Getting your pistols to fit you?

[ss51]

Great info, good old Glock 19. I look forward to 9mm being increasingly available after President Trump landslide tomorrow.

 

[MarkRohfrietsch]

Good old 38 special. it really is enough isn't it?

Yes it is, but... .357 mag is a lot of fun!!

 

[MarkRohfrietsch]

Interesting, what brand speedloader do you use? After experimenting with HKS, went with speed strips because, I'm slow anyway. Probably doesn't matter but I load 125 lead swc in 38 cases, way farther out so length is kind of like a .357. Feeds good in the one Rossi lever I have and in my mind, has less of a jump in .357 chambers.

Hi Tobyjoe, I use Safariland speed loaders. They are a bit more of a pain to pre-charge, but are the fastest for loading as they take just a push to release, no twisting action. I found the shoulder on the SWC hangs up a bit on the cylinder, that is why I have switched to 158 gr lead round nose flat point; they just slip into the chambers; no wiggling required.

 

[MarkRohfrietsch]

Great info, good old Glock 19. I look forward to 9mm being increasingly available after President Trump landslide tomorrow.

I have a Lee Pro1000 (actually I have two for various calibers), and I find it very economical to reload a few thousand 9mm. Other than .22 and .17HMR and a heck of a deal on Tula Russian .223 hollow point, I have bought no ammo for about 3 years.

 

[Lost4words]

I cant get any to fit my paws!

 

[Knee V]

I cant get any to fit my paws!

I take it your paws are fairly large?

 

[Knee V]

The double stack 10mm and .45 pistols are fairly girthy.

 

[Lost4words]

I take it your paws are fairly large?

See my pic...in avatar...

 

[SJP51]

I try to buy a pistol that fits my hand to begin with. I do prefer Houge grips and usually install those just get a "tacky" grip on the gun. Feels more secure to me and that's just a preference.

I have no idea how you make a boxy Glock be anything other than what it is.

 

[SJP51]

Good old 38 special. it really is enough isn't it?

Usually, I would agree. The pros and cons of wheel guns are well known. You go with what works for you and a 38 special is not a bad choice.

 

[ss51]

Hollow Base Wad Cutter loaded backwards should really open up.

 

[ss51]

I was taught a "C-clamp" type hold, pressure front and back of the grip, enough room the palm doesn't really hold anything, for best accuracy.
How to Grip a Pistol: 9 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHowHow to Grip a Pistol: 9 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

 

[Resto]

The only thing I change these days, is Grips. I came full circle in the past 30 yrs. I went with Glocks in 40 Short and Weak and 9 Mil, had a few Berretta's also. Im back with Custom SS 1911s in .45 ACP. Nice Triggers and shaping Work already done. I like a solid feeling 1911.

 

[ss51]

Don't we all? We boomers have jumped through a lot of hoops, 38 to 357 to 45 to 10mm, to 40cal, now back to 9mm which is a 38 "short".
My grandson wants to stick with 9mm, and I am thankful.