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Ruger GP100 and Blackhawk now in .327 Federal Magnum

Post author By Richard Johnson
Post date January 4, 2010
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Ruger is offering two new revolvers chambered for the .327 Federal Magnum: the New Model Blackhawk and the GP100. These two revolvers shows the commitment of Ruger to the new Magnum caliber.

The Blackhawk is a single-action revolver with a 5 1/2″ barrel. It will hold eight rounds of the powerful .327 Magnum cartridges. The GP100 is a standard double action revolver that will hold seven of the .327 Federal Magnum rounds. Barrel length is 4.2″.

Shooting a Federal 100 grain soft-point bullet in the American Eagle line of ammunition, Ruger states the Blackhawk achieves 1655 fps, while the GP100 manages 1525 fps.

Tags .327, 2010 SHOT Show, Federal, Magnum, revolver, Ruger

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New S&W 642!

Smith & Wesson is updating one of their best selling handguns: the model 642. The 642 is an aluminum framed .38 Special revolver that is carried by thousands of cops and armed citizens as a pocket or ankle gun. In fact, it may be the most popular back-up gun in the United States.

The new S&W 642 features a 2 1/2″ barrel and a full-length, shrouded extractor. The current 642’s have a 1 7/8″ barrel and a diminutive extractor.

Tags 2010 SHOT Show, 642, revolver, S&W, Smith & Wesson

General Information

Firearms Safety

Post author By Richard Johnson
Post date December 26, 2009

Get a new gun for Christmas? Congratulations! Owning a firearm is a very positive thing, but it comes with the very serious responsibility of safe handling, storage and use.

Handling

A firearm will never discharge without human intervention. This means a loaded gun laying on the table is no threat to anyone, unless a person walks over and begins to handle it. So, the firearms community developed a set of four rules to follow when handling a firearm.

All firearms are always loaded – Always treat a firearm as if is loaded. Even if you just checked it, always assume it is loaded. There are many cases where someone thought the gun was unloaded, and tragedy struck because it was not.

Never point the gun at anything you are not willing to destroy – Don’t point a gun at your friends, wife, husband, dog, TV or anything else that would be hurt, killed or destroyed by a bullet. If you accidentally discharge a firearm that is pointed in a ‘safe’ direction, no one is killed. If you are pointing the gun at a loved one…

Tags firearm, safety, storage

Self-Defense Issues

Quality Used Guns on Market

Post author By Richard Johnson
Post date December 21, 2009
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Recently I talked about finding a self-defense gun that fits you. One of the things I pointed out was to buy good quality firearms, not cheaply made firearms. Used guns are often a great value, as you can often get a high-quality, “low mileage” firearm for much cheaper than new.

At the time of this article, J&G Sales had a stock of used Beretta 92F and 92FS pistols for sale at very reasonable prices. Conditions ranged from good to very good and prices range from only $299 to $339 depending on model, condition, and quantity ordered. There is no doubt that these are used pistols. But for less than $350, you can have a very good quality pistol for your home defense needs.

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Skills

Dry Fire Practice Works

Dry fire practice works.

Dry firing is a form of firearms practice, where all ammunition is removed from the gun and the shooter pulls the trigger and otherwise manipulates the firearm. The obvious advantage is no ammunition is used, so it is cheaper than going to the range. Plus dry firing can be done in your home, rather than at a range.

But can you improve how you shoot a firearm without shooting live ammunition through it? Absolutely. Let me show you how.

Safety First

Dry firing means practice with a firearm that has no ammunition. This should be obvious, but it is a key component to both safety and the general concept of ‘dry’ firing. So, empty your gun. Check it twice. Take all of the ammunition out of the room. Check your gun again. Stick your finger in the chamber, shine a light in there, make sure no magazines are in the gun.

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