, more precise molding on frame (glass-filled nylon), excellent build quality, and a slightly smoother trigger. For these reasons I do slightly prefer the Ruger LCP over the Kel-Tec P3-AT (with more competitors on the way) since their cost is similar. But the LCP also shares several of the design limitations inherent in these sub-compact polymer pistols: like low contrast milled-in sights, stiff DAO trigger, and mag release that can be easily actuated with the thumb. The sights are unimpressive and provide little precision. But with proper trigger control, the Ruger LCP with its 2.75 barrel is capable of impressive accuracy for its category. Expect to spend some time mastering this trigger and learning to maintain sight picture throughout the pull (rec. dry fire practice with snap caps for this). Rapid firing benchrest groups with the LCP (or any tiny pistol) is pretty much impossible but rounds can easily be kept into a plate sized area with practice. Field stripping, like the P3-AT, is relatively easy and reliability was excellent on this LCP with NO stoppages experienced. However some firing of your defensive load choice should be performed to ensure function. As noted in the table top review, Ruger has instituted a recall for early Ruger LCPs due to reports of ADs when dropped on hard surfaces (no details provided by Ruger). Factory upgrades to these models include a new hammer mechanism, heavier firing pin spring, and a titanium firing pin and these upgraded pistols can be identified by a diamond stamping in the portion below the hammer (pistols with the 370- serial number prefix need modification, 371- and subsequent models do not). I applaud Ruger for the recall and it does not affect my very favorable impression of the model. A nice Ruger soft case and lock (unneeded) are included with the LCP. Downsides of the LCP are few but might include non-functioning checkering on the grip, fewer factory accessories (vs Kel-Tec), and the mag release can still be accidentally actuated during firing (I think all these small pistols should have a heal mounted mag catch). But that’s about it. Overall it’s an impressive little gun that sets a new standard for super compact pistols that can comfortably and reliably serve as part of your personal defense systems. /////////////////////////Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 9 of 10
PART 1 OF ////////////////// Few handheld small arms equal the knockdown power and devastation of a competently wielded combat shotgun. In this multi-part review series by Nutnfancy, three excellent pump combat shotguns are covered in detail: the Remington 870 (Talo Special Edition), the Mossberg 590A1, and the discontinued Winchester 1300 Defender (similar gun by FN USA now). There are a couple of other players in pumps like FN, Charles Daly, and some off brands but these three are the stars of the series. Several semi-automatic combat shotguns also compete against this type and these brands. These autos include the Benelli Super 90/M2/M4, the Remington 1100/11-87 Tactical series, the Mossberg 930, Saiga variations, the Beretta FP101(discontinued), Winchester Super X3 (more of a hunting gun), FN SLP, and a few others. However these auto guns rarely function well on low-base/low power shot loads, needing full power loads to reliably cycle (w/o port or spring mods). Seemingly not a big deal right? Wrong. That’s because you have to train on the shotgun to get good at it., pump or auto. Training with full power loads will bankrupt you if you are paying the bill (even PDs have a tough time affording the cost), you will soon quit, and your skills will suffer. A good combat pump shotgun will cycle any load you throw in it and it will do it all day long with almost perfect reliability. Low base birdshot, high base, odd balls, non-lethal rounds: all will fire and shuck just fine in these guns. That means more affordable abnd therefore frequent training which develops combat proficiency. And in my experience, autos have failed me at the most inopportune times. But not these pumps. These three shotguns are affordable, durable, mostly ergonomic, fast into action, low profile in carry, fun to shoot, and affordable. The Remington 870 varieties are highly proven in the US LE community with an outstanding track record of toughness and longevity. It is a lightweight, tough, and fast shucking gun. The Mossberg 590A1 passed the military’s stringent 3,000 round Milspec 3443 protocol, is also a proven design, and features an extra rugged construction. With break-in, the 590A1, offered in a wide variety of models, becomes a fast shooting, accurate combat shotgun. The 590A1 benefits from a fast top-mounted safety, bayonet capability, and faster no loading gate loading. In my estimation though, the Winchester 1300 Defender is the fastest pump shotgun ever devised and in the hands of a skilled shooter will accurately disperse lead with semi-auto speeds. It also has proven to be a durable design for me. Downsides with these guns, as with most tactical shotguns, is limited ammo capacity, heavy/bulky ammo, and very limited range (UNLESS slugs are employed!). But when paired with a tactical carbine support weapon and used within their range, these combat shotguns will provide withering wall of fire that will own the day (as shown: easily placing over 27 .24 cal projectiles on target with ONE shot). Moreover, even for the small amount paid, any of these guns will do this through several lifetimes of service. As a police officer, mil type, or responsible civilian sheepdog, the pump combat shotgun should be part of your inventory for keeping the peace. /////////////////////// Nutnfancy Likeability for Remington 870 Tactical: 9 of 10 /////////////// / //////// Music used is called “Robots In Love” and “Wounded” by artist “Jimmy G.” You can find it here: http://jimmyg.us/FreeMusic/tabid/99/Default.aspx //////////// Almost all photos are TNP originals. A select few come from the public domain. Their posters/owners have consented to royalty-free worldwide unpaid distribution through unqualified agreement to Photobucket.com Terms of Use and through their selection and agreement to worldwide public use.